Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner returns with holiday cheer, to new venue in Winslow

Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.

At Canaan farm, families flock to feed horses on Christmas Eve

Pamela Rickenbach cares for disabled or ill horses at her farm and for two years has been inviting Mainers during the holidays to relive the tradition of caring for the animals.

Christmas meals planned in central Maine for those in need

'The dinner is important this year, especially because many people lost power and had food go bad in the freezer, and many can’t cook,' said Kim Lawrence, who has helped organize a community meal in Winslow.

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.

Photos: Salvation Army gets toys ready for holidays in Augusta

Capital Region Salvation Army Corps organizes annual gift giveaway. All photos by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan

Santa Claus at Kringleville in Waterville: ‘Children are a gift’

The jolly man in red met hundreds of children and families Saturday in his cabin at Kringleville, his mini North Pole in downtown Waterville.

Free curbside community Christmas dinner set for Augusta

Reporting Aside: Beware the square holiday cards

Who knew that mailing square Christmas cards poses a problem for the U.S. Post Office? Amy Calder writes.

Join Rangeley neighbors in caroling at Walk to Bethlehem event Dec. 10

This year’s ‘Whoville’ celebration in Skowhegan ‘the best one yet’

The rain held off just enough to allow thousands of people to enjoy Friday night’s parade and a weekend full of Grinch-themed fun in downtown Skowhegan’s annual Christmas festivities.