The Rev. Roger Cousineau leads a prayer dedication for the new wing of the East Auburn Baptist Church on Sunday morning. In the middle playing the electric organ is Marc Casavant and on the right is creative director Randy Corey. The new wing houses classrooms, administrative offices, a small chapel and an outdoor pavilion. (Andree […]
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Time 2 Move at Living Waters FARMINGTON — Time 2 Move Ministries, an international and nondenominational ministry directed by Timothy and Bethany Groves, will be at Living Waters Assembly of God on Sunday, May 1, for the 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services. All are welcome. National Day of Prayer observance OXFORD — Hosanna Church will observe the […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris lists service topics for May
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its May worship schedule, with sermons focusing on science and nature. All are welcome to attend the 9 a.m. services, which are provided with a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, who leads worship services every month. A […]
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Worship and praise service LEWISTON — Bethel Christian Center of Lewiston will host worship and praise with the Rev. Nahimana Etienne from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 59 Sabattus St. The center holds regular Sunday services from 2 to 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Calvary United Methodist […]
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Peace be with you, but use sanitizer: Handshake back at mass
PORTLAND (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland says it’s OK to shake hands at Mass again, though churchgoers should still be mindful of the presence of influenza. The diocese, which includes all of Maine, announced protocols to avoid spreading flu in January. Those included suspending sharing of consecrated wine during communion and holding […]
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Daughters planning March supper JAY — Circle 677, Daughters of Isabella, St. Rose of Lima Parish, will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 21. A baked bean supper and raffle will be held on March 10 at the parish hall. Members are asking for help with the desserts, raffle items, serving and clean-up. A “baby shower” social will […]
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Dorothy Chabot-Andrews
SOUTH PARIS — Dorothy “Dot” Chabot-Andrews, 78, of South Paris, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Market Square Health Care Center, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Lewiston on July 15, 1939, Dorothy was the daughter of Fabiola and Carl Damon and one of 10 children. Dorothy married her […]
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New sign brightens look
Sam Mohahan, left, co-owner of Sign Works in Farmington, and Shaun Kane install a new sign Tuesday afternoon at Wilton United Methodist Church on Main Street. A message board was also installed under the new sign. (Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal)
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Daughters of Isabella to meet
RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle No. 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Holy Savior Church Hall. Chairpersons for the meeting will be Lorraine Barre and Simone Rafuse, and, committee members, Viola Worcester, Louise Richard and Sue Adley. The following will be congratulated for 25 or more years of […]
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Frances T. Smith
NORWAY — Frances T. Smith, 87, a lifelong resident of Norway, passed away on Friday, Dec. 15, at Stephens Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Norway on April 20, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Edna (French) Thurston. She attended local schools, graduating from Norway High School in 1949. Frances […]