Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
Holidays
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Icicle glassblowing, craft making highlight Waterville event
Kids and adults at the 7th annual Joy to the Ville in Waterville watched icicle glassblowing, made crafts, met Santa and watched a ‘The Nutcracker’ performance.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
River of Trees, Santa Claus to kick off holiday festivities in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display are also set for Saturday, as the 12 Days of Augusta celebration gets underway.
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Maine-ly Harmony plans Christmas concert in Gardiner
Maine-ly Harmony Chorus plans to perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church at 35 Highland Ave., Gardiner. The “Songs of the Season” event will feature Christmas songs, a silent auction, refreshments and an appearance from Jolly Ole St. Nick. A donation of $15 is […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
From burlesque to ballet, Maine has established many of its own holiday arts traditions
Several of Maine’s unique annual holiday shows, like ‘Magic of Christmas’ and ‘Victorian Nutcracker,’ have lasted 20 years or more.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Organizers set plans for Waterville parade, opening of Kringleville
The Parade of Lights and opening of Kringleville in Waterville are expected to draw thousands of people to the downtown Nov. 30.
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Midcoast Maine craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville, synagogue, arts group organize events for Sukkot holiday
The city plans to build a sukkah, or hut, at Castonguay Square on Tuesday that the public is invited to visit and use.
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Maine businesses recognize Indigenous Peoples Day in different ways
Five years after the state changed the October holiday from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, some businesses are giving workers the day off while others are trying to foster greater cultural awareness.
Posted inFood & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Eid al-Fitr celebration breaks Ramadan fasting in a big way
University of Maine at Augusta hosts Muslim holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.