Congress Street was festive with Christmas lights, trees and garland.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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7 Maine events this week include ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and Vigorous Tenderness
Also, Pink Talking Fish performs at the State Theatre.
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These Maine homes get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
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Dar Williams travels to Maine on the ‘Hummingbird Highway’
The singer-songwriter plays in Brownfield on Dec. 27.
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In search of a Hallmark Christmas, tourists seek out Maine
The state tourism office reported more than 3 million out-of-state visitors came to Maine between last December and April.
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As enrollment deadline approaches, ACA premiums set to spike in Maine
The average ACA premium for 2026 is projected to increase 77% in Maine.
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See the 7 towns National Geographic recommends in Maine
Hint: Portland isn’t on the list.
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Collins, King vote for Democrat-led health care subsidies extension
Collins voted to advance both a Democratic proposal to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and a Republican alternative, while King voted only in favor of the Democratic plan.
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Wells police searching for man who moved rabies-infected raccoon from road
Nearly 50 cases of rabies have been reported across Maine this year, including 22 cases among raccoons.
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Why Angus King and Susan Collins of Maine voted to rebuke Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
King is pushing a resolution to reverse policies by Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary.