Apple picking season is here, and orchards statewide grow many varieties.
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6 Maine events this week include Maine Open Lighthouse Day
There’s also the Cole Porter musical ‘Anything Goes’ in South Portland, a music festival in New Gloucester and the Farmington Fair.
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Rain dampens weekend plans, but not drought
Most of the state received about an inch of rainfall, enough to cancel or delay events, but not nearly enough to impact the severe drought.
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Proceeds from new book to help group created in wake of Lewiston mass shooting
The author, who grew up in Lewiston, wants to give back to the community he loves.
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Mystery Photo for Sept. 7, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift
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Crossroads Discount
A photo of Crossroads Discount from the town Casco’s comprehensive plan, published in 2024.
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7 Maine events this week include Porchfest, a bee fest and crafts fair
Also, go see ‘When Elvis Met The Beatles’ in Ogunquit or Irish dance in Portland.
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Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson headline Outlaw Music Festival in Bangor
The show on Friday also features Sheryl Crow, Waxahatchee and Madeline Edwards.
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Families flock to New Gloucester orchard for apple picking, corn maze
Opening day at Royal River Orchards in New Gloucester brought apples, cider, pumpkins and doughnuts as the fall season kicks off.
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It’s fall fair season in Maine. Here are the 8 you shouldn’t miss.
Upcoming fairs are planned for Clinton, Litchfield, Oxford, New Portland, Farmington, Unity, Cumberland and Fryeburg.