The 2026 Cornish Bandstand Concert Series is here! The Saco River Festival Association, (a non-profit organization) has been busy planning the Series. The series will run every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., from July 1 - July 22, 2026, at the Old Cornish Fairgrounds, Rt. 25 Cornish (next to Bangor Savings Bank). July 1– Haggard & Cashed Maine's premier classic Country, Honkey-Tonk, and Western Swing band featuring a 7 piece band. July 8– Hildaland Traditional Scottish/O

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., join Denmark Public Library for their showing of Parting Glances. "One of the earliest films to deal realistically with the subject of AIDS, Parting Glances - 1986 - is a witty romantic comedy about a gay couple forced to examine their relationship as one prepares to leave for Africa on an extended work assignment. They are surrounded by their unconventional circle of friends, one who is dying of AIDS." - YouTube There will be free popco

Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., join Backwoods Boxing at the Brownfield Community Center, 90 Main Street, Brownfield, for a free live boxing and sparring event. Donations are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Every donation goes directly back into the program to help provide free scholarships for students, equipment for athletes, and funding toward a full boxing ring. Backwoods Boxing is the newest boxing and kickboxing gym serving the greater MWV and

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Calvary Bible Church will hold a craft fair on the church lawn. The rain date is June 27, 2026. Vendor registration forms are available on Calvary Bible Church's website. A variety of crafters will be showcased. All proceeds from vendor registrations will benefit SAD55 elementary students for school supplies.

Porter High School will hold its Alumni Reunion on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the meeting room at the Porter Town Hall. Alumni, watch your mail for your Porter High School newsletter and registration form.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., there will be a graveside service for Ronald R. Miller at Stanley Burial Grounds in South Hiram, followed by a gathering at his home at 112 South Hiram Road in Hiram. Please bring a dish and a story about Ron to share, along with a chair.

The Baldwin Area Food Pantry will be holding a yard sale on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., to raise money for the pantry. Donations for the sale will be greatly appreciated (no large funiture, please). Items may be dropped off at the pantry beginning on Wednesday, May 13 through Friday, May 15. Please leave outside the door if no one is there. For more information, please call Julie at (207) 712-4246

Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., rain or shine, Riverside Methodist Church will hold a Spring Craft Fair, featuring items by local vendors and plants for sale. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please call (717) 383-3980. Source: Riverside Methodist Church

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Cornish United Church of Christ will hold a yard and plant sale at the Cornish UCC, 37 Main Street, Route 25, Cornish. 10 rental spaces are available for $20/ea. If you have plants of light items you wish to donate or would like to reserve a rental space at the event, please call or text (207) 400-7446 or email doipleasegod@gmail.com Rain or shine! Source: Cornish United Church of Christ

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., the Baldwin Community Center, located at 534 Pequawket Trail, West Baldwin, will host a complimentary lunch for Baldwin seniors. The menu will feature: chicken and cheese enchiladas black beans and rice guacamole and salsa cupcakes for dessert Please RSVP by Monday, May 18. For more information, please contact Robyn at (207) 625-9107.

Saturday, April 18 , from 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. , start your day with a healthy breakfast at Riverside United Methodist Church, 5 School Street, Porter. You will enjoy: pancakes waffles bacon scrambled eggs home fries coffee and juice The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-14, children under 5 are free. Bring your family and friends for a morning of good food and fellowship. Source: Riverside United Methodist Church

Wednesday, April 15 , 2026, at 12:00 p.m. , the Baldwin Community Center, located at 534 Pequawket Trail, West Baldwin, will host a complimentary lunch for Baldwin seniors. The menu will feature: Maple glazed ham Roasted sweet potatoes and green bean casserole Blueberry cake for dessert Please RSVP by Monday, April 13. For more information, please contact Robyn at (207) 625-9107.

Saturday, May 2 , 2026, join Ossipee Valley Christian School for their 16th Annual Live Auction at 1890 North Road in Cornish. All proceeds will benefit OVCS educational programs. The door open at 10:00 a.m. for a silent auction and for viewing of the live auction items and consessions. The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m. Rob Troon of Troon Family Auctions will be auctioneering. Naturally Jammin and Omi's Haus, two local food trucks, will be there providing concessions. For

On Tuesday, April 14 , 2026, at 5:30 p.m. , the Denmark Public Library will be showing "Harold and Maude" the first movie in the new "Off the Beaten Track" movie series. There will be free popcorn and candy. Everyone welcome, including mature teens with parent. Discussion to follow. "Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.” - IMDB.com Source: Denmark Public Library

Over the course of the grand opening weekend, January 17th-18th, 2026, local residents, nearby neighbors, and visitors from across Southern Maine came out to welcome Parsonsfield’s first-ever licensed cannabis dispensary . The celebration included a ribbon cutting with town supporters, steady foot traffic throughout the day, and a warm, small-town atmosphere that reflected just how invested the community is in seeing locally operated businesses succeed. As Co-Founder & COO

Wednesday, November 19 , 2025, at 12:00 p.m. , the Baldwin Community Center, located at 534 Pequawket Trail, West Baldwin, will host a complimentary lunch for Baldwin seniors. The menu will feature: Shepherd's Pie Caesar Salad & Roll Pumpkin Bars for dessert For more information, please contact Connie at (207) 625-3466 or Robyn at (207) 625-9107.

Saturday, November 29 , 2025, marks the 1st Annual Effingham Christmas Fair! Join Santa as he kicks off this event at the Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Road, Effingham, NH. This event will run from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lots to do! Including: vendors events baked goods soup hut gift wrapping cookie decorating a special kids table for the youngest shoppers free photos with Santa! For more information, please call (603) 539-1537

Join the Sacopee Valley Elementary School PTC as they present their annual craft fair on Saturday, November 22 , 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Sacopee Valley Elementary School, 213 South Hiram Road, Hiram. Free entry. This event is not affiliated with MSAD55. Source: SVES PTC

Saturday, November 22 , 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. , join Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department at they host a community turkey dinner at the Brownfield Community Center. The cost of dinner is donation only. For more information, please call (603) 662-4025 Source: Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department

Treat the family for Thanksgiving with a yummy homemade pie from the Cornish United Church of Christ Fun Pie Auction. Sponsored by Cornish UCC to support their Steeple Fund. The auction will take place at the Masonic Hall (142 Maple Street, Cornish) on Tuesday, November 25 , 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until the pies are gone. If you have a special pie you would like to request (pumpkin, lemon meringue, cranberry apple, chocolate cream, you name it!) please c