LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Life Chain will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, along both sides of the Longley Bridge. Local pro-lifers will line the sidewalks on both sides of the bridge and pray for an end to abortion and hold signs supporting their position on the issue. Every year, hundreds of cities […]
October 2014
Grace Episcopal plans harvest fair Saturday
BATH — Grace Episcopal Church will hold a harvest fair on Saturday at the church, 1100 Washington St. The fair will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. Included for sale will be handmade crafts, baked goods, garden vegetables, homemade jams and jellies, jewelry and accessory items, books, games and toys, as well […]
Rejoicing Spirits service set for Oct. 10
BRUNSWICK — Rejoicing Spirits, a ministry with and for persons with developmental disabilities, their families and friends, will be holding its October worship service on Friday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. at Pathway Vineyard Church, 94 Pleasant St. Rejoicing Spirits is an ecumenical outreach of Churches Working Together, a group of six area congregations. Everyone […]
Christian skate night set at Roller World
TOPSHAM — A night of Christian roller skating is planned Sunday, Oct. 12, at Topsham Roller World from 5:45-8 p.m. The cost is $5, which includes skate rental. Inline skates are $2 extra. The evening is sponsored by Grace Community Chapel of West Gardiner. Roller World is located at 20 Atwood Road, just off Route […]
United Methodists host Heavenly Sounds
LISBON — The Lisbon United Methodist Church will host a “Praise the Lord” concert by the Heavenly Sounds on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. The performance is based on Psalm 150, “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord,” and Psalm 100, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” For information, call Arlene Aldoupolis […]
Mid-coasters prepare to pray for Mideast
BRUNSWICK — All Saints Parish and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are cohosting an ecumenical service of prayer for peace in the Middle East. There will be a time of prayer, music and contemplation as participants listen to voices of the victims of war and pray for its end. The service will be Oct. 14 at […]
CHURCH LISTINGS
Area church groups that would like to be included in this list may call, mail or deliver a note containing the church’s name and location, the pastor’s name and services schedule to Worship Page Editor Daryl Madore at 504-8247 or [email protected]. You may write to The Times Record at 3 Business Parkway, Suite 1, Brunswick, […]
Workers stunned by closing of Verso mill
BUCKSPORT (AP) — Stunned workers say they’re going to be scrambling for work while local residents fear a huge tax increase when Verso’s Bucksport paper mill closes. The announcement that the mill will close Dec. 1 came as surprise to workers, who said they had no idea such a move was being contemplated. Danny Carter, […]
Skowhegan educator teacher of the year Maine gets $38M for bonds projects
SKOWHEGAN (AP) — An educator from Skowhegan Area Middle School is Maine’s Teacher of the Year. The Morning Sentinel reports that Special Education Teacher Jennifer Dorman received the Maine Department of Education award at a surprise ceremony at the school on Thursday. Dorman, who teaches English and language arts, has taught at the school since […]
Judge dismisses suit against newsletter
PORTLAND (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Pan Am Railways and its former president against a small Maine-based industry newsletter. The lawsuit filed in 2011 in U.S. District Court in Portland against Chalmers “Chop” Hardenbergh and his Atlantic Northeast Rails & Ports newsletter alleged that Pan Am and former […]