Living in a small town in Maine is pretty awesome.
I love where we live. It’s like the best kept secret.
George Bailey would have approved of the place, that’s for sure.
This past weekend everyone in town {and then some} came together to light the lobster trap tree.
There were fire pits and baked goods and tons of holiday cheer.
Choir members from the church sang Christmas carols. The fire station served refreshments.
Local business owners set up tables and served up local favorites like chili and oysters. All at no cost.
Where does that happen anymore?
Familiar faces, neighbors that say hello, church bells, holiday bazaars. No big box stores, no chain restaurants. Mom and pop places all the way.
This, my friends, is the good stuff.
Plus, thanks to old man winter, we have SNOW on the ground! And it’s sticking around.
The Christmas season, it has finally begun. And I couldn’t be happier.
Wishing you the best of Mondays from the coast of Maine.
~Mavis
Mary says
Yes, small town living is THE best! Attended our town Christmas Party yesterday complete with horse drawn wagon rides, a visit from Santa, crafts and scrumptious potluck lunch. Love our small town where there are only 4 local businesses- a brewery, auto shop, veterinary and a gun shop
Teri says
Love it! Life is good!
Brenda Robertson says
You town sounds awesome. Love all your decorations. The lobster trap tree is very unique and pretty.
Tracy says
I was scrolling through the lovely pictures and then I saw it, The Major Award! And I burst out laughing! How nice your husband has a place to put it. I bet the neighbors get a kick out of it. Your town looks lovely, you are so fortunate. My son lives in Maine and they live in a lovely little community.
Christa H. says
Perfection! Love it all! We visited your town two summers ago. It was one our favorite places we stopped. Had a delicious dinner at one of the local places. Tell DH the leg lamp looks great! LOL