Saturday My Sister’s Keeper will hold a training session for interested mentors and community volunteers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Route 77, Cape Elizabeth. The program provides support for women transitioning from incarceration into the community. To register or for details, contact Kelly Dell’Aquila, Director of Services, My […]
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Pakistani judge grants bail in blasphemy case
ISLAMABAD – A Pakistani judge granted bail Friday to a young, mentally challenged Christian girl accused of insulting Islam by burning pages of the religion’s holy book. Activists who had pressed for the girl’s release welcomed the rare decision to grant bail in a blasphemy case. But defense lawyers expressed concern for her safety in […]
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Reflections: Counting blessings: at least as holy as counting our sins
He — God was always a He — seemed mostly interested in what I did wrong. I was a good enough kid, but the God I grew up with — or maybe it’s just how I interpreted my Sunday school lessons — sent me to weekly confession to spew out all my errors. He, as […]
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Saturday “The Path of Compassion and Wisdom: Finding a Happy and Meaningful Life,” 2 to 3 p.m., talk by American Buddhist monk Kelsang Pawo. The program is free and will be held at One Longfellow Square, Portland. All are welcome. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 508-979-8277 or visit www.meditationinmaine.org. Pastor Thomas […]
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Pope Benedict XVI presented with his first electric car
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI is now a bit greener. The 85-year-old pontiff was presented with his first electric car Wednesday, a customized white Renault Kangoo for jaunts around the gardens of the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo. Benedict has been dubbed the “green pope” for his environmental concerns, which have been a […]
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Muslims turn to … speed dating
The process is a little different with Islamic customs, as mothers might hover nearby.
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Sunday Backpacks for School, 10:30 a.m., Next Level Church is offering a free giveaway of more than 300 backpacks to families in the Portland community who are in need of basic school supplies. The event will take place at the church at 1053 Forest Ave. Portland. Register at www.nlc.tv/freebackpacks. Thursday “21st Century Responsibilities: Being an […]
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Access to education at heart of state-cult conflict
Members of a traditionalist Catholic sect are fighting with each other and Mexican officials over government-run schools.
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Reflections: Those of us who receive good fortune should remember Lazarus at the gate
Though I often have a slice of Scripture in mind whenever writing these pieces, seldom have I conscientiously included a text as I wish to do here, for these words ascribed to Jesus underlie what follows: “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. […]
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Volunteers help Catholic school to thrive, grow as others close
St. Joseph’s in Ost, Kan., plans to build an addition, thanks to the time, talent and treasure of supporters.