FARMINGTON — Fermentation increases the health benefits of foods, and everything can be fermented. Those were among the messages shared during a workshop on “The Lost Culinary Arts: Ferments, Tonics and Tinctures,” which kicked off the Catholic Rural Life Festival being presented by St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in […]
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Church to host workshop on ‘Spirit Band’ LEWISTON — The Spiritualist Church of Eternal Life, 352 Crowley Road, will host a workshop on the “Spirit Band” from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. The fee is $20. Facilitator will be the Rev. Lorraine Radice, National Spiritualist Association of Churches licentiate minister, with more than 30 years […]
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National speakers to highlight Parish Life Conference
LEWISTON — Parish leaders, teachers, volunteers and representatives of other ministries will gather the 2017 Parish Life Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Ramada Inn. Attendees will learn from nationally-known speakers and engage with their counterparts from around Maine. The conference will begin with a 9 a.m. Mass celebrated by […]
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Winthrop Congregational Church undergoing major renovation project
WINTHROP — The historic Winthrop Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) is in the midst of its largest renovation project in more than 40 years, including restoring and protecting the church’s bell tower and steeple, a visible fixture in downtown Winthrop. At present, the congregation has raised 70 percent of the funds needed to complete […]
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Free 'Becoming a Missionary Disciple' workshop series at St. Philip
AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will offer a free series of four workshops on “Becoming a Missionary Disciple” starting Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Philips Church, 2365 Turner Road. The series will explore what it means to be a missionary disciple and how to begin living as one. Workshops will be held from 8:30 […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris October services
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its October schedule. Sunday services are held at 9 a.m. from September to June with a combination of guest speakers, worship service committee-led services and at least twice monthly by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Refreshments follow the service. All are welcome. Oct. 1: “Gaia, […]
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Lithuanian Heritage Club to hear talk on trip RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shoppes, Route 2. Members who recently returned from Lithuania will share their stories. Forgiving the unforgivable to be discussed LEWISTON — The power of forgiveness will be […]
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Androscoggin Democratic Committee meeting LIVERMORE FALLS — The monthly meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Robin Beck’s family farm, 64 Record Road. The meeting will focus on rural issues. Beck is a consultant on rural revitalization, economic development and rural advocacy, and […]
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GBC Fall Yard Giveaway GREENE — Greene Baptist Church will hold its Fall Yard Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, at 102 Main St. Everything is free; nothing is for sale. The free clothes closet will be open. The event will be held rain or shine. FMI: 207-946-5505. Lewiston-Auburn Life Chain AUBURN — The […]
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Benefit for Dean Barnett RUMFORD — A benefit for Dean Barnett, diagnosed with liver cancer, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Rumford Eagles. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.; $7 for adults and $5 for age 12 and under. There will be free admission for the event, which includes […]