Jeffrey Blood and his son Miles, 3, of Westfield, Massachusetts, stand in front of the Portland Christmas tree moments after it was lit Friday, Nov. 25, in Monument Square. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster)

A steady rain couldn’t dampen the holiday spirits of kids singing along with singer-songwriter Rick Charette at the Portland tree lighting in Monument Square on Nov. 25. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster)

Tammy Delano of Portland poses inside a giant, inflatable snow globe at the tree lighting in Monument Square in Portland, Friday, Nov. 25. (Dan D’Ippolito / For The Forecaster)


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