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Portland's 2nd annual Walk For Recovery. Saturday September 10, 2011.

Submitted by Joe on Thursday, September 8th, 8:00 am

Portland's 2nd annual Walk For Recovery. Saturday September 10, 2011.

Join to celebrate the power of recovery. Groups and individuals concerned with the continuing incidents of alcohol and drug abuse in the community are being encouraged to take part in the walk which is being organized and hosted by Catholic Charities Maine’s Counseling Services in partnership with Milestone Foundation, Crossroads for Women, Day One, Milestone, and Serenity House in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month.

Saturday, September 10, 2011. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

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AMTRAK CROSSING CLOSURE SCHEDULE: Freeport, Cumberland & Falmouth

Submitted by Bill Taylor, Cumberland Blogger

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 3:14am

AMTRAK CROSSING CLOSURE SCHEDULE: Freeport, Cumberland & Falmouth

The construction for the expansion of the Amtrak Downeaster continues into September and October in the towns of Freeport, Cumberland and Falmouth. Key roads in each town will be affected, impacting commuter routes.

Follow the link to the tentative schedule:

http://www.amtrakdowneaster.com/sites/default/files/content/news/Closure%20Schedule%20August%20-%20September.pdf

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Prouts Neck Cliff Walk Before Irene

Submitted by Meg Stiffler, Community Blogger

Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 5:30pm

Meg Stiffler

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Renys Topsham Grand Opening on August 18th!

Submitted by Joe on Wednesday, August 17th, 10:15 am

Renys is Coming to the Topsham Fair Mall!
Please continue to check out our Renys Topsham page for updates and store information.

Renys Topsham Grand Opening on August 18th!
August 12, 2011

The big day is finally here! Renys Grand Opening Celebration at the Topsham Fair Mall is Thursday August 18th - Everyone is invited to commemorate the opening of the 16th Renys store in Maine!

Just before the doors open at 9:30 am, Topsham City officials will provide a brief welcome, followed by a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of yet another great Renys store.

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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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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.