Some parents shared stories of dangerous and difficult journeys to the U.S. that have left them without the means to buy presents for the children.
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Freeport seniors get holiday cheer delivered thanks to nonprofit
Volunteer group Freeport Friends brought decked-out Christmas trees to Oak Leaf Terrace.
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A peek behind the garland: How Kennebunkport pulls off its famous Christmas Prelude every year
The annual Christmas celebration draws thousands of people each year and relies on the efforts of hundreds of volunteers.
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Westbrook Notes: Locker Project provides fresh food
The Locker Project will provide free, fresh food for anyone between 11 a.m. and noon on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St. The next distribution of food will be on Thursday, Jan. 15. Toy and winter clothing drive Profenno’s Pizzeria & Pub, at 934 Main St., is participating in a toy […]
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Bridgton Festival of Lights Holiday Parade prize winners | Photo Gallery
14 floats participated in the parade, with the floats from Campfire Grille, NFI North/Bridge Crossing, the Levesque family, and Black Diamond Property Maintenance winning prizes for creativity.
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Yarmouth will revive its Christmas tree after community raises its own
The tree and menorah lighting on Saturday followed an announcement that a holiday tree will be raised on Memorial Green in future years.
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Couple’s Toy Fund donation will help to share their love of reading
Each of the thousands of Maine children served by the Toy Fund will get a new book plus several toys as part of their holiday celebrations this year.
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Westbrook celebrates holidays with miles of lights
Westbrook’s annual tree lighting event drew its biggest crowd yet.
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Gorham Notes: Historical society’s 2026 calendars are available
The Gorham Historical Society calendars for 2026 have arrived and cost $10. This year’s theme is the business edition. The calendars are available at the Municipal Center, 75 South St.; Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St.; and North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road. The society can be reached by calling its president, Suzanne […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Westbrook
Westbrook bean supper – Saturday, Dec. 13, seatings at 5 and 5:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Two types of beans, coleslaw, hot dogs, American chop suey, bread, fresh baked pies, and beverages. $12, $7 under 12. Purchase tickets at the door. Takeout may be ordered at the ticket table or in […]