Organizations across the region are gearing up to offer spooky fun and chocolate for Halloween celebrations, even as they are mindful of the specter of COVID-19 that continues to haunt the state.
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Central Maine hard cider producers rise to meet demand as industry gains following
Several cider makers have popped up around central Maine in recent years, offering a drink that differs from the sweet ciders large manufacturers provide.
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Burnham completes beach stormwater erosion project as it battles algae blooms
Project part of watershed protection plan that is to start in 2023.
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Farmers, gardeners to celebrate harvest during Great Maine Apple Day
UNITY — The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is planning a Great Maine Apple Day — a celebration of the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples while honoring the importance of a diversified, perennial agriculture. This annual event is set to take place from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at MOFGA’s […]
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Passport tour held in lieu of annual Common Ground Country Fair
A group of business owners in the Unity area organized a passport tour during what would typically be Common Ground Country Fair weekend, which was canceled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Farmers, others look to fill void left by cancellation of Common Ground fair
The popular fair was scheduled for this weekend and in its place are a group of farms and businesses holding a series of events Saturday.
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As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge
After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.
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Organizers cancel in-person Common Ground Country Fair, citing COVID surge
The decision to not hold an in-person festival came just weeks before it was set to return after not being held last year because of the pandemic.
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Common Ground fairgoers asked to buy tickets in advance
Tickets for the 45th annual Common Ground Country Fair are on sale. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association event is scheduled to take place Sept. 24-26 in Unity. “We are looking forward to supporting a safe and healthy event in person this year,” said April Boucher, the fair’s director, according to a news release […]
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Coalition offers new features to Unity-to-Belfast trail users
The Hills to Sea Trail Coalition has launched a new website, hillstosea.org, that features detailed maps to improve locating and navigating sections of the 47-mile Hills to Sea Trail. The maps can be printed out or downloaded to a cell phone using Avenza maps. The website is the result of a pilot project with the […]