Auburn Mayor Jonathan LaBonte lights the Mega Menorah in front of Temple Shalom at the 2016 part. This year, new Mayor Jason Levesque will have the honor. AUBURN — All are invited to Temple Shalom’s Chanukah Party at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at 74 Bradman St. A catered dinner will include hot potato latkes and […]
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Fill shoe boxes for Christmas project
For many years, the Rev. Arthur and Patricia Greeley of Danville Union Church have co-chaired the “Christmas Child Shoe Box Project.” This year, they filled 14 shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items provided by members of the parish. The Shoe Box Project is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, directed […]
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Secrets of contentment at Lifetree LEWISTON — How to live a satisfying life, even in difficult times, will be explored in a 6:30 p.m. program Thursday, Dec. 7, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, titled “Secrets of Finding Contentment: Live a Satisfying Life,” features a filmed interview with Justin Mayo, who organizes proms […]
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Norway pastor to explore Advent themes through movies
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, will emphasize the traditional Advent themes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace during Sundays in December. This year the Rev. Cordelia Strandskov will put a lively and contemporary spin on the themes. She has written a new sermon series using favorite Christmas movies to explore the Advent themes […]
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Prince of Peace Parish lists new Mass schedule
LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish has announced its new Mass schedule that will go into effect on Sunday, Dec. 3, the first Sunday of Advent. Holy Family: 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Sundays at 607 Sabattus St. Holy Cross: 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays at 1080 Lisbon St. Our Lady of the Rosary: 8:30 a.m. […]
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Sunday school students pack boxes
Joyce Baker, Outreach coordinator of St. Michael’s Church, Pleasant Street, Auburn, had the help of Sunday school students in packing boxes of food for families for Thanksgiving. Pictured are Gwendolyn Lacombe, Avery MacKenzie, Joyce Baker and Asher MacKenzie.
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Bishop Deeley celebrates Grandparents Day at Saint Dominic Academy
AUBURN — Row after row of students, ranging from prekindergarteners to high school seniors, held hands, exchanged hugs and shared indelible moments with the special guests standing next to them in a packed Callahan Family Memorial Gym at Saint Dominic Academy on Nov. 22. The students had invited their grandparents for the academy’s annual Grandparents […]
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Giving to community
The Sunday School children of St. Michael Church in Auburn take time to make napkin rings for Montello Manor residents. The students made the napkin rings and stuffed them with Thanksgiving Day napkins. The children have done this for many years, but this year the napkins were given to Montello Manor residents. Students are, from […]
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Youth group starting in Dixfield DIXFIELD — Dixfield Congregational Church will start a youth group for children in grades five through eight. The first meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in the church annex on High St. FMI: 207-562-4582. Celebration of new ministry planned WILTON — St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Wilton has will […]
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Religious freedom to be explored at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — Dilemmas surrounding the right to religious freedom will be explored in a 6:30 p.m. program on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, “Religious Freedom: Standing Up for What You Believe,” will feature a filmed interview with former White House attorney and Air Force officer Michael Weinstein, who believes […]