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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Festival of Lessons and Carols events planned around Maine
PORTLAND — People can celebrate the Advent season at Festival of Lessons and Carols events set to be presented at multiple locations in Maine in the coming weeks. The festival is a tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a blend of Scripture, prayers, and Christmas carols chosen to tie into […]
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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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West Paris church plans December worship services
WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris, 208 Main St., invites all to attend the following services at 9 a.m. Sundays. Members are wearing masks during the worship service, but still singing. • Dec. 5, “Window Reflections,” led by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson, and covering the Bible-based stained-glass windows in the First […]
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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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Volunteers needed to lay wreaths at Lewiston’s Veterans Memorial Park
LEWISTON — Wreaths Across America plans to visit Veterans Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, on Main Street. Volunteers are needed to lay wreaths on the benches and monuments in park. For more information, call Jerry DeWitt at 207-576-0376.
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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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South Paris church to hold breakfast church, decorating event
SOUTH PARIS — Breakfast church is planned at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 34 Buckfield Road. This will be held in the church basement. Len Avecilla will provide special music on this second Sunday of Advent. Decorating the church sactuary is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, followed […]