Holiday

The Luck O' The Irish is upon us again and here in the county, many of our friends and neighbors are of Irish decent. Some towns in Maine have more than others.

Dragging your heels on taking down the Christmas tree? Here’s a fact that may motivate you: Nearly 40 percent of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occur in January.

The holiday season can be an exciting, active time for Maine families and their pets. State officials offer some helpful tips for pet owners and those expanding their families to include new pets. These pointers aim to help avoid stressful visits to the veterinary emergency room.

The New Brunswick government has a range of supports available for people who need help during the holidays. “The holiday season can be a joyous time for many New Brunswickers, but that is not the case for everyone,” said Families and Children Minister Stephen Horsman...

Making environmentally friendly choices this holiday season can help combat climate change and keep New Brunswick's air, land and water clean.

"THE CHRISTMAS STAR," a special Holiday event at The Francis Malcolm Science  Center's Planetarium is coming this Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm Atlantic.

Maine-made wreaths have begun the annual journey from Washington County down to near Washington, DC. A project called Wreaths Across America kicked off a convoy from Maine to Virginia Sunday.  It's being led by Grand Marshal Candy Martin, the 2016 president of the American Gold Star Mothers.

Santa’s Sleigh Project was a huge hit at the the Holiday Light Parade, Saturday night in Presque Isle. Thank you to Townsquare Media, the United Way, PI Kiwanis, PI Rotary, TAMC & our community for filling the sleigh with gifts!

With winter fully on us after two major snow storms this past week,, health officials of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention are urging Mainers to take steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Thanksgiving is a very festive and, for the most part, an enjoyable holiday.