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Open Farm Day
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 27, 2025
Location: Statewide
Event Type: Special Event
We celebrate Maine agriculture year-round, and Open Farm Day is an extra special day to visit a farm and discover more ways to enjoy farm products year-round! Maine's Open Farm Day gives visitors the chance to explore host farms throughout the state on the fourth Sunday in July rain or shine. Please visit RealMaine.com to learn more about this special invitation to see Maine agriculture where it happens, get tips for a good visit, and find a list of participating farms.
Contact Email: ACFOpenFarmDay@maine.gov
Website: https://www.realmaine.com/
Houlton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 11, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: Houlton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small fair featuring livestock, crafts, midway and state entertainment.
Website: http://www.houltonfair.org/
Ossipee Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Location: South Hiram, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Old-fashion fair, unique exhibit halls, lots of livestock, midway, drag racing and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.ossipeevalleyfair.com/
Waterford World's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
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
Website: http://www.waterfordworldsfair.org/
Pittston Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 19, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Location: Pittston, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Small, family-oriented country fair. Midway, animal pulling events, children's games, Strawberry Festival.
Website: http://www.pittstonfair.com/
Bangor State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 24, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Location: Bangor, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, and commercial exhibits.
Website: https://www.bangorstatefair.com/
Northern Maine Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 26, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Location: Presque Isle, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demo derby.
Website: http://www.northernmainefairgrounds.com/
Monmouth Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 25, 2025 - June 28, 2025
Location: Monmouth, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pull events.
Website: http://www.monmouthfair.com/
Skowhegan State Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 7, 2025 - August 16, 2025
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.
Website: http://www.skowheganstatefair.com
Union Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2025 - August 3, 2025
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.
Website: http://www.unionfair.org/
Acton Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Location: Acton, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Outstanding exhibits, 4-H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pull events, midway
Website: http://www.actonfair.net/
Piscataquis Valley Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 21, 2025 - August 24, 2025
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.
Website: http://www.piscataquisvalleyfair.com/
Windsor Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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.
Website: http://www.windsorfair.com/
Blue Hill Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Great country fair, midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pull events, entertainment.
Website: http://www.bluehillfair.com/
Springfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 12, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Location: Springfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.thespringfieldfair.com/
Harmony Free Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Location: Harmony, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Free Admission, Free Parking, Stage Shows, Animal and Mechanical Pulling, Midway, Demo Derby, Livestock and Exhibit Hall.
Website: https://harmonyfreefair.weebly.com/
Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 4, 2025 - September 7, 2025
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.
Website: https://clintonlionsagfair207.com/
Litchfield Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Location: Litchfield, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Country fair with large midway, agricultural exhibits, livestock, animal pull events. Historical fair museum.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/litchfieldfair/
Oxford County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 10, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Location: Oxford, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits, and a new harness race track.
Website: http://www.oxfordcountyfair.com/
New Portland Lion's Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Location: New Portland, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Midway, exhibit hall, animal and mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits, woodsmen day, stage shows.
Website: http://www.newportlandlionsfair.com/
Farmington Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Location: Farmington, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pull events, harness racing, demolition derby.
Website: https://www.farmingtonfair.org
Common Ground Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 19, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Location: Unity, Maine
Event Type: Fair
A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine-Organic produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibits.
Website: http://www.mofga.org/The-Fair
Cumberland Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025
Location: Cumberland Ctr, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing.
Website: http://www.cumberlandfair.com
Fryeburg Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 28, 2025 - October 5, 2025
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.
Website: http://www.fryeburgfair.org/
Topsham Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 3, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Location: Topsham, Maine
Event Type: Fair
Agricultural exhibits, animal pull events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing.
Website: http://www.topshamfair.net
Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine RTP Advisory Committee
Date: March 31, 2021
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom - Online Meeting
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Douglas Beck
Contact Phone: 207-624-6090
Contact Email: doug.beck@maine.gov
Related Documents: Agenda
MinutesWashington County Fair
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 23, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Event Type: Fair
Maine RTP Advisory Committee Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine RTP Advisory Committee
Date: June 17, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Douglas S. Beck
Contact Phone: 2075940439
Contact Email: doug.beck@maine.gov
Related Documents: Agenda
MinutesVideographer 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: April 24, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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: May 22, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 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 24, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: 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
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council, Animal Welfare
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
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 that 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: May 21, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
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 that 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 18, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
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 that members of the public can attend if needed at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
Land for Maine's Future Appraisal Oversight Committee
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future - Appraisal Oversight Committee
Date: April 29, 2025
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: June 3, 2025
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: July 22, 2025
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 26, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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 Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Room 101, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
C&R Proposal presentations
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: DMR, Room 118, Augusta, Maine
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
C&R proposal scoring, project selection and preliminary allocations
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: laura.graham@maine.gov
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: July 8, 2025
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
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: September 9, 2025
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
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Land for Maine's Future Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: November 18, 2025
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
Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/lmf/
Licensing of Agriculture Fairs 2026-2028 Public Hearing
Bureau / Program: Agriculture Resource Development
Date: April 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Deering 101 at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta and Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in person in Deering 101 and virtually on teams, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will hold a hearing pursuant to 7 M.R.S. Sections 83 and 84 and Department Rules, Chapters 11 and 12. The purpose of the hearing is to take testimony on the applications submitted by agriculture fairs for licensing dates for 2026 - 2028.
