Maine News Sunday October 11

Maine attorney files ethics complaint against Sen. Susan Collins (wmtw.com)

Maine family raises more than $6.6 million for Alzheimer's research and they aren't done yet (newscentermaine.com)

Yarmouth breaks ground on 18 affordable housing units behind town hall (pressherald.com)

Here's what's on the ballot in Brunswick (pressherald.com)

Dangerous Freeze and Frost Warnings Issued for Maine and New Hampshire as Temperatures Plummet (travelinglifestyle.net)

Democratic Conservation Alliance - Did you know that 60 million bison roamed the American West until settlers began hunting them in the 1800s?  In less than a century, they almost went extinct — because of decisions just like the one that Donald Trump made.  It took conservationists decades to bring bison back from this — with just hundreds left alive — to the population that exists today. But now, Trump is evicting bison herds from their natural habitat that keeps them alive.

Regenerative Agriculture (morningagclips.com) — A new Northeast Farmers Fund based in Freeport is offering financial and technical support to help regenerative farmers scale up and reach better markets across the region. Run by Wolfe’s Neck Center, the program has already enrolled more than 50 farms and opens wider enrollment this month, aiming to assist hundreds more by 2028. Local farmers can learn more and apply online.

UPCOMING




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 13
Complete Streets Committee → Town Hall, 30 Main Street, Freeport 7:30 am

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 14
Nature’s Palette: Art Inspired by the Season → Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St, Freeport 10:00 am
Library Board of Trustees → Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport 6 PM
Coastal Waters Commission → Town Hall Council Chambers, 30 Main Street, Freeport  6 PM

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