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BATH HERITAGE DAYS BEGINS, July 3-6 at various locations around Bath.

Admission is free. Heritage Days in

Bath is a four day festival happening from July 3 through July 6. The events are held throughout city’s downtown area and include the following fun and exciting activities for the entire family:

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Outdoor entertainment on two stages.

Carnival with rides and games. Art and craft shows. Book sale. Fourth of July parade and boat parade. Firemen’s muster. Fun run. Antique car show.

Chili/chowder fest, strawberry shortcake festival, and other food events.

Fireworks. And many, many other activities. A full schedule is located elsewhere in this publication, or go to www.bathheritagedays.com. VETERANS’ ADVOCATE CONSULTS

WITH CONRAD EDWARDS, 9a.m. to

1p.m., Spectrum Generations Coastal

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Community Center, 521 Main Street in

Damariscotta. Veterans, widows and widowers of veterans, learn about the benefits, recognition and services to which you are entitled. To schedule an appointment, call 563-1363.

PERFORMANCES

BOWDOINHAM SUMMER CONCERT

SERIES: LYNN DEEVES, 6-8p.m., Mailly

Waterfront Park, Bowdoinham. Come enjoy the rock, fold and blues-inspired sounds of Lynn Deeves. HARPSWELL BANDSHELL CONCERT

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SERIES: PINE TREE ACADEMY BELL

RINGERS AND NOR’EASTERS, 6-

8p.m., Harpswell Bandstand, Mitchell

Field, Rt. 123, Harpswell. Enjoy this free barbershop concert courtesy of the Harpswell Bandshell Concert

Series. NORTHERN EXPOSURE MUSIC CRUISE

WITH ROB MORROW ACCOMPANIED

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BY CARLOS CALVO, 6-9p.m., 42 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor. $30 per person. Tickets available at www.bbhrgmusic.com BATH OUTDOOR CONCERTS: BATH

JAZZ BAND, 7p.m., Bath Gazebo at

Library Park. Come enjoy some free jazz music. SAVORY MAINE IN DAMARISCOTTA

JULY MUSIC SERIES, 6-8p.m., at

Savory. Sylvia Tavares and Tom Arter perform. For more information, contact

563-2111. www.savorymainedining.com

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MINGO CLUB’S ANNUAL ICE CREAM

SOCIAL, 2-4p.m., Library Hall, Bailey

Island. Rain or shine. Come one come all! 833-5221. FUN AND GAMES ON THE MALL, 10-

11:30a.m., Brunswick Mall.

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Brunswick area kids of all ages are welcome to participate in free traditional games like: 3-legged, wheelbarrow and balloon races, orange relays, pie and watermelon eating contests, and much more! It’s all free, including water, oranges, popsicles and juice.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of

Brunswick and the Town of Brunswick. L.L. BEAN SUMMER IN THE PARK:

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, July

4-5, Discovery Park, Freeport. Fireworks, free outdoor concert featuring

Toad and the Wet Sproket at 7:30, and a parade! L.L. BEAN SUMMER IN THE PARK:

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ROAD RACE AND FUN RUN, 7:30a.m. and 9:30a.m. Compete in the annual

10K road race or one mile family run/walk. Proceeds benefit Casco Bay

YMCA youth programs. www.llbeanroadrace.com FRIENDS OF PATTEN FREE LIBRARY

BOOK SALE, 9a.m. to 5p.m., 880

Washington Street, Bath. Thousands of books. Dealers welcome. CASCO BAY CRUISE TO BENEFIT THE

INDEPENDENCE ASSOCIATION. $30 per person. View the Portland fireworks (weather permitting) and enjoy snacks and a cash bar. 21+ event.

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Music by DJ Haunt. For tickets, call

504-6047. COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP IN,

12-2p.m., Topsham Public Library.

Need help with your computer skills, smartphone, tablet, or eReader? Our computer volunteer, Tricia, will be available every Friday! 725-1727.

PUBLIC MEALS

ALL YOU CAN EAT FOURTH OF JULY

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10a.m., St.

Jude Church, Freeport. Adults: $6, children 12 and under: $3. 847-

6890. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SOCIAL, noon-4p.m., Cosmopolitan Club, 894

Washington Street, Bath. Traditional strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream, lemonade and iced tea. $5.50 per person. 386-1338.

