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Sep 21: Red Cross office hours Sept. 21 in Pittsfield

Come learn about the work of the American Red Cross in your community, including volunteer opportunities, how to prepare yourself and your family for disaster and how to sign up for free smoke alarm installation for your home. PopOnOvers, 119 Main Street, Pittsfield, on Sept. 21,… Read More

Sep 21: 2018 Common Ground Country Fair Sept. 21-23 at Unity

UNITY — The 2018 Common Ground Country Fair will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, and 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, 294 Crosby Brook Road. Visit Maine’s most extensive agricultural fairgrounds —… Read More

Sep 21: Knitting Social on Sept. 21 at Brewer Public Library

Sep 21: Cabin in the Woods Project at Togus open for homeless veterans and families

Sep 21: Grown-up Story Hour Sept. 21 at Camden Library

Sep 21: Lunch and Learn with Friends in Action Ellsworth, register by Sept. 18

Sep 21: West Grand Lake Boat Tours for Great Maine Outdoor Week

Sep 21: Dirigo Speaks presents an evening with George Mitchell, Sept. 27 at the Gracie

An American lawyer, businessman, author and politician, George Mitchell served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995 and as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995. This is the Senator's second Dirigo Speaks appearance. Thursday September 27 at the Gracie Theatre at Husson University. Doors open at 5 p.m. Read More

Sep 21: Get inspired for adventure at the Act Out: Women’s Adventure Expo on October 6

Find the right bike? Want to solo hike? Need camp cooking tips? How about muscling the kayak onto your car? Join the BDN's Aislinn Sarnacki and Maine women of all ages at Act Out for skills and gear to get the most out of your next trip into the wild. RSVP to get an extra name in the drawing for amazing door prizes! Saturday October 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Husson University Read More

Sep 21: Gary Allen is running… to grow Maine’s economy. Join him October 23 at Dirigo Speaks

A runner all his life, Gary Allen of Great Cranberry Island has competed in more than 100 marathons. Inspired by Millinocket's rising unemployment, in 2015 Allen founded the Millinocket Marathon and Half, which is expected to field more than 1000 runners this December. Can road races and other sports events become an economic engine for the region? Allen will share what he's learned and his vision for Maine economic growth at Dirigo Speaks on Tuesday, October 23 at the Bangor Opera House. Doors open at 5 p.m. Read More

Sep 21: CineGrand film ‘RBG’ matinee on Sept. 21

ELLSWORTH — The Grand continues its weekly CineGrand series of recent well-reviewed films presented on the giant Coastal Eye Care with one of most critically acclaimed documentaries of the 21st century, “RBG,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, and a special captioned matinee at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. Read More

Sep 21: Makin’ Mine STEM Playgroups at Hardscrabble Solutions

PRESQUE ISLE — Makin’ Mine is a weekly children’s drop in playgroup featuring hands-on creation of sensory media and toys 1-3 p.m. Saturdays at HardScrabble Solutions, 445 Main St. We provide materials and instruction to assist children in creating FUN and captivating sensory media toys. Children of all… Read More

Sep 21: ‘Get Out of Your Own Way: A Workshop on Managing Change’ to be held Sept. 21

BAR HARBOR — Change happens TO us. It’s triggered BY us. Either way, it can be very uncomfortable. “Get Out of Your Own Way: A Workshop on Managing Change,” the Anchorspace Professional Development Workshop for September, will discuss the six stages of change, the two stages in… Read More

Sep 21: Fall sheep shearing slated Sept. 21 at UMaine farm

OLD TOWN — The fall sheep shearing will be held 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at University of Maine’s Witter Farm, 160 Witter Farm Road. Students and the public are welcome to visit with sheep, watch shearing, and learn how to process wool. This a great… Read More

Sep 21: Camden Chess Club on Sept. 21 at Camden Library

CAMDEN — Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome! Players can learn new techniques and practice in real game play. Every Friday. FMI: camdenchessclub@gmail.com. No need to register. Read More

Sep 21: Wine tasting fundraiser for the Jesup at House Wine

BAR HARBOR — Join House Wine and the Jesup Memorial Library on Friday, Sept. 21 from 4-7 p.m. at House Wine, 227 Main St., for their annual fundraiser for the Jesup. The theme for this wine tasting is “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” and a portion… Read More

