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Upcoming events

Durham codes enforcement officer available Wednesdays, Aug. 21 and 28, 5-7 p.m., Durham Town Office.

Fond of Fronds, Aug. 21, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Come to identify and understand the multitude of fern and moss species that inhabit our forests. Free with park admission, Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. For more information, call 865-4465.

Freeport Conservation Commission, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m., Freeport Community Center

Secrets of the Shore, Aug. 22, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the secrets of life in the salt marsh, mud flat and rocky shore. Meet at the semicircle of benches by the second parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Free blood pressure clinic, Thursday, Aug. 22, 10-11 a.m., Freeport Community Services. Provided by CHANS Home Health Care.

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Guided walking tours of historic Freeport Village, hosted by Freeport Historical Society, every Thursday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. through the summer. Tours start at the Harrington House, 45 Main St. Tickets are $10 for adults, FHS members are $5. For more information, call 865-3170 or see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org

Freeport Farmers Market, Fridays, 1-5 p.m., L.L. Bean Campus (in the “moose” parking lot). Through Sept. 13.

Small Wonders, Aug. 23, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Discover the extraordinary things that are right before your eyes (hand lenses provided). Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

Dog Days of August, festival for and about dogs featuring activities, canine contests and more, Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., L. L. Bean Discovery Park. Free.

Mary Poppins,” through Aug. 24, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. For show times and tickets, see www.msmt.org or call 725-8769.

Welcome Tour, Aug. 24, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Get to know the things that live in the park’s forest and on its shores on this eye-opening tour. Meet at circle of benches by second parking lot. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

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Wolfe’s Neck Wagon Ride to the Past, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, through Aug. 31, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Little River House, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. $14 adults and children 13 and older; $8 for children 3-12; free for age 2 and under. Advance reservations recommended. Also Saturdays through the summer: Traditional Maine Lobster Bake, 6 p.m.; reservations need to be made by noon for each Saturday bake; Family Barnyard Programs. Call 865-5433 or see www.wolfesneckfarm.org.

Camp-style revival meeting, Coming out of a Broken Society, Saturday Aug. 24, 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m., North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. For more information, call For more information, call Pastor Ray St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, lay leader, 240-1637.

August Art Show and Sale, sponsored by the Art Guild of Freeport, Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on the lawn of the Freeport Cafe, 31 Route 1. For more information, email pollydsmith@comcast.net or call 844-4934.

Hike with the Ranger, Aug. 25, 2 p.m., weather permitting, Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport. Enjoy the best that the park has to offer in this season on a hike with a knowledgeable guide. Free with park admission. For more information, call 865-4465.

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