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What it takes to get L.L.Bean sparkling for the holidays

by Ray Routhier December 9, 2024December 10, 2024

Beth LaBossiere leads the team responsible for the Northern Lights holiday installation on the retailer’s Freeport campus, which includes 400 trees and 300,000 lights.

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How Portland picks its holiday tree – and keeps it from falling over

by Megan Gray November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Aesthetic and ecological impact are both factors when selecting the tree for Monument Square.

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Don Campbell’s favorite things about Christmas and its music

by Ray Routhier November 25, 2024November 21, 2024

The Maine singer-songwriter answered questions about his love of both listening to and singing holiday music.

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A Westbrook trivia host on how he writes questions and who you need on your team

by Megan Gray November 18, 2024November 29, 2024

Nate Parent, one of the founders of Best Worst Trivia, aced our five questions.

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From a Dexter, Maine, music class to the Dave Matthews Band – and now, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

by Ray Routhier November 11, 2024November 8, 2024

Saxophonist Jeff Coffin was inducted this fall as part of the Dave Matthews Band. He spent some of his youth in Dexter and credits a music teacher there with nurturing his talent.

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How Ashley Bryan’s ‘Beautiful Blackbird’ went from book to play to concert

by Megan Gray November 4, 2024November 1, 2024

This month, the Strand Theatre and Rockport Opera House will present ‘Beautiful Blackbird: The Play,’ and Portland Ovations will present ‘Beautiful Blackbird Live!’ at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.