COMMUNITY NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

4/25 11th Annual Daffodil Duck Derby

Saturday, April 25 , 2026, at 11:00 a.m. , the Cornish Historical Society will be holding its 11th annual Daffodil Duck Derby in Cornish Village. Adopt your duck entry for $5 or a quack pack of 5 ducks for $20. Entry tickets can be purchased at The Inkwell, Cornish Hardware, or Lily's Fine Flowers. Buy your tickets early! Great prizes include $100 for 1st prize, gift certicates, and other great prizes! For more information, please call the Inkwell at (207) 625-3095, or Anne a

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4/18 Breakfast at Riverside United Methodist Church

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

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Kezar Falls Clothing Barn Temporary Openings

The Clothing Barn, 9 Main Street, Kezar Falls, will temporarily be open on Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, April 18 , 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. , to clear out leftover winter clothing, boots, coats, etc. All winter items will be free.

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4/15 Baldwin Senior Lunch

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.

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4/14 Denmark Public Library Showing of Harold and Maude

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

Mar 31

Parsonsfield Showed up for Silver Cannabis Company Grand Opening Weekend

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

Feb 13

Spirit of America Foundation Awards

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

Dec 2, 2025

11/19 Baldwin Senior Lunch

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.

Nov 16, 2025

11/22 SVES PTC Winter Craft Market

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

Nov 15, 2025

12/6 Kezar Falls Christmas Lights Parade and Holiday Tree Raffle

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

Nov 15, 2025

11/22 Brownfield Community Turkey Dinner

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

Nov 15, 2025

10/16 Local Author Edith Netter at the Denmark Public Library

Thursday, Oct 16 , 2025, at 5:00p.m. , join local author Edith Netter at the Denmark Public Library for a discussion on her book, The House at Schumannstrasse 7 . The House at Schumannstrasse 7 is the harrowing story of her courageous grandmother who was forced to flee England during WW1 because she was a German, and Germany, just before the Holocaust, because she was a Jew. For more information, please contact the Denmark Public Library, 121 E. Main St., Denmark, ME. (207)

Oct 13, 2025