Community briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 30

Portland diocese website lists New Year’s Mass PORTLAND — Mass listings at Maine parishes for the solemnity, both on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, are now available at portlanddiocese.org/content/solemnity-mary-mother-god. The section also includes live-stream and registration information where applicable. The solemnity honors the Blessed Virgin […]

Rachel Desgrosseilliers: Poulin’s musical legacy lives on in L-A

Musical icon Carroll Poulin passed away recently. I had the privilege of interviewing him to conduct his oral history for Museum L-A regarding his love and knowledge of Lewiston-Auburn music. We honored Carroll as “Mr. Music Man” in our Power of Music exhibit. His admiration for today’s new musicians was that they are not afraid […]

North Waterford church summer suppers to be drive-through

WATERFORD — The North Waterford Congregational Church members met through Zoom recently to discuss methods of safety in presenting their summer suppers. The suppers, which have been held every other Tuesday throughout the summer for generations, draw people together to chat over dinner and renew old acquaintances. “The suppers are a community event,” said church […]

Cartoon for Wednesday, Dec. 30

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Treat Memorial Library adds new online program in January

LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library has added a new online program for January: Cabin Fever Crafts at 4 p.m. every Thursday. Get creative ideas and try something new. Patrons can still travel the world while staying indoors with the Armchair Traveler Game, a trip into the imagination at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Library staff […]

Larry Gilbert Sr.: Support for equity and diversity committee

I wish to commend Mayor Mark Cayer, who with City Council support created the “Mayoral Ad Hoc Committee on Equity and Diversity.” The committee appointed by the mayor had a good mix of diverse residents and city officials. The many committee meetings were made available to the public via Zoom presentations. I had the opportunity […]

Home decorating contest winners

Lawrence Everett: Today’s politicians ‘have failed us’

I worked in industry and engineering for many years. Thirty-five years ago a movement began, supported and encouraged by government, to convert our economy from manufacturing durable goods to a service industry. Good paying jobs with benefits were sacrificed for low paying jobs with no benefits. The word of the day was offshore, with these […]

West Paris church lists January service speakers

WEST PARIS — The First Universalist Church of West Paris has announced its January speakers. The church is observing the safety practices of wearing masks and social distancing. Members are not singing during the hymns, but Tom Coolidge is providing music. The schedule is as follows: Jan. 3: Led by guest speaker, Maryli Tiemann, speaking […]