Pejepscot History Center, which owns and operates the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, is conducting a fundraising campaign for two priceless artifacts in its collection with a Conservation Gala from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. The event at the museum of horse-drawn transportation and historic site is dedicated to conserving […]
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Riding community rallies to support injured horse trainer
Anna Welch has a long recovery ahead from the multiple serious injuries she suffered in a training accident this month.
Woofstock festival is back for another run
The fifth annual Woofstock celebration takes place Saturday, July 27, at the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk.
Realtors’ golf tourney in Cumberland benefits Travis Mills Foundation
This is the third year Julie and Bryce Davis have organized the event to send veterans and their families on a retreat.
Paddle for a Purpose on Damariscotta River benefits community wellness nonprofit
Get outside for the third annual Paddle for a Purpose Saturday, June 8, to benefit Hearty Roots, a Maine nonprofit dedicated to creating children’s programs that foster connection, adventure and life-skill experiences. The paddle on the Damariscotta River starts at Glidden Point Oyster Farm in Edgecomb and finishes at the Shuck Station in Newcastle, where […]
Spark Cycling’s Plunge for the Funds raises $33,000 for ALS clinic
Spark Cycling Studio celebrated its third anniversary on May 11 with the first annual Plunge for the Funds, a fundraiser to support patients at Mid Coast Hospital’s ALS Clinic. In a nod to the viral 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge, members of the Spark community solicited donations and pledges to submerge in one of three cold […]
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host Just for the Halibut fundraiser
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is serving up a live fillet demonstration and dinner fundraiser at Luke’s Lobster Portland Pier Thursday, June 6.
Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce to host annual cornhole tournament
This year’s Bags and Brews Cornhole Tournament benefitting the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce is from 5-8 p.m. on June 13. Join the chamber and Midcoast Federal Credit Union at Mast Landing (200 Lower Main St., Freeport) for a chance to win a cash prize and a set of cornhole boards from L.L. Bean. Cornhole […]
Barney Martin concert Saturday benefits Scarborough Project Graduation
The longtime musician and father of a Scarborough High School senior will perform at 7 p.m. at the high school.
South Portland firefighters pump up goal for Checking for Charity fundraiser
The primary beneficiary of the March 24 event will be Make a Wish Maine.