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Farmington Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 14, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org
Common Ground Country Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair
Cumberland Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com
Fryeburg Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 28, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Hike with the Ranger to Ocean Lookout at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Rd. Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Ranger Jake to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them.
Meet at the Park Entry Booth. Moderate hike, 2-mile roundtrip.
Contact Name: Camden Hills State Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Website: http://www.maine.gov/camdenhills
Cost: Free for campers registered at Camden Hills. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Videographer and Video Editor(s)
Bureau / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
Date:
Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer
Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.
MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.
Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.
In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.
We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!
Responsibilities
- Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
- Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
- Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
- Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
- Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
- Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
- Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
- Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
- Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings
Qualifications
- Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
- Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
- Effective communicator and troubleshooter
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility
To Get Involved
If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!
Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Related Documents: DRAFT Agenda for 9-18-25 meeting
DRAFT minutes 8-21-25 mtgME Milk Production as of 8-31-25
IAMCA retail price survey - whole gallons
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Maine Agriculture, Food System and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: October 29, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bangor, ME
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Tree ID and Woods Walks Series - Madrid Twp
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: October 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Perham Stream Birding Trail. Madrid Twp.
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Forest Service District Forester Julie Davenport, a second-generation forester passionate about forest health and education, will lead participants. The walks are designed to connect community members with Maine's forests and provide practical knowledge about tree identification and land stewardship. These walks are perfect for nature enthusiasts, landowners, and families looking to deepen their connection to the forest. Participants will gain valuable skills in tree identification, learn about the benefits of active forest management, and discover resources available for landowners through the Maine Forest Service.
REGISTER - limit 20 people
Bald Rock Trail Rehabilitation at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Volunteer, Workshop/Training
Most weekdays starting the second week in June. Time to be determined. Join Camden Hills State Park Trails Supervisor Erik Brooks to learn ways of correcting trail erosion. No experience necessary. FMI and to sign up contact camdentrails@gmail.com
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Contact Email: camdentrails@gmail.com
Cost: Free for pre-registered volunteers.
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 152 KB)
Adopt a Tree at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
In this activity, families will "adopt" a tree at the park, deepening their awareness of individual trees over time and encouraging a greater understanding and appreciation of their local environment. On your next trip to the Park, visit your tree and write down how the tree looks, feels, and smells to describe how your tree is changing. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this one hour program. Printed Adoption Certificates and Tree Journal pages will be provided.
Meet at 2:45 at the park entrance booth. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 154 KB)
Public Comment for Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Comment
Date: July 23, 2025 - September 16, 2025
Event Type: Public Comment
The Land Use Planning Commission's current fee schedule works well for complex and multi-faceted projects but has adversely impacted the time needed to process residential development permits. The Commission is proposing to revise its fee schedule to simplify the application fee structure for residential development. Proposed revisions also include clerical edits.
Public hearing: August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hearing location: Jeffs Catering, 15 Littlefield Road, Brewer, Maine. The hearing will be conducted in hybrid format. Oral public comments on the proposed revisions will be accepted in-person or using the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. Information on attending and participating in the hearing is posted at: Calendar and Meeting Materials
Public noticed: July 23, 2025
Comment deadline: September 2, 2025
Rebuttal comment deadline: September 16, 2025
Contact Name: Tim Beaucage
Contact Phone: (207) 931-6974
Contact Email: Timothy.Beaucage@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml
Wildlife that Lives Here at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join the Park Manager as he shares the secrets of all the animals he gets to encounter living in the park year round. The park is more than just the beach and playgrounds, it's truly a wild place where many different animals chose to live. Join Park Manager Chris for a one-hour chat and share your wildlife sightings at the park.
Meet at 3:45 at the park entrance booth. Please dress for the weather and use tick and black fly protection. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 154 KB)
Forest Walk Meditation at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.
Meet at 10:45 AM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 154 KB)
Forest Walk Meditation at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Yes, we know it's a funny name, but here generations of Mainers have called it "Going up to Camp". In Japan they say "shinrin-yoku," which literally means "forest bath." Make time for yourself, life is hectic. Come over to slow down and connect with Range Pond's forest and wildlife. Enjoy an hour of quiet. Do's: Prepare to be outside, which means black fly & tick precautions. Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. Don'ts: Leave those bars of soap at home and please leave your phone in your car. Ranger Lori, a retired educator and lifelong outdoor enthusiast will facilitate this program.
Meet at 10:45 AM at the parking lot across from the Range Pond State Park gate. Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. Program may be canceled due to continuous precipitation, or lightning in the area.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 154 KB)
Book Collection at Range Pond State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Location: 26 State Park Rd, Poland, ME 04274
State Park: Range Pond
Event Type:
Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer's Book Swaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages and bring to the Park's entrance booth 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: 207-998-4104
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $6.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $8.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Range Pond State Park (PDF 154 KB)
Hike With the Ranger to Ocean Lookout, at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Join Ranger Jake to hike the Megunticook Trail to Ocean Lookout. Please wear sturdy boots, sunscreen, bug repellent, and bring plenty of water and binoculars if you have them.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Soil Health Field Day: Erosion and Winter Cover
Bureau / Program: Maine Healthy Soils Program
Date: October 1, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Sheepscot General Store & Farm 98 Town House Road, Whitefield, ME, 04353
Event Type: Workshop/Training
The Soil Health Field Day Series will feature three hands-on soil health trainings to support farmers in implementing best practices. Workshops will cover not only how soil health practices improve soils from a scientific perspective, but also how to approach building these practices into general farming plans. Matt will discuss different strategies for implementing practices and host farmers will share their experiences establishing and maintaining soil health practices as part of their operation.
