Diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, David Butler sees his play about hospice care staged at Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland.
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Amy Calder: An old Waterville church is full of history, and much-needed repairs
The Rev. Frank Byron of the Second Baptist Church and church historian Don Perrine have been working to repair the 135-year-old building and preserve it for generations to come, Amy Calder writes.
Commentary: It’s time for Sen. Collins to support federal LGBTQ anti-bias protections
Maine has led the nation on a journey toward acceptance of LGBTQ people – voting for S.393 would continue this legacy.
History lesson: A Maine native’s play about a witness to the Holocaust is poised to embark on national tour
‘Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski’ was co-written by Deering High School graduate Clark Young and stars acclaimed actor David Strathairn.
The Maine Millennial: Comfort amid grief can come from many sources
After finding religion and intoxication unsatisfactory, a writer takes solace in one of the laws of science.
Augusta church holds baptisms on the river
Rick Stoops, who has served as the church as pastor since 1982, said this is the first he has seen the church hold a river baptism.
Commentary: End discrimination in Maine against religious school families
By barring the use of public funding for religious high schools, the state is violating the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause, says the firm representing three Maine families.
U.S. Supreme Court will take up Maine religious school tuition case
The plaintiffs are Maine families who want to use a public tuition reimbursement to send their children to Bangor Christian School and Temple Academy in Waterville.
Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations
Faith groups across the state are returning to ‘a new normal,’ knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
Commentary: LGBTQ Americans have the right to raise children
A Philadelphia agency is prioritizing religion over children’s safety by arguing for government funding while excluding LGBTQ potential foster and adoptive parents.