The Maine Forestry Museum (formerly The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum) invites every girl and boy aged 6 to 8 to sign up for the Little Miss and Mister Woodchip Contest to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the Forestry Museum grounds at 221 Stratton Road, Dallas Plantation. Contestants may sing […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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China, an idyllic town steeped in history with a popular lake
The name of the town was chosen by Japheth Washburn, who wanted to call the town Bloomville, but people from the town of Bloomfield objected.
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Summer School: Maine State Museum draws the curious, from children to seniors
The Augusta-based museum will partner with bike coalition for a special event to celebrate women’s right to vote — and ride bicycles — as part of exhibits this summer.
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Hallowell never fails to create excitement for locals and visitors year-round
The nearly 200- acre Vaughan Woods and Historic Homestead will host an extra special annual Garden Party this year, as the property features nearly three miles of trails that were laid out by Vaughan family members more than a century ago.
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In Boothbay, plan plenty of time to visit the peninsula
Pirates, windjammers, gorgeous gardens, antique cars, locomotive rides, sea creatures and more.
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Historic Gardiner invites you to enjoy music, art and fun in or by the river
Live music, “field day” activities, boat rides, kayak and paddleboard demos, games and giveaways will be featured at the Greater Gardiner River Festival, a highlight of summer events.
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Belgrade’s Main Street improvements on display amid summer of events
Belgrade will kick off summer with the annual July 4th parade down Main Street.
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Unity’s rural traditions, landmark fair a draw for many
Topping events in Unity will be the annual annual Common Ground Country Fair, which takes place this year Sept. 20, 21 and 22 and will welcome some 60,000 visitors.
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Local departments of recreation will keep you busy
While many of the youth ball programs and other activities offered by municipal departments of recreation are restricted to residents, many other programs and facilities are open to the public, including in Augusta, Farmington, Skowhegan and Waterville. A popular spot in Waterville is the Quarry Road Recreation Area, accessed off North Street beside MaineGeneral Medical […]
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Pittsfield’s egg festival returns as top local attraction
The 47th annual Central Maine Egg Festival boils up bigger and better than ever as Pittsfield’s landmark celebration.