Also, a classic favorite that takes place at Christmas is back on the big screen.
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Maine country band 12/OC on the rise to headline Portland show
Brothers Reid and Will Nichols, who form the core of the band, will headline a holiday concert at Cross Insurance Arena and soon announce a major tour.
L.L.Bean’s Winter Spectacular projects holiday spirit
A Maine-made holiday-themed animation is being projected on Camp L.L.Bean’s tent leading up to Christmas Eve.
A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt
Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.
After winning a Grammy with Beyoncé, Auburn native earns another with Bad Bunny
Colin Leonard took home a Latin Grammy for master engineering the Puerto Rican superstar’s Album of the Year.
6 Maine events this week include a tree lighting and the Mallett Brothers Band
Also, the Art on the Hill holiday craft fair is all weekend at the East End Community School in Portland.
Bates College alum wins millions on Netflix ‘Squid Game’ competition
Perla Figuereo, the 2021 student body president, took home a $4.5 million prize earlier this month after winning the second season of ‘Squid Game: The Challenge.’
For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.
These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.
Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
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.