A Deer Isle native’s new book for children could prove ‘a gateway drug to Stephen King.’
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Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
An annual Halloween transformation, and no we don’t mean small children turning into ghosts
This mom makes her child’s candy disappear and magically replaces it with vegan versions of the sweet treats.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: New Mainers can celebrate Halloween in their own way
You know Halloween is coming when ghoulish skulls and scarecrows take their places on porches, in front or back yards, or hanging from a tree. When someone asked me a few years ago what my Halloween costume would be, I had no idea. Maybe a pirate, some suggested. A pirate? The first thing I thought […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Other cultures not suitable for costumes
Halloween is pretty much my favorite holiday. To start with, any celebration that involves chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate is automatically Grade A in my book. Then you add in costumes and parties and what’s not to love? Plus, although I realize there are some out there who choose not to celebrate (and that’s totally […]
Posted inDo This
Where to get scared just for fun this Halloween
With crowd restrictions lifted, there are plenty of Halloween events across Maine this year.
Posted inDo This, Food
Bar Guide: On Halloween, spirits of one sort meet spirits of another
Plenty of local spots are offering their creative takes on Zombies and other ghoulishly appropriate cocktails.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Sweet local events promote Halloween spirit
From Trunk or Treats to a giant Candyland gameboard, Halloween festivities are planned in South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton: Oct. 22
Golden touch Kids can set their sights on zombie laser tag this Halloween Calling all ghosts, ghouls and zombies! It’s that creepy time of year again, and the Bridgton Rec Department is hosting a Haunted Walk and Zombie Laser Tag from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-31, at the Bridgton Town Hall and […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside New Gloucester: Oct. 22
Noteworthy Learn about local government at Charter Commission workshops The New Gloucester Charter Commission is holding two more informational workshops for the public to learn about town government, with Q&A and discussion. Note that commissioners will not be accepting public comment at these purely informational workshops. The first was Oct. 20. The second of three […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth, North Yarmouth host Halloween happenings
Local events include two trunk-or-treat events and a cemetery stroll.