MSAD#55 will hold a public budget meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Sacopee Valley Middle School. The purpose of the budget meeting is to vote on the 2026-2027 budget by article. DISTRICT REFERENDUM VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 POLLS OPEN 3:00 PM– 8:00 PM On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, voters in MSAD 55 will be asked to approve the budget that was adopted on May 4 by voting YES or NO on a referendum question. A second question will ask voters about continuing the refer

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 Sunday, April 12 , 2026, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. , The Sacopee Community Form, a 25 year old public service and political/social discussion organization, is holding a public forum to meet and chat with gubernatorial candidate Nirav Shah, former CDC Director in Maine. This event, a part of the The Fix, Fund, Fuel, Fight Tour, will take place at the Cornish Town Hall, 17 Maple Street, Cornish. For more information, and to rsvp, please visit actionnetwork.com or shahforma

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

UPDATED APRIL 1, 2026 at 10 A.M. - New start time will be 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026. U.S. Senate Candidate Graham Platner will be joining Democratic candidates up and down the ballot as the Fryeburg Democrats host a Meet the Candidates event on Friday, April 3 , 2026, in the gymnasium at Molly Ockett Middle School at 25 Molly Ockett Drive, off route 302. The event is slated to begin at 6:00 p.m. With the Maine state primaries coming up on June 9, this event is designed to be

On Thursday, April 2 , 2026, at 5:00 p.m. , at the Denmark Public Library, author Barry Kallander will talk about his book In the Shades of Maples , a book about early settlers who lived off Hilton Road in Denmark. It is history with deep reflections on the land, legacy, and belonging. This event is hosted by the Denmark Public Library and the Denmark Historical Society Source: Denmark Public Library

A group of local and state leaders recently toured Maine Water’s newest drinking water treatment facility at Kezar Falls, which will ensure an adequate supply of high-quality drinking water and reliable water service for customers well into the future. The new $4.6 million facility serves about 480 customers in Parsonsfield, Porter, and Hiram through 9.5 miles of water main in the company’s Kezar Falls distribution system. “At Maine Water, we build to serve for generation

Sacopee Valley High School earned the top high school honor in Maine, and Wells Junior High School won the middle/elementary category for the state in the Fall 2025 Vocabulary Bowl , the world’s largest academic contest. This is an impressive feat, as this was the biggest season to date, drawing in one million students from 6,000 schools spanning 120 countries! Sacopee Valley High School mastered 1,575 words Wells Junior High School mastered 3,850 words The Vocabulary Bow

The Denmark Public Library is looking for a new librarian! This part-time position for Library Director invites someone passionate about literature and community to submit their application ASAP. The role begins in late March or April. Tech skills are required. BA and/or library experience preferred. Interested applicants may send their cover letter and resume to denmarkmainelibrary@gmail.com

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

York County, Maine — Today, I am announcing my candidacy for York County Sheriff in the November 2026 election. I am running as a principled Independent candidate, committed to professional, nonpartisan leadership in public safety. I believe the Office of Sheriff must remain above partisan politics! Public safety leadership requires accountability, transparency, and a clear focus on putting people over politics. I have more than 30 years of law enforcement experience at the l

Volunteers are the backbone of a community. Sometimes, they’re individuals; sometimes, they’re part of a committee—all doing their bit to make their town or city better. And while the reward for volunteers may be in the doing – looking to the educational needs of young people or working to secure a heath center, among other initiatives – appreciating their efforts through a recognition ceremony is vital, supporters say. Annually, through nominations of groups or individuals b

Bonney Memorial Library is excited to announce its Annual Holiday Raffle, running from November 5 , 2025, to December 5 , 2025, to benefit the library programs! This exciting event offers you the chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause. Tickets are priced at $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. Write your first and last name, along with your phone number, on each ticket. Then, place your ticket in the container corresponding to the prize number you wish t

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

The Kezar Falls Christmas Lights Parade will be held on Saturday, December 6 , 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. , with the line-up beginning at 4:00 p.m. (the parade will follow the same route as Ossipee Valley Fair parade). Dress up your vehicle (and float) with lights and anything Christmasy - gifts, elves, trees and wreaths, whatever you please! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there! Following the parade is a Holiday Tree Raffle, with an abundance of trees to be raffled, all full

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

Sunday, November 1 , 2025, at 8:00 a.m. , the Town of Baldwin Planning Board will hold a site walk at 31 Wykes Lane, East Baldwin, ME, Map 14, Lot 8, to review an appeal request by Steven Conquest. Additionally, the Baldwin Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 11 , 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Baldwin Community Center to consider an appeal request by Steven Conquest, 31 Wykes Lane, East Baldwin, ME, Map 14, Lot 8. The appeal requests that the B

The Baldwin Belt Burners Snowmobile Club will have their first meeting of the season on Monday, November 3 , 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Jim Hulit's, 1045 Pequawket Trail, Steep Falls. All following meetins will be held on the first Monday of each month. For more information please call Jim at (207) 675-3269 or Freddy at (207) 310-1031.

On Thursday, October 23 , 2025, at 5:00 p.m. , the Denmark Public Library will conclude their October Film Spooktacular Series (held on Thursdays in October) by screening "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN" (1974). Made with obvious affection for the original, "Young Frankenstein" is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder. Free popcorn and candy. Mature ghouls welcome if accompanied by a parent. For more information, please contact the Denmark Public Librar