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‘Light Up the Town’ contest, virtual Santa visits mark Waterville’s holiday plans

by Amy Calder November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

The Parade of Lights and live visits with Santa Claus will not happen this season in Waterville because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but other holiday activities are happening, including a house-lighting contest, book giveaways, letters to Santa and virtual visits with jolly ol’ St. Nick.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Buy local, start early for Maine pandemic holiday shopping

by The Editorial Board November 22, 2020November 21, 2020

We can’t do everything we did in previous years, but we can make sure this year’s spending will help local businesses.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: When it comes to Christmas trees, balsam or Fraser?

by Tom Atwell November 22, 2020November 23, 2020

Each of the firs has its advantages: The balsam smells wonderful. The Fraser doesn’t lose its needles as fast.

Op-Eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Not too soon to consider holiday giving

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 15, 2020November 14, 2020

In a pandemic-ravaged economy, families will need what the Press Herald Toy Fund has been delivering for 73 years.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville parade, Kringleville canceled due to virus, but other activities planned

by Amy Calder September 29, 2020September 30, 2020

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kringleville and the annual Parade of Lights will not be held this year, but a “Light Up the Town” decorating contest and virtual Santa visits will be part of planned replacements.