I’m a huge fan of home renovations, and not just because my own home needs plenty. It’s addictive to watch a crew of workers transform a squalid, outdated house into a cozy abode in less than an hour. If the wild popularity of house-makeover shows on TV are any indication, I’m not alone – enormous […]

TOPSHAM A conference designed to be a hands-on experience for participants to receive inspiration, prayer, and practice with the gifts of the Holy Spirit is being planned for Saturday, October 7, at the Sky-Hy Conference and Renewal Center in Topsham. “The Gifting of the Holy Spirit” Renewal Conference will feature prayer workshops, discussions, group activities, […]

LISBON — Lisbon Area Christian Outreach will obe selling jewelry, furniture and collectibles at its Huge Parking Lot Sale on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church on the Hill on Route 196 in Lisbon. “We are getting ready for an increase in food and school items as the […]

EDGECOMB — The Edgecomb Community Church, located at the intersection of Eddy and Cross Point roads, will be a participant in this year’s Five Mile Yard Sale in Edgecomb on Aug. 12. The church will be open at 8 a.m. for the annual community event. Along with a selection of yard sale items, the church […]

BAILEY ISLAND — All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Chapel on Bailey Island will host the Rev. Al Niese of Brunswick as celebrant on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 9:30 a.m. The chapel is located on Washington Avenue. All are welcome.

WISCASSET — Calling all Teens ages 12 to 18: Join the Bible Baptist Church in Wiscasset for a Cola Clash! Teens can enjoy indoor and outdoor team games, food, skits and more — all for free at the church. Bible Baptist Church is located on Beechnut Hill Rd. in Wiscasset — right across from Wiscasset […]

ORR’S ISLAND — On Sunday, Aug. 6, Rev. Harold Hallock will preside over the service Sunday at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 24. For more information about the church and its services, […]

“The Lord is my strength and my shield, in him my heart trusts, so I am helped and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. Psalm 28:7 Practicing Gratitude We are surrounded by temptations, all designed to make us want more of what we often don’t need, more of what […]

WISCASSET In an effort to help families in need, the Feed Our Scholars school supply drive is going on now at the First Congregational Church on Route 1 and St. Philip’s Church on Hodge Street. Those wishing to help out can drop off notebooks, pencils and other school supplies in the boxes provided at both […]

Despite having grown up on an organic farm, I’m a gardening hack. My rows are crooked. Clover creeps between the green beans and corn. And a pest has nibbled so many holes through my greens that my Swiss chard looks like Swiss cheese. But the one thing I do know about gardens is that they […]