Christmas tree
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PublishedDecember 24, 2023
Kennebunk family’s nonprofit spreads joy by offering free Christmas trees to those in need
Since 2011, Alex and AnneMarie Gramling of Christmas Tree Santas have given away 21,000 trees to families across the country.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2023
In photos: Monument Square Christmas tree is all aglow
Portland’s Christmas tree arrived Nov. 15 after making the journey over the Veterans Memorial Bridge from its home in South Portland. The city chose the 50-foot blue spruce grown at 35 Lubec St. to stand in Monument Square during the holidays. Photos by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer
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PublishedNovember 21, 2023
L.L. Bean’s annual Northern Lights holiday events kick off
There are curling lanes, a temporary barn, heated benches and a mailbox with a direct line to Santa outside L.L. Bean's flagship store.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
Portland’s Christmas tree set to arrive downtown Wednesday
The 50-foot-tall blue spruce will be trucked into Monument Square from its home in South Portland.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2022
Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
Some Christmas tree growers fretted over external factors only to rediscover that holiday greenery is largely inflation-proof.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2022
The Maine Millennial: O, Christmas Tree!
This holiday season, I was excited to select my conifer my way.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2022
Festival of Trees helps support Portland Children’s Dyslexia Center
Hundreds of people attend the opening weekend featuring dozens of themed Christmas trees.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2022
Shopping for a Christmas tree this year? Buy now, experts urge
Christmas tree farmers are predicting another year of high demand and tight supply.