Worried about porch pirates this holiday season? Skowhegan police have a solution

As a way to ensure holiday packages are not stolen from porches or steps, Skowhegan residents can have their packages sent to the police station instead of their homes, and then pick them up within three days, according to police Chief David Bucknam.

Shopping for a Christmas tree this year? Buy now, experts urge

Christmas tree farmers are predicting another year of high demand and tight supply.

Festivals of Lessons and Carols to celebrate the Advent season

Presentations set for Scarborough, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Jay, and Lewiston

Maine Music Society carolers to share cheer at Lewiston’s Tree and Menorah Lighting

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with some new habits

This is the first year that the number of people catching planes this holiday week surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

Ho, ho, hum: Maine shoppers, stores predict a so-so holiday season

Amid the pandemic, the past two holiday gift-buying sprees have been boon times for retailers. This year, perhaps not so much.

Kringleville, parade and other Waterville events set to launch holiday season

Holiday events are ramping up in the area, with the first event, the Festival of Trees, to open Friday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.

Topsham florist picked to help deck the halls at White House

Crossing an item off her 'bucket list,' Topsham florist Wendy Herrick leaves this Sunday to decorate the White House for the holidays.

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.

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.