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.

Photos: Hannaford pharmacy decorates for holiday

Community turns out for free Christmas dinner at Livermore Falls Legion Hall

Holiday spirit filled the George Bunten Post 10 American Legion Hall Monday as Debbie Breton, Rose Darling and volunteers fed up to 120 people at the annual Christmas dinner.

Trinity Jubilee Center spreads Christmas cheer for local people in need

Trinity Jubilee Center staff and volunteers made sure everyone who came through the doors Friday and Saturday had full stomachs, treats and a whole lot of Christmas spirit.

Photo: Candy canes hung on the tree with care

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.

Reporting Aside: The gift of giving to strangers around Waterville

Handing out $100 bills to strangers during the holiday season evokes an unforgettable feeing, Amy Calder writes.

So you think you know Maine’s Christmas connections? Unwrap the annual Sun Journal holiday quiz

Did you know that Maine has New England's largest . . .? And that it's favorite holiday cocktail is . . .? And did you know why 100,000 lights suddenly went out on Auburn's Vista Drive?

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.

‘A stunning blessing’: Live Nativity draws hundreds to Otisfield barn

The first Community Live Nativity at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill in Otisfield was held Saturday night with a crowd of about 200 people coming to watch the portrayal of the birth of Jesus.