LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center will open for an interactive Christmas celebration that will take you back to the days of old. Experience Christmas in the 19th century and participate in living history activities around Norlands’ beautiful and tranquil estate. Activities will include wagon rides, period crafts in the one-room school house, storytelling, […]
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Putting together beautiful wreaths with local resources
Wreaths for all locations and purposes By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer What was an early tradition for the front door can now grace walls and windows, both inside and out. Beyond the holly and evergreen with red velvet bows, imagination reigns when designing the welcoming symbol for your holiday home. According to Mike Blais of […]
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Have difficult-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Unique gift ideas that ‘wow’
Have difficult-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Unique gift ideas that ‘wow’ Brandpoint (BPT) — Maybe they’re the type of person who doesn’t need anything, or are not involved in hobbies that cater easily to gift ideas. Whatever the reason, each holiday season you struggle to find the perfect gift to celebrate the season. “Sometimes […]
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Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays
Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays MetroCreative Decking the halls for the holidays is a beloved tradition for many families. A home’s exterior festooned with lights help create a festive holiday mood, while stockings hung by the chimney and a Christmas tree in the living room bring that holiday cheer inside. Though the holiday […]
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Gifts for the woodworker and do-it-yourselfer
Gifts for the woodworker and do-it-yourselfer MetroCreative (MS) — From a versatile gyroscopic screwdriver to a handy pocket-sized LED light, Woodcraft offers more than 20,000 products — all potential gifts for the do-it-yourselfer and/or woodworker — at its retail stores nationwide, in its catalog and at woodcraft.com. Serious sidekicks * DeWalt 8V MAX Gyroscopic Screwdriver […]
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A handy holiday entertaining checklist
A handy holiday entertaining checklist StatePoint (StatePoint) One of the best parts about holiday entertaining is spending quality time with friends and family. If you’re rushing around trying to cook and prepare everything, your food may taste great, but you’re missing out on a key element of the season — togetherness. But the quality of […]
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Calendar of events for Dec. 5-12
Children’s events Thursdays, Dec. 5-May 22: New Sharon, Story hour with crafts and snacks, 10:30 a.m., Jim Ditzler Memorial Library, 37 Library Road. 779-1128. Saturdays, Dec. 7-May 31 and Wednesdays, Dec. 11-May 28: Livermore Falls, Family story time, 10:30 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St. 897-3631. Mondays, Dec. 9-June 9: Dixfield, Preschool story time, […]
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Dixfield Opera House to host silent film night on Dec. 7
DIXFIELD — After setting idle for a number of years, the Old Tuscan Opera House will rise again. In an attempt to step back into time, a small group of Dirigo High School students will recreate the past by hosting an authentic silent film night in the century-old building. Once the cultural hub of Dixfield, […]
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Western Maine Art Group holiday party to be held Dec. 6
NORWAY — The First Friday reception and holiday party will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Western Maine Art Group’s Main Street Gallery, 426 Main Street. On display will be paintings of Julieanne Reed, the artist of the month for December. Reed paints animals and magical beings featuring birds and animals that […]
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Lewiston, Auburn welcome Christmas season with parade, festivities
LEWISTON — At the corner of Ash and Bates streets stands a 5-year-old girl with wide eyes. “What’s that?” she asks of nobody in particular. It’s an acorn, her mother tells her, albeit a very large one. “What’s that?” the girl demands a few seconds later, pointing at the street. This time it’s a gigantic […]