PORTLAND — Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, is a period of spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ — that is, his passion, death and resurrection.

PORTLAND — To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Feb.

Energy providers from around Maine will top off customers’ oil tanks for free BRUNSWICK — Select members of the Maine Energy Marketers Association, a trade group with 300 members including 125 heating oil, propane, biofuel, pellet, electric and motor fuel providers as well as convenience store owners, are gearing up to deliver a little extra warmth and savings to unsuspecting customers this Valentine’s Day.

By Josh Deakin You’ve probably seen their name at least a dozen times over the last decade and you’ll probably continue to see it for many years to come.

GREENVILLE — Destination Moosehead Lake is proud to host the 17th annual Chocolate Festival.

Interested in advocating for the best interests of a Maine child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 23 to 26.

GREENVILLE — The Holy Family Catholic Catholic Church will be livestreaming various services at https://c.

For those who carry excess weight, it can be hard to reach desired goals, keep up with family and friends and enjoy life to its fullest.

Explore Girl Scouts — new member sign-up and trail signs information event takes place from 6-7 p.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.

BANGOR — The Bangor COVID-19 vaccination site at Cross Insurance Center will be open as scheduled on Tuesday, Feb.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to kick-off our fourth annual Families in the Outdoors series with a “Snowshoeing Adventure” at the Law Farm.

BREWER — On Monday, Jan.

After a winter post-holiday break, Central Hall Commons is eager to restart its popular weekly, virtual mindfulness meditation program, Spirit Pause, starting on Monday, Feb.

MILO — The Milo Ecumenical Food Cupboard is open for curbside pickup on the first four Thursdays of the month from 10 a.

By Beth Ranagan The statewide and regional statistics concerning teen suicide rates within the last 12 months are alarming.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library will be opening for in-person services on Saturdays from 9 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — 2021 has gotten off to a great start at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA, especially in the organization’s youth development programming.