religion
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PublishedDecember 13, 2020
Renewing Bates’ ‘cherished place’
With Lisbon glass expert Jim Nutting fixing its stained-glass windows, the 107-year-old chapel at Bates College sparkles more than ever after a two-year renovation.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Churches can adapt to a COVID Christmas
People can worship quietly in their homes if they want to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2020
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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PublishedNovember 18, 2020
Pandemic ‘final bullet’ for Hallowell Episcopal church, closing under financial strain
The Rev. Jack Fles said the coronavirus pandemic was the final bullet for the church, which has a congregation of about 35 people.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2020
Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment
The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren't treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2020
Another View: Time for Myanmar’s fallen icon of democracy to reverse course
If Aung San Suu Kyi wants to be a true leader, she must recognize the rights of the Rohingya minority to be full citizens.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2020
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.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2020
Maine Voices: Let’s stay united as Mainers amid our religious, political differences
We can commit to actively protecting the right to vote by pledging to ‘defend democracy faithfully.’
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PublishedOctober 23, 2020
Commentary: Politicians embracing lockdown tactics should have to ‘show their work’
Before placing limitations on houses of worship or schools, there should be proof that they are enabling transmission.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2020
Insight: Religious rivalry in Maine history
In 1854, an Ellsworth mob tarred and feathered Catholic priest John Bapst, as part of a dispute over which translation of the Bible children should read in public schools.
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