Community Calendar

Blue Hill’s fourth annual “History Hunt” will take place this year from July 1-29, co-sponsored and hosted by the Jonathan Fisher House, Blue Hill Historical Society, First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Blue Hill Public Library, and the Blue Hill Town Hall. Throughout the month of July, visit any of the participating locations to pick up a checklist of fun historical items to locate and activities to do. Turn in your completed checklist by July 29 to be entered into a drawing for a prize! Prizes for both kids and adults will be available and winners will be contacted after the drawing at the end of July.

From scouring stained glass windows to sleuthing for old books, each location will offer a way to learn about and connect with Blue Hill’s history. July hours for the locations are as follows:
Fisher House, Wed-Sat, 1-4 PM (beginning July 5)
Holt House (Blue Hill Historical Society), Thurs-Sun, 12-4 PM
Congregational Church, Wed & Sat, 1-3 PM (except 7/16 & 7/19)
Blue Hill Public Library, MTWF 9 AM-6 PM, Th 9 AM-8 PM, Sat 9 AM-5 PM
Blue Hill Town Hall, Mon. 8 AM-5:30 PM; Tues-Fri, 8 AM-3 PM

Post photos from your Hunt on social media using #HistoryHunt or send them to contact@jonathanfisherhouse.org.

Join us for the Summer Harbor Arts Fair on July 12 & 13 in Camden's historic Harbor Park and Amphitheatre. Featuring 90 fine art and craft vendors, book sale, live music and community art project.

The Harbor Arts Fair has been an annual event in Camden since 1983. It's a dynamic focal point of creative expression that pairs art enthusiasts with beautiful creations.

With artists from all over Maine, New England and several from further afield, you will find treasures, thoughtful gifts, or pieces to grow your art collection. Artist mediums include: ceramics, fiber, functional art, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, and works on paper.

Accompanying the art fair, the Camden Public Library's summer book sale will take place in the Meadow parking lot adjacent to the Ampitheatre. An eclectic group of local musicians will play throughout the weekend. And look for the large-scale cyanotype or sunprint community art project, taking place around noon both Saturday and Sunday across the street from the library in Harbor Park.

Come celebrate the arts and community with us during Camden's beloved Harbor Arts Fair!
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. 9am-5pm both days.
This event is free and open to all!

We’ve got Moxie…how ’bout you?! Moxie Day at Seashore has become a tradition over the years. Seashore will be hosting the New England Moxie Congress on Sunday, July 13th! They will be sharing FREE SAMPLES of Moxie and Diet Moxie with all guests. You’ll also see all kinds of Moxie memorabilia from their personal collections.
You can get Moxie in a lot of different places but the merchandise is a little harder to come by. Not at Seashore though! Our Museum Store has lots of Moxie swag available for purchase all season long! So, if you are looking for a Moxie hat. T-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie, we’ve got you covered.
Supplies permitting we also plan to sell the real deal Moxie in glass bottles made with 100% pure cane sugar, in addition to regular Moxie, in our Museum Store.
Developed in Maine and produced in New Hampshire, Moxie is “distinctively different” and legendary in the region. It is feared a bit by those who haven’t tried it because one of its signature ingredients is “gentian root”. On its own, it is very bitter. But, as a finished product, it is less harsh than a quality ginger ale. So, if you love it, come on by and revel in a day set aside for your favorite beverage. If you’ve never had it, give it a try!

The Lewiston Farmers' Market operates every Sunday, May through November, and will occur rain or shine. The Lewiston Farmers’ Market is proud to be able to offer community members farm fresh, local food and goods in a way that supports community well-being.

From July 3 through August 28, the Rockport Public Library will host a show of works by abstract artist Noah Stitt. The exhibit, “Heavy Light,” features paintings and sculpture exploring play, structure, and the medium of paint.

“Using humor, subtlety, and suspension, my work explores the boundary between the objective and subjective image,” says Stitt. “Scenes are set in which the viewer is left to decide for themselves how to interpret the slippage between the two. With a heavy material presence, these objects and images lend themselves to a narrative reading. I think of them as 'narrative abstractions’."

