Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
At Canaan farm, families flock to feed horses on Christmas Eve
Pamela Rickenbach cares for disabled or ill horses at her farm and for two years has been inviting Mainers during the holidays to relive the tradition of caring for the animals.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Christmas meals planned in central Maine for those in need
‘The dinner is important this year, especially because many people lost power and had food go bad in the freezer, and many can’t cook,’ said Kim Lawrence, who has helped organize a community meal in Winslow.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: The gift of giving to strangers around Waterville
Handing out $100 bills to strangers during the holiday season evokes an unforgettable feeing, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State
Photos: Salvation Army gets toys ready for holidays in Augusta
Capital Region Salvation Army Corps organizes annual gift giveaway. All photos by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan
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Santa Claus at Kringleville in Waterville: ‘Children are a gift’
The jolly man in red met hundreds of children and families Saturday in his cabin at Kringleville, his mini North Pole in downtown Waterville.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Free curbside community Christmas dinner set for Augusta
AUGUSTA — A free curbside Christmas dinner is scheduled to be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day — Monday, Dec. 25 — at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like a turkey dinner delivered […]
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Beware the square holiday cards
Who knew that mailing square Christmas cards poses a problem for the U.S. Post Office? Amy Calder writes.
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Join Rangeley neighbors in caroling at Walk to Bethlehem event Dec. 10
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will present the 43rd annual Walk to Bethlehem on Sunday, Dec. 10. Join friends and neighbors caroling through the snowy streets followed by a family oriented Christmas presentation of music and drama highlighting the talent of local young people. The event ends with a traditional nativity pageant where a […]
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This year’s ‘Whoville’ celebration in Skowhegan ‘the best one yet’
The rain held off just enough to allow thousands of people to enjoy Friday night’s parade and a weekend full of Grinch-themed fun in downtown Skowhegan’s annual Christmas festivities.