Finding workers for the holiday season in Maine is settling back into a familiar pattern: a burst of hiring similar to pre-summer preparation for tourists and a drop-off after those rushes end.
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Portland Print Crawl connects artists throughout the city
Print studios across the city open their doors Dec. 13-15 for the annual Portland Print Crawl, encouraging residents to support local printmakers with their holiday shopping and showcasing Portland’s robust printmaking community.
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Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host third annual holiday pop-up shop
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has plenty of goods to offer at its Holiday Pop-Up Shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Visit MCFA’s offices at 93 Pleasant St. in Brunswick to peruse merchandise, find the right gift for family or friends, and support a local cause. This is the third year […]
Posted inTimes Record
From Harpswell family tradition to festive business venture
Generations of Mainers have made a living working seasonal jobs, including wreath making. Pam Douglas and her son Sterling reflect on the tradition’s legacy, from 10 wreaths sold at Cook’s Lobster House to thousands from their home studio each season.
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Midcoast craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
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Shoppers projected to spend a record $241 billion online this holiday season
More than half will do their shopping on their phones.
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Still haven’t bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you
Some retailers have put goods on clearance racks and shelves before the holiday to lure bargain hunters.
Posted inTimes Record
BoomerTECH Adventures: Last-minute tips for local, online holiday shopping
If you’re racing around and running out of time to complete your holiday shopping, you’re in good company. Believe it or not, shopping online can save you time, fuel, stress and even some money. With planning, you can even support local businesses as you wrap up your list. But first, here are a couple reminders […]
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Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host pop-up shop in Brunswick
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, a nonprofit focused on rebuilding the fisheries of the Gulf of Maine and sustaining Maine’s fishing communities for future generations, is hosting a holiday pop-up shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at its office at 93 Pleasant St. in Brunswick, featuring a number of products made in […]
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Climate protesters join Black Friday crowd in downtown Freeport
Bill Rixon and Third Act Maine continue their demonstration outside L.L. Bean, opposing the Maine outdoors brand’s partnership with Citibank.