Holidays

Published
November 21, 2024

This spiced pumpkin punch celebrates the season, no alcohol required

This holiday season, try this booze-free punch, inspired by pumpkin drinks popular the Caribbean.
Published
November 20, 2024

In photos: Portland’s holiday tree makes its jolly journey from Deering to Monument Square

On Wednesday morning, a 40-foot blue spruce tree was cut from a yard in Portland's Deering neighborhood and trucked to Monument Square, where it was installed as the city's 2024 tree for the holiday season. Staff photographer Ben McCanna was there to follow it every step of the way.
Published
November 19, 2024

Brunswick kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony and Santa
Published
November 17, 2024

In photos: A sneak peak at 2024 Gardens Aglow

A sneak peek at this year's Gardens Aglow. The show has attracted 780,000 visitors for the past decade who wind through 66 miles of lighted pathways laid end-to-end.
Published
November 17, 2024

Waterville organizers set plans for Parade of Lights, opening of Kringleville

The Parade of Lights and opening of Kringleville in Waterville are expected to draw thousands of people to the downtown Nov. 30.

Published
November 12, 2024

River Arts decks the halls with ‘Celebration’ exhibition
Published
November 12, 2024

Midcoast craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring

Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
Published
November 11, 2024

Chamber of commerce to light up Freeport with decoration contest
Published
November 11, 2024

From the Chamber: Midcoast Tree Festival countdown
Published
October 29, 2024

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens prepares to flip the switch on holiday season

Celebrate a decade of magic at Boothbay’s annual holiday light show from Nov. 16 to Dec. 31.