BATH — A dozen children from the Bath area will be traveling to New York next weekend to compete at the annual Territorial Star Search, Salvation Army’s version of “American Idol.” The children will compete on Saturday, June 15, at Hilton Rye Town, Rye Brook, N.Y., along with other youths from The Salvation Army Eastern […]

BATH — The Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., will be hosting a huge church wide yard/plant/bake sale on Saturday, June 1, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This indoor sale will feature quilts, household goods, hardy locally grown perennials and heirloom tomatoes. Enjoy free coffee while shopping. For more information, contact the […]

HARPSWELL — All Saints’ Chapel on Orr’s Island opens for the season Sunday with special guest the Rev. John Widdows. The Episcopal chapel is located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24. Holy Eucharist and sermon begin at 9 a.m. Services are held from June through September. The schedule for June includes: […]

CINCINNATI (AP) — A teacher fired from Catholic schools after becoming pregnant through artificial insemination told jurors Wednesday she didn’t know that the procedure violated church doctrine or that she could be fired for it. Christa Dias sued the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the schools over her dismissal, contending they fired her simply […]

BRUNSWICK — In the spirit of honoring the many people who have touched their lives, parishioners and students gathered for the annual Memorial Scholarship Mass at St. John the Baptist Church on May 23 to remember the positive influence of family members and friends who have passed away, and to offer gratitude for donors to […]

BATH Do you desire to deepen your faith and understanding of our Christian heritage, to sharpen your vision to see God’s work in your life and the world around you, and to grow in your ministry to God’s people as a lay person? You might consider Education for Ministry. Enrollment is done directly through the […]

LEWISTON — Catholic Charities Maine announced it has received a grant of $10,000 from Catholic Charities USA for emergency disaster assistance in aiding victims of the Lewiston fires that occurred between April 29 and May 5. CCM has been working collaboratively with other area nonprofits and the city of Lewiston to secure suitable housing for […]

BRUNSWICK — Special Masses and services will be held at Catholic cemeteries — including one in Brunswick — throughout Memorial Day weekend. An annual Memorial Day Prayer Service is scheduled for Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m., weather permitting, at St. John’s Cemetery on Pine Street. Parishioners and community members will gather to observe Memorial […]

HARPSWELL — On Sunday, May 26, at 10 a.m., the Cundy’s Harbor Community Church will honor the memories of community members who have passed away in recent years. The memorial will take place at the Cundy’s Harbor Community Hall. The public is welcome to join in remembering these loved ones. For more information, call Pastor […]

BATH — The Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave., will be hosting a huge church wide yard/plant/bake sale on Saturday, June 1, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This indoor sale will feature quilts, household goods, hardy locally grown perennials and heirloom tomatoes. Enjoy free coffee while shopping. For more information, contact the […]