WINTHROP — The historic Winthrop Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) is in the midst of its largest renovation project in more than 40 years, including restoring and protecting the church’s bell tower and steeple, a visible fixture in downtown Winthrop. At present, the congregation has raised 70 percent of the funds needed to complete […]
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Free 'Becoming a Missionary Disciple' workshop series at St. Philip
AUBURN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will offer a free series of four workshops on “Becoming a Missionary Disciple” starting Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Philips Church, 2365 Turner Road. The series will explore what it means to be a missionary disciple and how to begin living as one. Workshops will be held from 8:30 […]
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First Universalist Church of West Paris October services
WEST PARIS — First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its October schedule. Sunday services are held at 9 a.m. from September to June with a combination of guest speakers, worship service committee-led services and at least twice monthly by the Rev. Fayre Stephenson. Refreshments follow the service. All are welcome. Oct. 1: “Gaia, […]
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Lithuanian Heritage Club to hear talk on trip RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shoppes, Route 2. Members who recently returned from Lithuania will share their stories. Forgiving the unforgivable to be discussed LEWISTON — The power of forgiveness will be […]
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Androscoggin Democratic Committee meeting LIVERMORE FALLS — The monthly meeting of the Androscoggin County Democratic Committee will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Robin Beck’s family farm, 64 Record Road. The meeting will focus on rural issues. Beck is a consultant on rural revitalization, economic development and rural advocacy, and […]
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GBC Fall Yard Giveaway GREENE — Greene Baptist Church will hold its Fall Yard Giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Sept. 30, at 102 Main St. Everything is free; nothing is for sale. The free clothes closet will be open. The event will be held rain or shine. FMI: 207-946-5505. Lewiston-Auburn Life Chain AUBURN — The […]
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Benefit for Dean Barnett RUMFORD — A benefit for Dean Barnett, diagnosed with liver cancer, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Rumford Eagles. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.; $7 for adults and $5 for age 12 and under. There will be free admission for the event, which includes […]
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Somali Bantu Harvesting Party AUBURN — Somali Bantu Community of Lewiston-Auburn will hold its fourth annual Harvesting Party from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Whiting Farm, 876 Summer St. There will be live, traditional music, dances and traditional food. Children are welcome. The harvesting party tradition has been in existence for centuries in the homeland […]
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Lewiston Legion postpones meeting LEWISTON — Post 22, American Legion, has postponed its meeting to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory. FMI: 207-782-1725. Neighborhood Watch meeting planned AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the congregational church. Society to review rental agreement […]
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Autumn color presentation in Bethel BETHEL — Western Mountains Senior College will present “Down Home Maine: Revealing the Mysteries of Autumn Color” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, in the McLaughlin Auditorium at Gould Academy. Paul Motts, WMSC member and a recently retired National Park Service naturalist, will explain how the broadleaf trees of New […]