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5th annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival August 20, 2011 5th Annual

Submitted by Joe on Wednesday, August 17th, 7:30 am

August 20, 2011 5th Annual
The 5th annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival takes place on the sidewalks of Maine Street and on the adjacent town Mall on August 20 from 9-5. Thousands of visitors will take advantage of the sunshine and the wonderful atmosphere on this special day in town. Beginning with only 39 artists, the event has expanded in scope every year and has had a greater audience, each year.

Designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the arts and to showcase Brunswick as a wonderful cultural destination, there are more than 90 juried artists and artisans featuring painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts.

This year we have over

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Goodwin Motor Group Needs YOU!

Submitted by Goodwin Motor Group

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011, 9:15am

Recognizing August as National Back to School Month, the Goodwin Motor Group is teaming up with Ruth’s Reusable Resources in Portland to help Maine children get the school supplies they need. For every new ‘Like’ the Goodwin Chevrolet Mazda, Goodwin’s Volvo or Goodwin Chevrolet Buick page receives on facebook today thru August 27, $1 will be donated to Ruth’s Reusable Resources up to $500. Not a facebook user but still want to donate? Visit any branch of the Goodwin Motor Group with your charitable contribution or supplies for the store. Call 207-729-1611 or log on to goodwinmotorgroup.com for locations.

This is the first and certainly not the last time the Goodwin Motor Group will be collecting for a worthy cause.

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WHAT’S BEING BUILT AT 60 WOODS ROAD IN FALMOUTH?

Submitted by Media Maven, History Blogger

Monday, August 8th, 2011, 5:23am

WHAT’S BEING BUILT AT 60 WOODS ROAD IN FALMOUTH?

The foundation is going in! Is it a storage building? But it looks like a barn! What’s going to be in it?

Come down to the Falmouth Heritage Museum on Saturdays in August and September 10 between 10 am and 3 pm for an answer!

And don’t forget our continuing display of old nursing artifacts and the upcoming quilt day on August 20th!

For further information call the Falmouth Historical Society at 207-838-5762 or email us at falmouthhistorical@myfairpoint.net

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Real Maine Wedding Contest Winners to have Wedding Bands Chosen by Public

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 9:18am

The final round of public voting will focus on wedding bands by Brown Goldsmiths

FREEPORT, MAINE - Laura Plaisted and Nolan Hood, winners of the inaugural Real Maine Wedding of the Year contest, have one remaining aspect of their wedding set to be finalized by public vote. Most recently, a decision was made on the couples’ honeymoon, with public choosing a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by Dragonfly Travel. Now through August 11, members of the public can vote on the couples’ wedding bands from Brown Goldsmiths in Freeport.

To vote for Laura and Nolan’s wedding bands go to www.realmaineweddings.com and click on the Real Maine Wedding of the Year contest page. Members of the public can vote on three different options for the rings. The first two options are wedding bands that have been selected by Laura and Nolan.

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"Stuff the Truck” for The Good Shepherd Food Bank

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 12:50pm

United Maine Craftsmen is pleased to help feed Maine’s hungry and “Stuff the Truck” for The Good Shepherd Food Bank. On Saturday August 13th craft show patrons will be asked to bring a non-perishable food with them to the show, and will receive a free admission pass for the following day. On Sunday. August 14th local farmers will set up to sell their locally grown fresh produce, meats, cheeses, honey and maple syrup.

Every August for the past 42 years, the Cumberland Fairgrounds, Cumberland, Maine has been transformed into a marketplace featuring Maine's finest arts and crafts, displayed and sold by the artisan. United Maine Craftsmen remains the largest craft organization in Maine, providing support to members and quality, locally produced, products to patrons.

Patrons attending the show this year, August 11th - 14th, can sign up for the daily drawing for a $250 VISA gift card.

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Stiffler's Social Scoop on WJBQ 97.9 Starting Today

Submitted by Meg Stiffler, Community Blogger

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 8:00am

Stiffler's Social Scoop on WJBQ 97.9 Starting Today

Beginning today during the 2:00PM hour, I will be on WJBQ 97.9 with Teddy McKay for the debut of Stiffler's Social Scoop! I will be talking about all sorts of things, mostly social media related, but of course we will have some gossip & other interesting things to discuss [such as The Bachelorette! ;)] . I will share some social media tips that will help you all when it comes to using your Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn accounts.

I hope you listen! :) Pssst... You can stream them live online!

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TOPSHAM FAIR August 9th-August 14th

Submitted by Joe on Monday, August 1st, 7:43 am

http://www.topshamfair.net/

• One of the oldest Agricultural Fairs in Maine, established in 1854.
• New dates this year (used to run Sunday through Saturday) this year moving to
Tuesday August 9th through Sunday 14th.
• Free admission harness racing only days Sunday August 7th and Monday August
8th.
• New rates this year $10 admission for everyone includes limitless rides.
• Rides by Rockwell Amusements
• Senior Day is Tuesday August 9th, 63 and over admission is $3.00
• Agricultural events: Draft horse pulling, Ox and steer pulling, harness racing, pig
scrambles for 5, 6, 7, and 8 yr olds- everyone gets a chance to chase a pig.
• Big Entertainment: AWA Wrestling Tues. night. Demolition Derby Weds. night,
Twyce Shy Thurs. night, Redneck Truck Pull Friday night, Demolition Derby Sat.
night followed by fireworks, Imperial Stunt Drivers Sun.