This year marks the 50th anniversary of this historic moment in the state’s history.
religion
The View From Here: Blind spots in home DNA tests
Ancestry analysis is interesting, but it can’t measure the power of chance, history or love.
Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests
The regional body’s report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church’s transparency push after years of turmoil.
Maine Voices: Woman who reached out to immigrant family took away some lessons
Two families, one from Maine and an immigrant family from Cambodia, make a special connection.
Commentary: Many people of faith reject anti-immigration policies as immoral
Jesus called on his followers to embrace the marginalized and ‘welcome the stranger.’ Politicians who don’t should be voted out of office.
Maine Voices: Urgent plea to a troubled society – make God a priority in your life
Imagine what our world would be like if we all tried to follow, instead of push aside, a loving God’s rules.
Maine Voices: Non-religious people can still be spiritual during the holidays
Don’t forgo religious services out of fear of feeling like a hypocrite, and do give to others, practice compassion and skip the guilt trip.
Commentary: Muslims must fight anti-Semitism in our midst
Our shared home will not be strong unless each community is truly committed to the security and dignity of the other.
Our View: School-holiday policy should reflect Maine’s growing diversity
It’s not too much to ask that all faiths receive the same level of respect in the public sphere.
Leonard Pitts: Disappointments aside, progressives got a lot of what they needed in midterms
For what may be the first time ever, Donald Trump now faces accountability.