There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
Monmouth
Ice fishing in Monmouth, basketball in Augusta, snow in central Maine are focus of Week in photos
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Fire destroys Wayne home
The cause of the blaze, which displaced 2, is undetermined, officials said.
Lovell girl, 7, goes missing for hours while on school transportation
Regional School Unit 72 in Fryeburg set a special meeting Monday to address the situation.
Litchfield fire destroys home, displacing family of 5
Crews from 4 fire departments responded, but the home is a total loss.
Meet the 10 central Maine boys hockey players to watch in 2025-26
Class B North contenders Cony co-op and Messalonskee have several players listed.
Here’s a look at the 4 central Maine boys hockey teams
The Cony co-op is coming off a solid season and should contend again.
Winthrop home destroyed by fire
The blaze started under the double-wide manufactured home after a kerosene heater was apparently used to try to thaw frozen pipes, officials say.
Meet 15 central Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
From Farmington to Gardiner to Jackman, the region boasts standout players from all five classes.
Here are 5 central Maine boys basketball teams to watch in 2025-26
Area teams are set to be contenders in different classes after the latest reclassification.