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 […]
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Twin Cities holiday parade is tonight
See also: Plan ahead to avoid parade traffic The parade will start on Ash Street, stop in Kennedy Park for a tree lighting and the Salvation Army canteen, progress down Lisbon Street to Main Street, cross the Longley Bridge, and continue to Auburn’s Festival Plaza. There, festivities will continue with a tree and menorah lighting, photos […]
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Make the most of Black Friday shopping and activities
Surviving the day unscathed and arriving home with discounts galore involves having a game plan for success. * Know the prices of the items you want to buy. Scour advertisements in advance of Black Friday to gauge the regular retail prices for common items, including electronics. Comparison shop for the best prices and make notes […]
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‘Tis the season to make the switch to long-lasting LED holiday lights
(NewsUSA) — Whether yours twinkle in multiple colors or sparkle in all white, holiday lights are a must-use element in nearly all homeowners’ seasonal decorating schemes. And those lights — once reserved for the tree — have migrated to multiple spots both inside and outside the home. In addition to a longer life, LED holiday […]
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‘Tis the season for shipping gifts
‘Tis the season for shipping gifts MetroCreative Travel is a staple of the holiday season. Many men and women find themselves spending a significant amount of time in the air or on the road, whether traveling to visit family or embarking on a holiday getaway. For those who must fly to their holiday destinations, travel […]
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Unique gift ideas for the family globetrotter
Unique gift ideas for the family globetrotter MetroCreative A passion for traveling leads many people to go abroad and experience other cultures or explore the sites closer to home. Those with an avid traveler in their midst can tie into this love of exploring and give travel-themed gifts. Gifting the family globetrotter is not always […]
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Perfecting the classic pecan pie
Perfecting the classic pecan pie NAPSI (NAPSI) — Time spent sharing a traditional holiday treat with family and friends can be a wonderful way to sweeten your day. Here, for Thanksgiving, is a Classic Pecan Pie recipe created by the trusted experts at Karo Syrup’s Test Kitchen. Plus, for a definite crowd-pleaser at any family […]