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FRIENDS OF PATTEN FREE LIBRARY

BOOK SALE, 9a.m. to 5p.m., 880 Washington Street, Bath. Thousands of books. Dealers welcome. CAPITAL TO COAST EXPLORATION BIKE

RIDE. Between 8:15 and 8:45a.m., at

McMann Field in Bath, cyclists will load onto a bus and head to Waterfront Park in Gardiner, where the 38 mile ride starts. Experienced and novice bike riders welcome. Free for those with own transportation, $10 for bus transport.

442-8400. SIP AND STITCH KNITTING AND CROCHETING CLUB, 10a.m. to noon, every

Saturday, Topsham Public Library. All abilities welcome! Come and work on your latest project, share patterns, check out the library’s knitting and crocheting resources, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-1727. TEXAS HOLDEM, 6p.m., Knights of

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Columbus Hall, 807 Middle Street,

Bath. 443-4700. BOOK SIGNING, 11a.m. to 1p.m., The

Bath Book Shop. “River Talk” by CB

Anderson. AN EVENING OF ART, 7-9p.m., 1594

Harpswell Island Road, Orr’s Island.

Light hors d’ouevres, deserts, soda and wine will be served. Art, prints, jewelry and specially decorated buoys will be auctioned to benefit the fromer tworoom schoolhouse. 833-7386. PADDLE AND LEARN: READING AND

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WRITING ABOUT NATURE, 9a.m. to noon, Harpswell Heritage Land Trust.

$75 per person, $60 for HHLT members. All equiptment provided. No experience necessary. Bring a notebook and a pen or pencil. 833-5257.

PUBLIC MEALS

BAKED BEAN AND SPAGHETTI SUPPER,

4:30-6p.m., 851 Lawrence Road, Pownal. Three kinds of beans, spaghetti with meat sauce, potato salad, cole slaw, biscuits and brown bread, pickled beets, assorted homemade pies. Adults

$7, children 4-12 $3, 3 and under free.

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865-3517.

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MAINE’S FIRST SHIP’S FIREWORKS

PARTY, 9:15p.m., Bath Freight Shed.

Event seating for $10 donation from

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7:30p.m for prime viewing of the fireworks, which begin at 9:15. BATH OUTDOOR CONCERTS: BATH

MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND, pre-fireworks, 8p.m., Bath Gazebo at Library

Park. Come enjoy some free swing band music. FRIENDS OF PATTEN FREE LIBRARY

BOOK SALE, 11a.m. to 3p.m., 880

Washington Street, Bath. Thousands of books. Dealers welcome. PEJEPSCOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WALKING TOUR, 1p.m., Domhegan

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(Chamberlain summer home) with Troy

Ancona. Admission is %4, free for PHS members. 729-6606. ART IN THE PARK 2014, 10a.m. to

4p.m., Main Stree, Bath. Come see artists exhibiting and working under one big tent. A 50/50 raffle of artists’ work will be held at the end of the day. Tickets available for sale in downtown Bath.

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MOVIE VIEWING: “BABE,” 7p.m.,

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Skidompha Library. Suggested donation of $5. THWING’S POINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL

DIG, 8a.m. to noon and 12:30-4:30p.m.

Thwing’s Point, Woolwich. Friends of

Merrymeeting Bay gives you the opportunity to unearth some of Maine’s deepest history. PADDLE AND LEARN: HARPSWELL’S

ROCKS, 9a.m. to 4p.m. Harpswell Heritage Land Trust. Learn about the geologic story as told from Harpswell’s coastal rock exposures. Bowdoin College Professor Rachel Beane will encourage participants to make observations of rocks and she will explain the fascinating geologic and tectonic story of the area. $125 per person, $105 for HHLT members.

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HOT TIMES IN THE CITY SUMMER

MOVIE SERIES: “NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION,” 6:30p.m., Patten

Free Library, Bath. Comedy, rated R. A selection of the best summer movies

EVER, playing every Tuesday at 6:30 at

Patten Free. BATH OUTDOOR CONCERTS: BATH

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MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND, 7p.m.,

Deering Oaks. Come enjoy some free music. SAGADAHOC LEPC MEETING, 5:30p.m.,

Bath Fire Station Meeting room. Light

BBQ dinner provided. All concerned citizens of Sagadahoc County welcome to attend. 442-8353. 25TH ANNUAL PASTORS FOR PEACE

CARAVAN TO CUBA, 5-8p.m., Unitarian

Universalist Church, Brunswick. Cuban food and music from 5-6:30, program from 6:30-8. Special tribute to Stan and

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Loukie Lofchie. Donations welcomed.

