DROUGHT CONDITIONS persist across much of the state, but local Christmas tree farm owners say that despite losing some of their young, newly planted trees to the elements, they’ve got plenty of big ...

What's the first thing you do when you bring your Christmas tree home from the farm? Trim the trunk and lower branches? Put it in a stand and give it a good drink of water? Sure—but don't forget to ...

Tara Dugan, left, and her mother Charlotte Dugan, carry the tree they cut to their car at Hill Side Christmas Tree in Chesterfield Friday morning. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's ...

For Mike Healey, it’s Christmas all year. But somehow, that doesn’t dull his holiday cheer. “I still watch Hallmark movies, you know? I like Christmas. I love it. … It’s great when you see little kids ...