Noah Stitt holds an MFA in Studio Art from Hunter College, CUNY, where he also taught; a BFA from Montana State University (also in Studio Art); and participated in the Early College Program at Maine College of Art. He has worked at the Coastal Maine Art Workshops, High Street Gallery, and in an ice studio in Queens, New York. Among other venues, his work has been shown at Hunter College Gallery and online at Hauser & Wirth. After many years living in various parts of the country, Stitt now resides in his home state of Maine.

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Ocean Waves Quilters presents its 29th annual quilt show, featuring quilts of all types made by members. The show includes a boutique selling quilts of all sizes, handmade quilted items, quilting books, patterns and fabrics. All proceeds donated to local charities and nonprofits. Cash, check or charge are accepted. We hope to see you there!
Please note: Sunday hours are 10:00-3:00 (not 4:00)

Yarmouth Arts Alliance presents the watercolors of the late artist Harry Beskind. The show will take place in the lower lobby at 317 Main, Yarmouth. There will be an opening reception and celebration on June 14, from 4:00-6:00.

This class is an introduction to the fascinating and historied art of water marbling. Marbling is a process in which paints are floated on a liquid surface and worked into patterns using different methods and tools. The marbled pattern is then transferred to paper, fabric, or object. In the first half of the class, participants will begin by playing with different approaches to applying color and pattern to the marbling vat, trying out different tools, rakes, and a stylus to “paint” on the marbling liquid and create images. We will cover how to choose the correct materials and how to prepare them for the optimal marbling experience. Each participant will create a color palette and work in their own marbling vat, playing with pattern and color. These marbled designs will then be transferred onto high-quality fabric that can be used in the creation of future projects.

All materials and equipment will be provided.

Stop in Richard Boyd Art Gallery in July and relax while viewing a presentation of beautifully detailed paintings that made me pause to take in their beauty, intricate details or contemplate the underlying meaning they convey. Immerse yourself in a world of textures, colors, and details as you explore a range of contrasting styles from impressionism to realism, featuring a magnificent selection of original visual art created by artists from diverse backgrounds. The artists’ individual styles, choice of mediums and color palettes give them distinction in the visual arts community.

The exhibit is comprised of a stunning selection of paintings, each created with heartfelt emotions from the soul of the artist drawing viewers into a moment in time when an event, scene, or color inspired them to create. Whatever the inspiration, these paintings will remain relevant through the years.

The exhibit showcases works by highly regarded, award-winning artists among them Jane Herbert a distinguished fine and commercial artist known for her calming, beautifully detailed acrylic paintings; Deena S. Ball a nationally renowned art educator and instructor known for her use of watercolor on unconventional surfaces; Patricia Chandler a distinguished fine and commercial artist, art instructor, illustrator, and retired art educator well known for her knowledge and ability to create original art across all genres; Carrin Culotta recognized for her traditional style plein air and in studio oil paintings; Tim Eaton a nationally recognized commercial and fine artist known for his landscape paintings; and HM Saffer II an internationally renowned, award-winning performing and visual artist famed for his magnificently layered pointillist style landscape paintings.

The exhibit is open free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily from July 1st through July 29th, 2025. For more information the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com .

For exhibit updates follow the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .

Image of “Sentries” an 18” x 36” acrylic on canvas painting by Jane Herbert.

Join Us for the 30th Annual Greek Festival at St. Demetrios in Saco, Maine!
Celebrate Greek culture, food, and community at our milestone festival!
Enjoy:
• Authentic Homemade Greek Food
• Delicious Homemade Greek Pastries
• Greek Coffee, Frappes, Baklava Sundaes, Loukoumades
• Gyros and Loukanico
• Greek Market & Church Bookstore
• Greek Music by DJ All Weekend
• Live Greek Band & Dance Performance on Saturday
• Kids’ Activities
• Church Tours
Admission & Parking:
Free Admission | Free Parking
(Overflow parking at Shaw’s Shopping Center with free shuttle)
Rain or Shine — Dine inside or under our large outdoor tents!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Friday and Saturday: 11am - 9pm and Sunday Hours 11am -3 pm