Old South Church Concert Series in Farmington plan to host The Jeremiahs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the church on Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Church’s Main Street entrance is handicapped accessible. The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the common […]
Events
Portland Diocese harvest ball to return Oct. 20
The 15th Harvest Ball is set for Friday, Oct. 20, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring St. in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop Robert Deeley, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music of The Carmine Band, and great company. All proceeds from the ball’s ticket sales and […]
Oscar Winner Ernest Thompson back on ‘Golden Pond’ Aug. 19
BELGRADE — Ernest Thompson, the Academy Award-winning creator of the film “On Golden Pond,” plans to make a special appearance at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Belgrade Recreation Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive. Hosted by Lakehome Group Real Estate, this free event is open to the public and will include an […]
Field day at Falmouth’s Tidewater Farm set for Aug. 12
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to host a field day from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, 200 Presumpscot Point Road. People can experience the gardens at Tidewater Farm, learn about UMaine Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations with […]
Maine Cannabis Convention moves to Augusta Aug. 12, 13
The New England Cannabis Network, in partnership with the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, plans to host the Maine Cannabis Convention from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, in Augusta. NECANN cannabis conventions are designed specifically to help educate, promote and […]
Charcuterie board challenge coming to Wiscasset Aug. 19
The deadline for contestants is Friday, Aug. 11.
Land use planners launch outreach initiative for Dallas Plantation residents
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission recently announced a new initiative to foster greater local outreach within one of its busiest service areas. This initiative seeks to enhance engagement and support for the residents of Dallas Plantation and surrounding communities. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 8, LUPC Western Regional team member Jennifer […]
5K, photo contest exhibit set for Washington
The Washington Recreation Department plans to hold the Washington Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 6, and The Washington Lakes & Watershed Association Photo Content Exhibition will soon be on view. In the Washington Challenge, 5K & Fun Run participants will meet in the Gibbs Library parking lot, 40 Old Union Road in Washington. Registration is set […]
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans Swan Island paddle, archaeology survey
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay plans to host two events in its 2023 Outside Summer Series. On Monday, Aug. 7, people can join former FOMB Executive Director Warren Whitney in departing from Richmond for an evening paddle around Little Swan Island. On Saturday, Aug. 12, they can join Maine Historic Preservation historical archaeologist Leith Smith in […]
Pittsfield Police Department to host community festival Aug. 5
The Pittsfield Community Festival, hosted by the Pittsfield Police, is set for 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, rain or shine, in Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. Friends and family can experience free activities, food and entertainment. Activities for all ages include a dunk tank, ATV car rides, 501 Star Wars characters, a petting zoo, Home […]