2 years ago
Madawaska church vandalism may have been hate crime
A man accused of vandalizing St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church may face hate crime charges for causing “hundreds of thousands” of dollars in damage to the building.
Faith
2 years ago
Madawaska man accused of vandalizing Catholic church
A Madawaska man was arrested Monday for allegedly causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
2 years ago
Former Jehovah’s Witness elder found guilty of sexually assaulting minors
A former Jehovah’s Witness elder was found guilty of sexually assaulting two minor children in the early 1990s.
2 years ago
Aroostook County musician retires after 72 years at St. Mary’s Church
When a music teacher asked 14-year-old Dan Ladner if he’d like to play the organ at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Presque Isle, he said he’d try it. He stayed for 72 years.
2 years ago
County houses of worship urged to plan ahead to deal with hate crimes
Maine’s rural houses of worship, like others nationwide, are increasingly vulnerable and need to be prepared to deal with threats of violence, experts said.
3 years ago
Vandals scrawl anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti on Presque Isle church
A welcoming and affirming church was vandalized with hate-filled graffiti targeting the LGBTQ+ community Tuesday.
3 years ago
‘Season of Creation’ ecumenical service
Thirty people attended an ecumenical service celebrating the beginning of the “Season of Creation” at the boat launch area on the bank of the Meduxnekeag River in Houlton on Friday, Sept. 1.
3 years ago
All welcome at harvest mass and supper
The Parish of the Precious Blood will hold its annual harvest mass on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 4) at Scott Martin Farms on 259 Albair Road in North Caribou. The mass, to which all are welcome, will begin at 5 p.m.
3 years ago
Christian Life Center plans 50-year celebration
On Friday, Sept. 8, all are welcome to mark the 50th anniversary of the center. Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate a Golden Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luce Church in Frenchville. Many priests serving in Aroostook County will concelebrate the Mass.
3 years ago
Methodist Church opens new site
New Hope Global Methodist Church recently opened its new location at 191 Parsons Road in Presque Isle.
