Repast is history: What Mainers ate on Thanksgiving through the decades

We pored over Maine's newspaper archives for a casual look at how Mainers from other times celebrated the holiday, and most especially what they were eating.

Your Thanksgiving leftovers are good in the fridge up to 4 days; don’t let it go to waste

Don't automatically assume a date label on food has to do with safety. (Also: Don't forget to freeze your leftover stuffing and pie.)

L.L. Bean’s annual Northern Lights holiday events kick off

There are curling lanes, a temporary barn, heated benches and a mailbox with a direct line to Santa outside L.L. Bean's flagship store.

9 Thanksgiving recipes that put a twist on tradition

Break free from the Thanksgiving recipe rut with dishes that offer a fresh take on the classics.

How advertising shaped Thanksgiving as we know it

At one point, turkey was jockeying with duck and chicken for king of the Thanksgiving table.

Farmington Food City is gearing up for Thanksgiving

Photos: Cultures come together for annual preparations at Mercer turkey farm

Greaney’s Turkey Farm in Mercer has been busy this Thanksgiving week for its annual slaughter of some 2,000 turkeys raised plus another 1,000 birds slaughtered for backyard farmers this season. Cultures have come together for the annual preparations, as members of the local Amish community have become a steady and reliable work force in the agriculture market there. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.

First-ever Blessings Dinner in Augusta aims to celebrate food, cultures from around the world

The Thanksgiving meal was hosted by the Augusta Adult and Community Education for students enrolled in the English Language Learner program.

Poll: What are your favorite Thanksgiving Day dishes?

How to save money on your Thanksgiving dinner

Here's how to get through Thanksgiving without breaking the bank.