WISCASSET — Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will host Glory Bound Gospel Singers in concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the 11 a.m. worship service. Glory Bound has sung extensively from the Southeastern states and into Canada. Their music is southern style gospel. The have been singing for more than 20 years . The church […]

EDGECOMB — On Saturday, Dec. 24, Edgecomb Community Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 5 p.m. There are walk-on, nonspeaking roles available. Those interested in playing a role as a nativity character should be at the church by 4:30 p.m. in order to receive the role, costume and brief instructions. Whether you […]

“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Passing it Along A few days ago I saw a jet plane climbing steadily up into the heavens, leaving a long white streak in its wake and I marveled at how far […]

BATH An old fashioned Christmas is coming again to West Bath. A traditional candle light yuletide service will be held at the Old West Bath Meeting House on 680 Berry’s Mill Road on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. This holiday celebration is a free and open to the public. Rev. Holly S. Morrison will […]

BRUNSWICK The contributions of hundreds of donors, the enthusiasm of All Saints parishioners from seven churches throughout Maine’s Midcoast, the generosity of school families and alumni at St. John’s Catholic School, and a recent approval from a town review board have moved the dream of a new multi-purpose facility in Brunswick closer to becoming a […]

Is there anything much sweeter than a baby announcement? Who doesn’t love receiving a card in the mail with the pucker-faced picture of a relative or friend’s new arrival? I enjoy posting such proclamations on the fridge, eager to share the good news with any unsuspecting visitors who may walk through my door. So it […]

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has met with director Martin Scorsese, whose new film, “Silence,” about Jesuit missionaries in 17th-century Japan, was screened this week in Rome. The Vatican says that during the pontiff ’s “very cordial” meeting Wednesday with Scorsese, Francis mentioned he had read the novel on which the film is based. Francis is […]

BRUNSWICK — On Saturday at 6 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will present “‘Twas the Night Before Murder” — an interactive mystery event. Participants will be able to interview the “suspects” and help solve this Christmas themed mystery. This is the annual fundraising event to support Warm Thy Neighbor-the local fuel assistance program of the […]

LISBON — The Lisbon United Methodist Church Choir will perform a concert of contemporary and traditional Christmas carols at the church located at 14 School St., Lisbon Falls. The concert, beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday and open to the public, is a benefit to collect donations for holiday food baskets for local families in need […]

“And now faith, hope and love abide, these three, and the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Gifts of Love We all have special gifts to offer, and the gifts of love are the best gifts of all. They don’t cost a thing. It is like lighting another’s candle from your own. It […]