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Maine Diner..................................................... 42 Maine Family Credit Union.............................. 12 Maine Gold & Silver................. inside backcover Merlin Motors................................................... 30 Nadeau’s Deli & Variety................................... 22 Pat’s Meat Market........................................... 35 Photo Market................................................... 35 Portland Museum of Art................................... 23 Portland Ovations............................................ 41 Rave X Motorsports........................................ 27 Richard’s Restaurant....................................... 17 Rowe..................................................... 2, 15, 44 RSVP............................................................... 46 Sabattus Antique Mall....................................... 6 Saco Museum................................................. 10 Salt Bay Art Supply......................................... 11 Selco Plumbing & Heating Supplies............... 13 Sign Store & Flag Center................................ 13 Smedberg’s Farm............................................ 14 Sound Effects.................................................. 13 Steven’s Hardware............................................ 6 Sun Stoppers.................................................. 23 Thomas College.............................................. 43 VIP Eyes-Auburn............................................. 12 Xtreme Audio................................................... 30 Yankee Lanes.................................................. 31 Yellowfin’s Restaurant..................................... 22
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Made in Maine Craft Show November 21 The Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen has been promoting handcrafts and providing sales opportunities for Maine craftspeople since 1968. A juried organization, SSMC maintains a reputation for traditional arts and well crafted original designs. Hours are 10am-3pm. Admission is free.
Mt. Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way, Topsham societyofsouthernmainecraftsmen.org 207-882-5078
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Kora Shriners FEZtival of Trees November 21-28 Come and see this wonderful display of beautifully decorated trees. Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to take home a fully decorated tree. Live music and refreshments available. Admission is $2 adults, children under 12 free.
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Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors present every holiday story ever told—add a sprinkling of traditions from around the world, seasonal icons (including the Norelco Santa) from throughout history, and every carol ever sung—and you’ve got a madcap romp through the holiday season. Part vaudeville and part Complete Works of William Shakespeare… Abridged, Every Christmas Story Ever Told… is a fast, furious, and slightly irreverent look at holiday classics and traditions. Santa Claus, Rudolph, the Grinch, and just about every other seasonal character, make an appearance in this racy comedy that will have you laughing all the way to the New Year! This production is best for revelers ages 13 and up. Purchase tickets on the website.
Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth theateratmonmouth.org 207-933-9999
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Waterville Parade of Lights November 27 The annual Waterville Parade of Lights has drawn thousands of families to Main Street for many years and serves as a fun and festive kick-off to the holiday season. Floats will assemble on Front Street, travel up Union Street, turn left on Main and continue to Castonguay Square with the lighting of the giant spruce and Santa’s arrival at Kringleville. Event starts at 6pm.
Main Street, Waterville watervillemainstreet.org | 207-680-2055
Exceptional and compassionate paramedic care • Local and long-distance emergency response services • Routine and critical care transfers • Wheelchair van transportation • Community events, classes, and education demonstrations To learn more, visit DeltaAmbulance.org.
Augusta: 623.4900 | Waterville: 861.4244 DeltaAmbulance.org
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Kringleville November 27 - December 22
to Spring Street. Once Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Castonguay Square, the festivities begin! Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in The Center, at 93 Main Street, most evenings and Saturdays. Best days to see Santa are weekdays and early in the season. Lines may be cut off on busy days to accommodate the Kringleville schedule. Guests are reminded to sign in early and at least 1.5 hours before break and closing times. In the event of local school closings and cancellations, Kringleville will also be closed. Cancellations will be posted on the Kringleville Facebook page.
A holiday tradition in downtown Waterville, thousands of families from the central Maine region look forward to Santa and Mrs. Claus’ arrival in downtown Waterville. For many years, with the help of Waterville Main Street, community volunteers create a fun family holiday experience that lasts from Thanksgiving to Christmas, harkening back to the FrancoAmerican and Lebanese families who have had a strong heritage in the area. The annual Parade of Lights kicks off the season November 27th at 6pm. Over 93 Main Street, Waterville 35 floats created by community kringleville.org members and organizations file 207-680-2055 down Main Street, from Union
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Saco Museum’s Festival of Trees November 27 - December 31 The 11th annual Festival of Trees is a community event to benefit the programs of the Dyer Library and Saco Museum. Dozens of gorgeously decorated trees and wreaths will fill the Saco Museum. Below are a few of the noteworthy events happening during this month long celebration. RIBBON CUTTING AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Friday, November 27, 5pm
Be the first to see this year’s dazzling exhibit of trees and wreaths. Buy raffle tickets for your favorite, tree, wreath or raffle item and win big! CHILDREN’S CRAFT DAY Saturday, December 5 9:30am-12:30pm
Calling all children to the Dyer Library to make holiday decorations for your tree and home. TEA WITH MRS. CLAUS Saturday, December 12 12pm and 1:30pm seatings
Call 283-3861 x102 to reserve a spot for you and your child. VISIT WITH SANTA AND “MERRY MOOSEY CHRISTMAS” READING Sunday, December 13, 12pm-3pm
Children, grab your parents and come tell Santa your wishes of hope and love for Christmas. While at the museum enjoy a reading by author Lynn Plourde of her new book “Merry Moosey Christmas” published by Island Port Press. Meet the illustrator, Russ Cox, and watch him bring the book to life though a drawing demo. Create a moose puppet to take home! And get your copy of this new book signed by both author and illustrator to give to your best friend for Christmas. Visit the website for complete list of events.
