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Winter Fairs & Festivals

January 03, 2013

Fairs and festivals don’t hibernate in winter. There’s too much to celebrate, like the snow and ice and…well, it’s mostly the snow and ice. Check out our roundup of winter fairs and festivals to look forward to!

Happy Holidays

December 23, 2012

Wherever you are, and whomever you’re with, enjoy.

Enjoy the fam, the mashed potatoes, and the hand-knit socks from Aunt Betsy. And we’ll see you when you get back. (And if you haven’t made plans for New Year’s Eve yet, check out our NYE Guide.)

Jingle These Bells with The Fogcutters tonight at The Big Easy in Portland!

December 21, 2012

So yeah, everyone is hemming and hawing over whether or not the Mayans got it right and that today is some how the end of the world, but you know what? I don’t rightly care because no matter what, it’s still FRIDAY! The prettiest, most popular day of the week (other than, maybe, Saturday) and what a beaut this evening is turning out to be…apolocalypse and all. There are so many festivities to check out tonight, so I shan’t waste another precious moment and get right down to it! Let’s Friday, y’all!

PARADE THE BOATS

December 12, 2012

We have an appreciation for the light-hanging, the faux snow, the massive wreaths hoisted over the garage with the help of a construction crane. And with the water just over our shoulders it only makes sense that the holiday lights make their way to our floating fleet. Saturday’s Boat Parade of Lights is the magical night of the year when watercraft play follow the leader, draped in their holiday finest.

10 under $10: local gift ideas for her

December 11, 2012

Whether you’re on the hunt for some stocking stuffers, a crowd-pleasing yankee swap item or you’re just shopping on a strict budget, it’s still possible to shop small. After checking out the local talent this past weekend at MECA, Picnic and doing some digging on my own, I’ve found 10 great gift ideas for the ladies on your list, all for under $10.

Tree lighting and Moonlight Madness late-night shopping in Freeport

November 01, 2012

L.L.Bean will ring in the holidays on Nov 16 at 6:45 pm with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Discovery Park. From then on, it’s wagon rides, twinkle lights, and late-night shopping as far as the eyes can see.