But as the winter shopping season lengthens and more deals move online, some say the unofficial holiday is losing its appeal.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Troy Jackson doesn’t rule out running for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
The former Maine Senate president said Friday he sees himself as the best candidate for governor, but didn’t rule out switching races.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
Kaydenz Kitchen finds new food pantry location in Lewiston
The nonprofit plans to move into space at the YWCA on East Avenue, weeks after a fire caused its Lincoln Street building to be condemned.
Posted inMaine
Norway man charged Friday in apartment fire; officials probe two others overnight
Local, state and federal investigators are searching three scenes in Norway and Paris.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Army veteran from East Machias enters race for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
James Clark is seeking to challenge former Gov. Paul LePage for the Republican nomination.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors, Sports
He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.
In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.
Posted inMaine, News
Oakland home explosion likely caused by propane leak, investigators say
Cliff Hannon, who was the only person at the Lakeview Drive home when the blast happened, is in critical condition in a Portland hospital.
Posted inMaine, News
Football playoffs, Thanksgiving events and Christmas prep wrap up Lewiston area Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from Nov. 21-27, 2025.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Wilton school staff dive into reading instruction through new literacy training
Academy Hill School educators are taking part in a statewide literacy initiative aimed at strengthening reading instruction.
Posted inMaine, News
Press Herald Toy Fund scrambles to meet huge demand for holiday help
The charity expects to easily surpass its anticipated demand — toys and books for 4,000 children — amid a flood of letters from Maine parents asking for assistance amid a difficult economy and rising cost of living.