The historic Skolfield-Whittier House mansion on Park Row in downtown Brunswick will be the scene of holiday merriment starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, when Santa and his chief elf return for their 17th year visiting with friends young and old. Back inside the house after two years outside, Santa Day takes place within […]
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Shopping for a Christmas tree this year? Buy now, experts urge
Christmas tree farmers are predicting another year of high demand and tight supply.
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Bath to light up its holiday tree later for ‘brighter effect’
In past years, daylight took away from the “awe factor” of the tree lighting, so this year, Santa will wait until after dark to flip the switch.
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Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits
This is the first year that the number of people catching planes this holiday week surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
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Overwhelmed by donations, Harpswell Santa Fund is ready to help local families for Christmas
With $21,000 in donations, the Santa Fund expects to fulfill the Christmas wish lists of at least 30 families and 70 children in Harpswell this year.
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Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season
Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.
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Westbrook couple’s ‘perfect, pretty’ tree will move to Monument Square for holiday season
The 40-foot balsam fir located outside the home of Anne and Toby Nappi is scheduled to be cut and transported to the square Thursday.
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Tips for taking fabulous photos this holiday season
The winter holidays are just a blink away, plus we may see (or, in some areas, have already seen) our first snowfall this week. Gatherings of friends and family provide many opportunities for capturing memorable moments. Luckily, many of us have smartphones equipped with good cameras, so we won’t miss fabulous and fun photo opportunities. […]
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Topsham florist picked to help deck the halls at White House
Crossing an item off her ‘bucket list,’ Topsham florist Wendy Herrick leaves this Sunday to decorate the White House for the holidays.
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Sleigh drivers wanted? Postal Service looks to staff up in time for holidays
A hiring event at a Portland post office highlighted the many open jobs there and across the region. The worker shortage could get more acute as the holidays approach.