Library BETHEL — On Friday, December 16 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. there is a Holiday Open House at the Bethel Public Library, located on Broad Street. Folks are given an opportunity to meet the new head librarian, Kelcy Boles. She is bringing to our Public Library a new energy that is exciting! New […]
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Alzheimer’s Association offers help for families
STATE — The Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter is offering a new educational program to help caregivers and loved ones navigate feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s disease. Anticipatory Grief and the Dementia Caregiver will be presented virtually on Tuesday, December 13, at 6 p.m. The program is free and […]
First Universalist December worship services
WEST PARIS — It is a hustle-bustle and celebration time of year, and at the same time, we’re settling in. Let’s share this time together. All are welcome! Worship services are held every Sunday at 9 a.m., with music by Tom Coolidge, followed by coffee hour. December 18, Candles and the Light of Hope, led […]
First Parish Unitarian Universalist’s 96th annual historic Nativity Pageant
PORTLAND — The 96th anniversary of the historic Pageant of the Nativity will take place at First Parish Unitarian Universalist on Sunday, December 18 at 5 p.m. at 425 Congress Street in Portland. After a 2-year hiatus during the pandemic, we are so excited to be back! First performed in 1926, this non-denominational annual event […]
Holiday Church Services
First Universalist WEST PARIS — December 18, Candles and the Light of Hope, led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson. On this Sunday before the Winter Solstice Christmas, we will explore the qualities of light and darkness as they are revealed in the lessons of Hanukkah and the Winter Solstice. December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, […]
Community Dental sold to Bangor Children’s Dentistry
RUMFORD — The Board of Directors of Community Dental announce the sale of the Community Dental Rumford Center, previously slated for full closure in November, to Bangor Children’s Dentistry. The new practice, operating under the name Rumford Children’s Dentistry, will offer pediatric dentistry to children under twelve in the Rumford area. “Closing the Community Dental […]
Holiday Events
Feztival of Trees LOCKE’S MILLS — Jackson-Silver Post Past Commander Kelly Bickford has advocated for a family-oriented event, especially for children, to be held at the Post for many years. Wishes do come true. The American Legion Post, located in Oxford County at centrally located 595 Gore Road, just off Route 26, in Lockes Mills, […]