NEWCASTLE — Four years ago when St. Patrick’s Church celebrated its bicentennial, Carrie Watson’s dream of an Ecumenical Choir Festival was born. On a beautiful October evening, church choirs from all over the Damariscotta- Newcastle area came together to perform a joint concert. It was an instant success and many people who attended expressed tremendous […]

FREEPORT — The Lighthouse Events has announced several Christian music concerts planned for 2012, including Phillips, Craig and Dean on Thursday. Perennial chart-toppers Phillips, Craig and Dean are scheduled to perform at First Baptist Church of Portland at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 for gold circle and $20 for general admission. Later this summer, Building […]

RICHMOND — Tedd Fish will be performing in concert May 27 during the morning worship service at Richmond Corner Baptist Church. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. A free-will offering will be taken for the music ministry. The church is located on Route 197, just east of Route 201. For more information, call Pastor Lester […]

WISCASSET — Things are heating up at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church as many volunteers are working on final plans for the 60th annual Strawberry Festival on June 30. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are very excited about this year’s festival,” said Beth Cowing-Sawyer, co-director of the festival. “It’s our 60th […]

FREEPORT — As a tribute to America’s Armed Forces, the South Freeport Congregational Church will hold a special worship service on May 27 at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to join in and say “thank you” to the women and men who serve the country. The sermon by the Rev. David Bowling will be […]

LISBON — The Methodist Women will be sponsoring a home baked bean and ham supper on May 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Lisbon Methodist Church. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Those ages 5 and younger eat free. For more information, call 353-8951. The church is located […]

BRUNSWICK — The next Ultreya in Brunswick will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick. The gathering is open to anyone who has been to a Cursillo or Tres Dias weekend, or anyone who would just like to know more about Cursillo. “It could refresh your faith,” states […]

BRUNSWICK — The 16th annual plant sale of the United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 320 Church Road. The sale will include geraniums, annuals, perennials and vegetable seedlings, shrubs and trees, and even pastries, cookies and breads. For more information, call 725-5227.

BATH — Pulled pork is on the menu Saturday when the United Methodist Church opens its doors for a public supper. The meal, which includes two kinds of baked beans, cornbread and coleslaw, in addition to a homemade cake for dessert, will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $3.50 […]