Class of 2025 President Brookelyn Irene Whited said that with the school’s recent troubles, the vibe was a little bit different this year.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
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Maine community leaders remember Pope Francis as humble, charitable pontiff
Pope Francis, 88, died Monday morning after more than 12 years as head of the Catholic Church.
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Palm weaving keeping tradition alive for Maine Catholics of all ages
The event at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception returned by popular demand ahead of Palm Sunday, which precedes Easter and begins Holy Week for most Christians.
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South Portland slaps Portland jetport with tree violation notices
Maine’s largest airport cleared trees without the city’s permission and may have to replace them, pay fines or take the matter to court.
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Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
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Saint Dominic Academy to close its high school at end of school year
Grades kindergarten through 8 will continue at the Lewiston campus starting next year.
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Solar farm proposal in South Portland raises neighborhood alarm
Residents worry recent tree cutting by the Portland jetport is just the beginning of problems related to development on property owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
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Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider statute of limitations ruling
Lawyers say the Maine Supreme Judicial Court didn’t consider the Legislature’s full authority when it comes to enacting new laws.
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South Portland halts disputed tree removal near jetport
Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.
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How a Maine court ruling on child sex abuse claims compares with the rest of the country
A battle is being waged across states about whether ‘retroactive laws’ reviving expired claims under previous statutes of limitations are constitutional.