Events for August 22, 2020

At Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary in Cherryfield, times are tight!  Considering that they're a summer tourist destination, they currently remain closed to the public. Thus, they're experiencing a big revenue loss. They need to purchase hay, grain, bedding, cat and dog food, medical supplies – and of course, there are always veterinary bills - totaling […]

The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Autumn Gold "Jumbo Jackpot" raffle.   Cost is ten dollars per ticket, with only 500 being sold.  Grand prize is $2500!!  Tickets are available now at the Chamber's Visitor Center at 163 High Street.   (What would YOU do with a $2500 windfall!?!?)

Sign up by Mon Sept 14 for the Autumn Gold Decorating Contest.  There are two divisions consisting of Store Front and Window.   Judging happens on Mon Sept 21st.  To register, email rperez@ellsworthchamber dot org.

Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth is holding an outside workshop called "Identifying Maine's Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms" on Saturday, August 22nd from 9 to 3 on the grounds of the museum. Author Greg Marley, founder of Mushrooms for Health, will give a talk as well as a walk in the woods, looking for fresh mushrooms.  Space […]

"The Kindness Programs" in Searsport is holding a Back to School Supply Drive on Saturday, August 22nd from 9 to 2 in the parking lot of Bangor Savings Bank in Searsport.   They're collecting school supplies for the students of RSU20 (Searsport and Stockton Springs). Needed items include: backpacks, pencils, pens, crayons, erasers, sharpeners, paper, pads, […]