No way did I plan to come home from the Litchfield Fair with a pig. Sure, when our family moved to the rural countryside of Maine my husband, Dana, and I had talked about the benefits of raising a couple of pigs — humanely raised meat, fertilizer for our garden, less dependence on the grocery […]
September 2018
50th Anniversary celebration for Auburn’s St. Philip Church
AUBURN Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn will celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Philip Church, with a special Mass on Saturday, Sept. 22, followed by a reception in the parish hall. The 4 p.m. Mass and celebration commemorates the first Mass of the church community, which was held in a vacant store on […]
Living the Word
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you, to act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Mercy One only needs to open the daily newspaper to be reminded of the need not only for justice in the world, […]
Group: Chinese officials destroy crosses, burn Bibles in crackdown
BEIJING China’s government is ratcheting up a crackdown on Christian congregations in Beijing and several provinces, destroying crosses, burning bibles, shutting churches and ordering followers to sign papers renouncing their faith, according to pastors and a group that monitors religion in China. The campaign corresponds with a drive to “Sinicize” religion by demanding loyalty to […]
Officiant named at Orr’s Island service
The Rev. Paul Tunkle, will return to conduct the service of Holy Eucharist at All Saints Chapel, Orr’s Island, on Sunday, September 16th. The service begins at 9 a.m. and is located at 9 Cooper Lane. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Kimball Morsman Page
Kimball M. Page died at his home on Orr’s Island, Maine, on Sunday September 9, 2018. He was the beloved son of the late Harve H. and Margaret M. Page. Loving father of Martha Dickinson and her partner Alexandra Keats of Vermont and Helen Anne and Dennis Quigley of Florida. Proud grandfather to Stephen, Kate, […]
Donald M. Maynes
BRUNSWICK — Donald Moir Maynes, 89, died peacefully at his home in Thornton Oaks, in Brunswick, Maine. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Sue Ann Maynes, his daughters Nancy and Kathryn, and his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Nicholas Kunzig. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and moved with his parents to Sparta, New […]
David L. Morgan
BRUNSWICK — David L. Morgan, age 60 of Harpswell, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Mid Coast Hospital after a short illness. David was born in Brunswick on July 31, 1958, a son of James H. and Ruth E. (Pulsifer) Morgan, and attended local schools and Brunswick High School. David was a self-employed builder […]
Nicholas E. Orr Sr.
Nicholas E. Orr Sr., 77, life time resident of Bath, succumbed to cancer on Sept. 2, 2018. Nick was surrounded by immediate family and committed Hospice staff. Nick is survived by wife Dawn Irene, Nicholas Jr., daughter-in-law, Robyn and grandsons Sebastian and Cole Orr. Nick will be missed by his sister Jean and niece and […]
Carole Ann Melton
Mrs. Carole Ann Melton, 85, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN. She was born on July 28, 1933, in Sommerville, MA. Mrs. Melton lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and helping her husband, Paul, with his BBQ business. […]
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