George and Carolyn Small are known for their festive light display each season, but this year, they were unable to decorate on their own. So their friends brought the Christmas spirit to them.
Christmas 2023
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Concert review: 33rd Christmas at the Cathedral both joyful and reverent
The annual concert at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland included many Christmas classics, plus some touches of humor.
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Kennebunkport hosts 42nd annual Christmas Prelude
The 12-day festival featuring dozens of events and activities runs through Dec. 10.
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This year’s ‘Whoville’ celebration in Skowhegan ‘the best one yet’
The rain held off just enough to allow thousands of people to enjoy Friday night’s parade and a weekend full of Grinch-themed fun in downtown Skowhegan’s annual Christmas festivities.
Posted inTimes Record
Book Notes: Two beautiful new Christmas picture books
One of my great delights as both a parent and a teacher is reading with children. So, when I saw that two of my favorite authors — Nikki Grimes and Mitali Perkins — were releasing holiday picture books, I was giddy with anticipation. Grimes’ “Lullaby for the King” (Beaming Books) and Perkins’ “Holy Night and […]
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South Portland’s annual tree lighting features two Rudolphs and more
Festivities will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Park.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Festival of Trees is back in full spirit in Westbrook
After two years of pandemic cancellations and then a curtailment, the annual festival is being held this weekend and next at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
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In photos: Monument Square Christmas tree is all aglow
Portland’s Christmas tree arrived Nov. 15 after making the journey over the Veterans Memorial Bridge from its home in South Portland. The city chose the 50-foot blue spruce grown at 35 Lubec St. to stand in Monument Square during the holidays.
Photos by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer