Many tree farms sold out days or even weeks before Christmas last year, and they are predicting the same phenomenon this year.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Advent vigil at BIW recognizes that this is a time for peace
On the next four Saturdays, join us for an hour in Bath to raise awareness of the need for a disarmed world.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Double the lights, double the dazzle in Westbrook
Residents will see the holiday displays by ‘Decoration Doug’ Eaton and his team of installers come to light next week.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: True meaning of Christmas means more than ever
Turn on the news and odds are pretty good you are going to hear a story about the “supply-chain issues” facing our nation. Talk to anyone who’s ordered something that has to be shipped and odds are pretty good you’ll hear a first-hand account of what that really looks like. Right now, everything from new […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Christmas coming in July again in Naples
The holiday-themed boat parade, born during the pandemic, will take place July 24.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Trust and patience still do the job
An annual tradition can pay off if you are willing to wait long enough.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Christmas rum balls were among many things we loved about Betsy
Longtime Portland Press Herald copy editor and page designer Betsy Gattis, who was killed in a car crash this month, was known best for her kind heart, which came through in the annual holiday treat she shared with her co-workers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Not exactly the typical midcoast caroling tableau
As I try to hear the eager young voices over the rattle of my Waterpik, I realize I need a phone call giving me 20 minutes to prepare for visitors.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Christmas tree disposal scheduled in Portland
PORTLAND — Christmas trees can be place curbside for pickup and disposal during the month of January. Trees can also be brought to the upper Cutter Street parking lot on the Eastern Promenade and to the salt shed by the Little League field in Payson Park. Tree cannot be dropped off at Douglass Street this […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Parish Christmas project reminds inmates they are not forgotten
Members of the Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish in Portland have donated cards to inmates at Cumberland County Jail to send to their loved ones for more than 30 years.