Maine Lobster Festival returns for its 75th anniversary and the first time since 2019, coinciding with the 2nd Wild Blueberry Weekend.
Things To Do
Face the Music: These free outdoor concert series are just the ticket this summer
Parks in Greater Portland, plus one in Bath, are offering weekly entertainment at the right price.
Why wait for fall? Summer has its share of Maine fairs
At least 11 fairs are scheduled across the state through the end of August, including the Ossipee Valley Fair in Hiram this week.
Arcade bars take up quarters in southern Maine
The expanded Arcadia in Portland and Wessie’s Den in Westbrook are now open, while Sharkey’s Arcade and Bar in Biddeford is slated to open in mid-May.
Railroad Earth concert set for State Theatre
Railroad Earth will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. This New Jersey-based bluegrass act play the brand-new tune “Runnin’ Wild.” Their next album, “All For The Song,” will be released on April 22, so you can expect to hear a few songs from that during […]
Let authors come to you at these virtual book talks
With COVID surging and cold weather here, many libraries and bookstores this month are offering online events with authors from Maine and away.
Send 2021 off in style with these New Year’s Eve events
There are family events in Yarmouth and Freeport, fireworks in Gorham and Old Orchard Beach, a concert, a virtual polar dip and more.
‘Impressions from Nature in Beeswax’ show to open in Gardiner
GARDINER — “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax,” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, is scheduled to be on view Friday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 24, at the Monkitree, 263 Water St. Rhinehardt’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. […]
Where to get scared just for fun this Halloween
With crowd restrictions lifted, there are plenty of Halloween events across Maine this year.
Historic Dresden courthouse to offer tricks, treats, twilight tours
DRESDEN — Lincoln County Historical Association plans to present Halloween tours from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30, at the Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road. Participants can experience tours of the courthouse and cemetery, with hauntings provided by actors portraying the ghosts of Pownalborough’s past. Hot chocolate […]