Sponsored by Let Cuba Live. 326-4405. THWING’S POINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL

DIG, 8a.m. to noon and 12:30-4:30p.m.

Thwing’s Point, Woolwich. Friends of

Merrymeeting Bay gives you the opportunity to unearth some of Maine’s deepest history.

PERFORMANCES

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SAVORY MAINE IN DAMARISCOTTA

JULY MUSIC SERIES, 6-8p.m., at

Savory. Nadia Smith performs. For more information, contact 563-2111. www.savorymainedining.com

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4-H SCIENCE PROGRAM, 2p.m., Topsham Public Library. Every Wednesday in July, for ages 8-13. Activities include building and experimenting with wind boats, wind lifts, carapults and clip mobiles. Registration required. 725-

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1727. MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASS, 10-

11a.m., Patten Free Library. Class size limited to 15. To register, contact Leslie

Mortimer a lmortimer@patten.lib.me.us or call 443-5141×25. WENDALL KINNEY AUTHOR’S CHAT,

2p.m., People Plus in Brunswick. Wendall Kinney, a fifth generation Maine native, has been writing poetry and prose since 1990. His first book, “Overhome: and Other Kitchen Table Tales” was a compilation of short stories based on family history. His newest project, “The Bull and I” is an audio cd about growing up in rural Maine. Free and open to the public. THWING’S POINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL

DIG, 8a.m. to noon and 12:30-4:30p.m.

Thwing’s Point, Woolwich. Friends of

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Merrymeeting Bay gives you the opportunity to unearth some of Maine’s deepest history. SPECTRUM GENERATIONS COASTAL

COMMUNITY CENTER LUNCH AND

LEARN SERIES, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m.,

521 Main Street, Damariscotta.

Advanced registration required. Over 60,

$5. Under 60, $6. “Lunch and Health,” acupuncture in a nutshell. BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs.

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TALKS-WORKSHOP

BOOK DISCUSSION WITH CB ANDERSON, 7p.m., Albert F. Totman Public

Library, Phippsburg. The “River Talk” author will discuss her book. Free and open to the public. 389-2309.

PERFORMANCES

FAMILY CONCERT WITH MATT LOOSIGIAN, 10:30a.m., Topsham Public

Library. Join the Maine singer/songwriter for a fun, family-friendly interactive music show. All ages welcome, limit first 100 people. 725-1727. BATH OUTDOOR CONCERTS: BATH

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MUNICIPAL SWING BAND, 7p.m.,

Bath Gazebo at Waterfront Park.

Come enjoy some free swing band music. DAPONTE STRING QUARTET SERIES I:

MADE IN AMERICA, 7:30p.m., Union

Church, Rte. 129, Bristol. $25. www.DaPonte.org.

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LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY, 3-4p.m., Topsham Public Library. Come build with our extensive Lego collection. Regular

Legos and Duplo Legos for younger children. 725-1727. ART LAB, 4p.m., Topsham Public

Library. Experiment with different tools and techniques to create unique works of art. Materials provided. Ages

6-13. Registration required. 725-

1727. TEEN SCREEN: “ENDER’S GAME”

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(PG13), 5:30p.m., Topsham Public

Library. Movie and book discussion.

Teens are asked to read the book ahead of time and then come watch the movie. A short discussion comparing the two will follow. Multiple copies of the book are available for checkout.

Pizza provided. Ages 11-18. Registration required. 725-1727. THREE ROOMS PRESS READING,

7p.m., Gulf of Maine Books,

Brunswick. Provocative poetry and prose readings by authors from Three

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Rooms Press, including Lisa Panepinto, Michael Fournier, Peter Carlaftes and Kat Georges. GARY COOPER FILM “ALONG CAME

JONES,” 6p.m., Rockland Public

Library. Free. CAMP CHEWONKI SCALES AND

TALES SUMMER PROGRAM, 10a.m.,

Cundys Harbor Library. Register at cundysharbor.lib.me.us. Space is limited. FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT

GROUP, 1p.m., Spectrum Generations

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Coastal Community Center, 521 Main

Street in Damariscotta. Are you caring for a loved one? Could you use the support of others dealing with the same issues that you are experiencing? If so, please join us at our Family

Caregiver Support Group. Free. Donations appreciated. FMI contact Elizabeth Crawford at 1-800-282-0764

Extension 1656. BOOK SIGNING, 11a.m. to 1p.m., The

Bath Book Shop. “Falling Through the

Trees” by Crystal Klimavicz. THWING’S POINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL

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DIG, 8a.m. to noon and 12:30-

4:30p.m. Thwing’s Point, Woolwich.

