The symbiotic relationship of the Catholic Church and the state no longer characterizes Irish life.
2018
Bates prepares to welcome 2nd-largest class in its history
The Lewiston college says more students than usual accepted offers of admission, resulting in 550 students expected to arrive on campus Monday.
Knights of Columbus leader urges church reform
He makes the comments in an unusual letter to the group’s nearly 2 million members.
Blasphemy conviction in Indonesia sparks backlash
A Buddhist woman gets 18 months in prison for complaining about the volume of the Islamic call to prayer blasted by a mosque’s loudspeakers.
Massachusetts regulators approve 2 marijuana-testing labs
The lack of licensed labs was one of several factors that have delayed the rollout of retail pot sales.
Pitbull told: Be a good neighbor, clean up your property
But the Latino rapper denies owning the Miami site.
Dylan Farrow to publish 2 novels for young adults
She is the daughter of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen.
Lawyer for Portland developer Michael Liberty faces his own fraud allegation
Attorney George Marcus is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging he helped his client defraud investors.
Mold cleanup in dorm makes move-in day challenging at Southern Maine Community College
SMCC welcomes students for the fall semester – many of them in temporary quarters – as a company removes mold from Spring Point Residence Hall.
Sports Digest: Red Sox prospect Michael Chavis promoted from Sea Dogs to Pawtucket
The third baseman hit .303 with six home runs and 17 RBI in 33 games with Portland.