AUBURN — The Lighthouse Events has announced several free concerts by Dove Award-winning artist Mark Harris next weekend. Harris, the former lead singer of the Grammy nominated and Dove Award Group 4HIM, has 24 No. 1 songs. He’ll be in Maine for four free concerts, Friday, Oct. 24, at Kennebec Community Church in Augusta at […]

WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene, 255 Gardiner Road, will host Tim Connelly on Sunday, Oct. 19, during the 11 a.m. morning worship service. Connelly has been singing since he was 7 years old. He has been ministering in gospel as a soloist for the past three years, formerly singing with Heaven’s Blend […]

Filling up on prayer My wonderful husband, God truly bless him, believes that as long as you are only driving locally, say from your house to church or to the corner store, you won’t run out of gas. Even if the little orange warning light comes on. This week I proved him wrong and learned […]

VATICAN CITY The Vatican is watering down a ground-breaking overture to gays — but only if they speak English. After a draft report by bishops debating family issues came under criticism from many conservative English-speaking bishops, the Vatican released a new English translation on Thursday. A section initially entitled “Welcoming homosexuals” is now “Providing for […]

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley will celebrate World Mission Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish on the corner of Sherman and Mellen streets on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. World Mission Sunday is a day for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. Sacred Heart/St. […]

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio community is planning a public prayer at this week’s high school football game in response to a recent challenge by a group advocating the separation of religion and government. A resident of Newark, east of Columbus, is behind the planned public demonstration at midfield following the football game […]

TOPSHAM — A picturesque pumpkin patch will be set up at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, and will feature baked goods and craft items for sale in addition to the plentiful gourds. The patch opens on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 11:30 a.m. It will be open daily through Halloween, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumpkins are […]

FREEPORT — South Freeport Congregational Church will host Barbara Ross during an author luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ross, a mystery writer who penned the Maine Clambake Mysteries, a series of suspenseful stories which include the award winning “Clammed Up,” most recently published “Boiled Over,” and soon-tobe published “Musseled Out.” On […]

TOPSHAM — A night of Christian roller skating is planned Sunday, Oct. 12, at Topsham Roller World from 5:45-8 p.m. The cost is $5, which includes skate rental. Inline skates are $2 extra. The evening is sponsored by Grace Community Chapel of West Gardiner. Roller World is located at 20 Atwood Road, just off Route […]

WEST BATH — Gospel Light Fellowship is hosting its annual women’s retreat today and Saturday, Oct. 10- 11. The theme, “Reflecting the Beauty of the Lord,” will be underscored with skits, music and life application teaching that reminds women how beautiful they are as individuals. The kickoff will be at 6:30 p.m. today, followed by […]