Widdows presiding over Sunday Service ORR’S ISLAND — Rev. John Widdows will preside over the service Sunday, Aug. 16 at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. For more information about the church […]

Knowing we all experience difficulties, I’ve invited three friends to share their own struggles with trusting God when life hurts. This week, writer, encourager, and coleader of the global organization Campus Crusade for Christ, Judy Douglass, shares on “Trusting God When His Gifts Are Challenging.” I’m a giver. I love to give — encouraging words, […]

PORTLAND Hundreds of local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel will be recognized for their faithful commitment and self- sacrifice at the Blue Mass on Sunday, September 13, at 10 a.m., at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate the Mass, joined by priests […]

WASHINGTON A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republicans are looking forward to Pope Francis’ remarks to Congress next month — and bracing for them, too. The pope thrills Democrats with his teachings on climate change, social justice and immigration. At the same […]

EDGECOMB — The Edgecomb Thrift Shop will have a food and bake sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8 during the annual Cross Point Road. The Five Mile Yard Sale in Edgecomb takes place 8 a.m. to noon Noon to raise funds for area winter fuel assistance. The Edgecomb Thrift Shop is located in […]

WISCASSET — A Fish Chowder Supper will be served at St. Philip’s, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset, on Aug. 17. Seatings are 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Adults: $10; children 10 and under: $5. Reservations are suggested, though not necessary. Call (207) 882-7184.

BAILEY ISLAND — The Rev. Ed Greene of Bath will be the celebrant at All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Chapel this Sunday, August 9, at 9:30. The chapel is located on Washington Avenue on Bailey Island. All are welcome.

BAILEY ISLAND — Edward Robinson will preside over the service Sunday, Aug. 9, at The Islands Community Church on Bailey Island, Harpswell. The Islands Community Church is a non-denominational church based on the teachings of the Bible. Communion is offered monthly on the first Sunday. All are welcome to attend.

ORR’S ISLAND — Rev. Gil Birney will preside over the service Sunday, Aug. 9, at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 27. For more information about the church and its services, call (207) […]