“It’s a hard time of year for many people,” Donna Aikins, church meals organizer, said.
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Holiday decorating is a small business in Maine with big potential
Not just a service for the wealthy, home decorators can reduce stress, enhance your holiday look.
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Posted inMaine, News
What not to donate to Maine nonprofits this holiday season
Food items, gift cards and money? Yes, please. Live animals, garbage and guns? No thanks, say groups like Maine Needs and Goodwill.
Posted inMaine, News
Santa connects with children via Windham ‘hotline’
Rec Technologies named Windham’s North Pole Hotline one of America’s best local holiday events.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This Maine cook gets into the season with a steamed pudding worthy of Dickens
The old-fashioned technique has largely fallen from favor, but the cooking is very forgiving and the results incredibly moist.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Scarborough church restores old manger in time for Christmas season
The manger, built around 60 years ago, went into storage during the pandemic and hadn’t come out since.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column
With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Get in the spirit with 14 holiday music performances in Maine
Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Waterville’s Festival of Trees kicks off holiday season
The annual event draws thousands and raises funds for local food insecurity and workforce development initiatives.
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Gardens Aglow, a bright spot in Maine winter, returns with new displays and tech
Now in its 11th year, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ signature holiday light show has a new emphasis on education — alongside its usual beauty.