NEWS AND EVENTS IN CORNISH, MAINE

Join Cornish Historical Society for a free public program, Mountain Division RR Line. Let's go explore the stations and some of the other buildings along this line that used to run through our towns. Pictures, postcards, and news clippings of the line. This PowerPoint presentation by Doug Noble will be held at Pike Memorial Hall on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Source: Cornish Historical Society

West Baldwin United Methodist Church is offering a scholarship to any senior student graduating in the SAD 55 district in June. Scholarship forms will be available at the Baldwin, Cornish, and Hiram Town Halls, the SAD 55 Guidance Office, or by emailing Pastor Jackie Brannen at jlbrannen1957@gmail.com. All forms must be returned to Pastor Jackie before Friday, May 22, 2026. Source: West Baldwin United Methodist Church

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

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

Applications for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 123 Scholarship are now available at Sacopee Valley High School and at the Baldwin, Cornish, Hiram, Parsonsfield, and Porter town offices. This scolarship, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, is available for High School Graduates from Baldwin, Cornish, Hiram, Parsonsfield, and Porter and is restricted to female students only. Applications are due by Friday, May 1 , 2026. Please call 207-625-4325 with any questions.

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

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

The Cornish Sewer District will be holding their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 21 , 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cornish Town Hall, 17 Maple Street. Source: Town of Cornish

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

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

The Town of Cornish is seeking 7 additional people to serve on the budget committee. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 26 , 2025, at 3:00 p.m. If interested, please call the Town Office at (207) 625-4324 or email townoffice@cornishme.com

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

Kezar Falls Assembly of God is hosting a Community Family Fun Day at the Cornish Fairgrounds, in Cornish, on Saturday, September 20 ,...

On Wednesday, September 3 , 2025, at 5:30 p.m. , at Pike Memorial Hall, 17 Maple Street, the Town of Cornish, will hold a special meeting...

Wednesday, July 9 , 2025, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. , rain or shine, join Moulton Lumber for their Summer Series Vendor BBQ featuring...

On Saturday, June 28 , 2025, the Town of Cornish will hold a tire disposal drop off in the parking lot of the Cornish Fire Station, 37...

On Thursday, June 26 , 2025, the Town of Cornish will hold its Bulky Waste Pickup. You must have all items to the curb by 6:00 a.m. ...

The Cornish Bandstand Summer Supper Concerts will be here soon, and on a new night! Now on Wednesdays, The Saco River Festival...