The Alfond Youth & Community Center is set to host the festival, which is to run over two long weekends and benefit nonprofits that provide aid to those contending with food insecurity and agencies developing workforce readiness programs.
Christmas
Two Waterville holiday traditions return this year for in-person celebrations
The popular Parade of Lights and Kringleville have long attracted crowds downtown and a change this year is that the parade will be held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and begin at Winslow High School before crossing the Ticonic Bridge into Waterville.
Central Maine’s goats like to pig out on Christmas trees
Many farmers like to pitch old trees into animals’ pens to give them something fresh and green during long, difficult winters
The Maine Millennial: Christmas doesn’t always have to look the same
You think a stable is a tough place to sleep? Try the Bob Hope USO at Los Angeles International Airport.
B&M is leaving Portland, but its holiday light display is here to stay
Lights in the shape of a Christmas tree that have graced the baked beans factory for a generation will endure as it is redeveloped as a high-tech hub.
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.
Shaker holiday baking traditions endure in the hands of Brother Arnold
It’s a busy time of year in the kitchen at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, even without visitors to the annual Christmas Fair.
Green Plate Special: Making pasta is a tasty way to spend quality time with kids
Cavatelli doesn’t require any special equipment and, with this recipe, you might get them to eat their broccoli too.
Norridgewock holiday stroll and tree lighting a welcome social event
The afternoon festivities included a home and business decorating contest sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank, as well as a lighted tractor parade.
DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with free concert
The DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with a free presentation of its acclaimed “Maine’s 200th: Music of Early Maine” concert program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. They are joined by guest artist Eric LaPerna on percussion for a concert that highlights significant events along […]