There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.
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These Mainers’ Christmas traditions aren’t exactly traditional
Doughnuts for dinner in Springvale, prank calls in Alna or leaving a gingerbread house in a cemetery in Bridgton are among the ways some families celebrate the holiday.
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Mystery Photo for Dec. 14, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
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In the Farnsworth’s new exhibit, see the secret spots that inspired Andrew Wyeth
The exhibition of 26 paintings — some never publicly exhibited before — reveal a secluded place on the Goose River that Wyeth’s wife once called his ‘secret subject.’
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Dance in Lewiston, laugh in Monmouth, tuba in Bryant Pond | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.
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5 fun things to do in Boothbay Harbor
Set on the coast, the Lincoln County town has charm and scenery.
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These 5 holiday displays will take you back in time
Learn about traditions of Christmases past at historic homes and sites in southern Maine.
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7 Maine events this week include Holiday at Hadlock and an ugly sweater bar crawl
Also, head to Waterville for the Bossov Ballet production of ‘The Nutcracker.’
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Holiday at the Plaza fills Lewiston with cheer
People pack Dufresne Plaza and Lisbon Street during the city’s annual winter event.