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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Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
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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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
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.’
Posted inLocal & State
Police to probe whether Oakland church violated pandemic guidelines with weekend crowds
Vehicles, many with out-of-state plates, packed the Kingdom Life Church parking lot on High Street in Oakland on Friday and Saturday nights, possibly violating state pandemic guidelines.
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Greg Levinsky: Jewish High Holy Days during the coronavirus pandemic carries immense meaning
For the first time in a few years, I celebrated the Jewish New Year with my immediate family. It was very, very different from the last time we spent Rosh Hashanah together.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time for renewal of Black-Jewish unity against bigotry
In Maine and across the U.S., both communities need to remember their historic cooperation in demanding that America live up to its promise of equality for all.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Pastor defiant about outbreak as anxiety increases in Sanford
Todd Bell, who officiated at a wedding in Millinocket that has been linked to more than 130 cases of COVID-19 and 1 death, has framed himself as a victim of a culture war.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Religion and Values
The Rev. André-Joseph LaCasse coming to Waterville for next assignment
The priest is a member of the Dominican Order and will assume the post of parochial vicar of Corpus Christi Parish.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Ruling threatens church-state balance in Maine
Giving government money to religious schools muddles the separate missions of both institutions.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
Maine families say Supreme Court ruling boosts their case in religious school funding suit
The decision in a Montana case could affect a federal appeals court case in Boston involving 3 Maine families who are seeking school district tuition payments toward the cost of educating their children in religious schools.