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How tree ornaments tell our Christmas stories
Back in 2013, Jennifer Paré of Auburn delivered a eulogy at the Basilica in Lewiston for her late grandmother, who had recently passed. Paré said a lot about Mémère Muriel Picard, focusing on how much the woman had cared for her grandchildren. “She made each of us feel like the favorite,” Paré told the mourners. […]
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Who’s Krampus? He’s the bad cop to Saint Nick’s good cop
The demonic anti-Santa, growing popular in America, will find out if you’re naughty, then hit you with a stick.
Posted inbPlus
What’s your favorite (or most despised) holiday song?
And if it’s obscure, so much the better.
Posted inbPlus
Tell us about your favorite Christmas ornament
Email us a photo and a writeup to Mark LaFlamme at [email protected].
Posted inBusiness
L.L. Bean’s annual Northern Lights holiday events kick off
There are curling lanes, a temporary barn, heated benches and a mailbox with a direct line to Santa outside L.L. Bean’s flagship store.
Posted inNews
Holiday lights at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ‘make you want to decorate at home’
Gardens Aglow opened this Saturday and will welcome visitors through the end of the year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Things to Do
Cities of Lewiston and Auburn announce holiday events
Santa will be in Auburn on Dec. 1 and in Lewiston on Dec. 2 to light Christmas trees and welcome in the holiday season.
Posted inMaine
Maine Children’s Home in Waterville seeking new director
Richard Dorian, executive director of the 124-year-old nonprofit organization, plans to leave July 31 to pursue a job as a full time church pastor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Tree chic: Christmas tradition keeps branching out
While many homes have Christmas trees on display, no two are quite the same.