EXCLUSIVE INVITATION FOR A SPA NIGHT- CAUSE YOU DESERVE IT! (bring mom, a friend or just yourself). Limited spots available. Email [email protected] for tickets or call 207-891-0088.
CONGRATULATIONS TO the following subscribers on this month’s raffle $149 discount for hydra facial: Kaylie Martin, $25 gift card to Robin’s Nest Floral Shop: Stacey Caldwell, $25 gift card to A Second Life Thrift Store: Christine Molar, $25 gift card to A Second Life Thrift Store: Tara Braley. Thank you again for being a loyal subscriber! Reply to [email protected] to claim your gift!
Here are some great subscriber discounts
10% off your order with code CGMETALWORKS10 - Great mother’s day raffles and discounts too!
10% discount with code “MainersWeeklySubscriber”
10% off your order with code SPRING10
20% off your order with code MAINERS2026
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MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY - C&G Metalworks, Winthrop
SEED & PLANT
UMaine Cooperative on Seed Saving, Plant Reproduction, Pollination, Processing, Saving Seeds and more!
DID YOU KNOW? Lithgow Library has a seed catalog? They are packaged in alphabetical order on the 2nd floor. Learn more here.
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NEWS & INFORMATION
Hallowell, Thursday Nights
NEW EVENT @ CONNECTED LLC, MANCHESTER, MAY 8TH 6-8PM
SEASONAL CLASSES/COURSES
Date/Time: April 22, 24, and 25
County: Kennebec
Location: Summerhaven Range, 211 Sanford Road Augusta, ME
Description: Come pattern your turkey hunting gun at the State-owned Summerhaven Shooting Range in Augusta!
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 6 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
County: Kennebec
Location: Viles Arboretum - Augusta, ME
Contact: Laura Craver-Rogers - [email protected] or 207-592-0750
Description: Aquatic WILD is a hands-on interdisciplinary STEM curriculum focused on aquatic and wetland wildlife, water resources, and ecological concepts.
LOCAL EVENTS
THIS WEEKEND:
Augusta
Somewhere In Maine Coloring Night to relax with local artist Aaron McClure
Great State of Maine Homeschool Conference (May 1–2) - Augusta Civic Center
Belfast
Sip and Sparkle night. A charm bar and cocktails. April 29th 5:30-7:30. The Commons 15 Main St. Design a one of a kind charm bracelet and cocktail flight!
Belgrade
FARM TO TABLE EVENT at WaterDance Farms - Belgrade, May 1st 6-8:30. Make your reservations today!
Gardiner
Waterville
NEXT WEEK
Hallowell
Community Earth Day cleanup: Hallowell's Earth Day
Sat, Apr 25 9–11AM @ Granite City Park
Manchester
Manchester
This new wellness place is so special. This will be the most relaxing 2 hours you've had a in long time. Here's what's included..
-A Guided Lymphatic Facial + Scent Bar featuring gua sha facial massage + custom oil blending. Glow, unwind, and create your own take-home ritual. So your relaxation doesn't end here.
-Wine/tea, a charcuterie board, and a musical surprise
-Make & take home a succulent plant & gift bag
-Wrap up the event with a thoughtful restorative yoga session
May 8th 6-8PM, $90. Call 207-891-0088 to reserve your spot today
FARTHER OUT EVENTS WORTH NOTING
Maine Quilts 2026 by Pine Tree Quilters Guild July 22–25 - Augusta Civic Center
Artwalk Gardiner (May 15) 5-8PM
TUESDAY TUNES - Readfield, May 5th
Waterville - One in a 5K April 26th @9AM
LOOK UP! SKY HAPPENINGS
Lyrid Meteor Shower (still active right now)
April 21–22 (but still visible through ~April 25)
Best view times: after midnight → pre-dawn, up to 10–20 meteors/hour (sometimes more). Even though the peak just passed, you can still catch stragglers the next few nights, especially if skies are clear.
Comet viewing opportunity (low-key but cool)
Late April (around April 27 closest approach)
A comet (C/2025 R3) is passing through the inner solar system
WANT TO PARTNER UP OR HAVE A UPCOMING EVENT? LET’S CHAT!