The case will likely be a thorny issue for Pope Francis, who has stumbled in his efforts to deal with abuse by priests.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Five-foot boa constrictor found on porch in Biddeford
The snake, which is not native to Maine, was later claimed by its owner after it was taken to the Animal Welfare Society.
‘Green Plate Special’ cookbook, based on Maine Sunday Telegram column, wins award
Christine Burns Rudalevige’s book takes the prize in the Socially Conscious category at The Readable Feast.
Israel reneges on pledge to create mixed-gender prayer space at Western Wall
Liberal Jews decry the decision to abandon the proposal.
Cremation jewelry – holding remains of people, pets – becoming more popular
Limington jewelry designer Amy Richardson fuses ashes into glass jewelry to help ease her customers’ grief.
Maine institutions collaborating to build a greener lobster boat
A trimaran design is key to lowering the carbon footprint.
Tiny houses on the rise in Maine to solve cost and environment problems
Two projects offer hope for low-income people to obtain homes.
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