Today, Sophie Burchell reports on snow showers and additional cold coming for Maine this week. We also show how thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money and buy sustainably. And Lewiston mothers are concerned a teacher ruined the magic of Christmas.
“I explained to my daughter that sometimes adults are Grinches and like to ruin the magic for children. I just feel like we live in a world where little ones seem to have to grow up too fast. So I will do whatever it takes to keep my baby a kid as long as I can.”
Jolene Stevens, whose daughter attends Montello Elementary School
At Montello Elementary School in Lewiston, a substitute teacher left students in tears, and their parents angry, after a declaration about Santa Claus. Read more from columnist Mark LaFlamme: Lewiston moms worry teacher ruined magic of Christmas
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Snow showers and more cold coming for Maine this week
Several inches of snow may fall in multiple events, and temperatures will drop to the single digits.
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Franklin County land conserved with climate, recreation in mind
The 3,586-acre South Branch Forest in Dallas Plantation has been permanently protected, the Trust for Public Land said Wednesday.
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