Christmas 2023
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PublishedDecember 26, 2023
George and Barbara Bush took sending Christmas cards to a whole other level
Many politicians send holiday cards to friends and supporters. The Bushes sent 30,000 of them, employing a team working nearly year-round.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
In this village in eastern Germany, letters to Santa get a reply
Almost 40 years ago, postal worker Kornelia Matzke unwittingly turned her town into the focus for children's yuletide wishes when she started answering the letters that showed up in her small town post office.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
How ‘The Chipmunk Song’ became an unlikely Christmas megahit
In a year that also produced 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' and 'Run Rudolph Run,' sales of 'The Chipmunk Song' nonetheless shot into the millions before New Year's Day.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2023
Maine restaurants are cooking up free holiday meals for whoever wants one
Crispy Gai, with the help of other Portland restaurants, is making free Christmas Eve meals to be delivered to anyone who asks. Taj in South Portland is offering free meals on Christmas Day.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2023
First Universalist Church of Auburn to host Christmas Eve service
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PublishedDecember 20, 2023
Westbrook business brightens Christmas for unhoused kids
Xtreme Screen & Sportswear's giving tree brings in gifts for more than 60 students in Westbrook schools who don't have permanent residences.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Christmas carolers hit just the right note in Portland
Deering Center residents reveled in the neighborhood's Christmas tradition of caroling before the tree-lighting.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2023
Ugly Sweater Singalong in North Yarmouth
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PublishedDecember 7, 2023
Intertidal: Look to Feast of the Seven Fishes to inspire holiday meals
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
From the Chamber: More holiday happenings this month
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