TOP WEEKEND PICKS
It appears that this is the weekend of local art festivals! Choose one or choose them all. There’s one in Winthrop, Gardiner and Brunswick.
BY THE BOARD LUMBER, READFIELD
These guys sell hemlock lumber, Robbins Lumber Pine, Pressure Treated, KD spruce, 1/2" & 3/4" plywood, Advantek, 5/4" pt decking, wood chips, black & dk brown mulch, coarse hemlock mulch; loam, 3/4” stone, & metal roofing & more!
I have personally used them for years since living in Readfield myself. They offer great products at comparable prices to the box stores. If you are in need of wood, metal roofing, landscaping materials or more, they are definitely worth checking out! They deliver too! You can check them out here. Fall is a great project season!
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ART FESTIVALS IN WINTHROP, GARDINER & BRUNSWICK ALL THIS WEEKEND
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
opening days vary, make sure to check the link for detailed info
Augusta: Tuesday’s Mill Park 2-6PM
Belgrade: Sunday’s 8-1, 7 Lakes Alliance
Hallowell: Saturday’s: Stevens Commons 9-12PM
Waterville: Thurs: Downtown Waterville @ Head of Falls Park 2-6
Winthrop: Thurs:(June 4-Sept10) 2-6, Municipal Parking Lot
HIKE OF THE WEEK
Maine Huts & Trails
These trails are FULL of adventures, right in the Western Mountains in Kingfield. With over 50 miles (free) to enjoy, there is surely something for everyone. You can choose from a variety of trails that lead you to huts where you can book a night to sleep, or like me, do a day hike and then grab a bite to eat at one of their huts that offer lunch and beer. There are also trails that lead you to beaches and kayaking options - one that is currently on my must do list. This is a great place to explore and can easily spend an entire day. Check them out here.
NEWS & INFORMATION
CHICK-fil-A IS BREAKING GROUND IN AUBURN!
Maine’s 4th Chick-fil-A restaurant is planning to open in early 2027! Tell me I’m not the only one really excited about this. Read more details here
Have you heard of the WW&F Railway in Alna?
This is my first time hearing about them & what a gem! They are bringing back history in a variety of entertaining ways! You can ride the railway to hikes, enjoy music on board, go on historic tours & go pumpkin picking! This place is definitely worth a look see. Click here for more info.
Congratulations to Lisa, who won our MainersWeekly basket from the Heritage Days Festival! If you came out, thank you for supporting our little town. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring our fairgrounds project, reach out at [email protected]
ROLLS ON THE RIVER - NEW OPENING IN RANDOLPH
Rolls on the River Seafood. A mother and daughter team just launched this seafood truck where you can get l0bster rolls, crabs, snappers and more with a river view. Check it out here!
Farmington Diner closes and El Tequila is set to move in at the Wilton Road location. Read more here.
FREE TICKETS & THINGS TO DO! FIND YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY, THEY ARE A GREAT SOURCE
Lithgow Library - Augusta, Hubbard Library - Hallowell. Cumston Library - Monmouth, Bailey Library - Winthrop, Waterville Public Library - Waterville, Readfield Community Library - Readfield, Belgrade Public Library - Belgrade
MOVING TO MAINE? LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR A CAMP?
Jessica Fike at Brookewood Realty can help you discover local homes, lake properties, and communities that fit your lifestyle. Visit here for updated listings.
LOCAL EVENTS
Augusta
Aug14th: Augusta Music Festival @ 4PM Civic Center with Live Bullet Band
Belgrade
Aug 22nd: Vintage Pop Up Market with rare and unique finds 9-1 @ Water Dance Farm with the Belle of Belgrade (this is rescheduled rain date)
Gardiner
Aug 15th: ArtWalk @ Historic Gardiner Water St. 5-8PM
Readfield
August 15th: Talon Harwood 2nd Annual Benefit Cornhole Tournament. An event by My Brothers Keeper - a non profit that raises money for families in need.
Winthrop
Sat, Aug 15th: Bingo Mountain Roasters Coffee Tasting at the Art Walk Shop & Studio 10-2PM. More info here
Aug 15th: Winthrop Arts Fest 9AM - Come see all the amazing art and antiques
Aug 17th: Bailey Library Murals Unveiling 5:30PM
FARTHER OUT EVENTS WORTH NOTING
Aug 21-23rd: Art Park Festival @ HomeGrown Acres. This is a 3 day celebration of music and large scale art. Looks really cool!
WORTH THE DRIVE
Biddeford
Aug 21-23rd: Vacationland Film Festival
Brunswick
Aug15th: Arts Festival with interactive art, demos and live music!
North Anson
Aug 22nd: A Music Festival @ The Land. Dead of Summer Graveyard Shift.
Portland
Aug 15th: Metal Fine Craft Show 12-6PM at Austin Street Brewery
Aug 21-23rd: Jurassic Quest. A dinosaur and lego quest! Get tix here!
Skowhegan
Aug 13-22nd: Skowhegan State Fair
Epping, New Hampshire
Aug 29th: NH Muscle Cars Summer Sizzler: Car Show, Burnout Contest, Slalom Competition at Star Speedway. 9-2PM.
SUMMER CONCERTS SERIES
Gardiner: Waterfront Concert Series, every Fri 6-8:30 (starts mid June)
Augusta: Waterfront Concert Series, every Wed 6-8
Belgrade: Lakeside Listening at the 1958 Cafe Every Friday 4-6:30
Hallowell: Plenty of local music concert venues
Bowl in the Pines, Sidney - you HAVE to check out this little local gem
Waterfront Concerts, Bangor - Not in Kennebec, but an amazing line up!
Winthrop - Norcross Point, Sunday
LOOK UP! SKY HAPPENINGS
Star Gazers - In case you didn’t know, the Southern Maine Astronomers in Cumberland holds a Star Party and Ice Cream Social. The next event is scheduled for August 22nd. Check it out here.
There’s also Blueberry Pond Observatory that holds star gazing guided tours! They are located in Pownal. Read more here.
Aug. 16 Crescent Moon & Venus: Look toward the western sky after sunset. A young crescent moon will appear near brilliant Venus. This should be an easy, pretty one for families—no telescope needed. NASA's calendar places the Moon–Venus conjunction on Aug. 16.
Aug. 20–21 Moon near Antares: The Moon passes close to Antares, the distinctly reddish "heart" of Scorpius. Look generally south/southwest during the evening.
Partial Lunar Eclipse + Full Moon: THIS is the other one I'd definitely put in the newsletter.A partial lunar eclipse occurs overnight as we head into the Aug. 28 full moon. Unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses are needed to watch a lunar eclipse. NASA lists the eclipse at about 04:14 UTC Aug. 28, which corresponds to just after midnight EDT here in Maine on the night of Aug. 27–28.
Full Sturgeon Moon: Even if someone misses the eclipse, the August full moon follows immediately. It should make a gorgeous late-summer moonrise if the Maine weather cooperates.
Moon meets Saturn: The month finishes with another very easy naked-eye sight: the Moon and Saturn appearing close together. They'll rise in the east and travel across the sky overnight.
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