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay gives you the opportunity to unearth some of

Maine’s deepest history. PADDLE AND LEARN: EXPLORE THE

MAINE ISLAND TRAIL IN YOUR OWN

BACK YARD, 9a.m. to 4p.m. Harpswell Heritage Land Trust. The Maine

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Island Trail is a 375-mile recreational waterway that spans the entire coast of Maine. America’s oldest recreational water trail, it connects over 200 island and mainland sites open for day visits or overnight camping while traversing a variety of natural settings from sandy beaches and quiet bays to saltwater rivers and bold shores..

$125 per person, $105 for HHLT members.

PERFORMANCES

THE THEATER PROJECT PRESENTS

“MATT AND BEN,” 7:30p.m., 14

School Street, Brunswick. Tickets only available at the door. Pay what you want. ARTISTS OF TOMORROW COMMUNITY CONCERT, 2p.m. at People Plus,

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35 Union Street, Brunswick. Free and open to the public as part of the

Brunswick International Music Festival. To register, call 729-0757. DAPONTE STRING QUARTET SERIES I:

MADE IN AMERICA, 7p.m., Wells

Reserve at Laudholm in Wells. $15 and up. 646-1555. SAVORY MAINE IN DAMARISCOTTA

JULY MUSIC SERIES, 6-8p.m., at

Savory. Jan Marie Bacon performs.

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For more information, contact 563-

2111. www.savorymainedining.com

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MOXIE FESTIVAL, 5-10p.m., Midtown

Plaza, Lisbon High School, and 18

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School Street in Lisbon Falls. 5-7p.m.:

Moxie Recipe Contest Judging at

Chummy’s Midtown Diner; 6-8p.m.:

Lisbon Community School PTO auction fundraiser at the Lisbon High cafeteria; 6-9p.m.: Open Mic Night hosted by The JDL Project on the Pavilion

Stage; 6:30-9p.m.: Family Fun Night with Public Safety demonstrations including “Touch a Truck” at Lisbon

High; 7:30-9p.m.: Bath Municipal

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Band Performance at Midtown Plaza

(free); 9:15-10p.m., Fireworks display. CD RELEASE PARTY FOR LISA REDFERN, 8p.m., Frontier Theatre, Ft.

Andross, Brunswick. Lisa will perform jazz standards from her 8th CD. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. NORTHERN STARS PLANETARIUM:

PICTURES IN THE SKY, 1p.m., Topsham Public Library. Using our

“Day/Night Wheel” and the planetarium, young children are introduced to the sky. Preschool to kindergarten.

Registration required. 725-1727. NORTHERN STARS PLANETARIUM:

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EARTH: OUR PLACE IN THE COSMOS,

2p.m., Topsham Public Library. Created to meet state learning standards for grades 3-4. Learning points inclue the Earth/Sun connection, the water cycle, constellations, the moon phases, and more. Grades 3-5. Registration required. 725-1727. BRUNSWICK ART WALK EVENING, 6-

7p.m., Gulf of Maine Books,

Brunswick. A book signing with author, musician and Brunswick optometrist

Brian Daniels for his new collection

“Thoughts of an Average Joe.” OCEAN WAVES QUILTERS 20TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

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Orr’s Island School House. Admission is free, but donations are graciously accepted. Handicapped accessible.

Boutique with handmade items. Light refreshments. For more information, contact Mary at 725-7440. ARTIST RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., Points of View Art Gallery, 18 Pleasant

Street, Brunswick. POV artists present the show “Earth, Fire, Water” featuring paintings inspired by the show title. Show is available for viewing from 9a.m.-5p.m. through the month of July. www.povar tistsmaine.com. COMPUTER AND EREADER DROP IN,

12-2p.m., Topsham Public Library.

Need help with your computer skills, smartphone, tablet, or eReader? Our computer volunteer, Tricia, will be available every Friday! 725-1727. SPINDLEWORKS “MONOCHROME”

OPENING RECEPTION, 5-8p.m., 7 Lincoln Street, Brunswick. As well as drawings, Monochrome includes new works from our pottery and sculpture studio as well as experiments from the newly established photography program. Please join us for the Second Friday ArtWalk. THWING’S POINT ARCHAEOLOGICAL

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DIG, 8a.m. to noon and 12:30-

4:30p.m. Thwing’s Point, Woolwich.

