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Holidays

Free Flags for Memorial Day

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Will you be attending a Memorial Day parade on the holiday weekend? Do you have an American flag you can wave? If not, Ace Hardware can help. Free Flags for Memorial Day Ace Hardware is honoring American veterans by giving away free American flags during its annual One Million Flag Giveaway. … [Read more...] about Free Flags for Memorial Day

Posted by Leah Ingram on May 21, 2025 | Updated May 23, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Holidays

2025 Easter Bunny Pictures at the Maine Mall Plus Coupon for Freebie

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The Easter Bunny has been at the Maine Mall since Friday, March 28 and he's waiting to take holiday pictures with you and your family. Now is the perfect time to make an appointment to have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Don't miss this awesome opportunity, which ends on April 19. Children … [Read more...] about 2025 Easter Bunny Pictures at the Maine Mall Plus Coupon for Freebie

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 10, 2025 | Updated April 10, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Holidays · Pets

Menorah Lightings in Southern Maine

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Chanukah starts this year on the same day as Christmas, December 25, 2024. This is one of the latest starts I can recall for the Jewish Festival of Lights. It ends eight days later. For Mainers who celebrate, they'll likely set up menorahs at home. However, if you would like to celebrate in … [Read more...] about Menorah Lightings in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 27, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Holidays

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Southern Maine

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Southern Maine towns love to get decked out for the holidays in classic New England styles. For most, dressing up downtown includes a brightly lit Christmas tree in the center of downtown. In fact, those tree lighting ceremonies are a big deal in York and Cumberland counties. Some are part of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Southern Maine

Posted by William Behre on November 27, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Holidays

Christmas Light Displays in Maine

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Do you love looking at Christmas and holiday light displays in November and December? Same. That's why we've put together this guide to Christmas light displays in Maine. Many get underway right around Thanksgiving. Where to see Christmas Light Displays in Maine Last year we wrote about … [Read more...] about Christmas Light Displays in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 18, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Christmas · Family & Kids · Holidays

Experience Tuba Christmas in Maine

Tuba concert in New York City.

Years ago, my mother and I would time our December birthday celebrations so we could experience the annual Tuba Christmas concert at Rockefeller Center in New York City. In fact, the very first Tuba Christmas concert happened in that very place — on New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink — on … [Read more...] about Experience Tuba Christmas in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 15, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Christmas · Holidays · Music

How to See Santa at the Maine Mall: Pictures with Kids and Dogs

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Last year, we took our dogs to see Santa at the Maine Mall and take pictures together. This is a recap of that experience and, good news, Santa is coming back to the Maine Mall. Santa was a real dog lover and so was the staff. Treats for everyone! Speaking of treats, this article includes a … [Read more...] about How to See Santa at the Maine Mall: Pictures with Kids and Dogs

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 8, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: dog friendly

Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Southern Maine

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There are plenty of ways to spend New Year's Eve in southern Maine. Virtually every restaurant has a New Year's event planned. So check with your favorite place about their plans, if that's your jam. For those looking for something other than the restaurant and bar scene, we found a handful of … [Read more...] about Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Southern Maine

Posted by William Behre on December 12, 2023 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Holidays

Buying a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey in Southern Maine

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It’s early November as I write this and, in truth, it is likely too late to order a fresh Thanksgiving turkey from a local farm. Many farms begin taking orders in June for a November delivery. So mark your calendar today for next year. There is always a chance that there could be a cancellation, … [Read more...] about Buying a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey in Southern Maine

Posted by William Behre on November 1, 2023 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else · Holidays

Halloween on a Budget

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Who doesn't love the idea of doing Halloween on a budget or on the cheap? Considering that spending on Halloween overall increases each year, it's a good idea to think about ways you can cut your costs yet still enjoy Halloween this year. According to the National Retail Federation, this … [Read more...] about Halloween on a Budget

Posted by Leah Ingram on October 15, 2023 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Holidays

Maine Christmas Tree Farms

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Growing up, I never had to visit any of the Maine Christmas tree farms to get the tree we would put up in my grandparent's home. That's because they lived in a rural corner or northwest York County and we could just walk into their woods to get our own tree. And cut down our own tree we did for many … [Read more...] about Maine Christmas Tree Farms

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 11, 2023 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Holidays

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