Pumpkins across Maine are ready for harvest as October gets underway.
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We’re at peak foliage, but ice cream season not over yet
As October begins and western Maine reaches peak foliage, a few local ice cream stands are still serving up one last taste of summer.
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Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
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Red, yellow and gold paint the Sandy River in Phillips
Fall colors are near their peak in the Rangeley region.
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Farmington Fair wrapping up 185th year of fun, farm tradition
The fair heads toward its Saturday finale after a week filled with livestock, harness racing, midway rides, fair food, competitions and celebrations of Franklin County agriculture.
Posted inCommunity, The Maine Forecast
Early fall color begins to show across western Maine
Early reds and yellows are appearing across western Maine as drought, tree species and shortening daylight influence when leaves change.
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Farmington Fair touts agricultural traditions, exhibits, races
Fair week includes livestock exhibits, animal pulling events, entertainment and more.
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For Maine’s youngest homeschoolers, start with play, books and home
Parents teaching preschoolers and kindergartners at home can build early learning around books, practical skills, nature, art, play and experiences in the community.
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Farmington Fair to bring a week of rides, racing, tradition
The 185th Farmington Fair returns Sept. 20-26 with agricultural events, midway rides, harness racing, exhibits and traditional fair attractions.
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Maine forests still largely green as foliage reports begin
The first foliage report of the season shows little color change as shorter days and cooler nights begin setting the stage for fall.