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Featured Events

Oct 07 Tuesday

Stories That Move ME

First Parish Church

General admission tickets are $20/each. Buying a “Pay It Forward” Ticket, also $20/each, will provide a free ticket for a student or person who cannot afford a regular ticket. There will be a reception with all of the hosts, sponsors, and featured storytellers at 6:00 pm. Reception Tickets are an additional $50/each ($70 total including the event ticket).

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Tue, 7 Oct 2025

This one-of-a-kind event with five featured storytellers begins at 7 PM on Tuesday, October 7.
What is a story that changed your life, a story that you carry always?
Perhaps it was the right book that someone gave you at just the right time. Perhaps it was a story told around a table by a loved one and then told and re-told. Perhaps it came to you through song, through art, through film.
On the evening of Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM, five people connected to Maine, each well known in different ways, will give us a taste of their most vital stories, talk about why they have held onto them, and consider what these stories might give us for our collective future.
Stories That Move Me will be an authentic, dynamic, and broadly inclusive night of storytelling, a reminder of what makes us human. This special event will raise money for MWPA’s scholarships and fellowships, which support emerging writers and seed our next generation of storytellers, as well as free community programs and events like the Maine Lit Fest, which will return in the fall of 2026.
A reception with the featured storytellers, hosts, sponsors, MWPA staff and board, and community partners begins at 6 PM. A separate ticket is required for the reception.

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Oct 14 Tuesday
- Community Events
Issues & Ales @ Fogtown Brewing

Fogtown Brewing

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM on Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Join reporters from Maine Public and the Maine Trust for Local News for a series of listening sessions this fall. What’s going on in Maine that you’d like to see covered? What is happening in your community that we should be aware of? What do you like and not like about our respective coverage of the news so far in 2025?
We are holding a series of events we are calling Issues & Ale at local brewpubs. Grab a chair and meet one-on-one with people who cover the state.
Fogtown Brewing Reporters:
Maine Public News Reporters
Kevin Miller, State House Correspondent
Kaitlyn Budion, Northern Maine Reporter
Mark Simpson, Director of News and Public Affairs

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Oct 15 Wednesday
- Community Events
Issues & Conversation @ Lewiston Public Library

Lewiston Public Library

04:00 PM - 05:30 PM on Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Join reporters from Maine Public and the Maine Trust for Local News for a series of listening sessions this fall. What’s going on in Maine that you’d like to see covered? What is happening in your community that we should be aware of? What do you like and not like about our respective coverage of the news so far in 2025?
We are holding a series of events we are calling Issues & Conversation at local libraries. Grab a chair and meet one-on-one with people who cover the state.
Lewiston Public Library Reporters:
Maine Trust for Public News Staffers
Ben Bragdon, managing editor, Sun Journal
Carolyn Fox, executive editor, METLN
Maine Public News Reporters
Nicole Ogrysko, All Things Considered Host and News Reporter - Housing
Susan Sharon, Deputy News Director
Patty Wight, News Reporter and Host – Healthcare
Mark Simpson, Director of News and Public Affairs

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Oct 16 Thursday
- Community Events
- Film
Ken Burns' American Revolution Screening and Panel Discussion: Screening One

Edward Little High School (Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center)

06:30 PM - 09:00 PM on Thu, 16 Oct 2025

The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premieres on November 16, 2025 on Maine Public Television.
Maine Public is holding two community preview events in October with post-viewing panel discussions.
Screeing One Panelists:
Liam Riordan, PhD, Adelaide and Alan Bird Professor of History, Department Chair at UMaine
Joseph M. Hall Jr., PhD, Associate Professor of History at Bates College
Mihku Paul, BA, MFA, Wolastoqey Poet & Activist “Core Advisory Council at Atlantic Black Box”
Strother E. Roberts, PhD, Associate Professor of History at Bowdoin College
Watch the series trailer here!

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Oct 05 Sunday
2025 Plein Air Art Festival Juried Exhibition

Merrill Memorial Library

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Oct 25, 2025.

View Artascope’s Juried Art Exhibition at 317 Main Community Music Center and at the Merrill Memorial Library from September 1st to October 25th, 2025 in Yarmouth, Maine. All artworks were painted/inspired by plein air settings during our Plein Air Art Festival in Yarmouth.
Featured artists include: Michael E. Vermette, Terry Wilson, Eric Jacobsen, Coralie Curran, Gail Clark, Amy Toneys, Anne Schutz, Pamela Shockey, Kathleen Sutherland, Zachary Blanding, Amera Caballero, Linda Rowell-Kelley, Jeff Raymond, John Ford, Irene Gifford, Sheri Oliva, Alice Mellin, Meredith McKenzie, Jen MacDonald, Tucker Love, Jessica LaPlante, Francine Cook, Catherine Bickford, and Marilyn Bickford
Jurors:
Jill Hoy, World-renowned painter (https://www.jillhoy.com/about)
Emma Wilson, Portland Art Gallery director (https://portlandartgallery.com)
Marlena Faxon, Maine landscape painter (https://www.yarmoutharts.org/yaa-community/marlena-faxon)
You can view the art in person during open hours at:
Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME
317 Main Community Music Center, 317 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME
You can also view and purchase artwork online until October 25th at: https://www.32auctions.com/artascopeartexhibition
Contact Artascope at registration@artascope.com with any questions.

