The storybook vision of Christmas includes a crackling fire, snow falling outside and a brightly decorated Christmas tree. There’s a growing demand for real Christmas trees, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence, which found that millennial households are looking for real trees as biodegradable and recyclable options. For those in the real tree camp, it’s not just about having a tree. It’s about the process of picking one that tradition and nostalgia demands. Press Herald photographers went looking for the real thing.
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Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: Old Port taqueria Lupita’s best for a quick bite
The fast-casual spot, which serves tequila drinks, opened this summer where B. Good used to be.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Student schools elders on climate change
Compliments to King Middle Schooler Evie Jones for her clear-eyed letter (Time to switch to renewable energy is now). If only we older folks had the gumption and insight to implement her sensible plea without a push. But real world sticks and carrots are needed to help our country follow her advice. The sticks should […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Live Music Lineup: Weekday shows feature folk tunes and tributes to Talking Heads and Queen
The Masterstroke Queen Experience takes the stage at Portland House of Music.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: New survival show pits dogs, and their humans, against Maine wilderness
‘Called To The Wild’ is airing on the National Geographic channel and streaming on its website.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Grab tix while you can for Jack White in Portland on Aug. 22.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Biden misses chance to stand up for American ideals
By ending talks over compensation for the families traumatized by Trump-era border policies, the president is giving in to the worst voices on immigration.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Maine should develop more wind power
Re: “Maine Voices: Learning the right lessons from CMP’s corridor debacle” (Dec. 9): I’m not sure why the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s Pete Didisheim reached out to Joel Clement of Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs for collaboration on this op-ed, but we don’t need a Harvard expert to tell […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Guest column: More animals coming to unfortunate ends in America
Millions of animals die on U.S. roads every year. Reductions in nighttime driving would stem future senseless loss of wildlife. While data is difficult to come by for the number of animals killed on the 4.17 million miles of roads in the U.S., author and nature photographer Mark Mathew Braunstein wrote that an estimated 1 […]
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Don’t want to stay home all Christmas Day? Here’s what you can do
There are things to do and places to go on Christmas around Maine, including L.L. Bean, movie theaters, holiday light shows, a play, restaurants and bars.