The great Christmas tree debate: Real or faux fir for the holiday?

Buy a real tree, the purists will insist, or just admit you hate Santa. Buy an artificial tree, others say, and relax! Our readers take a stand.

Raffle at Brooks Brothers to benefit families’ Christmas fund

"When we are counting the money afterward, and find 100 dollar bills, we look at each other with tears in our eyes. It's a nice feeling to know someone will benefit," said Sales Clerk Lori McPherson.

Holiday cheer

Photos: Norway parade draws Christmas cheer

The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce's annual Christmas parade Saturday started on Main Street in Norway and continued through Paris, ending at Market Square.

Christmas starts Sunday with a special concert

The United Church of Christ on King Street is holding a benefit concert Sunday to help restore its historic ceiling murals and repair the church roof.

Get behind your Christmas tree

Poll: Do you put up a real or artificial Christmas tree?

Tell us why you prefer fake or real Christmas trees. We won't judge.

Annual Festival of Trees to open later this month in Waterville

The Alfond Youth & Community Center is set to host the festival, which is to run over two long weekends and benefit nonprofits that provide aid to those contending with food insecurity and agencies developing workforce readiness programs.

Central Maine’s goats like to pig out on Christmas trees

Many farmers like to pitch old trees into animals' pens to give them something fresh and green during long, difficult winters

B&M is leaving Portland, but its holiday light display is here to stay

Lights in the shape of a Christmas tree that have graced the baked beans factory for a generation will endure as it is redeveloped as a high-tech hub.