1 week ago
Van Buren will hold 1st Christmas Eve service in 5 years
The long-standing tradition went away after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
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1 month ago
Ministry donates blankets
The Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry of Caribou recently donated 10 fleece blankets to the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.
4 months ago
‘Season of Creation’ celebrated at ecumenical service
HOULTON, Maine — An ecumenical service celebrating the beginning of the “Season of Creation” was held at the United Methodist Church in Houlton — where Pastor Victor Han invited the faithful to take shelter from thunderstorms — on Friday, Aug. 29. Organized by the Church of the Good Shepherd, the service included people from local […]
4 months ago
A growing Houlton Baptist church breaks ground on new building
“It is our goal to have the building up before the snow flies,” said Pastor Jeremiah Chasse.
5 months ago
Are the pope’s French roots related to Maine?
The election of Chicago-born Robert Prevost to the Papacy as Leo XIV has been celebrated as he is the first American to ascend to the position.
8 months ago
An Easter musing
I feel it was Thomas with his “I won’t believe until I am shown” attitude who stood in for us on a very special day.
8 months ago
Mainers remember Pope Francis for compassion and humility
Many in Maine and elsewhere are remembering Francis for his deep connection to the poor.
10 months ago
Long-time church pianist retires
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On January 12 Bethany Baptist Church honored Lana Avery following her retirement from music ministry at the church. She served as pianist for more than 30 years. Pastor James Ackerson added, “Lana has been an important part of the worship experience here at Bethany through her faithful attendance and musical talent […]
11 months ago
Catholic Charities Maine announces Blanchard as new program director of hunger and relief services
Catholic Charities Maine is pleased to announce that Jon Blanchard has assumed the role as the new program director of hunger and relief services. Blanchard has been a dedicated member of the Catholic Charities Maine team since September 2022,previously serving as assistant director of the program. In his new role, Blanchard oversees critical programs including […]
1 year ago
Saint Lucia celebration of light in Caribou commemorates Swedish holiday tradition
Hannah Chartier of Fort Fairfield played Lucia, holding the plate of cookies and leading her young “attendants” down the stairs and through several aisles of the darkened store in Caribou.
