BRUNSWICK — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, celebrating its 169th year, will offer a Hymn Sing on the last Sunday of the year, Dec. 29, 7 to 8 p.m. Music Director Robert Judd will lead the event at the church’s new organ, installed late last year. The Hymn Sing is open to any and all who […]

PHIPPSBURG — Follow the stars — and Route 209 — to experience the peace on earth of Popham Village on Christmas Eve. An old-fashioned candlelight service with carols, readings and the music of Richard Hankinson begins at 5 P.M., officiated by THE Rev. Janet Leighninger. A reception follows at the Chapel House next door, with […]

VATICAN CITY A man has doused himself with gasoline and set himself on fire in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The Vatican said Thursday the 51-year-old man was treated at a nearby hospital and transferred to a larger one, with serious burns to the upper part of his body. A Vatican statement says a […]

PHILADELPHIA The United Methodist church defrocked a pastor from central Pennsylvania on Thursday for violating doctrine by officiating his son’s gay marriage, leaving the minister shocked and upset that he could be punished for an “act of love.” Frank Schaefer immediately appealed the penalty, which he believed was meted out reluctantly by many members of […]

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has made an amateur video praising the world’s “cartoneros” — the poor people who pick through garbage to find recyclable and reusable goods. He says their work is dignified and good for the environment. Francis recorded the video Dec. 5 while meeting with members of the Excluded Workers’ Movement of his […]

PORTLAND — Catholic Charities Maine recently installed its Board of Directors for 2014. CCM is pleased to announce The Honorable David Madore, who previously served as Vice Chair, is the newly elected Board Chair. Madore is a former Legislator and recently served as the Assistant Secretary of the Maine Senate. He is a lifelong member […]

“There’s A Role for Everyone” Christmas Pageant, with heavenly music by Harpist Danielle Paus at the 10:00 am worship service at Day’s Ferry Congregational Church on Sunday, December 22nd All are invited to be a part of Day’s Ferry Congregational Church’s first “There’s A Role for Everyone” Christmas Pageant. No rehearsals, no stress, just fun […]

The season of Advent that began on the first Sunday of December marks the beginning of a new liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church. A season marked by anticipation and hope it is a good time for every Catholic, active or inactive, current or former, to experience Christ’s love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. […]

The 4th Sunday Damariscotta Area Sacred Harp singing will be held on Sunday, December 22nd at the home of Corrone and Ruth Ann Bryant at 552 Main St. in Damariscotta. We will sing from 2:00 to 5:00pm. All (with or without Sacred Harp singing experience) are most welcome. This is a free particapatory event, not […]

KWETHLUK, ALASKA Christmas in Alaska came early this week to nearly 300 students attending school in the Yup’ik Eskimo village of Kwethluk. Thanks to the volunteer program coordinated by the Alaska National Guard, Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children in the western Alaska community and took pictures with them before helper elves handed out gifts. […]