U.S. Muslims say they have experienced widespread suspicion about their faith in the first months of Donald Trump’s presidency, but also have received more support from individual Americans, and remain hopeful they can eventually be fully accepted in American society, a new survey finds. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. Muslims view Trump as unfriendly to them, […]

BRUNSWICK — Rev. Sharon Lovejoy presides over the United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Church and Raymond roads. Summer Sunday services 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is also offered at the church. Call (207) 725-2185 for more information.

BAILEY ISLAND — The Rev. Hillary Bercovici of Greenwich, Connecticut, will preside at the 9:30 a.m. service at All Saints By the Sea Episcopal Chapel on Bailey Island Sunday. The chapel is on Washington Ave. All are welcome.

ORR’S ISLAND — On Sunday, July 30, Rev. Alfred Niese 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.

“So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them.” Genesis 1:27a Artists at Work What is art but the desire to create, and the yearning to communicate to the world the best that is within us? Developing it and using it for the glory of God can be an […]

PORTLAND The Diocese of Portland has announced that it has signed a management services contract with Catholic Management Services, a nonprofit organization specializing in providing strategic business planning and professional services to revitalize cemetery operations. The diocese owns and operates two diocesan cemeteries — St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston and Calvary Cemetery in South Portland […]

WISCASSET In an effort to raise funds to fix its steeple, St. Philip’s Church in Wiscasset is holding a baked bean and casserole supper on July 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to the supper, which will feature baked beans, casseroles, salads, breads, beverage and dessert. When the bell started to […]

BATH/BRUNSWICK The Salvation Army welcomes Lieutenants Neil and Kirsten Childs as the newly appointed leaders of The Salvation Army Bath/ Brunswick Corps located at 25 Congress Ave. in Bath. They will be responsible for all aspects of The Salvation Army’s ministry and service in Bath and surrounding areas. Lieutenants Childs succeed Majors Jean and Kenneth […]

Earlier this month, 8-and 11-year-old brothers were swimming at a Florida beach when they got caught in a riptide. With no lifeguards in sight, a handful of people – including their mother and grandmother — jumped in to rescue them and were also trapped. Someone on shore yelled for a rope. Since no one had […]

BATH After an exhaustive national search, Beth Israel Congregation in Bath has welcomed Lisa Vinikoor as their new Rabbi. Rabbi Vinikoor moves to Bath from Brooklyn, New York, and will start as the spiritual leader of Beth Israel on Aug. 1. Rabbi Vinikoor will also be working with Bowdoin College’s Jewish student group during the […]