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holiday sales, food and drink offerings to make your holiday shopping merry! Saturday night is the Light Parade down Main Street where everybody votes for their favorite float. Rockland’s November 27 - 28 unique boutique shops and Kick off the holiday season with a galleries will feature extended visit to Rockland for a traditional hours during this town wide coastal town celebration. Santa event. arrives on Friday afternoon via Coast Guard boat and Friday Downtown Rockland rocklandmainstreet.com | 207-593-6093 night is the lighting of the world’s largest “Lobster Trap Christmas Tree” as recently featured on the TLC Channel’s “Extreme Christmas Trees”. On Saturday enjoy local shopping on Main Street where merchants offer
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November 28 The parade kicks off at 6pm beginning in Auburn’s Great Falls Plaza parking area, continuing to Turner Street; crossing Court Street; heading down Mechanics Row; turning left onto Auburn’s Main Street (stopping at Festival Plaza for Auburn’s tree lighting); taking a right onto Court Street; crossing the Longley Bridge; going up Lewiston’s Main Street; taking a right “THE WRONG ATV/Snowmobile Loans– rates as low as 2.50% APR* 10/01/2015 - 11/30/2015
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WAY” onto Lisbon Street and proceeding to Kennedy Park for holiday festivities. The Lisbon Street roadway will be decorated to accent the “Parade of Lights.” Free hot chocolate as well as an opportunity to have photos taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus.
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Oxford Hills Christmas Parade November 28 Come and celebrate the holiday season in the Oxford Hills - home to the state’s largest Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 11am on Main Street, Norway (at the corner of Whitman Street) and ends in Market Square, South Paris. Come out and help spread some holiday cheer. What better way to kick off the holiday season!
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Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival and Santa Visit November 28 Ring in the season with neighbors and friends during the annual tree lighting ceremony. Horse Drawn Carriage rides run from 2-5pm, Santa arrives by fire truck at 3pm and the tree lighting starts at 5pm. Enjoy hot cocoa, coffee and cookies.
Town Mall, Brunswick brunswickdowntown.org 207-729-4439
Lighting of the Nubble November 28 Festivities begin at 5pm with the York High School Chamber Singers. Santa arrives on a YBFD ladder truck at 6pm, followed immediately with the island lights turning on. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate for all. Shuttles running from Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach from 3:30pm to 7pm.
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Christmas Prelude December 2-13
Kennebunkport’s “Christmas Prelude” is the ultimate seaside holiday celebration and a great way to kick off the Christmas season. Prelude will remind you of Christmases of the past, when the whole town is transformed with bright lights, bows and boughs and everyone comes together to celebrate this festive time. The celebrations start off with the Dock Square tree lighting, where everyone gathers around as carolers take the stage to sing your favorite Christmas tunes. Other events include historic house tours, sleigh rides, concerts and more. Kids will love watching Santa arrive in town on a real Maine Lobster Boat! Shoppers will delight in the steals and deals around town, with stores offering great seasonal discounts for those looking to get a jump on their Christmas shopping! Many shop owners and galleries will even serve up cookies and fresh cider to warm up visitors as they browse. There are also several local craft fairs
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Kennebunkport christmasprelude.com 207-967-0857
Christmas in Cornish December 4-5 The Cornish Association of Businesses (CAB) sponsors this charming, all ages, event on Friday and Saturday. It is held in historic Cornish Village located in the scenic Western mountain and lakes region of Maine on Route 25 — 30 miles West of Portland and 9 miles East of the New Hampshire border. Each year, this free community event kicks off Friday night at 6:30pm with a tree lighting which includes hot cocoa and a community sing-a-long of classic songs of the season. Local shops and restaurants offer goodies and discounts during this weekend long event.
