Valentine’s Day Archives - Centralmaine.com

Flying solo for Valentine’s Day? There’s plenty to do in Southern Maine

by Ray Routhier February 10, 2025February 13, 2025

There are concerts, comedy shows, movies, puppy snuggling and many other ways to go out and do something on Valentine’s Day in Greater Portland, all by yourself.

Animals, Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Roses are red, cockroaches go crunch: Waterville pet store ‘turns your ex into lunch’

by Zara Norman February 15, 2023February 17, 2023

Fish Tails Pet Emporium is cashing in on a nationwide trend: For a small fee on the week around Valentine’s Day, customers can name a cockroach after an ex-partner and feed it to the store’s 30-inch Savannah monitor lizard, Brutus.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Central Maine florists say planning key to meeting Valentine’s Day demand

by Taylor Abbott February 13, 2022February 14, 2022

Inflation and supply chain issues have caused price hikes, delays and shortages nationally, but those who run flower shops in the area say they have been able to fill orders at their busiest holiday of the year.