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Get out of the dark at these illuminated events
Some events to brighten your holiday nights, from massive light shows to gentle music by candlelight.
On the Cheap: A holiday trio of free Christmas-themed happenings
Visit Saco for the Festival of Trees, York for the Nubble Lighthouse lighting, and Ogunquit for ‘The Nutcracker.”
Face the Music: Two Maine music institutions celebrate big birthdays
Bull Moose marks 30 years and the State Theatre hits 90.
Where to eat out on Thanksgiving in Maine
From a Kennebunkport inn to a midcoast diner, these spots are serving up turkey dinners with all the trimmings.
14 events to celebrate the holidays in Maine
Our annual roundup of holiday events includes kid-friendly classics and sassy offerings for adults.
On the Cheap: Freeport Fall Festival all weekend long
There’s also a PechaKucha night in Portland and comedy from McQueen.
Performances will pop up all over Portland for Metamorphosis
The day-long festival featuring musical performances and readings will travel through the city Saturday.
10 can’t-miss events for a fabulous Maine fall
Fall is the new summer! Be ready with this curated collection of autumnal awesomeness.
Fall fairs can teach you a thing or two
Keeping with the back-to-school mode of fall, Maine’s autumnal fairs offer lots of fresh-air education.