The selections are likely to trigger applause from a contingent of Mormons who were eager to see the faith’s global footprint represented in leadership.
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Reflections: Looking for spiritual peace? First, take a load off your feet
We only need to sit and be with the wonderful person we already are.
Commentary: Passover a time to remember obligation to help others
There is a movement underway in this nation right now that points to this notion of breaking free from personal narrowness to achieve full potential.
For Good Friday, the faithful at Portland church re-enact the Stations of the Cross
The commemoration, in three languages, draws a diverse community to Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish.
When exactly did clowns go from birthday-party goofy to downright sinister?
Not to throw a pie in anyone’s face, author Benjamin Radford says evil clowns have always been among us.
Watch video: Mainer Zachary Fowler on the 87 days ‘Alone’ in Patagonia that earned him $500,000
Fowler, of Appleton, was the latest guest in centralmaine.com’s Community Voices series.
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Party’
Sally Potter’s script and direction blows hot and cold, but always steady, J.P. Devine writes.
Lucky Clark on Music: Beatles For Sale
Fab Four tribute band to return to Unity College Center for the Performing Arts.