The pageant has been the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church’s Christmas gift to the community since 1926.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Catholic dioceses spar over sainthood for Archbishop Sheen
There’s an unusual public spat going on between the dioceses in Peoria, Ill., and Rochester, N.Y.
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Trump’s anti-Semitism order raises tough issue of defining prejudice
The president signed an executive order this week that expands the potential scope of anti-Semitism complaints on college campuses.
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Pope Francis presses anti-nuke campaign in annual peace message
As he did on a recent visit to Japan, the pontiff ties ecological concerns to matters of international peace and security.
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Millions of Mexicans celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe
They throng to Mexico City’s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe as part of the annual celebration of the country’s patroness.
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Post offices to be named for Marilyn Monroe, Ritchie Valens
President Trump signs resolutions renaming post offices in the Los Angeles area after the late movie actress and rock ’n’ roll legend.
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Wilde defends ‘Jewell’ reporter over sex-for-tips claims
The portrayal of late Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Kathy Scruggs in Clint Eastwood’s “Jewell” has been heavily criticized for perpetuating a false and misogynistic view of Scruggs and female journalists overall.
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‘Moonstruck,’ ‘Do the Right Thing’ actor Danny Aiello dead at 86
Aiello started out in small roles in the movies “Bang the Drum Slowly” and “The Godfather, Part II” before his breakout role as the hapless lover dumped by Cher in “Moonstruck.”
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Weinstein lawyer says 98% of creditors agreeing to settle sexual harassment claims
A lawyer for The Weinstein Co. says 98% of creditors are joining a tentative settlement that plaintiffs say includes $25 million for over two dozen actresses and former employees.
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Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak supports hometown arts center
The Grammy winner visited the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center and urged his fans to donate to keep the city-owned facility open.