The city of Lewiston aims to find the perfect spruce to serve as its official holiday tree.
The city plans to turn on the Christmas tree’s lights during its annual Holiday at the Plaza festival on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St.
Public Works will decorate the official tree with 1,200 lights.
Steve Murch, city arborist, selects the tree that best captures the spirit of the holidays. He suggests that residents recommend a 30-40 foot spruce tree, known for its short blue-green needles. He also notes that the tree should be easily accessible from the street in order for a truck and equipment to remove it for transport, according to a news release from Dottie Perham-Whittier, city communications and community relations coordinator.
Interested residents can contact him at [email protected] or 207-513-3003, ext. 3443. The city will cover the tree delivery live on its Facebook page.
This year’s Holiday at the Plaza festivities will include a photo with Santa, outdoor ice rink, children’s train rides, food trucks and music with holiday carolers.
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