THINGS TO DO IN SACOPEE VALLEY

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

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.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Flatbread Pizza in North Conway, NH, will donate a portion of all dining proceeds to the Angel "Tony" Torres Scholarship Fund, which supports graduating students at Bonny Eagle High School and Fryeburg Academy seeking post-secondary vocational education. The fund is in honor of Angel "Tony" Torres. Angel attended Bonny Eagle H. S. and graduated from Fryeburg Academy. He then went on to attend Framingham State College. On May

On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Town of Parsonsfield will hold its Bulky Waste Pickup. You must have all items to the curb by 6:00 a.m. There is a 3 item limit. NO COMMERCIAL, NO LIQUID. Please cover materials. Bulky waste includes: large furniture overstuffed chairs studio couches large plastic items plastic film, such as tarps boat covers pellet bags sofas area rugs dressers counter tops large bulky plastic toys carpeting outdoor plastic furniture mattress and box springs styr

The Town of Parsonsfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the completeness of the following: Zero4047, Christopher Gadomski, LLC - Appelant, Adam and Shannon Smith - Applicant - request administrative appeal of planning board decision (Map R9, Lot 007, North Road) All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, or to make sure the meeting has not been postponed, please contact the Zoning Board Se

The Town of Parsonsfield Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Parsonsfield Town Office. Per the Town's Cannabis Facility Licensing Ordinance, the Selectboard will hold a public hearing for the following entity - ZERO4047, LLC - For an adult-use cannabis store at 617 North Road, Tax Map R09, Lot 007 All community members are welcome to attend. For more information or to make sure the meeting has not been postponed, please chec

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

The Town of Porter Selectboard will be holding monthly workshops directly after the first Selectboard Meeting of the month. The first workshop, which will be to discuss road conditions and needed repairs, will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend, share input, and be part of the plan to improve our town roads. Source: Town of Porter

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, 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

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.

The Town of Parsonsfield Planning Board will hold the following Public Hearings on Wednesday, April 22 , 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Parsonsfield Town Office. Proposed application for Conditional Use Permit - ZERO4047, LLC - Map R5, Lot 25 - Land Lot (North Road) Medical and Tier Il Adult Use Cannabis Cultivation Facility Proposed Subdivision Final Plan Application - EP Properties, LLC - Map R13, Lot 72.2 - Maplecrest & Fenderson Roads - Proposed 10 Lot Subdivision All communit

The Town of Parsonsfield is soliciting bids for mowing, edging, and cleanup for the upcoming season. The properties are: Town Office at 634 North Road Town House cemetery on Merrill Hill Road North Parsonsfield cemetery at the corner of North Road and Merrill Hill Road Mowing is to commence the week of May 4 , 2026, and continue through the growing season (approximately every other week, ten to twelve times, as needed). This is for up to a 3-year contract. Bids must be receiv

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

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