I am of the school of thought that believes if you don’t like something, don’t do it. It is a simple philosophy and easily followed. This leads me to Question 1, the Bear Referendum. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is trying to convince the people of Maine that there is a problem […]
October 2014
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Send some common sense to Augusta
Sagadahoc County and Dresden voters have an opportunity to send a common sense voice to Augusta this election, and that candidate is Linda Baker. A retired teacher, selectwoman and finance board chairman, Linda Baker has the brains and the courage to make the tough decisions needed to get our spending in order and reduce the […]
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FAITH NOTES :
It should be OK for religious groups to use schools, too As a child going to a church-run school in the farmlands of central Oregon, I remember hearing terrifying stories of children in communist countries who were punished for owning Bibles or talking about God. They weren’t even allowed to celebrate Christmas. We prayed for […]
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Pope maps out personal (and progressive) policy
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has made some of the most important policy speeches of his pontificate in recent days, catching up for lost time following months of attention to bureaucratic reform and the turbulent meeting of bishops on family issues that just ended. Often speaking in his native Spanish, Francis has focused on issues close […]
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So. Freeport Church sets authors’ lunch
FREEPORT — On Friday, Nov. 7, South Freeport Congregational Church is hosting an author luncheon with two award winning authors: Lily King and Susan Conley. King is the author of several novels including the current best seller, “Euphoria.” Her third novel, “Father of the Rain,” was a Publishers Weekly Top Ten Book of the Year […]
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Choral Evensong for Feast of All Saints
BRUNSWICK — Rector Rev. Carolyn Eklund and the parish of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church are planning a public service of Evensong for the Feast of All Saints on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. Evensong is a service of choral prayer led by a choir, and has been part of the Anglican and Episcopal tradition […]
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Salvation Army offers Family Movie Night
BATH — “God’s Not Dead,” and The Salvation Army wants to make sure the public knows it. The corps, located at 25 Congress Ave., will host a free screening of the movie, “God’s Not Dead,” during a Family Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served during the movie. The […]
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Meditation weekend session set Nov. 7-9
WEST BATH — The Dzogchen Meditation Center, Ka-Nying Surmang Choling, is sponsoring an intensive meditation weekend Nov. 7-9. “The Great Perfection — An Introduction to Dzogchen Meditation” begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and includes a full day of meditation on Saturday. The weekend concludes after Sunday lunch. “Recognizing Awareness: The Key Point […]
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Christian concerts lead into holidays
AUBURN — The Lighthouse Events has announced several concerts by Dove Award-winning artists leading into the Christmas season. Mark Schultz and Selah bring their “You Amaze Us Tour” to East Auburn Baptist Church, Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $20. — John Waller and family’s “Christmas in the Northeast” concert tour […]