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Houlton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 10, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Ossipee Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 9, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Waterford World's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 17, 2026 - July 19, 2026
Location: North Waterford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family oriented agricultural fair, featuring local vendors, entertainment and livestock. Old MacDonald's Barn full of animals to touch, outside stage with local talent, demonstrations & livestock exhibits
Pittston Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 18, 2026 - June 21, 2026
Location: Pittston, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Small, family-oriented country fair. Midway, animal pulling events, children's games, Strawberry Festival.
Bangor State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Northern Maine Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 5, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Monmouth Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 24, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.
Skowhegan State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 13, 2026 - August 22, 2026
Location: Skowhegan, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large agricultural fair featuring a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing.
Union Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 5, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Location: Union, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large family fair famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing.
Acton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2026 - August 30, 2026
Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, milking parlor, homemade ice cream, crafts, midway, mechanical pulling, demo derbies, animal pulling and stage shows.
Windsor Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 29, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Windsor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, art/crafts exhibits. Large midway, animal pull events, harness racing and mechanical pulling.
Blue Hill Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Springfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 11, 2026 - June 14, 2026
Location: Springfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits.
Harmony Free Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Clinton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Clinton Family oriented agricultural fair with animal and mechanical pulling utstanding midway, exhibit halls, stage entertainment and woodsmen contest.
Litchfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Oxford County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 16, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
New Portland Lion's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Farmington Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 20, 2026 - September 26, 2026
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Common Ground Country Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 24, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Cumberland Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 27, 2026 - October 3, 2026
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Fryeburg Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: October 4, 2026 - October 11, 2026
Location: Fryeburg, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Maine's largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows.
Topsham Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 9, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Washington County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2026 - September 7, 2026
Location: Pembroke
Event Type: Fair
Videographer and Video Editor(s)
Bureau / Program: Maine Conservation Corps
Date:
Location: MCC Office in Augusta
Event Type: Volunteer
Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking a videographer and video editor(s) who can create a few short film projects to help us in our marketing and recruitment endeavors.
MCC is an AmeriCorps program that provides opportunities for people to get outdoors and contribute to the greater good. Our mission is to accomplish conservation initiatives that inspire people and enhance communities, and that's what we've been doing since our establishment in 1983.
Every year, we place almost 100 individuals throughout the entire state of Maine to conserve and protect our natural resources. They participate in trail maintenance and erosion control, water quality and wildlife monitoring, invasive plant removal, outdoor education and outreach, and so much more.
In addition, we provide people with an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, gain confidence, and become lifelong advocates of the environment.
We need your help to spread the word about the awesome things we are getting done!
Responsibilities
- Produce short marketing videos 30, 60, or 90 seconds in length
- Ensure our key messages and goals are incorporated into the videos
- Possession of necessary film equipment, including camera, editing software, lighting, or sound equipment
- Travel with or without an MCC staff person to project sites to get footage of members and projects
- Edit footage and collaborate with MCC staff to create the final product
- Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects
- Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running
- Collect appropriate consent from persons interviewed, photographed, etc.
- Ensure final products are accessible (e.g., audio descriptions, closed captions, etc.)
- Receive express written consent from MCC before disseminating products
- Check-in regularly with MCC staff for updates and communicate any needs through email or face-to-face meetings
Qualifications
- Professional or personal experience in video production: filming, image, and sound editing (samples of past work would be very appreciated)
- Professional, energetic, creative, and self-motivated
- Effective communicator and troubleshooter
- Ability to make decisions and follow through with minimal supervision
- Ability to follow through and meet deadlines and possess a strong sense of responsibility
To Get Involved
If you're interested in this, or other volunteer projects, please fill out our quick interest form!
Contact Phone: (207) 624-6085
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: November 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: December 23, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Julie-Marie Bickford
Contact Phone: 207-287-7521
Contact Email: Julie-Marie.Bickford@maine.gov
Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: May 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov
Maine Harness Racing Commission Public Meeting (tentative)
Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Shane Bacon
Contact Email: shane.bacon@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: July 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
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Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
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Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
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Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: December 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The LMF Appraisal Oversight Committee examines project appraisals and determines if the method of reaching the final value is consistent with LMF Board policy and appraisal standards, and if the appraisal value reflects fair market value. The Committee recommends the final value to the LMF Board.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Hearing re Appeal of Pesticide Registration Denial
Bureau / Program: Board of Pesticides Control
Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Room 101 of the Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine, 04330 OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is responsible for registering pesticides for use and distribution in the State of Maine. 7 M.R.S. 607 (2025). Nutricare USA LLC of Reston, Virginia, submitted a registration request for ZAPPP! Mosquito Stickers on March 20, 2025. On March 21, 2025, the BPC denied registration of this product. On April 1, 2025, Nutricare USA LLC made a timely request for an appeal hearing contesting the denial of registration for ZAPPP! Mosquito Stickers.
