halloween

Published
November 1, 2021

Augusta Halloween-themed store evacuated, forced to close on holiday over strange electrical problem

Spirit Halloween, a chain store offering costumes and other Halloween related items, had to close its Augusta store the day of Halloween as firefighters investigated the building.
Published
October 31, 2021

Bill Nemitz: Halloween – the perfect antidote to a pandemic

This year, Mainers have earned the right to enjoy a candy bar – or three.
Published
October 31, 2021

Upcycle Halloween candy into truffles, pudding and cake

Employ these baking tricks to turn unpopular Halloween leavings into real treats: Butterfinger Truffles, Whopper Bread Pudding and Almond Joy Bundt Cake.
Published
October 31, 2021

In ‘Hide and Don’t Seek,’ the stories are short, but the creepiness lingers

A Deer Isle native's new book for children could prove 'a gateway drug to Stephen King.'
Published
October 31, 2021

An annual Halloween transformation, and no we don’t mean small children turning into ghosts

This mom makes her child's candy disappear and magically replaces it with vegan versions of the sweet treats.
Published
October 26, 2021

Through My Lens: New Mainers can celebrate Halloween in their own way
Published
October 26, 2021

Mainewhile: Other cultures not suitable for costumes
Published
October 25, 2021

Where to get scared just for fun this Halloween

With crowd restrictions lifted, there are plenty of Halloween events across Maine this year.
Published
October 25, 2021

Bar Guide: On Halloween, spirits of one sort meet spirits of another

Plenty of local spots are offering their creative takes on Zombies and other ghoulishly appropriate cocktails.
Published
October 22, 2021

Sweet local events promote Halloween spirit

From Trunk or Treats to a giant Candyland gameboard, Halloween festivities are planned in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth.