You’ll find more than books on the shelves at many libraries in Maine.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Top 10 Things to Do in central Maine: Concerts, festivals and more
Ty Myers and Jo Dee Messina are coming to Sidney, Robert Neary and Karla Bonoff are coming to Waterville, and Shawn Colvin and Dave Wakefield are coming to Gardiner; and Open Creamery Day means the spotlight’s on Maine cheeses.
A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Maine’s network of gear libraries can help you get outside this summer
Each one has a different pricing structure and unique inventory, but all share a commitment to access and sustainability.
Local vendors set up for the Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park
Photographer Joe Phelan captures activity at the summer market.
Avoid Maine’s summer crowds by taking the roads less traveled
Steer clear of the crowds and enjoy the spoils of summer at these lesser-known locales.
Central Maine readies for festivals, theater & concerts
Daponte String Quartet plans Farmington performance, ‘Jailbirds’ to be staged in Madison, Preservation Hall Jazz Band prepares for Waterville concert, and the Maine Fiber Frolic in Windsor are among upcoming things to do.
Queer-friendly places to visit in Maine, other than Ogunquit | Column
These destinations are known for being welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors.
17 Maine Pride celebrations to check out this month
There are festivals, dances, parades, drag shows and celebrations in more than two dozen communities all over the state.
UMF Emery Center to show Phil Poirier landscapes this summer
The University of Maine at Farmington to present a solo exhibit of landscape paintings by Rumford native Phil Poirier from June 13 to Sept. 17 in Farmington.