An Administrative Hearing will be held pursuant to 7 M.R.S. 609(1)(B) (2025) and will be governed by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, 5 M.R.S. 9051-9065 (2025). The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Board of Pesticides Control will hold a hearing on Nutricare USA LLC's request on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 101 of the Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane. The hearing will also take place via MSTEAMS.
Related Documents:
Notice of Public Hearing (PDF)
Rooting Out Invasive Plants Free Workshop - Farmington
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Farmington Town Office, Downstairs Meeting Room, 153 Farmington Falls Rd, Farmington, ME 04938
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Field Demonstration at the Stone Soup Garden.
Wear appropriate footwear.
Speakers on invasive plant ID and control, cost share programs and tool loaning program.
No pre-registration required - just show up!
Lunch is included
Sponsored by: Farmington Rotary, Maine Forest Service, Farmington Conservation Commission, and Mt. Blue Area Garden Club
Contact Name: Patty Cormier
Contact Email: patty.cormier@maine.gov
Live Staking Demonstration - Boothbay Harbor
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Boothbay Region Water District, and Boothbay Region Land Trust
Live Staking Demonstration - Fayette/Mount Vernon
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Mount Vernon/Fayette, exact location TBD
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Live staking uses dormant cuttings from native trees and shrubs that root quickly and stabilize soil - a simple, effective restoration technique you can use at home or in your community.
What to Expect:
- Learn how live stakes reduce erosion and improve habitat and water quality
- Guidance from Maine Forest Service District Foresters Allyssa Gregory and Jared Gregory
- Hands-on planting demonstration
- Practical techniques you can apply at home.
All tools provided. Please wear appropriate footwear for wet trails.
Registration
Offered in partnership with Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District and 30 Mile River Watershed Association
2026 Approved Wood Measurement Training - Orono
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: July 23, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Topics include:
- Scaler's Licensing Law and Wood Measurement Rules, Mike Picard - State of Maine Weights and Measures
- Basics of Wood Measurements, Keith Kanoti University of Maine
- Defects and Deductions, Mark Vannah Licensed scaler and head scaler at Robbins Lumber Co.
- Insect ID/Wood Quarantine Presentation, Michael Parisio MFS Forest Entomologist
- "Hands on" log scaling, deduction and decay (Mark Vannah)
- Log Scaling & Lumber Grading, a tour of the sawmill to see logs opened up into lumber. Ben Lumbra O&R Lumbra
- Scaling High-Quality Veneer Grade Logs and Defect Description, Walker Day & Nathan Gould Columbia Forest Products
Day 1 - Thursday, July 23, 2026: University of Maine Forest Field Office - 825 College Avenue, Old Town, Maine
Day 2 - Friday, July 24, 2026: O&R Lumbra Hardwood Mill in Milo, Maine
Contact Name: Pete Johnson
Contact Email: pjohnson@sfimaine.org
Cost: $100
Co-Sponsor: University of Maine; Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc; O&R Lumbra Hardwood Sawmill, Robbiins Lumber Company, Columbia Forest Products, The State of Maine
RSVP to Join Plant Species Documentation on May 27 at Camden Hills State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 280 Belfast Road, Camden, ME 04843
State Park: Camden Hills
Event Type: Workshop/Training, Nature Exploration
Pre-register to join in on an educational morning of plant inventorying at Camden Hills State Park. Kerry Hardy, a local plant enthusiast, will lead a hike with park staff to document and take GPS coordinates of the park's unique plant species. Included in the inventory will be Brown Ash and other ash species, Spruce, Maidenhair Fern, Yellow Violets, Mayflowers, also called Trailing Arbutus, and spring ephemerals. Limited to 30 people. Park entry and activity are free to registered participants. Pre-register by emailing charlene.hood@maine.gov and please put "May 27 plant inventory RSVP" in the subject line.
