Merry Christmas. Temperatures will be in the low 20s to mid-30s from north to south with partly sunny skies throughout the state. Here's what we're talking about in Maine today.

• Maine has a rich hunting tradition, and over the years the BDN has celebrated that tradition by sharing hunting success stories that can serve to inspire us during those long months spent waiting for the next season to roll around.

• Maine and the Canadian province of British Columbia have been two prime recruiting grounds for the University of Maine’s field hockey program, and the team’s two-member recruiting class for next fall has one player from each area.

• Swedish meatballs are a handy item to serve for supper on Christmas Eve or for hors d’oeuvres at the holidays or any other time.