These folks were on the job Friday helping kick off the Christmas season at attractions around southern Maine.
Holidays
Posted inBusiness, Times Record
L.L. Bean’s annual Northern Lights holiday events kick off
There are curling lanes, a temporary barn, heated benches and a mailbox with a direct line to Santa outside L.L. Bean’s flagship store.
advertisement
Posted inTimes Record
Holiday lights at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens ‘make you want to decorate at home’
Gardens Aglow opened this Saturday and will welcome visitors through the end of the year.
Posted inUncategorized
Portland Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Magic of Christmas’
The 44th annual holiday tradition continues to delight
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Parade, Kringleville, lighting events to kick off holidays in Waterville, Winslow
The Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine has announced the holiday activity lineup, which includes visits with Santa Claus at Kringleville at Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville, beginning the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Posted inLife & Culture
Wilton churches hold blessing of animals, plan future events
Wilton Ecumenical Community Outreach [WECO] for years has been supporting the greater Wilton community in various ways and has planned several events through the end of the year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Blue Christmas gathering in Oakland meant to bring comfort to those grieving during holidays
The event is being held in Oakland for a second year and people will gather Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the gazebo at Oakland Waterfront Park.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Decorate cookies for a sweet, festive Hanukkah
Camden resident and expert baker Elinor Klivens offers a recipe.
Posted inUncategorized
‘Sing! It’s Christmas’ returns to Chocolate Church
The Chocolate Church, decorated with its finest Christmas decorations, will be filled with people of all ages to enjoy the return of the “Sing! It’s Christmas,” a community sing-a-long, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, on the main stage. In addition to the community sing-along for seasonal favorites, there are specialty acts and individual […]
Posted inUncategorized
An evening of holiday music planned in Rangeley
Rangeley Community Chorus and Rangeley Ringers handbell choir will present their annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, at Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley. The concert will feature classic Christmas music and original holiday works from the chorus as well as soloists and small group selections. The Holiday Concert is […]