Never fear, there’s still plenty of Halloween events happening this year

Halloween this year is on a Saturday night, so even during a pandemic, there'll be scary-good things to do in Maine.

Cooler, unsettled weather dominates most of the week

There could be some sun on Tuesday or Wednesday, but the window is small. Monday looks pretty raw, and there's a storm threat for Thursday or Friday.

EEK SQUAD: Experts offer pretty neat tricks to help scare up kids’ treats

Some sweet, some healthful, these creepy creations from Mainers' kitchens are frighteningly clever.

Inside Bridgton: Oct. 23

Inside Windham: Oct. 23

Our View: There’s no need to fear Halloween

If grown-ups make a few adaptations, Maine kids can enjoy something close to a normal celebration this year.

Brunswick council OKs trick-or-treating, encourages health and safety measures

While the town typically does not regulate Halloween activities beyond hosting the annual Goblins Parade, this year the council opted to designate trick-or-treat hours as 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. 

Trick-or-treating safely will be trickier this Halloween

State and locals officials caution that the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative ways to celebrate Halloween.

Pandemic means trick-or-treating will be trickier this Halloween

State and local officials say the tradition of giving out candy carries a risk of spreading COVID-19, leading some people to look for creative alternatives to celebrate Halloween.

As virus concerns cancel Halloween celebrations, local families look to socially distanced trick-or-treating

Traditional trick-or-treating is considered “higher risk” by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but officials say there are ways to celebrate Halloween with only “moderate” risk, including one-way or socially distanced trick-or-treating where candy is left out or lined up for kids to pick up without touching anyone else.