Cornish Village Cornish-maine.org 207-625-8835
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Biddeford Holiday Festival December 4 The main stage in City Square will feature performances from the Academy of Dance’s Nutcracker as well as Biddeford Middle School choir, beginning at 5pm. Santa will arrive on horse-drawn sleigh for the tree lighting at 5:30pm. Cookie decorating will be offered from 3-5pm at Reilly’s Bakery. Also that evening: family photos with Santa at 208 Main Street, and free horse-drawn wagon rides.
Downtown Biddeford heartofbiddeford.org | 207-284-8520
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MECA’s Holiday Sale December 4-5 Give the gift of original art! The holiday sale is produced by Maine College of Art to benefit MECA’s education, outreach, and student programs, and provide an opportunity for MECA students, alumni, faculty and staff to sell affordable handmade arts, crafts and gifts for the holiday season. The College also opens the doors of the department studios to allow shoppers to meet local artists, get a behind-the-scenes
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look at the art-making process, take tours and watch demonstrations. Affordable gifts, crafts and fine arts by MECA students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as department showcases. Friday 5-9pm. Saturday 10am-5pm.
Porteous Building, 522 Congress Street, Portland holidaysale.meca.edu | 207-699-5025
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Kramer’s Inc. 2400 West River Road, Sidney kramersinc.com | 207-547-3345
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The celebration begins Friday at 5:30pm with a holiday parade. Immediately following the parade join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the lighting of the Christmas tree in Central Park. Weekend activities include face painting, ornament and cookie decoration, horse drawn wagon rides, live music as well as a Christmas tree decorating contest and craft fair.
Downtown Sanford sanfordchamber.org 207-324-4280
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Festival of Trees December 5-12
The Good-Will Hinckley Festival of Trees is a holiday spectacular not to be missed. Come see Hinckley’s historic Prescott Hall decked out in splendid Holiday regalia. Come view the beautifully decorated trees, each sporting its own unique theme and style.
Prescott Hall, 16 Prescott Drive, Hinckley gwh.org | 207-238-4000
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Santacon 2015 December 5 Join other festively garbed participants spreading holiday “cheers” and “ho ho ho’s” to Santa’s favorite watering holes, as well as collecting donations for Family Crisis Services, a domestic violence support and prevention agency in Portland. Portland’s Santacon, now in its eighth year, features well over 400 Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Rudolphs, Christmas trees, Abominable Snowmen, mistletoes, Leg Lamps, Yukon Corneliui, and “Richard-in-a-Box” Elves. Below
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Old Port, Portland facebook.com/santaconportland
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S ALPINE SK BIGROCK SKI AREA Mars Hill
207-425-6711 www.bigrockmaine.com
BLACK MOUNTAIN Rumford
207-364-8977 www.skiblackmountain.org
CAMDEN SNOW BOWL Camden
207-236-4418 www.camdensnowbowl.com
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207-474-2666 www.eatonmountain.com
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SKI KI AREAS MT. ABRAM Greenwood
207-875-5000 www.mtabram.com
SADDLEBACK Rangeley
207-864-5671 www.saddlebackmaine.com
SHAWNEE PEAK Bridgton
207-647-8444 www.shawneepeak.com
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Holiday Craft Fair, Poinsettia & Wreath Sale December 5 The 7th Annual Craft Fair, Poinsettia and Wreath Sale is at Morrison Center from 9am-2pm. Enjoy 40+ local crafters, a visit from Santa, raffle, bake sale, homemade luncheon, and much more! The greenhouses will be open and stocked with poinsettias, wreaths, and other plants.
Morrison Center, 60 Chamberlain Rd, Scarborough morrison-maine.org | 207-883-6680
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In its 79th year, St. Paul’s Church Annual Christmas Fair features a wide array of items for sale. Free pictures with Santa Claus from 10am to noon. Lunch is available 11am to 1pm. All proceeds benefit St. Paul’s Outreach Programs. Event runs from 9am-2pm.
Pleasant Street, Brunswick stpaulsmaine.org 207-725-5342
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Kick-off the season at the Animal Refuge League Holiday Open House. Come by 10am-2pm to pick up your gifts, trees and holiday greens. It will be a merry-good time! Preorder your Maine Christmas trees, holiday wreaths and table-top greens on the website and pick up the day of the event. Stuff your stockings with an assortment of on sale items made by local artisans including hand-knit mittens, hats, scarves, and throws, pet gift baskets, jewelry, baked goods and much more. Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa. And, of course, there are lots of pets available for adoption. Take a break from your shopping and snuggle some furry friends.
