Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.
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Judge denies Republicans’ bid to escape ranked-choice voting in June 12 primaries
Barring an appeal, the win-with-over-50% system will be used in the Maine party’s races for governor and a House seat.
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Portland doctor on front lines of heroin crisis publishes poetry book
Dr. Mary Dowd says poems are born of grief, a feeling she knows well as a caregiver for hundreds of Mainers who struggle with addiction.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Warren Watson, former Maine news executive and author, dies at 67
He served as managing editor of the Portland Press Herald and executive editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel during a diverse journalistic career that included teaching and writing.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Memorial Day parade a time for reflection, thanks in Portland
Scores of families, children and veterans wave flags and cheer during the annual procession on Congress Street.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
‘Nowhere’ is a hot place to brew beer in Maine
The state’s craft brew phenomenon isn’t slowing down; it’s branching out to rural communities where everyone knows your name.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: In new space, Drifters Wife remains blissfully married to its mission
The menu still focuses on sensational seasonal dishes and those amazing wines.
Posted inHomegrown, Source
Homegrown: Using the tasty trifecta of meat, beer and coffee
Steindry uses the three to make artisanal jerkies out of local fruits and meats.
Posted inMeet, Source
Kelsey Kobik has a special eye for photographing farm workers
The Cape May, New Jersey, native weeded, picked and sowed her way into this world as a seasonal farm worker.
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Peggy Osher, philanthropist and community supporter who generously shared her love of art, dies at 88
She and her husband were major backers of the Portland Museum of Art, donating hundreds of works to the museum and schools, and have a map library at USM named after them.