Former President Barack Obama released a video backing the Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate race.
UPCOMING
Town Services Closed in Observance of Indigenous People's Day →
OCT 9
Join us October 9th, at 4 pm at Sparhawk Mill, 41 Bridge Street, Yarmouth, to celebrate the removal of the Bridge Street Dam. No need to RSVP. Limited parking is available at Sparhawk Mill, and Main Street in Yarmouth is only a few minutes away on foot
9AM - 12PM 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. During the lobby update, Free Coffee Friday will be located on the 2nd Floor by the glass display case, just outside the elevator. Enjoy a cup of 23 Pleasant Coffee, roasted just for Curtis Library by our friends at Wicked Joe Organic Coffee Company in Topsham. We also offer hot water for tea and cocoa. If you like the coffee, we also sell bags at the Lending Desk for $14, with all proceeds supporting the library.
Nature’s Palette: Art Inspired by the Season → Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St, Freeport 10:00 am
OCT 10
Saturday Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm 8:30AM - 12:30PM. 277 Pleasant Hill Road, Brunswick. The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Farmers Market was established in 1999 to advance the Land Trust’s mission of supporting local agriculture. Located on Crystal Spring Farm, a 331-acre property owned by the Land Trust, the Market is now one of the largest in Maine. With over forty vendors, many of whom have been with the Market since its inception, this Saturday morning Market offers an exceptional variety of local, fresh products including vegetables, fruits, seedlings, dairy, meat, seafood, cut flowers, mushrooms, baked goods, and artisanal and prepared foods.
Chocolate Factory Tours →Wilbur’s of Maine Factory, 174 Lower Main St, Freeport 11:00 am
OCT 11
12 – 1 pm EDT: Agora Event Center 220 Bates St Lewiston, ME 04240 Troy Jackson and Senator Bernie Sanders join for a rally. 10:00 AM: Doors open 12:00 PM: Program begins
Bowdoin International Music Festival invites you to Music at the Mill featuring the acclaimed Ying Quartet. Enjoy an evening of beautiful chamber music featuring works by Mozart and Brahms, followed by a gourmet pizza reception where you can mingle with the musicians. Enter to win 2 tickets to the performance on Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Dutchman’s in Brunswick. Enter to win by 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 11.
Portland Ovations is happy to present the national tour of Mystic Pizza: A New Musical. Based on the beloved hit film, this fun, nostalgic musical follows three best friends navigating friendship, romance and big dreams, all set to a soundtrack packed with unforgettable ’80s and ’90s hits. Enter to win 2 tickets to the performance on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium. Enter to win by 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 11.
OCT 12
Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Join Wabanaki Alliance this Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Capitol Park in Augusta. Experience an active, multi-sensory day of living history featuring traditional drumming and dance, basketmaking demonstrations, and policy discussions on tribal sovereignty. The event centers around two vital film screenings—We Are the Warriors at 11:00 AM and Bounty at 1:30 PM - and will close with a round dance. Free and open to all. Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Capitol Park, Augusta. Maine
OCT 14-16
The 24th Annual Cans for a Cure rolls into the Maine Mall parking lot October 14-16, collecting bottles and cans for the Maine Cancer Foundation while honoring those the community has lost to cancer
OCT 17
OCT 18
Meet the Marsh - Cousins River Fields & Marsh Preserve in Yarmouth, Maine. A family-friendly fall festival celebrating the ongoing restoration of the preserve with activities, trail exploration, fall-themed ambience, and tasty treats amid a beautiful seasonal landscape. Free to attend. More info. .
OCT 24
ANNUAL WOLFE'S NECK CENTER FALL FESTIVAL - Join us for hayrides, family activities, yoga, local food and more! One ticket secures a wagon ride around campus.