Contact Name: Kayla Jones
Contact Phone: (207) 287-3491
Contact Email: MEAgfairs@maine.gov
Related Documents: Public Notices (PDF)
Maine Milk Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Milk Commission
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
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: February 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
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: March 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: April 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: 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
Feathers Over Freeport at Bradbury Mt. State Park
Bureau / Program: Parks and Lands
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Bradbury Mt State Park, 528 Hallowell Road Pownal, Maine 04069
State Park: Bradbury Mountain
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event
New this year, Feathers Over Freeport will be held in May on one day only, and only at Bradbury Mt. State Park. There will be fun and educational activities, live bird presentations, guest experts, and displays. If you've not attended the annual Feathers Over Freeport before, check out what we offered in 2024 at https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport
Cost: Free with park admission: Children 5 - 11 years old: $1.00; Children under 5 are free. Adult Maine Resident: $4; Maine Senior: Free; Adult Non-Resident: $6. Non-Resident Senior: $2.
Exploring the Forest Trees of Maine - Rockland
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Rockland Bog Preserve, Route 90 Access (11 Farwell Dr, Rockland, ME 04841)
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Knox-Lincoln SWCD and Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory for an exploration of the trees of Rockland Bog Preserve, at Georges River Land Trust Preserve. Maine's forests are home to a diverse mix of coniferous and deciduous trees. Learning to identify trees is an essential step toward sustainable woodland stewardship! Participants will learn to identify tree species by looking at form, branching arrangement, buds, bark, and present foliage. Woodland appreciators should leave with a knowledge of Maines native trees, practical tree identification skills, and insights into forest stewardship. Join us for a woodland walk and strengthen your connection to Maines woodlands!
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Cost: Free program but please register
Co-Sponsor: Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Maine State Harness Racing Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Maine Harness Racing Commission
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Room 101, Deering Building, 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, Maine OR Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Carol Gauthier
Contact Phone: (207) 287-3221
Contact Email: carol.gauthier@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: March 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Remote Only - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Related Documents: Meeting Materials Packet (PDF)
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: May 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: July 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: August 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Remote Only - Zoom
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund (AFFPIF) Advisory Board Meeting
Bureau / Program: Agriculture, Food, and Forest Products Infrastructure Fund, Agriculture Resource Development
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBD
Event Type: Public Meeting/Hearing
Contact Name: Craig Lapine
Contact Email: craig.lapine@maine.gov
Landowner 102 Adult Education Course - Houlton
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 2, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Houlton High School Library 7 Bird St. Houlton, ME 04730
Event Type: Workshop/Training
If you are a landowner who is looking to take an active role inforest management on your property, this FREE course is for you!
This course will be Wednesday evenings (April 2, 9, 16, & 30) from 6PM to 8:30PM
Topics that will be covered include:
- Executing a Timber Harvest
- Silviculture
- Managing your property for Maine Big Game species
- Timber Tax Treatment
- Estate Planning
- Invasive & Treatment
- Landowner Relation's
- Tree identification & Forest Products
Facilitator: Maine Forest Service District Forester Lauren Ouellette
SPACE IS LIMITED, SIGN UP NOW!
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsor: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Woodland Owners, Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Outdoor Partners, and Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District
Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meeting
Bureau / Program: Animal Welfare Advisory Council
Date: March 26, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams - Online Meeting
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 that members of the public can attend if needed at 90 Blossom Lane, Augusta, ME.
Contact Name: Ronda Steciuk
Contact Email: ronda.steciuk@maine.gov
BMP + Rules & Regulations Workshop - Thorndike
Bureau / Program: Maine Forest Service
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Thorndike Town Office, 125 Mt View Rd, Thorndike, ME 04986
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Save the Date! Join Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District and the Maine Forest Service for a FREE Best Management Practices and Rules & Regulations workshop. Participants will have the option to attend the morning BMP session and/or the afternoon Rules & Regulations training. Everyone who attends will receive a copy of Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine's Water Quality and The Forestry Rules of Maine 2017: A Practical Guide for Foresters, Loggers and Woodlot Owners.
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For more information, please contact Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
North Haven Invasive Plant Management Webinar
Bureau / Program: Maine Natural Areas Program, Maine Forest Service
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual Webinar. Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Workshop/Training
Join Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Natural Areas Program, and the Maine Forest Service for a FREE Invasive Plant Management Webinar. Participants will learn about invasive plant management with a focus on North Haven Island species. Presenters will cover information related to control, cost-share programs, plans, and more!
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For more information, please contact Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Contact Name: Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory
Contact Email: allyssa.gregory@maine.gov
Co-Sponsor: Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, Maine Natural Areas Program
LUPC Commission Meeting
Bureau / Program: Land Use Planning - LUPC_Meetings
Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Virtual Meeting and in person at, Jeff's Catering, 15 Littlefield Rd, Brewer
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