BATH — The Neighborhood United Church of Christ in Bath will present the “Harvesting the Gifts of the Ancestors” Winter Solstice event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The experiential activity led by Kat Beaudoin based on the work of Joanna Macy, an activist, Buddhist scholar and author of “Active Hope” and other works. The program […]

BRUNSWICK — On Christmas Eve the Brunswick Mall will be the place for a short Christmas Carol sing. The public is invited to gather at the Gazebo and sing traditional Christmas Carols at 7:30 p.m.. Participants are asked to bring their own flashlights; lyrics to carols will be provided. All Saints Parish will donate $1 […]

The perfect gift. For those who love Christmas, isn’t that what we hope to give? Something that communicates the depth of our love to the one who will receive it. A physical, tangible way of expressing the value of those we cherish. Finding such a gift is a challenge. The better we know the recipient […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah is lashing out at former White House adviser Steve Bannon for his attack on Mitt Romney and the Mormon Church. At a rally Tuesday for GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore, Bannon called the GOP’s 2012 presidential nominee a draft dodger who “hid behind” his religion. Romney […]

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 Wreaths Advent season has begun, and Christmas wreaths are popping up everywhere, on houses, doors, post lights and even on the grills of some cars. Decorated with […]

BRUNSWICK — Two new ministries will be celebrated at a gala service at the Church of Good Samaritan on Dec. 17. The service will begin at 4 p.m. The service will take place at 4 Stanwood St. in Brunswick; use the side entrance. Refreshments will follow and all are welcome. Don Hamlin will be installed […]

WEST BATH Once again, an old-fashioned Christmas is coming to West Bath. A traditional candlelight Yuletide service will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the historic Old West Bath Meeting House, located at 680 Berry’s Mill Road. This holiday celebration is a free community event, and all faiths are welcome. Rev. Holly […]

Not counting children’s concerts, my husband, Dana, and I had made it to exactly zero live Christmas show since before becoming parents. Our oldest son is in college! So when a pair of ticket vouchers for the Portland Stage company’s performance of It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play landed in my mailbox, I eagerly […]