As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.
Volume XII, Issue 46, 1994

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Alexandra Daniello reports on activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland, focusing on the Italian American Community Center.

Jessica Alpert explores how the church community at Servants of the Blessed Sacrament came together following an attack and murder at the Chapel. Alpert speaks to Sister Elizabeth Madden about performing the washing of the feet ritual between victims in the attack and the family of the attacker, and how that opens minds up to forgiveness.

Janice Gardner highlights the history of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus. Gardner speaks to members of the choir about their experiences and music.

Although close to the sisters at The Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Ann Boyle has not made the commitment to become a sister herself. Jodie Goodnough captures the life of Boyle.

Racial barriers exist in many parts of the United States and in the state of Maine, but the church community of Green Memorial AME Zion Church aims to break down those barriers. Nicole Nardon explores how this church embraces integration in order to share their faith with all.

Since 2010, ICE has allowed a community of Indonesians to stay in New Hampshire without having legal status. That is, until August 2017, when some were told they had to leave the country in two months. This audio feature tells the story of the Sombahs, one family affected by the change in policy.

As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Pamela Bonaguide captures images of the Sisters of Mercy community.

In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Anne Leighton Massoni captures image of activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland.