What People Are Talking About
The house on the move, Farmer’s Markets opening back up, Exit 109A, grocery run on the Belle Bus, free fishing weekend
MAINERSWEEKLY TOP PICKS
Sign up for the upcoming barn quilt making event AND the barn dinner event at Waterdance Farm. This Friday go out for dinner and enjoy the Arrested Development show, on Sat cast a few lines, and Sun check out the spring market at Absolum Cider.
SEED & PLANT EVENTS
While seed, plant swaps, and sales are naturally winding down, I did come across some really cool landscaping & plant events with the Wild Seed Project in the Portland area. They are a bit of drive but look really informational!
Sat/May 30th: 6th Annual Plant Sale 8-2 Winthrop Historical Society. Plant donations are also welcome.
Tues/June 2nd: Spring Four Season Walk at Crystal Spring Farm. 3-5PM. Walk the trails at our farm in Brunswick and learn about and identify native plants, shrubs, trees, ferns and wildlife.
Sat/June 6th: Reading Your Landscape: A Site Assessment Workshop. 1-2:30 @ Wolfe’s Neck Center. Dive into the process of how to do a site assessment to figure out what plants will grow best for you at our new Community Seed Garden!
Tues/June 9th: Spring Planting Hands On Workshop @ Public Portland Library. Learn how to convert a lawn into garden bed and about native plant species. Registration is required.
Sat/June 13th: Mini Film Fest: “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” & “The Buzz on Native Plants” 1:30-4:30 @Whitefield Library. Celebrate native plants and the interconnected community of insects, wildlife and humans they support.
Thurs/June 25th: Up-potting Seedlings at the Native Seed Center 6-7:30. Join in on a hands on demo on how to care for your native seedlings. Dividing, planting, applying to a garden setting. Learn details of soil mixes, fertilizations and other details.
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, Downtown Parking Lot
SEASONAL CLASSES/COURSES
FREE FISHING CLINICS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
Hosted by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ,Saturday, June 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lake St. George State Park (Liberty, ME)
MOTORCYCLE LICENSE COURSES (FILLING FAST)
Hosted by Maine Motorcycle Rider Education Program May 30 – June 1, 2026, June 13–15, 2026 Augusta / Central Maine training sites$99–$125, includes bike + helmet + licensing test, Required step for many new riders
HUNTER SAFETY COURSE (REQUIRED FOR NEW HUNTERS) Hosted by Maine Hunter Safety Program Online (self-paced) + Field Day Options, May 31, 2026 | Sidney, ME. June 14, 2026 | Augusta, ME, Free, Required for hunting license (new hunters)
BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATION Hosted by Maine Boating Safety Program, May 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Augusta area, June 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Free–$20 depending on course, Covers navigation + safety
ARCHERY / SHOOTING RANGE EVENTS (LOCAL CLUBS), Weekly Open Range Nights (May–June), Beginner Clinics: Typically Saturdays (check local clubs), Augusta / Sidney / surrounding towns
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NEWS & INFORMATION
WHOHOOO! EXIT 109 IS OPEN!!!! This is big news if you're traveling Augusta.
Free Fishing Weekend
Cast a line or set a tip-up during one of Maine’s Free Fishing Weekends February 14-15, 2026 and May 30-31, 2026.
THE MOVE - Sunday 5/31 7AM.
DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to SEE HISTORY IN THE MAKING. Plus, it isn't everyday that you see a 1899 architecturally / culturally significant GIGANTIC home on a flatbed being moved down the street!
Sam Holley, Winthrop
Wait..a “new” vintage market in Winthrop? What a great addition to this area. I’m excited!! Blueberry Vintage Co is an online vintage and cottage core reselling shop. Antiques are sourced locally and she shares her thrifting hauls online.
Line Dancing Lessons! Now this sounds like a good time. We need more dancing options around here! I saw that spaces are filling fast - so grab yours now if you want in.
LIBRARY EVENTS
Our local libraries are an excellent resource! They have summer reading programs for our kids and some even have local ticket discounts too! So, what’s happening this week? Legos, stitching, anime, ukulele, author visits, homeschooling and much more.
