First Auburn Seniors to meet AUBURN — The First Auburn Senior Citizens will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the new Auburn Senior Center for a regular meeting and a fried chicken lunch. Those attending must have a ticket for lunch and should bring a coffee cup and utensils. Bingo will be played after […]
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Himalayan service trip talk planned BETHEL — Wendy Youmans and Ray Geiger will talk about their recent Indian Himalayan service trip on Friday, Sept. 22, at West Parish Congregational Church. The event will start at 6 p.m. with a potluck supper followed by the talk at 6:45 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but those […]
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State historian to visit Oxford OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will host Maine State Historian Earl Shettleworth, who will present on this year’s 100th anniversary of World War I. The monthly meeting and presentation will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Oxford Congregational Church, 252 King St., beginning with a brief meeting […]
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Drop-in group available to discuss Viet Nam War LEWISTON — A breakfast drop-in group began Monday at the Lewiston Vet Center to discuss Ken Burn’s documentary on the Viet Nam War that is airing on PBS this week. The Vet Center group will meet from 8 to 9 a.m. each weekday morning through Wednesday, Sept. […]
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Auburn church to host evangelistic/revival crusade
AUBURN — The Rev. Wendell Calder will hold an Evangelistic/Revival Crusade from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 22 to 24, at the Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Friday’s service will be at 6:30 p.m. The Saturday service will be preceded by a 5 p.m. potluck supper and Sunday services begin with Sunday School […]
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International expert to offer spiritual tools for healing at Lisbon church
LISBON — The Rev. Mike Flynn, international speaker and founder of FreshWind Ministries, will teach “Spiritual Tools for Healing” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14, at St. Matthew’s Church, 496 Lisbon St. Hours will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. “A charismatic speaker who combines humor […]
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Christian Women United luncheon PARIS — The Christian Women United luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. Jewell Clark from Bethel will be the singer and speaker. Reservations are required. FMI, RSVP: 207-743-5770. Cathlic ignatian retreat planned RUMFORD — The Rumford Catholic Library will […]
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Area men ordained as permanent deacons in Portland
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley ordained 11 men to the permanent diaconate on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The candidates represent parishes from York to Aroostook counties. Although they will not advance to priesthood as does a transitional deacon, a permanent deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic […]
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Lisbon Methodists help students
Lisbon United Methodist Church members again this year collected over 180 school supplies for students in the Lisbon Community School. The Evening Circle coordinated with the school to provide a variety of supplies. It is one of many ways the church, located on School Street, Lisbon Falls, reaches out to assist with filling community needs. […]
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Holy Family Church to hold annual Veteran's Day prayer service
LEWISTON — Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St., will host its 14th annual Veterans Day Community Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. The following is a list of events that are scheduled to take place: • A replica float of Iwo Jima will be placed at the front of the church. • […]