LEWISTON — How ancient practices can help us connect with God will be discussed at Lifetree Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The program, titled “Encountering God: What Ancient Practices Can Teach Us Today,” features a short film depicting how groups and individuals have tried to grow spiritually. “Spirituality isn’t new,” said Lifetree national director […]
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Maine author Bill Roorbach to give reading, discussion at Bates
Maine author Bill Roorbach, recipient of the Flannery O’Connor and O. Henry prizes, as well as the Maine Literary Award in creative nonfiction, will give a reading and discussion at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Bates College. His works include the story collection “The Girl of the Lake” and the best-selling “Life Among Giants,” […]
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Bowdoin College Museum of Art holds Family Saturday program
The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is holding Family Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow. Museum of Art student education assistants lead a weekend program for all ages, including a discussion of works on view and a related hands-on activity. This event is free and open to the public. The museum is at 9400 […]
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'Fake News' forum at Auburn Public Library
Rick Whiting of Auburn, center, makes a point during a discussion about “fake news” at the Auburn Public Library on Wednesday afternoon. Barbara Trafton of Auburn and Don Robitaille of Lewiston listen. Following a series of challenges to the audience to determine the difference between fake and factual news clips, there was a discussion on […]
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Science versus religion: Lifetree Café to examine conflict
LEWISTON — Perceived conflicts between religion and science will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Lifetree Café, at 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Science and Religion: Can They Coexist?,” features a filmed interview with Brother Guy Consolmagno, a scientist with the Vatican Observatory. “Science is understanding, seeking truth. Religion is truth, seeking […]
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RSU 73, towns, residents talk reducing costs
JAY — Residents told town and Regional School Unit 73 officials Wednesday night that spending cuts are needed in light of Verso Corp’s announcement of 190 layoffs at the paper mill early next year. Twenty representatives from the towns of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls, which make up RSU 73, and the school board met at […]