Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Acton
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Acton Fair photos show people and animals in competition
Staff photographer Gregory Rec captures the action on the third day of the Acton Fair.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Acton Fair photos show people and animals in competition
Staff photographer Gregory Rec captures the action on the third day of the Acton Fair.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Maine’s best bets this week include Billy Idol and Joan Jett in Bangor
Also mark your calendar for singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, the Acton Fair and Pet Rock in the Park.
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Wildfires are burning across Maine as dry spell adds to increasing danger
Fire officials are urging caution because circumstances are unlikely to improve soon, with much of the state facing dry conditions and no significant rainfall in the near-term forecast.
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Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
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6 events in Maine this week include Maine Renaissance Faire, Festival of Nations, a twist on Sherlock Holmes
See the a cappella opera ‘Svadba’ in Portland. Alternative rock band Live plays in Bangor with Collective Soul.
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14 Maine fairs to help you explore the state this summer
From now through the end of August, Maine agricultural fairs are happening in small towns and scenic spots across the state, including Acton, Hiram, Harmony, Waterford, Union and Blue Hill.
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A July 4 party near a Maine horse farm ignited a fireworks fight
Residents of Shapleigh in York County approved an ordinance in March to prohibit fireworks within a mile of livestock, but a new petition drive has been launched to repeal it.
Posted inDo This, Guides, Maine
Choose from 20 places to play mini golf in Maine
Find dog-, dinosaur- and nautical-themed courses, as well as snack bars and ice cream stands at several.