SKOWHEGAN — Downtown Skowhegan, a nationally-designated Main Street community, will continue a 21-year tradition this December with Holiday Stroll, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7. The event kicks off with the Friday night parade and continues Saturday morning and afternoon with treats and activities throughout downtown. “Downtown is all lit up, Santa […]
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Talented cast in ‘A Christmas Carol, The Musical’ at CLT
The leading role of “Scrooge” will be played by popular CLT performer Shawn Robitaille. The 70-members cast of “A Christmas Carol” is multi-generational, and also will feature Benjamin Proctor at Marley’s Ghost, Maddy Leslie as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Dan Kane as the Ghost of Christmas Present, and CLT newcomer Paula Kaiser as the […]
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Yuletide Harp concert at St. Michael’s on Dec. 1
The concert will include joyous and mysterious seasonal songs and tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles as well as more familiar holiday favorites. The lilting sound of Irish flute, Celtic harp, fiddle and guitar will mingle with vibrant songs of revelry and wonder. Castlebay has performed their Celtic inspired folk music at arts […]
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Norway’s First Universalist to host ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on Dec. 8
NORWAY — The Heather Pierson Quartet will present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at First Universalist Church. One of the most endearing Christmas tales ever told, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has proven itself to be an enduring classic. Originally telecast in December 1965, the program was an instant hit with […]
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L/A Artwalk to promote local holiday shopping on Nov. 29
The November Winter Art Walk features local businesses and local artists, stores and restaurants that will be buzzing with beautiful works of art, and live music performances. Lisbon Street shops will have their windows decorated for the holidays, and there will be a special holiday raffle for those who shop at the Winter Art Walk […]
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Downtown Freeport to celebrate the holidays with family events
Freeport shops, boutiques, outlets and a few restaurants will be open for business all night. Find a list at www.freeportusa.com. As part of Moonlight Madness, shoppers can take advantage of $5 train fares on the Amtrak Downeaster. On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, those who buy a Freeport 10% Bag for just $5 can then […]
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Polar Express returns to Maine Narrow Gauge
The Polar Express will return to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum for another season. The first train to the North Pole departs from Portland the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29. Guests on board will meet the conductor, have hot chocolate and cookies, listen to the reading of the story and sing along […]
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Maine pizza makers brace for sales boom starting Wednesday
PORTLAND — When people think of food on Thanksgiving week, they most likely first think of turkey, stuffing, squash and maybe pumpkin pie. But perhaps just as ubiquitous on dining tables across America this week are pizzas. While the day after Thanksgiving has earned the name “Black Friday” because of the mob scene at shopping […]
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Gifts to rev auto lovers’ engines
* Global positioning system: Often referred to as a GPS, a global positioning system is a satellite-based navigation system providing location information no matter where drivers find themselves on their next road trips. If a GPS is within range of a GPS satellite, drivers will never again find themselves pulling over on the sides of […]
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Holiday gift ideas sure to please your pet
According to a 2011 www.PetFinder.com poll, 63 percent of dog owners and 58 percent of cat owners give their pets gifts. With that in mind, it’s important to select a gift that’s entertaining for the pet and is the right fit for the individual animal. For puppies, it’s important to give them toys that are […]