The Christmas Day event has grown and become an annual tradition at the Seaver family’s home since it began as a small gathering of friends 12 years ago.
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Mainers struggling with rising costs, mental health and child care seek Toy Fund’s help
The charity has experienced a surge in demand this year as Mainers try to provide a joyful holiday for their kids while fighting a rising tide of crises, including waitlists for care and disruptions to crucial benefits.
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Wells to hold ‘reverse’ Christmas parade after weather cancellation
The 40th edition of the annual celebration, originally scheduled for Dec. 14, was postponed when southern Maine was hit with a few inches of snow.
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How to bake your best batch of cutout cookies yet
Cutout cookies are a holiday baking staple. Here’s how to up your game.
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Elevate your holiday party with a charcuterie board piled high with Maine-made foods
It’s an easy assignment, given the state’s stellar artisan cured meats, prizewinning cheeses, vegan and gluten-free snacks, sweet-tangy accoutrements and the stylish boards themselves.
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Mainers normally focused on helping others now seek an assist from Press Herald Toy Fund
A Cumberland County case manager’s story of rising costs and unexpected expenses at Christmastime is just one of many that have been sent to the charity this season.
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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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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.
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These Maine homes get lit for the holidays
There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
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Toy Fund is a light in the dark for Maine families escaping domestic violence
Parents who have recently left abusive relationships are seeking help so they can bring much-needed holiday joy to their children.