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.
Christmas
Posted inTimes Record
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.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Parade, Kringleville, lighting events to kick off holidays in Waterville, Winslow
The Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine has announced the holiday activity lineup, which includes visits with Santa Claus at Kringleville at Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville, beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Ukraine moves official Christmas Day holiday to Dec. 25, denouncing Russian-imposed traditions
Last year, some Ukrainians already observed Christmas on Dec. 25, in a gesture that represented separation from Russia, its culture, and religious traditions.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
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 inNation & World, New England, News
Girl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa
A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Saint Nick is real.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
‘Twas a greener night before Christmas
Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
Posted inOpinion
The Maine Millennial: My best worst Christmas ever
In 2017, without Dad, the Hugo-Vidal family wasn’t going to do a tree or blueberry muffins, either.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Santa Claus, our unlikely savior
Imagine the leg up that a peek behind the curtain gives to a developing brain trying to understand the world.
Posted inOpinion
The Maine Millennial: O, Christmas Tree!
This holiday season, I was excited to select my conifer my way.