BRUNSWICK — On Sunday, United Methodist Church of Brunswick will welcome Pastor Karen Munson as its new minister. The Rev. Munson comes to Brunswick from the Readfield United Methodist Church where she has served for the past 12 years. The congregation looks forward to welcoming the Rev. Munson and her husband, Jeff Munson, at Sunday’s […]

PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s newest Roman Catholic priest has a wife and four grown children. Sixty-two-year-old David Affleck of York was ordained this month under a 1980 papal provision that allows former married Episcopal clergy to become priests in the Catholic church. When ordained at Portland’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Affleck became only the […]

LISBON — Holy Trinity Parish at 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls is planning its eighth annual Christmas craft fundraising fair on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters who want to rent tables can do so for $20 for a six foot table and $25 for an eight foot table. Call […]

HARPSWELL — The Rev. Frank Strasburger is the guest speaker scheduled this Sunday at All Saints Chapel. The services of Holy Eucharist and sermon begin at 9 a.m. at the chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road, Route 24. Strasburger will be followed this month by the Rev. Alfred Niese, who is […]

BOWDOIN — West Bowdoin Baptist will host a Strawberry Festival supper on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu features casseroles, baked beans, potato salad coleslaw, pickles, brown bread and homemade breads, and a dessert of strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for ages 12 and […]

HARPSWELL — The Women’s Fellowship of the Elijah Kellogg Church, 917 Harpswell Neck Road, will hold a bake sale and giant flea market in the parking lot of the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine). Flea market tables are available to rent at $20. For more information on rentals, […]

HARPSWELL — The Islands Community Church on Bailey Island has announced its preaching schedule for July The Rev. Nancy White is scheduled to preach on Sunday during the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday. Islands Community Church is a non-denominational church based on the teachings of the Bible. The church is led by a board that […]

FREEPORT — South Freeport Congregational Church is hosting a three-day festival from today through Sunday. Opening day runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be books, jewelry, art, plants, garden ornaments and baked goods for sale plus a lunch and basket raffles. A bean supper ($7 adults/$4 children) runs from 5 to 6:30 […]

HARPSWELL — All Saints by the Sea Episcopal chapel on Bailey Island begins its summer worship season on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Bennett Barnes of Brunswick will be the guest celebrant. The chapel is located on Washington Avenue. For more information, call Bob Jackson at 725-4227 or email rbjcpa@gmail.com or kzjackson40@gmail.com.

FREEPORT — St. Jude Church will host a blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast on the Fourth of July from 7 to 10 a.m. The church is located at Main and School streets. The cost is $6 for a large order, or $5 for a small order. For more information, call 847-6890.