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Oct 05 Sunday
Local Goods Market

Fork Food Lab

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM, every day through Oct 30, 2025.

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!
Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

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Oct 05 Sunday
- Community Events
- Misc.
Merder's Trivia Takeover

Owlbear’s Rest

$10 per team

Every 2 weeks through Aug 09, 2026.
Sunday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

🧠✨ Summon your wits and rally your fellowship… Trivia Night approaches! Do you have what it takes to win the battle? Topics include board games, movies, music and so much more!
🏆 1st & 2nd Place Prizes!
📅 Sunday, July 27th
🕰️ 5PM
💰 $10 per team | max 4 people
☕ Come early for snacks and sips. Stay late for the bragging rights.

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Oct 05 Sunday
Game Night

The Gatherings

$2

Every week through Dec 28, 2025.
Sunday: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Game night, every Sunday in Surry. We play new & old board games, card games, dice games, word games, tile games, team games... bring your favorites! Everyone welcome.
$2/person goes to the community center.

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Oct 06 Monday
2025 Plein Air Art Festival Juried Exhibition

Merrill Memorial Library

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Oct 25, 2025.

View Artascope’s Juried Art Exhibition at 317 Main Community Music Center and at the Merrill Memorial Library from September 1st to October 25th, 2025 in Yarmouth, Maine. All artworks were painted/inspired by plein air settings during our Plein Air Art Festival in Yarmouth.
Featured artists include: Michael E. Vermette, Terry Wilson, Eric Jacobsen, Coralie Curran, Gail Clark, Amy Toneys, Anne Schutz, Pamela Shockey, Kathleen Sutherland, Zachary Blanding, Amera Caballero, Linda Rowell-Kelley, Jeff Raymond, John Ford, Irene Gifford, Sheri Oliva, Alice Mellin, Meredith McKenzie, Jen MacDonald, Tucker Love, Jessica LaPlante, Francine Cook, Catherine Bickford, and Marilyn Bickford
Jurors:
Jill Hoy, World-renowned painter (https://www.jillhoy.com/about)
Emma Wilson, Portland Art Gallery director (https://portlandartgallery.com)
Marlena Faxon, Maine landscape painter (https://www.yarmoutharts.org/yaa-community/marlena-faxon)
You can view the art in person during open hours at:
Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME
317 Main Community Music Center, 317 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME
You can also view and purchase artwork online until October 25th at: https://www.32auctions.com/artascopeartexhibition
Contact Artascope at registration@artascope.com with any questions.

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Oct 06 Monday
Local Goods Market

Fork Food Lab

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM, every day through Oct 30, 2025.

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!
Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

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Oct 06 Monday
Maker Monday

Lewiston Public Library

04:00 PM - 06:30 PM, every month on Monday through Nov 03, 2025.

Every first Monday of the month, LPL will be hosting a maker meet up. Drop in at any time during the two and a half hour meet up with your current DIY project to craft alongside your fellow makers.
Ages 18 and up. Beginners welcome.
For more information contact 207-513-3134 or lplcirc@lewistonmaine.gov.

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Oct 06 Monday
- Community Events
- Misc.
Whose Live Anyway?

Collins Center for the Arts

$62-$72

07:00 PM - 11:59 PM on Mon, 6 Oct 2025

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages are welcomed, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance.
Please note: Certain events, including this one, are not presented by the Collins Center, University of Maine or the University of Maine System

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Oct 07 Tuesday
2025 Plein Air Art Festival Juried Exhibition

Merrill Memorial Library

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Oct 25, 2025.

View Artascope’s Juried Art Exhibition at 317 Main Community Music Center and at the Merrill Memorial Library from September 1st to October 25th, 2025 in Yarmouth, Maine. All artworks were painted/inspired by plein air settings during our Plein Air Art Festival in Yarmouth.
Featured artists include: Michael E. Vermette, Terry Wilson, Eric Jacobsen, Coralie Curran, Gail Clark, Amy Toneys, Anne Schutz, Pamela Shockey, Kathleen Sutherland, Zachary Blanding, Amera Caballero, Linda Rowell-Kelley, Jeff Raymond, John Ford, Irene Gifford, Sheri Oliva, Alice Mellin, Meredith McKenzie, Jen MacDonald, Tucker Love, Jessica LaPlante, Francine Cook, Catherine Bickford, and Marilyn Bickford
Jurors:
Jill Hoy, World-renowned painter (https://www.jillhoy.com/about)
Emma Wilson, Portland Art Gallery director (https://portlandartgallery.com)
Marlena Faxon, Maine landscape painter (https://www.yarmoutharts.org/yaa-community/marlena-faxon)
You can view the art in person during open hours at:
Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME
317 Main Community Music Center, 317 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME
You can also view and purchase artwork online until October 25th at: https://www.32auctions.com/artascopeartexhibition
Contact Artascope at registration@artascope.com with any questions.

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Oct 07 Tuesday
Local Goods Market

Fork Food Lab

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM, every day through Oct 30, 2025.

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!
Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

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