A Vatican publication publicly denounces how the Catholic Church exploits its own nuns.
March 2018
Posted inNation & World
Police question Netanyahu, wife, in telecom case
The development comes ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he is to meet with President Trump.
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Posted inNation & World
Boko Haram kills 11 in attack on Nigerian base
Three workers for United Nations agencies are among the victims.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Anti-Semitic incidents soared by 57 percent, report says
Less civility in our national discourse has led to more intolerance, the Anti-Defamation League says.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s basketball: St. Joseph’s advances in NCAA tournament
The Monks rally past UMass-Boston, 61-56, in a first-round game at Amherst College.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Major league notebook: Red Sox pitcher Pomeranz hurt in first outing
Drew Pomeranz leaves after one inning because of left forearm tightness.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Schools and Education
Four boys from Waterville high school charged in series of threats
One of four students who have been charged with terrorizing said he wanted ‘to pull a Sandy Hook,’ while charges are pending against a fifth boy.
Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Court won’t reconsider ruling on Peace Cross
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals votes to deny a request from the American Legion.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s basketball: UNE eliminated from NCAA tournament
The Nor’easters fall 76-63 in the first round against Rochester Institute of Technology.
Posted inMaine, News
Lawmakers set to consider bill barring female genital mutilation
The proposal is generating heated debate, with some calling it a ‘no-brainer,’ while others see it as a thinly disguised attack on African immigrants who come from countries where the practice is common.