11 ways to brighten up Maine’s darkest days

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AIMSEL PONTI | Portland Press Herald

Celebrate the winter solstice in Maine on Thursday, or beyond, by seeking out a lantern-lit walk or heading toward the lights, wherever they are.

PORTLAND - The great thing about the darkness of winter is that it makes us really appreciate the power of light. Thursday is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. So you might want to think of ways to get more light in your life now, to stave off the darkness. That might mean attending a lantern-lit solstice walk, gawking at dazzling Christmas lights, or seeking out the brightest possible indoor spots.

Here are some ideas to put a little more light in your life this time of year.

Light your own path, with lanterns. The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland will host Celebrate the Solstice: Self-Guided Lantern Walk events on Thursday and Friday from 1-4 p.m.  Children can create a colorful paper lantern in the museum with a light inside. Then they can walk with it through an outdoor labyrinth path, which will be lit. Admission is $16. For more information, including about discounts, go to kitetails.org/visit.

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