Under fire for alleged racism, the final straw for Robert Celeste came late last week when a van from a television station blocked his driveway in Harrison just as Celeste and his ailing wife were about to head out for a drive. As Celeste spoke with a reporter, his wife, Cecily, who is beginning to […]
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Kate Braestrup to speak at the First Universalist Church of West Paris
WEST PARIS — The Rev. Kate Braestrup will be the guest speaker at the March 11 worship service, First Universalist Church of West Paris. The service is at 9 a.m. followed with refreshments. Braestrup’s topic is “Where Is Jesus Now?,” which is about the new season that is on its way. Dividing her time between […]
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Lifetree Cafe to discuss church safety
LEWISTON — A rare interview with the pastor of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Lifetree Cafe. The program, “In the News: God and Guns” provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the issue of church security and features an interview with Frank Pomeroy, […]
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Daughters of Isabella March meeting RUMFORD — St. Timothy’s Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Holy Savior Church Hall. Chairwomen for the meeting are Terry Umbro and Jean Wiken. Committee members are Jennifer Kreckel, Druscilla Breton and Patricia Hopkins. Druscilla Breton, a member for 59 years, is […]
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Area young Catholics to present Living Stations of the Cross
PORTLAND — Youth ministry members and Maine Catholic school students will present the Living Stations of the Cross around the state leading up to Easter Sunday, April 1. The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. They have […]
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The art of problem-solving to be examined LEWISTON — Different approaches to problem-solving will be explored at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, “You’ve Got a Problem! Your One-Hour Guide to Making Better Decisions,” will feature an exclusive film showing four strangers struggling to emerge from an escape […]
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American culture and God
Matthew 5:13-16 13. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot […]
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‘Messiah in the Passover’ to be presented FARMINGTON — The “Messiah in the Passover” presentation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Farmington Baptist Church, 194 Whittier Road. The program, a Chosen People Ministries presentation, is a visual message not only of Israel’s freedom from slavery in Egypt, but of the […]
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Church plans cookout, sledding party
The Western Mountains Baptist Church in New Portland is hosting a cookout and sledding party on Sunday, Feb. 25. The cookout will begin following the 10 a.m. church service. Those attending should bring a dessert, side dish or chips to share. After lunch, sledding will take place on Gilmore Hill. All are welcome. For more […]
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Ash Wednesday services
LEWISTON — Pastor Annie Baker-Streevy of Calvary United Methodist Church and interfaith chaplain Pat Hunter Gardiner will offer ashes and blessings to all on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. They will be in the vicinity of Kennedy Park at lunchtime, welcoming any and all who wish to take part. Ashes will also be available following Calvary’s Wednesday […]