Sept 3

RAYMOND — Hawthorne Community Association is hosting a panel presentation and discussion about the current state of the watershed, the organizations that support its water quality, and the challenges that they face.   This important event will be held at the Hawthorne House, 40 Hawthorne Rd., Raymond on Thursday, September 3, 6:30 pm

Sept 4

PORTLAND — First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of its historic Meeting House with First Friday kick-off event including a gala garden party, the placing of a time capsule, and worship services that look back to the congregation’s 350-year history and forward to its bright, justice-focused future. A full schedule of events is online at www.firstparishportland.org

Sept 5

AUBURN — BOOKSTORE OPENING –  The APL Bookstore reopens Saturday, September 5 – 9:00-12:30. Shop Saturday mornings at the APL Bookstore 9:00-12:30 for gently used books, ever-changing inventory, wide selection of children’s, fiction, and non-fiction books, plus DVDs and puzzles.  Auburn Public Library, lower level, 46 Spring Street, Auburn.

Sept 9

GORHAM — The Gorham, Westbrook and Windham Police Department TRIAD group will meet for our first fall meeting September 9th from eleven a. m. to noon at the Gorham police department. The speaker for the meeting will be Karen Walker from the Altrusa club.

Sept 9, 16, 23, 30

LEWISTON — The Oasis of Music announces the September performances that will kick off the 2026-27 season at Lewiston’s Trinity Church.  Matthew Kershaw will play pieces by Debussy on the Trinity grand piano September 9. Singer-songwriter Chuck Durang will accompany himself on guitar September 16. On the 23rd American sitarist David Pontbriand returns with a session of his signature anything-can-happen improvisations.  Finishing the month will be fiddling favorites Don and Cindy Roy on the 30th.

The Oasis of Music is held Wednesdays at Trinity Church, 247 Bates Street in Lewiston, beginning at 12:30, most every Wednesday from September through May. Admission is free, with donations accepted.

Sept 11

BRUNSWICK —  This summer, the Brunswick Downtown Association will present 2nd Friday Brunswick, its annual summer art walk series celebrating community creativity and culture on September 11th, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. This free public event transforms Downtown Brunswick, Maine into a lively hub of feel-good fun—showcasing 50+ local artists, live music, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

Sept 11

BRUNSWICK — Kat Logan at the Side Door Coffeehouse. Kat is a singer-songwriter and visual artist from Wiscasset who has been performing throughout Maine and New England for more than 30 years. In addition to having a stunningly pure soprano voice, she is a multi-instrumentalist, equally at home on the piano, guitar, and accordion. 

Admission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under. The Friday, September 11th installment will feature: Open Mic signup at 6:45 pm; Open Mic at 7:00; Kat Logan—8:30-9:30 pm.

Sept 12

LEWISTON — 11AM the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering a family painting program decorating kindness rocks. Caregivers and their children will have the opportunity to decorate rocks using acrylic paint pens. Participants are welcome to bring their own rocks to paint or use the rocks provided.

Sept 12

CANTON — Learn local history by listening to entertaining stories at the Canton Historical Society’s second “Ancestors in the Attic” event, to be held on Saturday, September 12, 1:00-2:30 p.m., at the historic Hayford Hall (25 Turner St.). The event is free, although donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Sept 15

AUBURN — Senior Movies, Lunch & Learns and Bingo opportunities at the Auburn Senior Community Center, 32 Pettengill Park Road. Lunch & Learn with speaker at 11:00 a.m. TBD.  Lunch:  Pizza.  Movie at 12:00 – “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Please call the Auburn Recreation Department to sign up for each event by calling 207-333-6601, Ext. 2108, or call Jan Biron at 207-576-1535. All events are free and are sponsored by the Age-Friendly Community Committee.

Sept 15

TOPSHAM — Merrymeeting Bay Trout Unlimited kicks off the MMBTU Fall/Winter speaker season with a recap of activities from this past spring and summer! Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, Sea Dog Brewing, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, 6:00-8:00 pm

Sept 15

BRUNSWICK — “Improving Fish Passage at the Brunswick Dam – What is Possible” at Morrell Meeting Room, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, 5:00-6:30

Sept 19

AUBURN — GreenWood Gallery is celebrating their 14th Annual Open House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free public event.

Sept 19

WALDOBORO — WellFest Maine: A Celebration of Community and Self Care is at Downeast School of Massage. Yoga opens the day at 8am. Free childcare is provided by Hearty Roots. Drumming sensation BhavaVibe Rhythm Tribe will close the day at 5:30pm.

Sept 20

AUBURN — The First Universalist Church of Auburn, Unitarian Universalist, will mark its 150th Anniversary on Sunday, September 20. Special worship service from 10am-12 noon.

Sept 20-27

PORTLAND — First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Portland will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of its historic Meeting House with a weeklong celebration. A full schedule of events is online at www.firstparishportland.org

Oct 4

NEW GLOUCESTER — Friends of the New Gloucester Public Library Announce Fall Book and Bake Sale on Sunday, October 4, 2026, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Oct 20

AUBURN — Senior Movies, Lunch & Learns and Bingo opportunities at the Auburn Senior Community Center, 32 Pettengill Park Road. Lunch & Learn with speaker at 11:00 a.m. TBD  Bring your own lunch (11:30) Movie at 12:00 Noon – “Driving Miss Daisy.” Please call the Auburn Recreation Department to sign up for each event by calling 207-333-6601, Ext. 2108, or call Jan Biron at 207-576-1535. All events are free and are sponsored by the Age-Friendly Community Committee.

Dec 30

AUBURN — Senior Movies, Lunch & Learns and Bingo opportunities at the Auburn Senior Community Center, 32 Pettengill Park Road. Lunch & Learn with speaker at 11:00 TBD.  Bring your own lunch (11:30) followed by Bingo. Please call the Auburn Recreation Department to sign up for each event by calling 207-333-6601, Ext. 2108, or call Jan Biron at 207-576-1535. All events are free and are sponsored by the Age-Friendly Community Committee.