“Life Chains,” an hour of prayer offered by churchgoers of various denominations opposing abortion, will be held at locations around Maine on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Participants will hold signs and pray while standing along streets in local municipalities. All are invited to join in the demonstrations.

. 2:30-3:30 p.m., across Longley Bridge, Lewiston-Auburn. Contact person: Ron Charpentier, 782-7721.

. Noon-1 p.m., Main Street, Van Buren. Cecile Doucette, 868-3081.

. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Main Street, Madawaska. Don Blanchette, 728-6092.

. 2-3 p.m., Main Street, Fort Kent. Joel Martin, 834-2140.

. 2-3 p.m., Forest Avenue, Portland. David Bernard, 885-5030.

. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Four Corners, Columbia. Mary Anne Ottman, 483-2210.

. 2:30-3:30 p.m., High Street, Ellsworth. Kathy Birdsell, 422-9550, or Linda Hardy, 422-3452.

. 2-3 p.m., Mini Mall on Main Street, Lincoln. Maureen Wotton, 794-8841.

. 2:30-3:30 p.m., Verona Bridge and Main Street, Bucksport. Judy Martel, 374-5798.

For further information, contact Ron at 782-7721, or Michelle at 783-4759.