This week, Mark LaFlamme ponders snarling, seasonal denial, The Incident and Santa’s naughty list.
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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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Posted inMaine, News
Toy Fund requests surge as struggling families fight to keep holiday magic alive
Many parents writing into the charity describe feelings of guilt and shame over asking for help to make their children smile.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools explore nature-based playgrounds
More than two dozen schools have added play areas with features like rocks, logs and water. Experts say they can help children develop key skills and cultivate an interest in sustainability and the outdoors.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lewiston moms worry teacher ruined magic of Christmas | Column
At Montello Elementary School, a substitute teacher left students in tears, and their parents angry, Mark LaFlamme writes.
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Reader says cheery ‘sun spots’ bring joy | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Because I’ve been going through a difficult time lately, I’ve decided to find cheery little “sun spots” as I go about my day. Today I saw four things that brought me joy: a Charlie Brown Christmas tree complete with a red ornament on the bridge overpass near downtown Brunswick, a vintage Ford […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Greene man charged with animal cruelty says the cat was ‘suffering’
A man was charged last weekend with shooting a cat five times in Greene.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Holiday at the Plaza fills Lewiston with cheer
People pack Dufresne Plaza and Lisbon Street during the city’s annual winter event.
Posted inMaine, News
Gratitude from parents lights up Toy Fund volunteers’ holiday season
The Press Herald Toy Fund received applications for nearly 5,000 children this year. Parents began to pick up gifts this week.