Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.
Holidays
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Kwanzaa to be celebrated with special urgency in 2020
Ordinary folks are finally seeing what Black people have experienced in this country.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Religion and Values, Special Features
Power of Faith: Waterville Rabbi Rachel Isaacs says pandemic shines light on being thankful to God
The rabbi at Waterville’s Beth Israel Congregation and Colby College professor says the power of faith is especially vital this Hanukkah season amid COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
‘Light Up the Town’ contest, virtual Santa visits mark Waterville’s holiday plans
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Buy local, start early for Maine pandemic holiday shopping
We can’t do everything we did in previous years, but we can make sure this year’s spending will help local businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees in Waterville canceled for this year
The festival will not be held this holiday season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
One bag of sugar (granulated) is all you need
With it, you can make your own brown, caster, confectioners’ and other sugars, and eliminate unnecessary packaging.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Pandemic transforms holiday shopping season that once embraced crowds, chaos
Retailers are stretching out the season to discourage congestion and minimize their risk of spreading the coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville parade, Kringleville canceled due to virus, but other activities planned
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.
Posted inMorning Sentinel
Greg Levinsky: Jewish High Holy Days during the coronavirus pandemic carries immense meaning
For the first time in a few years, I celebrated the Jewish New Year with my immediate family. It was very, very different from the last time we spent Rosh Hashanah together.