The moon will make it’s closest pass to Earth since January 1948 on Monday.
2016
Posted inNation & World
U.N. reports on 70 Islamic State killings, other atrocities
Militants are accused of torture, sexual exploitation of women and girls, and using child soldiers to execute civilians.
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Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Jets expect QB to be a game-time decision
Ryan Fitzpatrick is attempting to return from a sprained left knee.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Election may mean evangelical schism
Some pastors even mull eschewing the “E” label, lest they be associated with Donald Trump.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s basketball: Maine opens with impressive win
The Black Bears take control early and roll to a 67-47 victory over Purdue.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Infectious brain disease confirmed in patient treated at Maine Med
The Portland hospital took the precaution this week of suspending elective surgeries in order to sterilize its surgical equipment and facilities.
Posted inReligion and Values
To some evangelists, Trump a gift from above
The Rev. Franklin Graham believes his prayers were answered by the Electoral College.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump seen pulling back on health law, other vows
He now says he’d retain parts of Obamacare, and is saying little about banning Muslims.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Lawsuit filed in Wisconsin over teaching religion
Two University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students’ community service won’t count toward graduation because it involved teaching religious doctrine at a church.
Posted inReligion and Values
Pope asks homeless to pardon unsympathetic Christians
The Catholic Church’s Holy Year of Mercy ends Nov. 20 with a Mass celebrated by Francis.