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.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns
Amy Calder: This holiday season let’s allow our language, and actions, to bring joy
If we act, think and speak positively and with hope during a dark time in our world, we can help brighten our lives and those of others, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Food & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
The best vegan and vegetarian cookbooks of the year
This selection of 8 covers all bases, from kids who eat vegan to athletes to fans of the late great comedian Dick Gregory.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Postal Service’s long-term staffing shortage puts strain on mail delivery in Maine
The thinning ranks are burning out and mail service is lagging, union officials say, as letter carriers often work 60- to 80-hour, seven-day weeks.
Posted inFood & Dining
An edible 2021 holiday gift guide: From Maine, to away
So how do we get on this guy’s Christmas list??!
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: What to do with all the brown paper bags you accumulated at the height of the pandemic?
With stamps, ribbons and pine cones, you can repurpose them into beautiful holiday wrapping paper.
Posted inLocal & State
SKOW-Whoville brings holiday festivity after a pandemic hiatus last year
SKOW-Whoville offered a variety of events, from a holiday parade Friday to “A Search for the Grinch’s Heart” scavenger hunt Saturday.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
More than 100 gather in Waterville to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus, celebrate tree lighting
After one-year hiatus, families are again able to attend the ‘Joy to the Ville’ holiday celebration.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Stumped by how to use up the leftover cranberry sauce?
Here is a cornucopia of options for making use of that one last thing in the fridge.