With the December calendar speeding by the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor announces its final events of the 2022 Season. The 16th Annual Gingerbread Spectacular kicks off on Friday, Dec. 16, with a preview party from 5-7 pm. While the Spectacular will be open throughout the weekend, those in attendance on Friday night will enjoy […]
Holidays
Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center presents its 35th annual Christmas sing-along
After two years of pandemic disruptions, the arts center reignites cheer with “Sing! It’s Christmas,” a concert of classic carols for the community.
BoomerTECH Adventures: Health and wellness with your mobile digital assistant
There is a yearly holiday ritual that goes something like this: Beginning around the end of November, there are almost weekly holiday gatherings with multiple appetizers, main courses, side dishes, various desserts and sweet rich beverages, all culminating on New Year’s Eve. All this feasting is followed by short-lived resolutions to exercise, moderate our caloric […]
Worried about porch pirates this holiday season? Skowhegan police have a solution
As a way to ensure holiday packages are not stolen from porches or steps, Skowhegan residents can have their packages sent to the police station instead of their homes, and then pick them up within three days, according to police Chief David Bucknam.
Bath United Methodist Church hosts Christmas gift appeal Saturday
The Bath United Methodist Church is conducting its annual Christmas Gift Appeal for the Salem Economic Ministry and the Merrymeeting Homeless Youth Project at the Midcoast Youth Center from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Bath City Hall parking lot. The Bath United Methodist Church annually invites the greater Bath community and […]
Holiday events bring Santa, shoppers to Midcoast
Freeport’s 10-day Sparkle Celebration begins this Friday at 6 p.m., while Bath’s annual Christmas event continues after kicking off in November.
Shop local this season at Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest
Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest is an ideal destination for gift givers who want to shop small, local and crafty. Shoppers can peruse a collection of fine specialty shops, art and antique galleries, and artisan wares Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4. There will also be free events and activities for shoppers and families during Marketfest in the […]
Festival of Trees helps support Portland Children’s Dyslexia Center
Hundreds of people attend the opening weekend featuring dozens of themed Christmas trees.
Bowdoinham Giving Trees branch out for the holidays
Starting Nov. 28, three Giving Trees will be placed at local businesses decorated with ornaments containing children’s Christmas wishes that will be granted by fellow residents.