September 2018
Books on the Bus gets grant from King Foundation
BATH Books on the Bus — a program that provides reading material for students riding school buses — has received a $5,500 grant from The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. The funds will go to expand the Books on the Bus program to additional buses servicing Regional School Unit 1, West Bath, and Georgetown schools. […]
Collins unswayed by Roe v. Wade reversal concerns
A spokeswoman for Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday that a recently released email from Brett Kavanaugh does not contradict previous statements by the Supreme Court nominee that he views Roe v. Wade as “settled law.” Maine’s senior senator is coming under increasing pressure over Kavanaugh’s nomination – and not only as a result of the […]
Giuliani: Pres. Trump won’t answer questions about obstruction
NEW YORK President Donald Trump will not answer federal investigators’ questions, in writing or in person, about whether he tried to block the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, one of the president’s attorneys told The Associated Press on Thursday. Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said questions about obstruction of justice were a “no-go.” […]
Catholic teens walk from Augusta to Bangor
AUGUSTA Seeking to raise awareness about the problems of teen addiction, depression, and suicide and to pray for those affected by them, eight teenagers set off on a 70- mile pilgrimage that took them from St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Augusta to St. John Church in Bangor. The pilgrimage began at 7 a.m. […]
A rescue story
She was rescued from the middle of a Florida highway, a soft brown ball of fur surrounded by whizzing cars. One driver stopped, scooped her up and brought her to an animal shelter. Ten days later, when no one claimed her, she was vaccinated, spayed and trucked to Maine by an animal rescue organization. “We’re […]
Bishop announces day of repentance for Church’s failure to protect children
PORTLAND In light of recent revelations of past sexual abuse in other dioceses, Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced he will be observe a day of prayer and repentance on Friday, Sept. 14. It will include the celebration of Mass at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. “Anyone who wishes […]
Living the Word
“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24 Justice When we think of justice it brings to mind visions of courtrooms where one can be reasonably confident of a fair and impartial trial. But in Amos’ day, equal justice was not always available to the poor. The Gates, […]
Join Youth Choral program planned at St. Andrew’s
The Youth Choral program at St. Andrew’s Church in Newcastle starts up again Monday, Sept. 10, after school. The group sings in church at 10 a.m. during one Sunday service per month. Kids learn to sing and read music, and have fun doing it. Kids in kindergarten through high school are welcome to participate. If […]
Orr’s Island chapel names service leader
The Rev. Linda Peyton will conduct the Eucharistic service at All Saints Chapel on Orr’s Island on Sunday, Sept. 9. The chapel is located at 9 Cooper Lane, and the service begins at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome.