LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish is scheduled to host a free celebration commemorating the Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe on Saturday, Dec. 11. “The Latino community venerates her in a special way, especially as she is the Patroness of Mexico,” said Fr. Michael Sevigny, OFM Cap., director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry […]
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Salvation Army runs holiday fundraising campaign
PORTLAND — With the resurgence of the pandemic, the Salvation Army is digging in for another challenging season of need, as thousands of people continue to struggle with rental assistance and the rising cost of fuel and food. The Salvation Army aims for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign to mean a brighter holiday season for […]
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Jolly Gifts aims to spread holiday cheer in Auburn, Waterville, Winslow
In an effort to help countless children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Corpus Christi Parish and Catholic Charities Maine are working together to host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, […]
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Rangeley’s Mountain Holly Days to begin Dec. 10
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Mountain Holly Days event has been scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, special festivities, family activities and contests. This event epitomizes the time-honored tradition of families shopping together and enjoying holiday festivities and activities. Shoppers can enjoy many […]
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Jay Town Office offers Elks Operation Santa tags
The Jay Town Office has Elks Operation Santa tags on its tree at 340 Main St. Unwrapped gifts need to be returned to the office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. People can help make a child’s wish come true this Christmas by selecting a tag. For more information, contact Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere at […]
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Arnold Newman Prize winner to discuss ‘Little Black Boy’ photo series
ROCKPORT — Maine Media Workshops + College’s weekly online Alumni Lecture Series comes to a close with the last lecture of the series, “Little Black Boy,” scheduled for 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8. Photographer and 2021 Arnold Newman Prize winner Rashod Taylor will discuss his winning photo series, insights into his practice and how his work […]
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Renewable scholarship offered to returning adult students
FARMINGTON — The Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery scholarships are available for Franklin County students beyond high school age who wish to receive financial assistance toward furthering their education. This renewable scholarship helps recipients return to school to continue their education at the post-secondary level. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make […]
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‘New Mainers’ series features Afghan Community of Maine
Ever since Kabul fell to the Taliban, people in Maine have been working to try to get relatives out of harm’s way and safely resettled in Maine. Dr. Abdul Rahman Qani, president of the Afghan Community of Maine, will lead an online panel discussion in the Connecting Across Cultures “New Mainers” series at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Lecturer to talk about lifting holiday spirits Dec. 6
Dustin J. Pari will give a lecture on How to be a Festive Soul: Happy Nonsense at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, via Zoom, hosted by Auburn Public Library. The title says it all. If you are struggling with the holiday blues and are looking for a little yuletide boost, this is the lecture for […]
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Area priests to host high school Advent Discernment Day
PORTLAND — “The encouragement and formation of vocations in the Church is the task of all of us.” The words of Bishop Robert Deeley, part of his message for National Vocation Awareness Week in November, encourage the creation of environments in which young people can hear a possible calling to serve the church, according to […]