Shaker holiday baking traditions endure in the hands of Brother Arnold

It's a busy time of year in the kitchen at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, even without visitors to the annual Christmas Fair.

We love our Christmas traditions

Decorated trees and Santa, sure. But seafood fests, deer legs, stove-pipe hats and giant muffins? Despite pandemic challenges, 'the most wonderful time of year' appears in no jeopardy of dimming as readers tell us about the special movies, mai tai lunches, Charlie Brown trees, night-long readings and, of course, family gatherings that make the season so very special.

DaPonte String Quartet celebrates the holiday season with free concert

Actor Will Ryhs presents ‘A Christmas Carol’

Heather Pierson Jazz Trio to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

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This year’s hot holiday item in Maine? Christmas trees

Many tree farms sold out days or even weeks before Christmas last year, and they are predicting the same phenomenon this year.

Mission Working Dogs join Christmas Parade in Paris

Christy Gardner's foundation matches service dogs with veterans with PTSD or mobility challenges.

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