DOVER-FOXCROFT (AP) — The Piscataquis County Sheriff ’s Department says an Austrian tourist missing for a week while on a motorcycle trip in Maine has been found. Officials say 25-year-old Johannes Stummer was found walking on a logging road Thursday. He was last seen on March 22 in Big Moose Township, north of Moosehead Lake. […]
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LePage signs elver fishing legislation
AUGUSTA (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage has signed emergency legislation that increases fines for elver fishing violations. The new law carries $2,000 fines for fishing without a license, tampering with elver fishing gear or using untagged gear, and it includes license suspensions for second offenses. With fishermen receiving up to $2,000 a pound for baby […]
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Maine Senate OKs Keystone resolution
AUGUSTA ( AP) — A day ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to Maine, the Republican-led state Senate has passed a resolution urging the president to support the completion of the Keystone Xl pipeline. The nonbinding resolution passed 17-15 following a long, partisan debate, and still faces a House vote.
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Churches plan Holy Week services
Several local congregations are planning special services during Holy Week. Among them: Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church RICHMOND — Special Holy Week services are planned at Dresden-Richmond United Methodist Church. Palm Sunday will be observed on April 1 at 10 a.m. A Maundy Thursday service will be held at 6:30 p.m. A Good Friday Tenebrae service […]
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‘Father, forgive them’
When our Savior Jesus Christ hung on a cross two thousand years ago, he entreated God in Heaven, “ Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do!” What a prayer! Those for whom he prayed were his tormenters! They demanded his demise. They attached him to that cross in a most painful way. […]
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‘Perseverance’ study set to begin April 11
TOPSHAM — A women’s study group on “perseverance” will begin April 11 and continue on Wednesdays through June 27 at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Roman Road. The group will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. weekly. It is for women only. For more information, call 725-7091. [email protected]
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Marriage equality panel talk slated
SOUTH PORTLAND — A panel discussion, “A rabbi, a priest and a minister … How People of Faith Support Marriage Equality,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Congregation Bet Ha’am, 81 Westbrook St. The discussion is sponsored by Religious Coalition Against Discrimination and Integrity Maine. Panelists include Rabbi Carolyn Braun of Temple […]
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CWA to lead prayer near abortion clinic
AUGUSTA — Concerned Women for America of Maine, in conjunction with 40 Days for Life, will sponsor an hour of prayer in front of Family Planning Association on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Athough the 40 Days for Life vigil to end abortion officially ends on Sunday, prayer will continue at the Family Planning […]
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UBS launches ‘First Thursday Fellowship’
TOPSHAM — Winter has wound down and the United Baptist Church hopes it “First Thursday Fellowship” will spring up as a new tradition for Mid-coast residents. On the first Thursday of each month United Baptist Church will offer a free continental breakfast between 10 and 11 a.m. Organizers encourage people to come for the hour, […]
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Heavens Blend concert set at Shiloh
DURHAM — Heavens Blend will be ministering in song during a special concert on Saturday at Shiloh Chapel. The concert begins at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken, and light refreshments will be provided. Proceeds benefit the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry. For more information, call 240-1637. [email protected]