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Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State

Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column

by Leslie Bridgers December 1, 2025November 30, 2025

With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Skowhegan Indian still needs new owner, although someone is interested

by Jake Freudberg November 30, 2025November 28, 2025

Joe Almand, who helped with the sculpture’s last major restoration in 2014, said he has submitted a proposal to restore the local landmark.

Arts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State

Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column

by Leslie Bridgers November 26, 2025January 29, 2026

Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Meet our 2025 Mainers To Be Thankful For

November 26, 2025December 8, 2025

Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State

These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list

by Megan Gray November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition

by Megan Gray November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do

Get in the spirit with 14 holiday music performances in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti November 25, 2025December 1, 2025

Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State, News

Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick

by Peggy Grodinsky November 25, 2025November 24, 2025

Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.