Contact Name: Charlene "Sunshine" Hood
Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109
Contact Email: charlene.hood@maine.gov
Cost: Free to pre-registered participants.
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Wildlife & Forestry Webinar
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams-Webinar
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Private Lands Biologist Kelly McNutt and Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory for a webinar on wildlife and forestry practices. Participants will learn how to steward their land for wildlife and healthy, diverse forests. The pair will discuss relevant practices, programs, cost-shares, and resources to help woodland owners accomplish their forest goals.
Registration
Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: AFFPIIF
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Remote Only - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Animal Welfare Advisory Council: Animal Control/Dog Licensing Subcommittee Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting, so members of the public can attend if needed, at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
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Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting, so members of the public can attend if needed, at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Please note, per the AWAC Remote meeting policy:
- To participate in public comment, each person must have their video on and provide a name and town of residence.
- For entry into the meeting, virtual or in person, members of the public will need to display their first and last name and town of residence.
The Animal Welfare Program will provide public access to a room with a computer that will stream the meeting, so members of the public can attend if needed, at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #3 - Review of LSOG forest and strategies
Bureau / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: May 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Field Trip - Field Trip - Review of LSOG Conditions and Strategies
Bureau / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Western Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Rain date is June 26.
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #4 - Discussion of LSOG strategies
Bureau / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #5 - Feedback on LSOG strategies
Bureau / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 90 Blossom, Lane, Augusta ME, Deering Building, Rm 106, Blossom Lane, Augusta
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #6 - Final review and feedback
Bureau / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine OR Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
LSOG Work Group Meeting #2 - Review of LSOG forest ecology and science
Bureau / Program: Late-Successional and Old-Growth Forest Conservation Strategies Work Group
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: MFS Bolton Hill Facility, 2870 North Belfast Ave, Augusta, ME 04330 OR Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The public may attend work group meetings in person or online. To participate online, advanced registration is required. To request accommodation for special needs, please contact us in advance - typically at least five business days before the meeting by phone, email, or TTY/TDD. There will be a public comment period of 5 to 10 minutes near the end of each meeting.
Contact Name: Andrew Whitman
Contact Phone: 207-557-0781
Contact Email: Andrew.whitman@maine.gov
Firefly the Hybrid Performance at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 172 Indian Bar Road, Brooksville, ME 04617
State Park: Holbrook Island
Event Type: Special Event
A multi-talented artist and dramatic performer, Firefly the Hybrid is a member of the Penobscot Indian Nation, one of five traditionally-allied Wabanaki tribal nations in the Atlantic Northeast. He grew up on Panawamskek (Indian Island), a village in the Penobscot River, which runs through his ancestral homeland in central Maine.
His performances include: - A national virtual performance with the Kennedy Center's Arts Across America. - Merrill Auditorium, Portland, Maine - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, OH * University of Maine, Orono
Bring a lawnchair or blanket. Park entry is always free. Performance is free through the support of the Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 326-4012
Cost: Free entry and program. Entry to Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park is always free.
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Downeast Story Path at Cobscook Bay State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 40 S. Edmunds Rd., Edmunds Township, Maine
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Location: Story path begins near the playground in the campground.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Lamoine, Quoddy Head, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $4; Adult Non-Resident: $6; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
Downeast Story Path at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 492 Port Rd, Machiasport, Maine
State Park: Fort O'Brien
Event Type: Nature Exploration, History/Historical
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: The Cod's Tail by Mark Kurlansky
Location: Story path begins next to the parking lot.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Cobscook Bay, Lamoine, Quoddy Head, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission, however there is no entry fee for Fort O'Brien. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: No park entry fee.
