The First Congregational Church of South Paris is continuing its 50-year tradition of wreath making. The wreaths will be sold at the annual Holiday Christmas Fair sponsored by the Ladies Circle, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at 17 East Main St. In addition to wreaths in two sizes, the fair will […]
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Veterans honored in Wilton
WILTON — On November 11 veterans were remembered, thanked and honored for their service with the laying of wreaths, speeches and patriotic music. People gathered at the American Legion Hall on Main Street at 1 p.m. Wilton resident and World War II veteran Cleon Fletcher and Lt. Col. David Giampetruzzi placed a wreath on the monument […]
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Church anniversary celebration to include Sandy River Ramblers
WILTON — As part of the First Congregational Church’s 200th anniversary celebration, the Sandy River Ramblers will perform a concert of bluegrass and gospel music Saturday, March 17, following a traditional New England boiled dinner. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the concert will follow at 7. The Ramblers, one of Maine’s top […]
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Wilton church launches bicentennial activities
WILTON — The First Congregational Church, UCC, of Wilton kicked off its bicentennial celebration with two successful events during February. Maine UCC Conference Outdoor Ministries Committee representatives Karen Choate and her daughter, Ruth, visited the morning worship service on Feb. 11. Karen gave a talk on “The ABC’s of Pilgrim Lodge.” Pilgrim Lodge, the UCC […]
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Portland folk singer to appear at New Gloucester coffeehouse
NEW GLOUCESTER — Connor Garvey, folk singer-songwriter, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the New Gloucester Village Coffeehouse. Garvey is a folk singer-songwriter from Portland, whose unique sandy tenor and masterful blend of rhythm and melody draw comparison to Paul Simon and contemporaries Josh Ritter and Jason Mraz. The combination of songwriting […]
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Eleanor L. Pike
PORTLAND — Eleanor “Ellie” L. Pike (Pikey), 84, of Oxford passed peacefully in Portland on Sunday, Jan. 28. Eleanor was born in Lewiston on Jan. 18, 1934, the daughter of Myron and Hazel (Martin) McAllister. She married Malcolm C. Pike on Nov. 22, 1949. They raised three daughters. Ellie worked many years at the local shoe […]
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Wilton church to celebrate 200th anniversary through year
WILTON — 2018 is a special year for the First Congregational Church, UCC, as it celebrates its 200th anniversary. Celebratory events will occur throughout the year. The church was established on Thursday, Feb. 19, 1818, by eight people — five men and three women, assisted by the Rev. Jotham Sewall, ancestor of Wilton’s late Calvin […]
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Speakers to address treatment options at Alcoholism and Addictions Conference
PARIS — Alcoholism and addiction have affected countless lives in the area. Awareness, discussion and options for treatment and recovery are key to decreasing the affects of substance abuse on families and communities. The 17th annual Alcoholism and Addictions Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the First […]
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Elizabeth L. Hollis
NORWAY — Elizabeth Lou Hollis, 87, passed peacefully Sept. 28 after a brief illness. She was born April 13, 1930, in Locke Mills. Fiercely independent, with a little stubbornness thrown in for good measure, Betty was strong in spirit, loving and supportive of her children, family and many friends. After raising her children in Massachusetts she […]
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Church member returns weather vane to original shape
MECHANIC FALLS — When the roof of the First Congregational Church was replaced in 2003, it was discovered that the steeple had extensive wood rot and had to come down permanently. The steeple had sat atop the church roof since 1848, when the church was built, along with a copper weather vane which had adorned […]