Sep 21: ‘Remembering Wally’ An Art Show at Pemaquid Watershed Association Gallery

DAMARISCOTTA — An opening reception for “Remembering Wally” An Art Show at Pemaquid Watershed Association Gallery 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at the gallery, 584 Main St., for the artwork of Swiss-born Wally Margaret Huber Schweighauser of Nobleboro (1912-2016). The display will continue through Oct. 18. Read More

Sep 21: Family events, crafts, vendors, businesses all part of Ellsworth Chamber’s Autumn Gold Days

ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn Gold Days will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, with a Business After Hours at Acadia Realty and an author talk at the library; 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, with the opening of The Great Maine Puppet Festival and… Read More

Sep 21: Girls’ Night Out, Lincoln

Join us for a free Super Hero themed activity and information event for girls and their parents/caregivers – come see if Girl Scouts is a good fit for your family. With your girl, you will discover the Girl Scout Difference, register to become a Girl Scout, and enjoy… Read More

Sep 21: Folk Dance Brunswick

World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. Best international folk dancing north of Boston! Fridays, 6:30–9:00 p.m., at People Plus, 35 Union St., one block west of Maine St., Brunswick. Donation… Read More

Sep 21: The Great Maine Puppet Festival film: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’

ELLSWORTH — The Grand begins a three-day tribute to the wonderful world of puppetry with a screening on the giant Coastal Eye Care Screen of a documentary portrait of children’s television legend Fred Rogers, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. From… Read More

Sep 21: ‘Coffee House’ music buffet at Penobscot Church

PENOBSCOT — There will be a “Coffee House” music buffet from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at the Penobscot United Methodist Church, 14 Southern Bay Rd. From 7-8 p.m. will be the open mic followed by refreshments and featured artist, Fred Coon. Free. Donations accepted to benefit the… Read More

Sep 22: Hartland-St. Albans Lions Club Car Show to be held Sept. 22

HARTLAND — The ninth annual Hartland-St. Albans Lions Club “anything with a motor” car show will be held beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Hartland Consolidated School, 62 Elm St. Vehicle registration is 8-11 a.m. Trophies will be awarded beginning at 1:30 p.m. Read More

Sep 22: Pancake breakfast at Penobscot Church

PENOBSCOT — Penobscot United Methodist Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 at 14 Southern Bay Rd. Menu includes pancakes, toppings, home fries, bacon, eggs, muffins and fruit. Adults $7 and children under 12, $3. For more information, call 326-4885. Read More

Sep 22: Walk, Run, Roll 5K for RMHC Maine at Husson University

BANGOR — Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine on Saturday, Sept. 22, for our 2nd annual Walk, Run, Roll 5K road race at Husson University, 241 College Circle. Local supporters and past families will join forces to walk, run and roll to support keeping families near to… Read More

Sep 22: Drop-in volunteers needed to work on trails, carriage roads and outdoor projects in Acadia National Park

BAR HARBOR — Drop-in volunteers are needed to work on trails, carriage roads and outdoor projects during sessions organized by Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia. The next session will be held 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, meeting at park headquarters, 567 Eagle Lake Road, weather… Read More

Sep 22: 114th Annual John Libby Family Reunion

SCARBOROUGH — The Annual John Libby Family Association (JLFA) Reunion and Old Home Day is open to all Libby/Libbey descendants and guests. It is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John Libby Hall, Black Point Congregational Church, 161 Black Point Rd. Read More

Sep 22: Addiction and Recovery Conference slated for Sept. 22 in Brewer

BREWER — A one-day Addiction and Recovery Conference will be held 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main St. The event features experts in addiction, public health and law enforcement sharing information about long-term recovery and various treatment modalities available locally. Private… Read More

Sep 22: Excelsior Lodge 151’s eighth annual car show Sept. 22 in Northport

NORTHPORT — Excelsior Lodge 151 will hold its eighth annual car show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at The Blue Goose, Route 1. Vehicles will be judged 10-11:30 a.m., and the award ceremony will begin 12:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for motorcycles, Rat Rods,… Read More