Incidents such as the 2015 shooting at a church in South Carolina prompt the diocese and the Department of Homeland Security to plan workshops for leaders of all denominations.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
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Faulty electric stove caused Munjoy Hill blaze, officials say
The American Red Cross and other organizations are assisting the 33 people displaced by the Monday night blaze.
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Investigation of anti-Muslim hate crime in Westbrook ends with no answers
The department ends its probe of anti-Muslim messages without an arrest, but its responses to the incident at an apartment complex helped the targets feel safe again.
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Several residents displaced by fire in Munjoy Hill apartment building
All 13 residents have been accounted for, and there were no injuries in the 3-alarm blaze at 6 Cumberland Ave. in Portland, the fire chief says.
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One of last Shakers in Maine dies
Sister Frances Carr, 89, passed away Monday after a brief battle with cancer, says the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester.
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Head-on collision in Scarborough injures four
Three cars were involved in the accident on Running Hill Road, police say.
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Wessie the snake likely a goner, but hiss legend will stay with us
The cold would be fatal for an exotic tropical reptile, but Westbrook is still fond of its adopted serpent, which now has a display in a cryptozoology museum.
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Westbrook moves forward with renovations for 2 schools
A contractor could break ground at Saccarappa Elementary School and Westbrook Middle School as soon as the summer break begins, the superintendent says.
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Historic Westbrook TV repairman sign eligible for National Register
Advocates say the designation could lead to grants for the sign’s maintenance and prevent it being moved to make way for a roundabout.
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This Gorham family will celebrate with a menorah and a Christmas tree
When Amy Starr, who is Jewish, fell in love with Matt Hartnett, who was raised Catholic, honoring their collective religious roots became the most important holiday tradition of all.