Though there no plans for religious services, Etz Chaim Synagogue is home to the Maine Jewish Museum, which has a new exhibition in the works.
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Trump-supporting Christian leaders and their Sunday messages
On the first Sunday since a mob Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, the messages from the pulpits of Christian leaders who’ve backed Trump were as disparate as the opinions of the nation’s citizenry.
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Pope calls for vaccines for all in his Christmas message
Francis also calls for peace and ceasefires in many countries around the world.
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Churches, worshippers adapt to socially distanced Christmas
Churches modify their Christmas Masses during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bishop urges Maine Catholics to receive COVID vaccine, allaying concerns about use of fetal tissue
Some Catholics have questioned whether they should be vaccinated if tissue from aborted fetuses was used to develop or test the COVID-19 vaccines.
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New York virus ruling reflects Supreme Court’s reinvigorated conservative wing
The justices block Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pandemic restrictions on houses of worship, the first evidence of Chief Justice John Roberts’ diminishing role.
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Mexico’s Catholic Church cancels Guadalupe pilgrimage over pandemic
Millions of pilgrims travel to Mexico City to celebrate the Virgin every Dec. 12.
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Black clergy, United Way to launch anti-coronavirus effort
The initiative focuses on expanding testing and increased public health education.
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Maine Catholic churches voice frustration while limiting in-person attendance
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will follow new state coronavirus guidance limiting attendance to 50 people, but says its 141 churches have operated safely throughout the pandemic.
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The preacher and the plague
The Rev. Todd Bell continues to flout public health measures aimed at keeping the pandemic in check. His backstory helps explain why.