It’s almost impossible to overstate the thrill that once raced through Lewiston’s youngsters each year when Santa Claus arrived in Lewiston. We’re not talking about the sleigh and the reindeer, or Santa slipping down the chimney, though. A lot of what got everyone hyped up for the holiday involved the promotional skills and hefty advertising […]
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The Lewiston Evening Journal put ‘rosy old’ Santa on trial in 1897
125 years ago, the Journal asked prominent religious leaders in Maine if Santa Claus should be abolished. It got a spirited variety of responses.
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Santa to visit Minikins Saturday
FARMINGTON — From 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Santa Claus will be visiting Minikins on Broadway. Minikins is one of his favorite toy stores, Santa said in a recent communication with The Franklin Journal. Santa invites boys and girls of all ages to come tell him their Christmas wishes and have their picture taken with […]
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The great Christmas tree debate: Real or faux fir for the holiday?
Buy a real tree, the purists will insist, or just admit you hate Santa. Buy an artificial tree, others say, and relax! Our readers take a stand.
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Raffle at Brooks Brothers to benefit families’ Christmas fund
“When we are counting the money afterward, and find 100 dollar bills, we look at each other with tears in our eyes. It’s a nice feeling to know someone will benefit,” said Sales Clerk Lori McPherson.
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Photos: Norway parade draws Christmas cheer
The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade Saturday started on Main Street in Norway and continued through Paris, ending at Market Square.
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Christmas starts Sunday with a special concert
The United Church of Christ on King Street is holding a benefit concert Sunday to help restore its historic ceiling murals and repair the church roof.
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Get behind your Christmas tree
Real Christmas trees are nice. They look fantastic, smell delightful and at the end of the Christmas season, there’s no tedious packing it all away; you just toss that dried out sucker to the curb and you’re done. Artificial trees are swell, too. No pine needles dropped on the rug to come back and stab […]
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Poll: Do you put up a real or artificial Christmas tree?
Tell us why you prefer fake or real Christmas trees. We won’t judge.