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Poetry reading and sermon Dec. 8
TOPSHAM — The Rev. Dr. J. Barrie Shepherd will be giving the sermon and doing a poetry reading during fellowship hour Sunday, Dec. 8, at 10:10 a.m. The public is welcome to attend the events at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St., Topsham. Shepherd is the author of numerous books on faith including: “Faces at […]
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Shape Note Singing at The New Church
PORTLAND — The New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland will join in singing early American Christmas carols and other four-part harmony tunes from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. This is not a performance: Song books are provided, everyone is welcome to participate. Free. www.maineshapenotesinging.org
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Christmas concert: Visions of Sugarplums
KENNEBUNKPORT — Celebrating many facets of Christmas through a variety of musical styles, the quartet Mosaic will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport; and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at at River Tree Arts in Lower Village Kennebunk. Tickets are $10, $5 for children. The concert […]
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Catholics in Nashville sue over health law
NASHVILLE A lawsuit filed by the Catholic Diocese of Nashville says the new federal health care law requires it to violate its religious principals by offering contraceptive services to employees. The organization and several local affiliates filed suit against the federal government last week saying they should not be required to pay for the services. […]
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Menorah to be lit at Plymouth Rock
PLYMOUTH A special celebration is being held at Plymouth Rock to mark the rare convergence of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. Chabad Jewish Centers of Massachusetts is scheduled to hold a menorah lighting to mark the start of Hanukkah on Wednesday night at Plymouth Rock, the spot that marks the Pilgrims’ arrival in the New World. For […]
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Navy chaplains offer spiritual support to Typhoon victims
GUIUAN, THE PHILIPPINES Chaplain Lt. Brian Kirschenbaum, of Carrier Air Wing Five, assisted aircrews in the Guiuan area with the loading and unloading of supplies and interacted with local citizens who were in need of food and shelter in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Members from the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington helped hundreds […]
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Strong Men Rally invites men from the community
TOPSHAM Men from the community are invited to come and be a part of the Strong Men Rally that is taking place Friday and Saturday Nov. 22-23 at the Freedom Life Center. Men and leaders from around New England will be gathering to challenge, encourage and equip men and young men to be men of […]
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Pope bundles up for audience
VATICAN CITY A chilly Pope Francis has cheered the thousands of pilgrims who braved a cold snap belting Italy to attend his weekly general audience, saying they were courageous to come out. Francis himself was bundled up in a white doublebreasted winter coat and scarf, but it wasn’t enough. He had to use his sleeves […]
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A mission of peace: Topsham to Soweto
TOPSHAM In late December, Mt. Ararat High School senior Marie Ring will be traveling to South Africa as part of a United Methodist Youth Mission of Peace delegation. Ring was one of three students selected from New England to join 17 other youths from the 12 states in the Northeast region of the United Methodist […]