By Carol McCracken

Portland is looking for a fir or spruce tree to serve as its centerpiece for the holiday season. The selected tree will be 50-70 feet tall and should be within 15 miles of Portland. The city will transport it from your property to Monument Square in downtown Portland for its annual celebration of the holiday season.

The Annual Tree Lighting Celebration is set for Friday, November 28th at 5:30 p.m. in Monument Square.

All entires must be received by ll/7. For more information, please call Portland’s Downtown District at 772-6828 or email info@portlandmaine.com