Where most of Lubec saw a bridge, Joel Ross saw a chance to dispel the holiday gloom.
Christmas 2021
Missy the cat survives mystery injury and brings cheer to Winslow family
Whitman family could not cover the $5,000 bill for emergency surgery for Missy, but the goodwill of others allowed a more-affordable solution.
Augusta church serves, delivers hundreds of free Christmas Day dinners
Even during COVID-19 pandemic, community meal not short on volunteers.
Fairfield police program to bring holiday cheer to children — a lot of them
The police department’s Cops Care for Kids project this year will provide Christmas gifts to about 250 kids from more than 100 homes.
Holiday gatherings pose COVID risks, but with certain precautions can be safer than last year
Small gatherings of vaccinated people who aren’t at high risk for the disease can be relatively safe, some experts say.
Small Skowhegan group proves a mighty force in delivering Christmas spirit
The Sweet Dreams Project, led by teacher Debora Tanner, seeks to ensure more than 425 children and teenagers find presents under the tree this Christmas.
Photos: Salvation Army sharing hope, meeting needs one toy at a time
The red kettles of The Salvation Army have been ringing in the Christmas season for decades, and this year officials say they have collected gifts for about 400 kids from around 300 families throughout the Augusta and Waterville areas.
JingleFest celebration continues this weekend in Skowhegan
There’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around as seasonal events continue in Skowhegan, Madison, Unity and other towns.
More than 2,000 make reservations for massive ‘Winter Wonderland’ holiday light display in Winthrop
The event has been in the works since April when camp owner Kale Malmsten met up with Kaleb Pushard of SkyBox Holiday & Event Lighting and pitched the idea.