During Lent, many parishes offer opportunities for Bible study or faith-sharing groups. A list of many of the programs offered are listed alphabetically by city/town. Updates and additions will be made at portlanddiocese.org. AUBURN • Gospel of John, starting Tuesday, Feb. 28 Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will offer Lenten Scripture teachings on the Gospel of John […]
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Bangor dental clinic, partners to provide children free cleanings, exams
The University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Clinic plans to host its annual Give Kids a Smile Day in partnership with the American Dental Association. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic on UMA’s Bangor campus at 201 Texas Ave. The […]
Lewiston resident named Girl Scouts of Maine’s volunteer of month
The Girl Scouts of Maine recently named Brittany Blais, a Dirigo Service Unit volunteer support coordinator from Lewiston, its February volunteer of the month. As a veteran leader in her daughter’s troop, Blais is an integral team member, often traveling far outside of her service unit to provide support and guidance to girls around the […]
Norway library to hold cookbook discussion March 30
To register for the event, call or visit the library.
Western New England University recognizes president’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Western New England University has named three local students to its 2022 fall president’s list. Kaila Mank of Raymond is working toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in entrepreneurship. Emily Lake of Naples is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. Nathan Miller of Winthrop is […]
WinterKids names Winter Games winners
Winning schools are in Winterport, Topsham and Rangeley.
Cinderella Project to hold prom dress giveaways in March, April
Sites are located in Presque Isle, Gardiner and Belfast.
Association seeks applications for agricultural scholar awards
Applications are due Friday, March 31.
Oak Hill High recognizes honor students
WALES — Oak Hill High School has announced the following students were named to its fall honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 9 — Summa cum laude: Aikaterini Karamousadakis and Sutton Sloan. Magna cum laude: Saryn Blais, Emma Dubois, Sabrina Dwyer, Aspen Gauthier, Carissa Goulet, Jordan Labbe, Cara Pare and Marlee Spencer. Cum laude: […]
Stations of the Cross set for state parishes throughout Lent
Presentations of the Stations of the Cross are scheduled multiple times at parishes across the state. Lent runs through to Thursday, April 6. Updates and additions will be made at portlanddiocese.org. All Saints Parish, Brunswick • Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor: Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. with a […]