New Year’s Eve – The Portland Press Herald

Business, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State

Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?

by Leslie Bridgers June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.

Community News, Life & Culture, News

Burning Christmas trees light up Old Orchard Beach for New Year’s

by Daniel Kool December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

As the trees burned, those gathered balanced anxieties over the future with dreams of a bright new year: sharing goals of growth, health and better relationships in 2025.

Times Record

Here are some ways to usher in the New Year in the Midcoast

by Paul Bagnall December 30, 2024

The Midcoast is offering many different New Year’s Eve celebrations and traditions to choose from while opening the door to 2025.

American Journal

Class acts to ring in New Year Gorham 2025

by Robert Lowell December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

This year, the celebration wraps up with a laser light show set to music indoors instead of a firework show.

Do This

On New Year’s Eve, party like a Mainer

by Ray Routhier December 23, 2024December 26, 2024

Dance parties, live music, kids’ celebrations and a blueberry drop are among the options for ringing in 2025 around southern Maine.

Do This

How a Portland DJ gears up for New Year’s Eve

by Ray Routhier December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Jason Conti — who performs as DJ Jay-C — will be spinning the tunes at the NYE 2025 party at Aura in Portland.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

This New Year’s Eve, skip Times Square and watch a local spectacular

by Dennis Perkins December 23, 2024December 24, 2024

With local music and stand-up comedians, special Maine guests and more, the TV special from public access Channel 5 is a great way to ring out the old year and ring in the new.