Downeast Story Path at Lamoine State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 23 State Park Rd., Lamoine, Maine
State Park: Lamoine
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Walk in the Woods with Me by Phinney Turner Patrice
Location: Story path begins at the Loop Trail.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Cobscook Bay, Quoddy Head, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 667-4778
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $4; Adult Non-Resident: $6; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
Downeast Story Path at Quoddy Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 973 S. Lubec Rd., Lubec, Maine
State Park: Quoddy Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Set Sail for Pancakes by Tim Kleyn
Location: Story path begins at the Carrying Place Cove trailhead.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Cobscook Bay, Lamoine, Roque Bluffs, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 733-0911
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $3; Adult Non-Resident: $4; Senior Non-Resident: $1; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
Downeast Story Path at Roque Bluffs State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: 145 Schoppee Point Rd., Roque Bluffs, Maine
State Park: Roque Bluffs
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Wicked Wild Poems by Diane Lang
Location: Story path begins by the main entrance sign in day use area.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Cobscook Bay, Lamoine, Quoddy Head, and Shackford Head State Parks.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 255-3475
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $4; Adult Non-Resident: $6; Senior Non-Resident: $2; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
Downeast Story Path at Shackford Head State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Off Route 190 in Eastport, Maine
State Park: Shackford Head
Event Type: Nature Exploration
Enjoy a self-service read along the trail. Book pages are posted along the path until you reach the end of the story.
Story: Fraser the Forest Ranger by Matthew Schufman
Location: Story path begins on the Coney Trail out from the parking lot.
There are also story paths featuring different books at Fort O'Brien State Historic Site and Lamoine, Quoddy Head, Shackford Head, and Roque Bluffs.
Story paths are included with park admission. To find their exact location, call the park in advance or ask at the park booth when you arrive.
Thank you to McSea Books and Penguin Random House for permitting the use of these stories.
Contact Name: The park
Contact Phone: (207) 726-4412
Cost: Free with park admission: Adult Maine Resident: $3; Adult Non-Resident: $4; Senior Non-Resident: $1; Children 5-11 years old: $1; Children under 5 and Maine Seniors are free.
Building Wildfire-Ready Communities in Maine: Trends, Planning, and Resources Webinar
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Learn about wildfire trends in Maine, key land-use planning considerations, and available funding and technical assistance resources for communities.
The target audience of this webinar are communities concerned about wildfires igniting structures. There are state grants available that can help communities develop Community Wildfire Protection Plans that can lead to Implementation grants for fuel reduction projects.
REGISTER
Free Tree Growth Tax Law Webinar
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join the Maine Forest Service for a free webinar about Maine's Tree Growth Tax Law on May 11 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. The talk will cover the purpose of Tree Growth, program eligibility, common challenges, and available resources. There will also be time for questions and discussion.
REGISTER
Registration closes May 8th
Maine Farmland Action Plan Working Group Meeting
Bureau / Program: Farmland Action Plan
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Adam Bishop
Contact Phone: (207) 620-5983
Contact Email: Adam.R.Bishop@maine.gov
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LUPC Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning Commission
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Bartley's Center Cove Event Center, 241 Pritham Ave., Greenville
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
The meeting agenda summarizes the administrative, planning, permitting, and compliance matters that the Commission is scheduled to hear. It is posted approximately one week before the meeting date. A record of the meeting, which includes audio files of Commission discussions and slide shows of staff presentations, is usually posted within two weeks of the meeting date. Meeting minutes, summarizing the outcomes of and Commission actions on scheduled items, are posted approximately six weeks after the meeting date.
Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: kiana.green@maine.gov
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Agenda with link to the Meeting
ZP 805 Public Hearing
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning Commission
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Bartley's Center Cove Events, 241 Pritham Ave, Greenville
Event Type: Public Comment
Contact Name: Kiana Green
Contact Phone: 2072872631
Contact Email: kiana.green@maine.gov
ZP 805 Site Visit
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning Commission
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 131 Maynard Road, Rockwood, Maine
Event Type: Public Comment
Emerald Ash Borer Information Session - Sherman
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Sherman Recreation Center, 30 School St, Sherman
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join us to learn about the recent discovery of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Benedicta and what it means for our forests, communities, and ash trees.
Topics include
- EAB and lookalikes
- Signs and symptoms of infestation
- Quarantine
- Firewood
- Ongoing monitoring
This session is free and open to the public. All are welcome.
Contact Name: Maine Forest Service, District Forester Lauren Ouellette
Contact Phone: 207-441-3817
Contact Email: Lauren.Ouellette@maine.gov
Forestry For Maine Birds Webinar
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Forestry for Maine Birds (FFMB) integrates bird conservation with forest management and planning. Join Sally Stockwell the Conservation Director for Maine Audubon and Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory to learn more about the program and how you can steward your woodland with birds in mind. This program is offered in partnership with the North Haven Conservation Partners. A field session will follow August 18th, on North Haven. Registration for the field session will open in June.
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Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
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