Thanks to support from Real Maine, this program is offered free of charge. Registration is required and a family-style meal will be provided. For more information, contact Knox-Lincoln SWCD at (207) 596-2040 or info@knox-lincoln.org
Contact Phone: (207) 596-2040
Contact Email: info@knox-lincoln.org
Cost: Free
PFAS Fund Advisory Committee Meeting
Bureau / Program: PFAS Fund Advisory Committee
Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine or Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Agenda:
- PFAS Fund updates
- Plan for a meeting to gather public feedback
Contact Name: Beth Valentine
Contact Phone: (207) 313-0962
Contact Email: PFASFund.DACF@maine.gov
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
Related Documents: Agenda (PDF)
Maine Forest Pest and Disease 2025 Update - Unity
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Common Ground Fair, Unity, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Maine Woodland Owners hosts Brittany Schappach, an Entomologist with the Maine Forest Service to present Maine Forest Pest and Disease 2025 Update in the Low-Impact-Forestry Tent at the Common Ground Fair.
More Information
Wednesday Movie Nights at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type:
Movies (TBA) with Ranger Greg. Meet at the picnic shelter.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Wednesday Movie Nights at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type:
Movies (TBA) with Ranger Greg. Meet at the picnic shelter.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Bird Hike at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Calling all birders! Join us for a guided "bird walk" through the park, led by Ranger Arzu Pahl. Participants will learn the basics of birding, including how to identify some of the many bird species native to Maine by sight and sound during this 1-2 hour walk. All skill levels are welcome, but beginners are especially encouraged to join. Be sure to wear shoes comfortable for both walking and standing. Binoculars will not be provided, but a few pairs will be available for sharing. Please bring binoculars.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Bird Hike at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Calling all birders! Join us for a guided "bird walk" through the park, led by Ranger Arzu Pahl. Participants will learn the basics of birding, including how to identify some of the many bird species native to Maine by sight and sound during this 1-2 hour walk. All skill levels are welcome, but beginners are especially encouraged to join. Be sure to wear shoes comfortable for both walking and standing. Binoculars will not be provided, but a few pairs will be available for sharing. Please bring binoculars.
Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Owl Prowl at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: September 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Camden Hills State Park, 280 Belfast Road Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Look and listen for Owls with Ranger Arzu Pahl. Meet at the park entry booth.
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Related Documents: September Programs at Camden Hills State Park (PDF 136 KB)
Saving Ash Trees: Collecting Seeds for the Future
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Norway, Maine (directions will be provided after registering for this workshop.)
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Presented by the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District, the Ash Protection Collaborative of Maine (APCoM) lab at UMaine and Maine Forest Service.
To learn more and register, visit our website: oxfordcountyswcd.org/workshops
This Ash Seed Saving workshop will focus on preserving our native ash trees in the face of the invasive emerald ash borer. Ash trees are an ecologically and culturally important tree species here in Maine, and they are facing a very serious threat.
This program will begin with an indoor session covering the importance of ash seed preservation, seed biology, and best practices for ensuring long-term viability, and ways in which you can contribute to citizen science. The second part of the workshop heads outdoors to explore the tools and techniques needed for proper seed collecting. This event will offer hope and tangible steps YOU can take for the future of this species and our forests!
Admission is FREE but registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is limited to 25 participants. Please register no later than Monday, September 15, so you can be notified in case of cancellation.
Contact Phone: 207-744-3111
Contact Email: OxfordCountySWCD@gmail.com
Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting & Public Hearing for Reopening 2025 Race Dates
Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
On September 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 in the Deering Building of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission Office located at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine, the Maine State Harness Racing Commission will hold a hearing pursuant to 8 M.R.S. 271 and Commission Rules, Chapters 19 4(10) and 21, to take testimony relative to reopening the 2025 race date proceedings. First Tracks Inc. has requested to add September 28, 2025, to their Live Racing Schedule and Cumberland Fair to not Race on September 28, 2025, as an Extended Meet.
All parties may be represented by counsel and will be allowed to present evidence, call and examine witnesses, and present arguments to the Commission.
The Maine Harness Horsemen's Association, the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs, the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association, and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry have automatic intervention status. Other persons desiring to intervene may apply by filing a request to intervene with the Commission in accordance with 5 M.R.S. 9054. Applications for intervention will be accepted until the commencement of the hearing.
Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Shane Bacon, Executive Director, Maine State Harness Racing Commission, 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0028 or call (207) 287-3221.
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Phone: 207-287-3221
Related Documents: Notice of Hearing (PDF)
Agenda (PDF)Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Allagash-Wilderness-Waterway-Advisory-Council
Date: September 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: In person at Churchill Dam and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Mark Deroche, AWW Superintendent
Contact Phone: 2076952169
Contact Email: Mark.Deroche@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/get_involved/advisory_councils/allagash_wilderness_waterway.shtml
Related Documents: Allagash Wilderness Waterway Meeting Agenda (PDF 146 KB)