Lithgow Library - Augusta, Hubbard Library - Hallowell. Bailey Library - Winthrop, Waterville Public Library - Waterville, Readfield Community Library - Readfield, Belgrade Public Library - Belgrade
LOCAL ART HAPPENINGS
Creative nights, painting events, local makers & community art happenings.
All Over Kennebec- CRE8TIVE EVENTS WITH SUPER FUN ARTIST SUE Various dates, starts at 6PM, lots of painting and other craft events
Belgrade - Sparkle Art Studio’s summer art schedule is up and running
Waterville Creates -various classes & events for everyone!
Here’s an upcoming paint party this Thurs right in Winthrop:
Grab your tickets to this week’s paint party at Tavern On The Hill!
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LOCAL EVENTS - SUMMER STARTS HERE!
Belgrade
Sat/June 6th - Waterdance Farm Barn Quilt! Get your tickets while you can.
All week (various dates) - How unique is this? A mid week grocery run on the Belle of Belgrade!
Fayette
Sat/May30th - Craft and Garden Fair. Plants, flowers and veggies.
Waterville
Wed/ May 27th: The Righteous Brothers - Waterville Opera House
Friday/May 29th: Arrested Development - Waterville Opera House 8PM. A Grammy winning Hip Hop Group
Sun/June 1st: 12-4PM Central Maine Pride Festival at The Head of Falls
Thurs/June 4th: TESLA Waterville Opera House 8PM
Winthrop
Sun/May31st: Spring Ritual Market at the Absolum Cider. 12-5PM. The first of 3 mini markets. 15+ vendors, food truck and cider!
FARTHER OUT EVENTS WORTH NOTING
Augusta
Sun/ June 14th Outdoor Skills Day 8:30-2:30. A family fun day for outdoor skills. Cast a line, shoot for new skills on the range, take a new hobby on the ATV and more.
Belgrade
Fri/June 12th Dinner in the Barn 6-8PM. Gather for an evening with fresh flavors, live music, and a cozy night at WaterDance farm.
Hallowell
Sun/June 14th: Community Yard Sale. HallDale High School. You can also reserve a spot if you want in on selling items! You keep your profits.
Sat/June 27th. (rain date 28th) - ArtWalk. Live music, food trucks, galleries, workshops
Litchfield
June 18th-21st Blistered Fingers - Bluegrass Festival
Waterville
Fri/June19th -Steampunk Fair 5PM. 3rd Annual event. Close encounters of the 3rd kind Alien
WORTH THE DRIVE
Bangor
Fri/May 29th: I Love the 90’s Tour Cross Insurance Center 7PM
Dover/Foxcroft
Sat/June 13th: Whoopie Pie Festival 10-4PM
Farmington
Sat/ Jun 6th: Maine’s Mega Yard Sale 8-2
New Gloucester
Sun/May 31st: Spring Into Summer Fest 10-4 @Pineland Farms
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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
An impressive line up. Here’s just a few of MANY: Jo Dee Messina, Alison Krauss, Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms.
Waterfront Concerts, Bangor - Not in Kennebec, but an amazing line up!
LOOK UP! SKY HAPPENINGS
A photo of the moon through the pines at my home! I love the spring & summer night skies
Moon + Venus Pairing
One of the prettiest sky sights this week. A thin crescent moon and bright Venus (“the Evening Star”) are appearing close together just after sunset in the western sky. Jupiter is also nearby. Best Viewing: About 30–60 minutes after sunset, Western horizon, Clear evenings. This is VERY easy to see without a telescope.
Milky Way Viewing Season Is Starting
With the recent new moon, darker skies are making it a GREAT time to see the Milky Way in Maine, especially away from city lights. Great local viewing spots; Belgrade Lakes area, Readfield/Mount Vernon backroads, Vaughan Woods area, Coastal overlooks. Anywhere with low light pollution
Rare Blue Moon Coming May 31
This month has TWO full moons, making the second one a rare “Blue Moon.”
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