Past Events

Friends of Fort Knox is holding its annual “Pet Day Weekend” at the Fort in Prospect on Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th starting at 9am both days. This is a two day event that does not focus on specific pet breeds, but rather has fun contest categories including best pet costume, looks like owner, best pet trick, cutest, ugliest and most exotic pet on the Friends Facebook page. There will also be a Pet "Kissing" Booth for a…

Through September 9th, Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County is holding a series of FREE online Wednesday educational seminars. They take place from noon to 1 and are available through the Zoom platform. The next offering on Wednesday the 19th is entitled, "Communicating to Enhance All Relationships" by Hospice Program Director, Lori Johnson. To get your Zoom session password, call their office at 667-25-31. More info at: hospice of hancock - dot -org.

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.

The Searsport First Congregational Church is holding a Take Out Lobster/Fish Chowder Supper THIS Friday, August 21st starting at 4pm at Curtis Hall, which is located right next to the church.  Cost is $15 per person which includes chowder, cole slaw, biscuits, oyster crackers and fresh blueberry cake.  All are asked to wear a face covering when they pick up their order.  Reserve ahead by calling 548-0020.

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 is limited and cost is $60 for members and $65 for the general public. To register, go to: woodlawn museum - dot - org. Or…

"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, and notebooks.   For more information, contact Jayne Snowdale at:407-694-8733.