“The Living Light,” a dramatic musical experience for Christmas, written by Ruth Elaine Schram, will be presented by members of the Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court Street, Auburn, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. The unique presentation of the Christmas story, as seen through the eyes of those who witnessed the first Christmas in […]
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Backers see New Auburn’s history, future in St. Louis Church bells
AUBURN — The four bells removed from New Auburn’s St. Louis Church are concrete, physical objects — skillfully cast and beautiful to look at, says Alan Manoian, Auburn’s economic development specialist. But beyond their physicality, Manoian said he’s as interested in preserving what the bells have meant to the city. They have a history and, […]
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Greene church welcomes pastor
GREENE — The Baptist Church of Greene is pleased to announce the appointment of their new pastor, who was elected after a unanimous vote by church members on July 27. The Rev. Joshua Burden will give his first sermon to the congregation in Greene on Sept. 7, at the morning worship service. A special Service […]
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Augusta home for poor women to close after 150 years
AUGUSTA (AP) — A church-run home for poor women in Augusta is closing after nearly 150 years. Leaders of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, which operates the St. Mark’s Home on Winthrop Street, voted last week to close the facility, which opened in 1870 but now has just four residents. Heidi Shott, a spokeswoman for the […]
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Minot’s Civil War-era Methodist Church to celebrate 150th anniversary
MINOT — Members of the Minot United Methodist Church are inviting friends and neighbors to join them in celebrating the church’s 150th anniversary Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23 and 24. The weekend event will include special music, food and services at the church at Minot Corner. “We very much want people to join us in […]
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Norway church to host Heather Pierson live music event on August 20
NORWAY — The public is invited to a live music event at First Universalist Church 15 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, during which singer/songwriter and Western Maine-native will record tracks for her next CD release. Although the evening will be a showcase of Pierson’s formidable skills as a pianist, singer, songwriter, and performer, the real […]
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Churches host many great events
Churches host many great social events including concerts, public suppers, festivals, pancake breakfasts, yard sales, and more. Make sure to visit the churches’ websites to see an up-to-date calendar of events. Here are just a few of the events happening in our town and elsewhere. EAST WILTON — East Wilton Union Church has announced the […]
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Medications stolen from Skowhegan homeless shelter
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of about $1,000 in prescription medications from a Skowhegan homeless shelter. Police Chief Ted Blais said the theft from a locked cabinet at the Trinity Men’s Shelter was reported last weekend. Blais told the Morning Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1oGLf0Z ) that men staying at the shelter are not allowed […]
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Couple wants to turn Gardiner church into cider brewery
GARDINER (AP) — A Maine couple wants to open a hard cider brewery inside an old church building in Gardiner, but first they need city approval. David Boucher and his fiancee, Kristina Nugent, of New Harbor, have been looking to open their Lost Orchard Brewing Co. in the former Gardiner Congregational Church for months, but […]
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Church seeks containers, food and sale items
SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner is hosting several events and is in need of community support. Organizers can use 16-ounce frosting containers with lids for takeout containers for their bean suppers. They can be dropped off at the church at 50 Main St. (Route 219), and left on the back deck if […]