christmas
Parade rolls through Twin Cities
LEWISTON — It truly does not get any more Christmas than this. At the edge of Kennedy Park on Wednesday night, just after dark, everyone seemed to have a cup of cocoa clutched in mittened hands. When they spoke — or laughed or sang — their breath came out in frosty plumes. Bing Crosby’s voice […]
Livermore Falls’ non-essential employees given Dec. 26 off with pay
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday to give nonessential town employees the day after Christmas off with pay. The move gives the employees an extended holiday break and closes the Town Office for 2½ days the week of Christmas. Selectman Ron Chadwick opposed the vote. Prior to the vote, Town Manager Kristal Flagg said […]
Calling Clark Griswold
If you are one or know one, let us know, for an upcoming story on those who love to show their holiday spirit. Contact writer Mark LaFlamme at mlaflamme@sunjournal.com or leave him a message at 689-2876.
Doug Taylor: Get ready for a happy Christmas season
I don’t want to be a Grinch, but I think some people on low or fixed incomes need to get a grip during this time of holiday hoopla. I apologize up front if anyone misunderstands and becomes offended by what I am trying to convey this Christmas. I have had no formal training (thank God) […]
Bliss Thru Shopping: Preparing for a chocolate emergency. Just in case.
Bag Lady and Shopping Siren do not want to alarm you, but WE MIGHT RUN OUT OF CHOCOLATE. Or we might not. Last week there were conflicting reports. One story from Bloomberg quoted candy-makers Mars and Barry Callebaut who say we’re on such a ravenous chocolate-eating tear that there could be a 2-million-ton, worldwide chocolate deficit […]
Maine officials warn of wreath, tree-mailing rules
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is advising residents who send Christmas trees and wreaths out of state to be aware of mailing regulations. State horticulturist Ann Gibbs says many states closely monitor the shipment of plants to prevent the spread of plant diseases and invasive insects. The regulations can […]
AMVETS to hold Christmas party for children in Jay
JAY — The annual AMVETS Children’s Christmas Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the hall on Route 4. Santa will arrive at noon. There will be games, prizes and a bake sale. Children will receive a gift from Santa. Lunch items and tickets to participate in the […]
It wouldn’t be the holidays without . . .
Maybe it’s “… watching ‘White Christmas,’ or ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ or ‘A Care Bears Christmas.’” Maybe it’s “… having Dad’s penuche fudge” or “helping Aunt Ursula with her collection of nutcrackers.” Maybe it’s “… seeing the decorations up around town” or “hearing ‘Silver Bells’ on the radio.” Maybe it’s as simple as “… having […]