PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley plans to host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Last year, hundreds of individuals and families in Maine logged in and joined the bishop for the special online event, which lasts about 10 minutes. All are welcome, […]
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Fryeburg Academy to hold candlelight concerts
The Fryeburg Academy Band and Chorus plans to present its annual candlelight concerts at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St. This is a free community event, but reservations are required to attend due to limited seating. Visit fryeburgacademy.org/pac to make reservations, or call […]
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Walk to Bethlehem set for Dec. 12 in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plan to present the 41st annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 12. Caroling through the streets is followed by a family-oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama that highlights the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant, where a local family with […]
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‘Food for Thought’ to host talk by tiny house builder
USM/LA Senior College plans to host a “Food for Thought” presentation via Zoom by Sam Smith at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, about his tiny house construction project. Smith is an occupational therapist who has his own business in Rockland. A graduate of Husson University, he studied psychology as an undergrad and got a master’s […]
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Winthrop High School lists honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, Emily Finch, Eleanor Folsom, Andrew Foster, Justin Heath, Muriel Lattin, Marta Norton, Madelynne Perkins, Vanessa Richards Bowden, Averie Silva, Caraline Squires and Madison M. Weymouth. Grade 11: […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce plans Business After Hours
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a Business After Hours event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Valley View Orchard Pies, 15 Madison Ave. in Oxford. The chamber, which just finished its fourth annual Christmas parade and Festival of Trees weekend, plans to provide nonprofits like The Mclaughlin […]
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Diocese reassumes management oversight of 11 Southern Maine cemeteries
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced that the Diocese of Portland will reassume management oversight of seven diocesan cemeteries and four other parish cemeteries, effective Jan. 1, 2022. The diocese will continue to collaborate with parishes in the operation of more than 60 other cemeteries across the state. In 2017, the diocese entered into […]
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Stonehill College names local students to dean’s list
EASTON, Mass. — Five local students have been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. They include Amanda Goucher of Wayne, Carter Pearl of Topsham, Thomas Peterlein of New Gloucester, and Victoria Wise-Copland and Kyle Woodruff, both of Auburn. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of […]
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Lewiston Parish to hold Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration
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 […]