ARLGP Administrative Offices 446 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook www.arlgp.org 207-854-9771
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Harbor Lights Festival
December 5 The Harbor Lights Festival is a decades old tradition that helps to usher in the holiday season in true Maine style. With a distinctly nautical flavor, this festival is fun for the entire family and will help to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Festival highlights include Santa and Mrs. Claus and a whole cast of characters arriving in grand style‌ by boat, of course! There are horse drawn carriage rides, the festival of trees, a craft show, story time, tree lighting, and caroling. The evening concludes
with the lighted boat parade, where local captains deck their hulls with twinkling lights for a festive spin around the Harbor.
Boothbay Harbor boothbayharbor.com | 207-633-2353
Merry Madness December 10 Portland House of Music will host the kick-off party for Merry Madness, complete with live music, delicious nibbles and a commemorative Merry Madness glass. Your $15 pre-registration guarantees you entry into the event, a collectible glass, one pour of wine or beer at the venue, yummy appetizers and a chance
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Portland House of Music, 25 Temple Street, Portland portlandmaine.com | 207-772-6828
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Candy Cane Train
not available at the train station.
Bath Train Station, 15 Commercial Street, Bath candycanetrain.org | 207-443-6384
December 12-13 Support local literacy programs while enjoying a scenic holiday train ride that is fun for the whole family! There are four roundtrips daily from the Bath Train Station to Wiscasset. Ride the train with Santa and his Elves. Enjoy cookies, stories, and songs aboard the train. Inside the train station, visit with Mrs. Claus, view model trains, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. Tickets can be purchased through the website or by appointment at 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME – call 207-443-6384. Tickets are
St. John’s Craft Show December 12 St. John’s Catholic School’s Annual Christmas Craft Show features over 30 juried Maine artisans, homemade treats, cafe lunch, raffles, wreaths, and a visit from Santa! Free admission and parking. Handicap accessible. ATM On-Site.
Knights of Columbus, 2 Columbus Dr, Brunswick facebook.com/sjcscraftshow | 207-725-5507
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Captain Mike’s Family Restaurant
32 Bath Road, Brunswick
(207) 729-4951 | capmikes.com
Gift Certificates Available Something for everyone! Seafood · Steaks · Chicken & Homemade Desserts Offering Seniors & Kids Menus
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CHRISTMAS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH THRU THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
QUALITY TOYS AND MERCHANDISE! Toys for boys and girls of all ages Tractors, implements and more. 1/64th scale to 1/16th scale
WAGONS, TRICYCLES AND BICYCLES Most available in pink or green 12” up to 20” bicycles Pedal tractors with/without wagons.
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A Heritage Christmas
of The Twelve Days of Christmas along with many other seasonal pieces, both familiar and new. To top off this holiday season’s December 12-13 celebration, everyone will join in A Heritage Christmas singing several Christmas carols. performed by the Maine Music This event nearly always sells Society Chorale (formerly the out. Saturday show at 7:30pm. Androscoggin Chorale) has Sunday show at 3pm. Cost: $20, become a beloved Christmas children under 12 free. Purchase tradition and is certainly a tickets online. highlight of the season. This year the Chorale will focus The Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston mainemusicsociety.org on Christmas music from 207-782-7228 the British Isles, performing beautiful arrangements of pieces from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Also featured will be the riotous Bob Chilcott setting
ANDY, MICHELLE + PAUL WEEKDAY MORNINGS 5:30-9AM
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Picnic Holiday Sale
delicious food and beverages. *Parking: There is free parking December 13 available for shoppers next door This juried indie craft fair will at the Hamilton Marine parking be held indoors at the Portland lot, otherwise there is a parking Company Complex at 58 garage with reasonable rates at Fore Street from 11am-6pm. Fore and India St. Crafters and artists from the Portland Company, 58 Fore Street, Portland local indie DIY scene will be picnicportland.com selling handmade products in a variety of materials. Shoppers can expect clothing, jewelry, prints, accessories, bags, plush, stationery, photography, housewares, ďŹ ne art, as well as vintage goods. Shoppers and their little ones can get their photo taken with the Yeti, and enjoy
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Southern Maine Christmas Parade
handcrafted products. Works include wood products, photography, hand-crafted jewelry, knit items, whimsical December 13 Parade starts at 2pm and begins sculpture, garden art, pottery, at the Wells Plaza parking lot glass art, fabric art, gourmet and continues north on Route 1 specialty food items and more. to the Wells Junior High School. Event runs from 10am-4pm each day.
Route 1, Wells southernmaineparade.com | 207-646-2451
Last Minute Craft Show
Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave, Augusta newenglandcraftfairs.com | 706-843-9188
December 19-20 Artisans from around Maine and New England come to the Augusta Armory to sell
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, Dec. 6th 11am - 4pm • Door Prizes • Refreshments • BIGGEST Sale of the Year The coin dept. will be closed on Dec. 6. MG&S will not be buying during this special jewelry event.
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