Bishop to visit local church MECHANIC FALLS — Bishop Brian Marsh, will visit the First Congregational Church at 10 a.m. Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, at 64 Elm St. Marsh will celebrate communion with the church’s pastor, Rev. Gary Drinkwater, and there will be a special remembrance for all mothers. A reception and refreshments will follow the […]
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Bishop Deeley announces assignment for priest
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced the following priest assignment, effective immediately: Fr. Timothy J. Nadeau, currently the pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, has been appointed pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Sabattus, which also includes St. Francis Church in […]
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Donald Trump to weaken IRS rule against church political activity
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is seeking to further weaken enforcement of an IRS rule barring churches and tax-exempt groups from endorsing political candidates, in a long-anticipated executive order on religious freedom that has disappointed some of his supporters. As he marks the National Day of Prayer at the White House Thursday, Trump is […]
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Royal Rangers recognized in Maine Senate
State Sen. Garrett Mason, R-Lisbon Falls, presents several members of Royal Rangers Outpost 16 with legislative sentiments recognizing their accomplishment of receiving the Gold Medal of Achievement, the highest award in the Royal Rangers, on April 18. From left are Christian Hiscock of Auburn, Cody Brochu of Jay, Hunter Knowlton of Lewiston, Mason, Jacob Brochu […]
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New priest appointed to local parishes
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced that the Rev. Edward R. Clifford has been appointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church, Bridgton; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fryeburg) and St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Norway; Our Lady of Ransom Church, Mechanic Falls; St. Mary Church, Oxford) […]
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Stefanko appointed pastor of 3 churches
PORTLAND — Monsignor Paul F. Stefanko has been appointed pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Scarborough, St. Bartholomew Parish in Cape Elizabeth, and St. John and Holy Cross Parish in South Portland, effective July 1. Monsignor Stefanko is currently the pastor of St. Joseph Parish (St. Joseph Church, Bridgton; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, […]
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New reverend
The First Universalist Church of Turner Center on Route 117 has announced the hiring of the Rev. Al Boyce, Ph.D., left, who will be providing pulpit services twice a month. He attended Harvard Divinity School and speaks regularly at UU Congregational and Episcopalian parishes. Services are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays. All […]
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Holy Week services
AUBURN — St. Michael’s Church and High Street Congregational Church are joining together for a Seder meal celebration. Rabbi Sruli Dresner of Temple Beth-El of Auburn will also be participating. The traditional Seder is a religious ritual and tradition. The two churches will host a Seder meal, which will be served at 6:30 p.m. on Maundy […]
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Lifetree asks 'What you do you believe?'
LEWISTON — What you believe — and why you believe it — will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at South Lewiston Baptist Church, 1919 Lisbon Road. It can be argued that everyone has faith. That faith may rely on God or maybe that faith is in something else. The […]
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Finding meaning in work to be discussed at Lifetree Café
LEWISTON — Lifetree Café will discuss how to find meaning and purpose at work at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 26, at South Lewiston Baptist Church, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Finding Meaning Every Monday: Secrets to a Satisfying Week,” will feature a filmed interview with Brad and Libby Birky, founders of Denver’s SAME Café. […]