Scores of people come to the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church looking for companionship or just a hot meal.
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With minimal snowfall, a white Christmas is coming to Maine — sort of
By Wednesday, about 2 or 3 inches of snow that fell the previous day will still be around, though it may be a bit less white.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Seafood and creativity on display at Portland Feast of the Seven Fishes
Portland restaurants Bissell Brothers and Regards offered seven-course seafood menus for the traditionally Italian American celebration of Christmas Eve.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers are hitting the road for a busy week of holiday travel
Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.
Posted inLocal & State
Why Santa was evicted from Mt. Blue Plaza in Farmington
A pop-up photo booth with Santa Claus was shut down.
Posted inTimes Record
Boothbay Harbor church hangs the cold out to dry
The minister of the First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor and her husband are on a mission to provide free winter gear, replenished weekly, bringing warmth to the Midcoast.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford named one of best places to visit in December
Downtown Biddeford landed among destinations like Belize and New York City as one of the best places in the world to visit during the holidays.
Posted inTimes Record
Boothbay Harbor annual Gingerbread Spectacular a sweet success
From Dec. 13-15, the Boothbay Harbor Opera House displayed gingerbread houses and castles against the backdrop of its decorated stage. Here are the creations that captured locals’ hearts (and awards).
Posted inDo This, Food, Guides
Where to dine out on Christmas Day in Maine
These spots offer everything from fancy prix-fixe meals to Chinese takeout, breakfast spreads and pub food to eat on the holiday.
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How Maine celebrated the holidays 100 years ago
Children decorated their classrooms and performed plays for their parents, while local synagogues planned Hanukkah celebrations.