THOMASTON—On Thursday, Dec. 24, a crowd of 30-40 people gathered in a line at noon, plastic bags in hand, in an empty parking lot off New County Road.
Standing at the back of his pick up…
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Tracking the sleigh: five billion presents already delivered
The U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command, in collaboration with Canadian tracking teams, are on their game at this very moment,…
It was short, simple and peaceful. The churches of Camden — Baptist, Congregational, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic — rang their bells at 4 p.m., Dec. 24.
A gesture of hope and goodwill in…
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Residents and business owners are spreading warmth and good cheer in their own creative and enterprising ways. We appreciate the peaceful cloak of winter, and rejoice in the lightness of the…
To help spread joy and hope in these challenging times, local Camden churches will be ringing their bells in unison at 4 p.m. , Christmas Eve, December 24. This will be done in conjunction with…
On Tuesday, United Midcoast Charities and Midcoast Habitat for Humanity received holidays gift from author and State Representative Vicki Doudera when she presented them with checks totaling $2,…
‘He can come down the chimney, he can leave the presents, he can leave, and you have nothing to worry about’
NORTH POLE — Perhaps the number one question on children’s minds this week with Christmas approaching is whether it is safe for Santa to make millions of stops around the world with the ongoing…
SEARSPORT — Santa is coming to Searsport this weekend.
He is going to be riding around, escorted by the Searsport Fire Department on December 19 starting at 11 a.m.
The escort fire…
Sock pile grows to dwarf store’s owner as annual drive wraps up
BELFAST — As Christmas draws closer, shoppers searching for last-minute holiday treats and treasures will see a curious sight in the window of Belfast’s…
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Belfast Chapter of the Liberian Education Fund has submitted the following:
Tis’ the season for giving and thanking our friends and family! The Belfast Area High School chapter of…
CAMDEN — For the second year, War Memorial Post 30 in Camden has taken on the role of playing Santa’s helper to some of the veterans residing in the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. Post 30 began…
‘a sparkling drive-through experience’
THOMASTON — Atop the hill overlooking Routes 1 and 131 in Thomaston, Montpelier, home to the General Henry Knox Museum, will be decked out in pine, evergreen and lights this holiday season.
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toy drive is helping make Christmas special for more than 1,000 children in Maine
This week, members of the Devil’s Pride Motorcycle Club, along with several of their loyal supporters, spent their evening shopping for Christmas presents to support the Christmas is for Kids…
ROCKPORT— Members of the Rockport Garden Club have been busy decorating the town for the holidays. Numerous locations throughout the Rockport have been decked out with greenery.
“The…
CAMDEN — Watershed School will hold its first Wreath Exhibit & Auction beginning this Saturday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m., and will run through Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5 p.m. The event will be online via…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Thursday the Blaine House’s holiday display of decorated trees will be dedicated to the resiliency of Maine people amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All I I want for Christmas:
Is a smile and a word of thanks to the men and women that work to move our trash generated by our convenient, rich lifestyles to the heap we call the “transfer…
Maine’s Entrepreneurs and Artists
SOUTH BRISTOL—Many Maine artists use the concept of lobster in their art, but Tenley Seiders, an artist from South Bristol, actually uses lobster claws, tails, and other parts of the shell in her…
searching for the twelve best, underappreciated Christmas songs ever recorded
The Strand Theatre continues to present films to stream from their website. Throughout the month of December, the 2014 documentary Jingle Bell Rocks! takes the viewer on a search for the…
Camden’s downtown got brighter and more festive this past week, thanks to a merry band of volunteers.
