BOLSTERS MILLS — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church (BMUMC) is making plans for the Advent Season. Sunday worship services begin at 9 a.m. Each week during worship will be lighting of the Advent Candles, live music by Tony Landsperg and David Seeley, a thoughtful message, and as always a delicious fellowship immediately following worship. […]
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Methodist churches in rural Maine grapple with LGBTQ rights
Two Methodist churches in Maine grapple with the pain caused by a recent vote by the United Methodist Church’s General Council to restrict the rights of LGBTQ worshipers and clergy around the world.
Church program seeks donations of children's winter boots
HARRISON — Papa’s Boots is a mission from the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. The mission was formed in the memory of Bruno Leino. Leino was one of 14 children of Finnish immigrants, a WWII veteran, husband of 61 years and father of five who always said at Christmas as he gazed at all the […]
David L. Tilley
AUBURN — David L. Tilley, 88 passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, at The Hospice House in Auburn. David was born Jan. 28, 1929 in Lewiston to Earle and Leon Tilley. David was raised in Bolsters Mills and Norway, educated at Norway schools graduating from Norway High School in 1947. David entered the Navy in […]
Diana M. W. Connell
1935 – 2015 SCARBOROUGH — Diana M. Wiedemann Connell of Norway and Cape Elizabeth passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Bridgton on Feb. 16, 1935, to Lawrence and Edna (Bradford) Lord, and grew up in Bolsters Mills. She was a graduate of […]
3-T auction to benefit Papa’s Boots
BOLSTERS MILLS — There will be a 3-T Harvest Fest auction at Bolster’s Mills United Methodist Church starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, Bolster’s Mills Road. A free meal of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw and bread will be served. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. The items to be auctioned off […]
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Last ‘famous’ supper of season BOLSTERS MILLS — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will hold its last “famous” chicken pie supper of the season Saturday, Oct. 18, at the church in Bolsters Mills Village, Harrison. Seatings will be at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to follow at 7 p.m. if needed. The […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper Saturday BOLSTERS MILLS — A “famous” chicken pie supper will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, Bolsters Mills Road. Seatings are at 5 and 6 p.m., with a third to follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. […]
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Thrifty Gift Shop holding sale PARIS — The Thrifty Gift Shop reopened with a school sale on Thursday, Aug. 14. Clothing items include name brands like American Eagle, Hollister and Aeropostale. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The shop is at 659 Park St., South Paris, three miles north from […]
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‘Famous’ chicken pie supper BOLSTERS MILLS — A “famous” chicken pie supper will be held Saturday, July 19, at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. Seatings will be at 5 and 6 p.m. A third seating will follow as needed. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under the age of 12. The building is […]