From agricultural traditions and livestock shows to midway rides, live entertainment and classic fair food, fair season is packed with family friendly fun.
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15 Maine summer festivals worth your plans
A busy, fun summer includes food, music and other types of festivals all over the state.
7 events in central Maine you won’t want to miss — fairs, festivals, concerts and a play
The start of agricultural fair season brings music in Sidney, Farmington and Augusta, a play in Madison, and a bluegrass festival in Litchfield.
Maine bans retail sale of powerful rat poisons
State officials move to stop secondary poisoning after studies show toxic chemicals are turning up in Maine wildlife, including black bears and fishers.
Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales residents approve RSU 4 budget
Voters pass school budget Tuesday, 1,420 to 1,035.
A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Here’s how, and why, to give blood in Maine
Officials say donating blood is an easy way to support life-saving treatments. There are several opportunities in Kennebec County scheduled this May.
Wales firefighter numbers grow to 14 following walkout
An independent investigation into allegations about the fire chief not being qualified is ongoing.
Lewiston woman makes manslaughter plea in 2024 Litchfield killing
Shari Allimah pleaded guilty Tuesday in the death of Gerald Marin less than a week before her trial was scheduled to start.
Litchfield man dies Wednesday night after motorcycle strikes pole
The collision in Wales snapped the pole, prompting the temporary closing of Route 197