Many politicians send holiday cards to friends and supporters. The Bushes sent 30,000 of them, employing a team working nearly year-round.
Christmas 2023
Posted inNation & World, News
In this village in eastern Germany, letters to Santa get a reply
Almost 40 years ago, postal worker Kornelia Matzke unwittingly turned her town into the focus for children’s yuletide wishes when she started answering the letters that showed up in her small town post office.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
How ‘The Chipmunk Song’ became an unlikely Christmas megahit
In a year that also produced ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ and ‘Run Rudolph Run,’ sales of ‘The Chipmunk Song’ nonetheless shot into the millions before New Year’s Day.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
Maine restaurants are cooking up free holiday meals for whoever wants one
Crispy Gai, with the help of other Portland restaurants, is making free Christmas Eve meals to be delivered to anyone who asks. Taj in South Portland is offering free meals on Christmas Day.
Posted inTimes Record
First Universalist Church of Auburn to host Christmas Eve service
The First Universalist Church of Auburn will host a Christmas Eve worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Worship will be led by the Rev. Patrick McLaughlin and Worship Associate John Spruill Jr. Choir Director Pam Weeks will lead the Christmas Choir, accompanied by organist Phil House. A collection will be taken for the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook business brightens Christmas for unhoused kids
Xtreme Screen & Sportswear’s giving tree brings in gifts for more than 60 students in Westbrook schools who don’t have permanent residences.
Posted inLocal & State
Christmas carolers hit just the right note in Portland
Deering Center residents reveled in the neighborhood’s Christmas tradition of caroling before the tree-lighting.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Ugly Sweater Singalong in North Yarmouth
Prince Memorial Library will host a free Ugly Sweater Singalong at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the North Yarmouth Community Center. The person wearing the ugliest sweater will win a prize free. Eggnog, hot chocolate and holiday treats will be served. The Community Center is located at 120 Memorial Highway in North Yarmouth. […]
Posted inTimes Record
Intertidal: Look to Feast of the Seven Fishes to inspire holiday meals
Coming off the heels of Thanksgiving and the feast that it entails, many of us are already thinking of the feasts to come around the upcoming holidays. There are myriad traditions surrounding winter’s holidays from places around the world. One of my favorites is the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Aside from my love of […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: More holiday happenings this month
As I was l starting to write my annual year-end recap series and 2024 preview, I realized just how many other December happenings are going on that you need to know about. Therefore, I’m pushing the year in review/preview of 2024 series to start next week and devoting this week to a few more events […]