You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.
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When the news is bad, this Maine food writer says cooking can be self-care
Culinary arts therapy may help foster happiness, mindfulness and calm.
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For these Maine churches, the story of Christmas and immigrants’ reality tell a similar tale
As congregations count down the days of Advent, the story of Christ’s birth and Joseph and Mary’s flight to another country for safety has prompted church leaders to draw some parallels this year.
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Shaker Village carries on with Christmas traditions
Brother Arnold Hadd, one of the last living Shakers, describes how the New Gloucester community preserves its old ways in the modern day.
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Maine Hanukkah celebrations take on extra meaning following Australia attack
Two celebrations in Portland on Sunday came with heightened police presence, but vigilance and public displays of faith are some of the best responses to hate, Jewish community leaders say.
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Scarborough church restores old manger in time for Christmas season
The manger, built around 60 years ago, went into storage during the pandemic and hadn’t come out since.
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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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It’s a family affair at West Bethel church
Dan Haas and his family minister at Pleasant Valley Church in West Bethel.
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A case for compassion over suspicion
In 2008, religious historian Karen Armstrong received the TED Prize, an award given to visionary leaders whose work can change the world. Her wish was to create a Charter for Compassion — a global effort to restore compassion to the heart of public life. She believed that compassion, shared across all religious and ethical traditions, […]
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Yom Kippur fasting feels different for some Jewish Mainers advocating for Gaza aid
Some of the core principles of the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar resonate with them.