COMMUNITY NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Denmark Public Library will present Rear Window from 1956. With glorious costumes by Edith Head, and the acting talents of Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly, this film is one of Hitchcock's masterpieces. Stewart's housekeeper, played by Estelle Parsons, uses satire and cutting one liners to add to the lover's game of cat and mouse. Free popcorn and candy. All are welcome. Discussion to follow. For more information call (207) 452-2200. 1

The Baldwin Planning Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, prior to the regularly scheduled planning board meeting, for Stay For Good Retreats Minor Subdivision. Katherine Palmatier has submitted an application to the Baldwin Planning Board for minor subdivision of a 23.42-acre lot (Tax Map 10, Lot 29-G) located at 11 Bliss Road near the intersection of Douglas Hill Road and Saddleback Road. The public hearing will take place at the Bald

West Baldwin United Methodist Church will hold a concert by Free Range Band on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. There is free admission, but donations are welcome and will benefit the Heating Assistance Mission sponsored by the Outreach Committee. Source: West Baldwin United Methodist Church

Get ready for an evening of soulful harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and an irresistible blend of folk, blues, rock, and pop when the acclaimed husband-and-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM brings their Greetings from Georgica Pond tour to Stone Mountain Arts Center (SMAC) on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The evening begins with doors opening at 4:30 p.m., giving guests time to enjoy a drink, mingle with friends, and relax in SMAC's beautifully restored timber-frame barn. Dinner by reservati

West Baldwin United Methodist Church will be hosting a Shepherds Pie Dinner on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The cost will be $12 for adults and $4 for kids under 10. Take out is available at the door or by calling for pre-orders at (207) 939-0451 Proceeds and donations will benefit the Heating Assistance Mission sponsored by the Outreach Committee. Source: West Baldwin United Methodist Church

Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Cornish United Church of Christ will host a New England boiled dinner in the downstairs of the Cornish Church on Main Street. The cost of the meal is $16 for adults, $6 for kids, under 5 is free. There is a large selection of food to enjoy, including: corned beef & ham cabbage potatoes turnip carrots onions beets hot biscuits homemade pies and ice cream for dessert! Takeout will be available. For more information, please

Winter clothes are still available at Riverside Clothing Barn, 9 Main Street, Kezar Falls. The clothing barn will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 17 and 31, 2026, only. Donations will also be accepted at these times. November 7, 2026, the barn will be open, but with later hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., then they will be closed for the winter. Source: Riverside Clothing Barn

The ladies of the SAD 55 community are invited to a Ladies Conference on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 348 South Hiram Road, Hiram. This event, sponsored by Women's Ministries, Calvary Bible Church, will feature Priscilla Shirer, video conference speaker. There is no cost to attend, but donations are accepted. Please RSVP for lunch count by October 18, 2026. Source: Women's Ministries, Calvary Bible Church

Saturday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., there will be a Winter Gear Swap at the Old Limington Town Hall, 297 Sokokis Ave, Limington. Bring any winter gear and take home the coat that's the perfect fit! Adult and youth sizes will be available at no cost.

The Town of Baldwin is accepting applications for the WMTW Scholarship. Applications must be submitted to the Baldwin Board of Selectmen's Office at 534 Pequawket Trail, West Baldwin, ME 04091 by Tuesday, November 13, 2026. Applications and details are available at the Baldwin Selectmen's Office or on their website, www.baldwinmaine.org The scholarships are available to Baldwin residents that are currently attending an accredited college in a 2 or 4 year program, or a vocatio

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the Town of Parsonsfield will hold a Public Hearing as required by the Town's Cannabis Facility Licensing Ordinance regarding the renewal of the Adult Use Retail Store Licenses for Silver Cannabis Company and Rejuvenate Canna Co. The hearing, which is open to the public, will be held at the Parsonsfield Town Office, 634 North Road. Source: Town of Parsonsfield

On Monday, October 19, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., the Town of Parsonsfield Select Board and Planning Board will hold a workshop to take public input for the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Cannabis Facility Licensing Ordinance. The workshop will be held at the Parsonsfield Town Office at 634 North Road. These amendments are in response to the Cannabis Moratorium enacted by the Town at a Public Hearing held on June 18, 2026. Source: Town of Parsonsfield

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the Town of Brownfield Select Board and Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to establish a temporary moratorium on data centers. Source: Town of Brownfield

The Worthington Scholarship Foundation (WSF) is pleased to announce that more than 1,000 Maine high school graduates have received the 2026 Worthington Scholarship. Founded by Beverly and the late David Worthington, WSF empowers Maine students not only to begin college, but to succeed and graduate. Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 to attend one of the Foundation’s 24 partner colleges in Maine, representing a total investment of $20 million in this year’s cohort. "We

The Town of Parsonsfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to deliberate and vote on the Administrative Appeal submitted by Stan Clark, James Smith, and Adam Smith (Applicants) regarding the proposed medical and tier 2 cannabis cultivation facility by Zero4047, Christopher Gadomski, LLC (Map R5, Lot 025, North Road) All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, or to make sure the meeting has not been po

Buxton and Hollis Rod & Gun, 81 Plains Road, Hollis, will hold a 3-D archery shoot at 20 Rinehart target course on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under. This event is open to the public. For more information please contact Lou Provost at (207) 538-6891

The Election for State Senate and State Representative will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Pike Hall - 17 Maple Street, Cornish. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the event begins at 6:30 p.m. District 22 (Naples, Sebago, Baldwin, Standish, Hiram, Cornish, Limerick, porter, Parsonsfield, Newfield, Shapleigh, Acton, Limington) Nate Burnett (D) has accepted Kim Pomerleau (R) has been invited House District 138 (Cornish, Limington, Buxton (part), Hollis (part) Jon Kinney (R) has

Riverside Food Pantry is seeking volunteers for their West Baldwin location. For more than 40 years Riverside Food Pantry has been run as a joint volunteer effort by 3 churches (Riverside, West Baldwin Methodist, and Cornish United Church of Christ), with each church taking one turn of responsibility in rotation. Right now West Baldwin needs volunteer help for their share of the rotation. Can you spare a Friday morning every six weeks to help out? Do you have a truck and woul

Come on out to a Community Bake fundraiser at Flatbread Company in North Conway. Grab some delicious pizza and meet their puppies in training. A portion of the night’s sales will go to support ACTS. Eat In or Take Out! They use the funds raised to support their puppies in training. Meet some of our amazing dogs Enjoy some delicious pizza Your participation helps fund the training of life-changing service dogs. For more information, please visit our website at www.assistanceca

Hello to all townspeople in the Sacopee and Lake Region areas... Throughout my 23 years in Baldwin, I have noticed a significant increase in water removal by Poland Spring in many of our neighboring towns. While Baldwin and some of our surrounding towns here are not affected yet, Poland Spring’s continued removal of groundwater raises serious questions about what this means for the future of our lakes, wells, and aquifers. While there are limited reports on what Poland Spring