With that headline, you might think we're about to endorse one of the numerous ideas for Wiscasset's acreage opposite the former Maine Yankee nuclear power plant.

Not even close. No, this deal-finding is simpler and sooner than the decisions the town will eventually come to for its Old Ferry Road property. This is about holiday shopping.

It is upon us, Wiscasset's Early Riser, which in many cases no longer requires you to get up early at all.

This Saturday, Nov. 8, visit the stores you frequent and take this opportunity to set foot in others for the first time. Participants' ads and those of Early Riser well-wishing fellow businesses will inform and inspire your experience.

Shopping locally saves on gas and time, supports the tax base and means seeing people you know. That last one might cut into the time-saving, but is worth it.

We thank our Wiscasset Early Riser advertisers and wish them and you a wonderful holiday season.

Week's positive parting thought: Keep it going, Patriots!