The Midcoast Tree Festival fundraiser returns to Brunswick’s St. John’s Community Center during the weekends of Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27. Brimming with gifts worth more than $500 each, Christmas trees are donated by businesses and organizations in and around the Midcoast. The public is invited to view the trees and purchase raffle tickets for […]
Holidays
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Letter: Balentine knows true meaning of the holidays
Thank you, thank you, thank you John Balentine for pulling back the curtain and hopefully opening the eyes of so many to the true meaning of both Thanksgiving and especially of Christmas (“Here’s Something: Have yourself a joyful little Christmas,” Dec. 16). Both of these holidays can, if we allow them to, bring us thankfulness […]
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B&M is leaving Portland, but its holiday light display is here to stay
Lights in the shape of a Christmas tree that have graced the baked beans factory for a generation will endure as it is redeveloped as a high-tech hub.
Posted inTimes Record
These unique residents take holiday decorating to new levels in Bath
Vietnam veteran Gordon McAloney won first place in Main Street Bath’s Old Fashioned Christmas Neighborhood Decorating Contest, while history buffs Ben and Meg Barker claimed second place.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food, Vegan Kitchen
The best vegan and vegetarian cookbooks of the year
This selection of 8 covers all bases, from kids who eat vegan to athletes to fans of the late great comedian Dick Gregory.
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Postal Service’s long-term staffing shortage puts strain on mail delivery in Maine
The thinning ranks are burning out and mail service is lagging, union officials say, as letter carriers often work 60- to 80-hour, seven-day weeks.
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Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy
Posted inFood
An edible 2021 holiday gift guide: From Maine, to away
So how do we get on this guy’s Christmas list??!
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: What to do with all the brown paper bags you accumulated at the height of the pandemic?
With stamps, ribbons and pine cones, you can repurpose them into beautiful holiday wrapping paper.
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Big hats, high spirits: Christmas Prelude returns for 40th year
Throngs of people – both masked and unmasked – crowd sidewalks, Kennebunkport’s village square and local businesses Saturday. The event is marked by s’mores, campfires, live music in bars and may other festivities.