Friends of Merrymeeting Bay gives you the opportunity to unearth some of

Maine’s deepest history. BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR BRIAN

DANIELS, 11a.m. to 1p.m. AND 6-

7p.m. Author Brian Daniels will sign copies of his latest book, Thoughts of an Average Joe, at Bath Book Shop,

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96 Front St., Bath. KEN TEXTOR AT MAINE COAST BOOK

SHOP, 7-8:30p.m., Maine Coast Book

Shop, Damariscotta.

PERFORMANCES

MUSIC ON THE MALL, 6-8p.m., Town

Mall, Brunswick. Meteora. Stop by, relax and enjoy the music! THE THEATER PROJECT PRESENTS

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“MATT AND BEN,” 7:30p.m., 14

School Street, Brunswick. Tickets only available at the door. Pay what you want. BATH OUTDOOR CONCERTS: BATH

MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND AT

MOXIE FEST, 7:30p.m., Lisbon Falls.

Come enjoy some free concert band music.

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PUBLIC MEALS

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8a.m. to

10a.m., Merriconeag Grange, 529

Harpswell Road, Harpswell. Pancakes, french toast, sausage, ham, juice, coffee. $8 per person, children under 12 free. 833-6259. PUBLIC CHURCH SUPPER, 5-6p.m.,

First Parish Church, 40 Main Street,

Freeport. 3 kinds of beans, American chop suey, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, rolls, deserts, beverages. Adults $8, children $4. Sponsored by the church. 865-6022. MASONIC BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6p.m.,

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Masonic Lodge across from River

Park. $7.50 for adults, $3 for children between 5 and 12, free for kids under

5. Baked beans, cole slaw, chop suey, hot dogs, potato salad and more.

751-0037. BEAN SUPPER, 4:30-6:30p.m., Woolwich Grange. $8 adults, children under 12 $4. 443-6505.

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MOXIE FESTIVAL: Moxie 5K Kids Fun

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Run, 7a.m., Gazebo Park, $5; Moxie

5K Road Race, 7a.m., Gazebo Park,

$15 pre-registration, $20 day of;

Moxie and Maine Products available on Main Street and at MTM Center

9a.m. to 4p.m.; Moxie Festival

Parade, 10a.m., Capitol Avenue and

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Route 196; Moxie Bike Rally, 10a.m.,

711 Lisbon Street; Kennebec’s (The

Moxie Store) opens, 10a.m. to whenever, Moxie, Moxie Ice Cream, Moxie memerobilia; Family entertainment on the Main Street Stage, 12-3p.m.;

Moxie memorabilia exhibit, 12-4p.m.,

Lisbon Masonic Hall; Fireman’s

Muster, 2-4p.m., Upper Main Street;

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Moxie Chug-n-Challenge, 1:30p.m.,

Main Street Stage, $5; Moxie Concert in the Park with SCARAB – The Journey

Experience fro 6-8p.m., Pavillion

Stage, free. MOXIE ALL MAINE TRIPLE-HEADER

VINTAGE BASEBALL GAMES, 7p.m.

Game 1: Presumpscot Baseball Club

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(Westbrook) vs. Portland Eons (Portland), free; 8p.m. Game 2: Portland

Eons (Portland) vs. Dirigo Baseball

Club (Augusta), free; 9p.m. Game 3:

Presumpscot Baseball Club (Westbrook) vs. Dirigo Baseball Club

(Augusta), free. BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC

FESTIVAL COMMUNITY CONCERT,

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10:30a.m., Topsham Public Library.

This 45 minute community concert will feature classical music and is open to all! 725-1727. OCEAN WAVES QUILTERS 20TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, 10a.m. to 5p.m.,

Orr’s Island School House. Admission is free, but donations are graciously accepted. Handicapped accessible.

Boutique with handmade items. Light refreshments. For more information, contact Mary at 725-7440. SIP AND STITCH KNITTING AND CROCHETING CLUB, 10a.m. to noon, every Saturday, Topsham Public

Library. All abilities welcome! Come and work on your latest project, share patterns, check out the library’s knitting and crocheting resources, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea. 725-

1727.



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