‘Messiah in the Passover’ to be presented FARMINGTON — The “Messiah in the Passover” presentation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. The program, a Chosen People Ministries presentation, is a visual message not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, but of the […]
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Church plans cookout, sledding party
The Western Mountains Baptist Church in New Portland is hosting a cookout and sledding party on Sunday, Feb. 25. The cookout will begin following the 10 a.m. church service. Those attending should bring a dessert, side dish or chips to share. After lunch, sledding will take place on Gilmore Hill. All are welcome. For more […]
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Ash Wednesday services
LEWISTON — Pastor Annie Baker-Streevy of Calvary United Methodist Church and interfaith chaplain Pat Hunter Gardiner will offer ashes and blessings to all on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. They will be in the vicinity of Kennedy Park at lunchtime, welcoming any and all who wish to take part. Ashes will also be available following Calvary’s Wednesday […]
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Sexual misconduct to be discussed at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — The fallout from recent sexual abuse allegations will be explored at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, “In the News: Sexual Misconduct,” will provide an opportunity to discuss the recent avalanche of sexual misconduct accusations. “From Hollywood to the media to politics, accusations of sexual misconduct […]
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Auburn UU to celebrate Black History Month
AUBURN — Celebrate Black History Month with discussion groups hosted by Charles Nero and Karen Lane at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. These sessions will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 11, 18, and 25. Each week, a 20-minute episode of the podcast, “Uncivil,” will be followed by 30 minutes […]
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United Baptist Church seeking steeple donations
EAST DIXFIELD — After 150 years, the East Dixfield United Baptist Church steeple, which holds the bell, is in need of extensive repairs. Located on the corner of Church Street and Route 2, the church building sits on the Oxford County side of the East Dixfield village. Many milestone events have been marked within its […]
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Lifetree Cafe to screen interview with FBI informant Mark Whitacre
LEWISTON — The Archer Daniels Midland price-fixing scandal resulted in a record $100 million fine and at the center of the scandal was ADM executive Mark Whitacre. An exclusive filmed interview with Whitacre will be screened and discussed at Lifetree Cafe at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. The program, titled “Whistleblower: The True Story of […]
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Secrets of friendship to be considered at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — Keys to forming and maintaining lasting friendships will be explored at Lifetree Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. The program, titled “Friends for Life: 10 buddies. 38 years. 1 week a year,” features the filmed story of a group of guys who have remained friends 38 years after graduation from middle school. “Our […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris February worship topics
WEST PARIS — Sunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, followed by refreshments. Services are provided by a combination of guest speakers, the Worship Service Committee and the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, who leads worship services at least twice a month. Feb. 4: “Living By Love,” led […]
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Maine churches take flu precautions, urge worshippers to take hands-off approach
Maine churches are suspending traditional rituals such as sharing communion wine and shaking hands to try to prevent the spread of flu as cases of illness and hospitalizations increase rapidly around the state. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which covers all of Maine, announced Thursday that parishes would be directed to suspend the sharing […]