NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, will emphasize the traditional Advent themes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace during Sundays in December. This year the Rev. Cordelia Strandskov will put a lively and contemporary spin on the themes. She has written a new sermon series using favorite Christmas movies to explore the Advent themes […]
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Snowshoe Club plans party RUMFORD — The Snowshoe Club will host a Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 2. The social hour will be at 5 p.m. followed by the roast pork supper at 6 p.m. Noel & Don will provide music from 7 to 11 p.m. The event is open to adults only. Tickets are $10 for […]
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French Sing-Alongs at USM LAC, d’Youville Pavillion Chapel
UPDATE: The French Sing-Along scheduled for Dec. 12 has been canceled due to the weather forecast. LEWISTON — Community members will have two opportunities to sing the French “Chansons de Noël” and other songs of the season with Les Troubadours in December. The first French sing-along will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, […]
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Speakers to detail history of Christmas Bird Count for Stanton Bird Club
LEWISTON — The Stanton Bird Club of Lewiston and Auburn will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in room 285, USM Lewiston-Auburn College, 55 Westminster St. The subject will be “A History of the Stanton Bird Club’s Lewiston-Auburn Christmas Bird Count,” presented by longtime members, Tom Hayward and Stan DeOrsey. Sponsored by the Stanton […]
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Pleiades, Orion constellation in view PARIS — Twitchell Observatory’s Monthly Open Observatory Night will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, or Saturday, Dec. 2, on Hooper Ledge if skies are clear. The Pleiades and the Orion constellation with its nebula will be observed. The event is free and open to the public. Weather postponements […]
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Religious freedom to be explored at Lifetree Cafe
LEWISTON — Dilemmas surrounding the right to religious freedom will be explored in a 6:30 p.m. program on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Lifetree Cafe, 1919 Lisbon Road. The program, “Religious Freedom: Standing Up for What You Believe,” will feature a filmed interview with former White House attorney and Air Force officer Michael Weinstein, who believes […]
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Society museum closes for winter PARIS — The Paris Cape Historical Society Museum is open by appointment only until spring, when it will resume regular hours. FMI, appointment: 207-743-2462. Discover Girl Scouts events MEXICO — Girl Scouts of Maine has announced that it will host Discover Girl Scouts events for potential members aged kindergarten through […]
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Marine Corps League seeks membership LEWISTON — Marine Corps League Central Maine Detachment 810 will host its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. All U.S. Marines, FMF Corpsman and Navy Chaplains are invited. Anyone interested in Marines Helping Veterans is also invited to attend. New members are […]
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‘History of the Pierce House’ FARMINGTON — Farmington Historical Society will present “History of the Pierce House” at a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at the Pierce House Senior Center, 204 Main St. There will not be a potluck meal or meeting. Relative to talk on Paris Manufacturing HEBRON — Peggy Stires, great-granddaughter of […]
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Santa’s Helpers begins in River Valley MEXICO — Santa’s Helpers, which provides new clothing and toys to children up to age 12 and to deserving families each Christmas season, begins on Monday, Nov. 20. Director Margaret McNeal said applications are accepted weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Dec. 20. Qualified people need […]