The festival begins Friday with an annual tree lighting and caroling at the Readfield Community Library at 6:30 p.m. at 1151 Main St.
2017
Augusta to consider local recreational marijuana sales moratorium
A state moratorium is set to expire in two months.
Republican tax bills tilt toward wealthy despite pitch for middle class
According to the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, Americans making between $500,000 and $1 million a year would see the biggest percentage increases in their after-tax income.
Maine objects, but regulators vote to keep shrimp fishery closed for 2018
The state calls for opening the commercial season for a short time with a low quota, but regulators vote to add a fifth year to the moratorium.
Nominee to run NOAA agrees that humans drive climate change
The stand taken by Barry Myers marks a clean break from others in the Trump administration.
American Airlines lacks pilots for some December flights
The airline is trying to address a scheduling glitch that showed staffing was adequate during the holidays, but it is not.
Kennebec Journal Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Maranacook’s Jackson McPhedran played it right down the middle.
Police investigating allegations of sex crimes at Bucksport High School
The allegations involve a former school district employee and students.
Morning Sentinel Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Jake Warn’s playoff performance propels Winslow.
Piper Shores opens $14 million memory care and assisted-living facility
The new building in the retirement community between Higgins Beach and Prouts Neck includes 14 memory care units and 16 assisted living units.