Mark LaFlamme: Some heartwarming Christmas stories

Talk of the Town: St. Nicholas' bail set at $50,000 or $150,000 surety.

In a word: Unwrapping the origins of Christmas names

Christmas will soon be here, so what better time to take a look at some of the words associated with the holiday beginning with the big day itself?

2022 Maine & The Holidays Quiz: Show us what you know about Maine holiday trivia

Join us as we cover snow giants, uncommonly practical gift-giving and a decidedly unlikely pick for the state with the most Christmas cheer.

By planes, trains and boats, Santa’s arrival in Lewiston once created holiday hoopla

The Lewiston Evening Journal put ‘rosy old’ Santa on trial in 1897

125 years ago, the Journal asked prominent religious leaders in Maine if Santa Claus should be abolished. It got a spirited variety of responses.

Face Time: Aden Richard — The 17-year-old pilot from Strong is flying high

Richard was chosen for an eight-week Air Force program that led to becoming a private pilot.

In a word: Dorothy Parker: Sharp and cynical to the end

The writer and critic's troubles later in life provided more grist for her witty word mill.

Mark LaFlamme: It’s not the size of the knife that matters

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Mystery Photo for Dec. 18, 2022

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Tell us how you beat the winter blues