The Camden Garden Club usually provides the lights on the wreaths and puts them on the…
‘our special Christmas gift to you’
For the holiday season, the Strand Theatre presents a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ classic story A Christmas Carol by House Manager Liz McLeod. The reading is available…
For the holidays, we’re continuing our series to shine the spotlight on Maine craftspeople. It’s important to shop locally and support innovators and entrepreneurs who keep the creative…
‘bringing out the very best’
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library announces a “gift worthy” book sale just in time for holiday shopping. This special sale will run Monday through Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., during the…
The consensus? It turned out to be very good
On Thanksgiving day, I decided to roll up my sleeves and attempt to bake some bread. Not just any bread. Loaves made from those damn acorns it took me one hour of gathering, two weeks of cracking…
neighboring families compete ‘with hilarious and catastrophic results’
The Belfast Maskers will crown their 2020 season with an online holiday show. The short comedy Let There be Lights!, by Dwayne Yancey, is about neighboring families who vie to put up the…
THORNDIKE — The Mount View Chamber Singers, a 20 member ensemble of students from Mount View High School, announced Sunday on its…
CAMDEN — The Mt. Battie Christmas Star is back, lighting the Midcoast with its seasonal grace and joyful brilliance. The star was installed and maintained by a loyal group of local volunteers, who…
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Given that so many artists were hard hit economically over the COVID-19 virus, Penobscot Bay Pilot puts a spotlight on the hard-working artists and entrepreneurs in Maine. So each week, until…
Make your holidays even brighter by having your Christmas tree and wreaths delivered to your door! Avoid even having to pick out a tree by calling in your order to dedicated Rotarians who will…
The 4K Facebook group is sponsoring 85 families for Christmas and needs your help
THOMASTON—Back in March, 29-year-old Carly Laughery, of Thomaston, had her hands full with three kids and a job at Staples. With so many people around her losing jobs, childcare, and their…
Updated with raffle website
West Bay Rotary is raising money to help three local nonprofits that help people in need. Net proceeds from Lucky’s Christmas Vacation raffle will benefit the Camden Area Christian Food Pantry,…
food pantry, pet pantry
Students in Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Culinary Arts program are giving to their community this year by making pies. The class, led by instructor Jackie Boulay, is making at least 50…
off the boat and up a tree
ROCKLAND — The annual Lobster Trap Christmas Tree re-grew to its full height of holiday tradition, Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Mildred Merrill Park overlooking Rockland Harbor.
Thirty members of…
LINCOLNVILLE CENTER — The Lincolnville United Christian Church (UCC) is selling decorated balsam wreaths, evergreen centerpieces, and luminary kits this holiday season.
Decorated wreaths…
December 4-13
Camden, Lincolnville and Rockport are festive the first weekend of December, which is traditionally Christmas By the Sea weekend. This year's event, like so many holiday events in Maine, will be…
The holiday season is upon us and retailers are already preparing for what they hope will be a successful shopping season. Because of COVID-19, it’s likely we’ll be going online to look for those…
holiday book to benefit two Midcoast charities
CAMDEN — Sales of a holiday novella written by Maine State Representative Vicki Doudera, of Camden, will benefit two nonprofits in her part of the state.
Looking for Travolta: A Ghost…
register to save on winter 2021 professional development programs
Registration is now open for all online winter professional development programs through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. All winter 2021 professional development programs…
It feels like decades since I last wrote a Cheap Dates story. Thanks to the onset of the pandemic back in March, during those dreary spring months, there was not only nowhere to go, but nothing to…
Camden Garden Club has provided winter holiday cheer to the downtown lampposts for the past 70 years. Beginning in 1950, evergreens and red berries filled the baskets. Over time the club…
‘for many students, holiday break means a break from reliable meals, warm rooms and caring adults.’
For the past two years, students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) have left for their holiday vacation armed with warm clothes and a little extra food, thanks to the Tech Center’s annual ‘…
benefiting three local nonprofits
ROCKPORT —The West Bay Rotary Christmas tree fundraiser is back. Christmas trees and wreaths will be available for sale at Maine Sport Outfitters, 115 Commercial Street, Rockport. The sale will…
‘items are needed now more than ever’
CAMDEN — From now through Monday, Dec. 14, the Camden Public Library will again be collecting hats, mittens, scarves, and socks to be donated to the SOS Room at the First Congregational Church.…
recipes and food safety tips for Thanksgiving
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal.
Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension…
candy canes, streamers, wreath displays, carols, ice carving, tree lighting
WISCASSET — The Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest tradition continues in 2020. Visitors can expect a delightful shopping experience with added seasonal activities to bolster Christmas cheer, according…
