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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
Jay centenarian’s faith in God has helped him through good times and bad
Arthur "Benny" Benedetto still has a metal-covered prayer book he carried in his pocket during World War II.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
Pastor Chris Pomerleau ministers to those in need during tragedies
Lewiston police chaplain says his role is to provide comfort to the families of the victims, allowing police to carry out their jobs.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
D’Youville chaplain: ‘Every day I wake up and thank God that I can go to that job’
Sr. Anne-Marie Bourque felt called to the church at a young age. Then, she had to convince her parents it was the right thing.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
Tracy Parise of Rumford: ‘When we trust in God, things are provided’
Tracy Parise of Rumford says that her faith in God helps her to know that “everything will be OK” and she believes that when we trust in God, we are provided with what we need.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
‘Prayer works’: Oxford woman withstands brain tumor
Fran White says the power of prayer and community got her through brain surgery this year.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2020
The Power of Faith
A World War II veteran who is nearing 102 years old holds fast to the strong faith of his mother. Sr. Anne-Marie Bourque thanks God every day that she's able to minister to residents and patients at St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion. The Lewiston Police Department chaplain brings forward his faith in service to troubled residents and police officers. These people and three others profiled here today found hope and support — to help themselves and to help others — in their faith. In this Christmas season, we offer their stories.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2020
Power of Faith: Waterville Rabbi Rachel Isaacs says pandemic shines light on being thankful to God
The rabbi at Waterville's Beth Israel Congregation and Colby College professor says the power of faith is especially vital this Hanukkah season amid COVID-19.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2019
Hallowell family makes cross-country journey to treat its three children with autism
Three of the Cobb family's four children are on the autism spectrum, but the former Winthrop couple believe their story is not so much about autism but, instead, about "not giving up."
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Faith helped Paris family through a dark time
The Farrell family of South Paris lost their 4-day-old daughter, Guinevere, on Sept. 29. They say their faith, and their church, helped them get through the immense grief.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Rumford woman living a better life with God
Debbie Laurinaitis' desire to be more spiritual and to have a better relationship with God came about by attending Al-Anon meetings.
Power of faith
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