Equality of women with men. Elimination of prejudices of all kind. The oneness of humanity. Common foundation of religion and science. Spiritual solutions to economic problems. A universal compulsory education. An international auxiliary language. Universal peace upheld by a world government. These are all essential teachings of the Baha’i faith. But perhaps its most unique […]

This one is for the mothers. The ones serving in the hardest places. Those whose children have special needs. Those whose children are battling addiction or illness or struggling to overcome difficult choices. Those who love children they have lost. Those raising not just their children but their grandchildren. Twenty- one years ago, when I […]

BRUNSWICK While the children are enjoying games and face painting, parents can learn more about local youth organizations, summer camps and support services during a free Family Resource Fair. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, located at 132 McKeen St. in Brunswick. Representatives […]

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind and with all your strength, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:30 Love Thy Neighbor We are all made in the image of God, and the love of mankind is firmly […]

ROME The three whistleblowers in Chile’s sex abuse scandal urged Pope Francis on Wednesday to transform his apology for having discredited them into concrete action to end what they called the “ epidemic” of sex abuse and cover-up in the Catholic Church. Juan Carlos Cruz, James Hamilton and Jose Andres Murillo spoke to reporters Wednesday […]

BATH Having served as a volunteer with Catholic Charities Maine’s SEARCH program for 11 years, Bath’s Linda Hjortland was recently named as one of seven finalists nationwide for Catholic Charities USA’s Volunteer of the Year Award. The SEARCH program — short for “Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage and Hope” — connects seniors with community volunteers […]

I’m a follower of health and well-being articles, eager to embrace behaviors that will help me age well. As part of my regular diet I include olive oil, dark green leafy vegetables and salmon. I aim for at least 30 minutes of daily exercise and limit substances that are known to cause harm, such as […]

BRUNSWICK — The First Parish Church Adult Choir will present Buxtehude’s “Membra Jesu Nostri Patientis Sanctissima” in the First Parish sanctuary at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6. Each part of this seven-movement work is a deeply personal, reverent meditation on the members of Jesus’ body on the cross. It features alternations between soloists who express […]

BRUNSWICK — An Italian chicken dinner will benefit the teen mission trip to Queens. The dinner will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, located at 132 McKeen St. The menu includes chicken cacciatore, pasta, garlic bread, salad, homemade cookies and ice cream, coffee and tea. The cost is […]