maine events: Lewiston Winter Farmers Market Holiday Extravaganza - 12/11/11 10:29 AM
While “Buy Local” campaigns seem to be gaining momentum around the country this year, Mainers have long valued locally made products.  The Lewiston/Auburn area has a wealth of small owner/operated businesses for holiday shoppers to choose from.  
On Thursday, December 15th, the Lewiston Winter Farmers Market will be transformed into a Holiday Extravaganza, making it easy for area residents to shop for a home grown holiday.You will find hand-crafted unique foods, gifts, & even gift certificates.  Stock up on Maine grown and Maine made products including fresh fruits and veggies, pasture-raised meats, eggs, seafood, fresh milk and artisan cheeses.

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maine events: Wicked Awesome Fun at the Common Ground Country Fair, Unity Maine Sept 24-26 2010 - 09/23/10 10:41 AM
The Common Ground Country Fair, held in Unity, is one of the largest and most anticipated of all Maine's fairs.  Organized by MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association,) the fair includes all things natural and country.  There will be entertainment, incredible food, displays, natural vendors, speakers, demonstrations, a kids area, and oh so much more! 
This is truly an event not to be missed!  Plan on a whole day to be able to take it all in.
Members of MOFGA get free admission to the Common Ground Country Fair daily. Join MOFGA today!
Fair Admission Fees:
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maine events: Mainers Mostly Undecided: Primary Election 2010 - 06/05/10 01:58 PM







Recently polls have shown that more than half of all Mainers are still undecided about who they will vote for in the gubernatorial primary this Tuesday.
With 4 Democratic candidates and 7 Republican candidates, many Mainers have found it difficult to differentiate between the candidates.  Channel 8 WMTW has hosted 2 debates between the candidates.  If you are still undecided, now is the time to review these forums and take some time to think about who you feel will be the leader Maine needs in the Blaine House.
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maine events: Mainers Fed Up With Taxes? Vote YES or NO on Question 1? Which Is It Really? - 05/31/10 07:29 AM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 Mainers will head to the polls for the gubernatorial primary election as well as 4 bond issues and a potential people's veto on the ballot.
By now, we have all seen the signs and television ads from both sides of Question 1.  This issue is going to be confusing for a lot of us, since both sides are saying the same thing in support of their view. 
Fed up with taxes?  Vote "yes" on Question 1!
Fed up with taxes?  Vote "no" on Question 1!
So, which is it?  Yes or No?  Well, that depends on your … (0 comments)

maine events: Don't Miss Maine Maple Sunday! - 03/22/10 06:38 AM
Maine Maple sunday is this coming Sunday, March 28th.  It is the day when maple producers and sugarhouses all over Maine open their doors to the public!  You can see how it is all done and enjoy some locally produced maple products.  This is truly an event not to be missed.  I have listed the participating farms for Androscoggin County below, but you can search the whole state for events in your area on: http://www.getrealmaine.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/calendar.detail/event_id/8/
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
HARVEST HILL FARMSPoland: 260 Megquier Hill RoadDescription:  We are celebrating on Sunday, March 28. Visit our Maple Sugaring Operation and sample some of the … (0 comments)

maine events: Maine Maple Sunday - March 23, 2008! - 03/12/08 02:23 AM
Join Maine's maple producers each spring as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday - the day when sugar makers around the State open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to join them in their rites of spring - making maple syrup. Here's your chance to see first hand how 40 gallons of maple sap is turned into just one gallon of that golden delight you pour over hot pancakes...or ice cream.
Most sugarhouses offer free tasting and a live demonstration of how syrup is produced, from tap to table. Many offer a variety of other treats and activities, including syrup on … (0 comments)