July 23, 2025 Vol. 30

Please join the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce and Wiscasset Community Center for their 2025 lineup for Alive on the Common.

Get ready to rock and roll Thursday, July 24th with the Dooryarders as they take you on a retro-rock ride. Come enjoy an evening out as they play original songs peppered with some classic top 40's. Sponsored by First National Bank and Davison Construction.

Wiscasset's Class of 2027 will have concessions for sale.

5:30pm Concessions start

6:00pm Music starts

Dooryarders

Wiscasset Town Common 

Come to Wiscasset’s farmers market and enjoy fresh pretzels, fresh fruits and veggies, fresh coffee  plus oysters, corn, strawberries and much, much more!

At the Wiscasset Municipal building parking lot

Friday, 9-1pm

First Congregational Church of Wiscasset is holding the annual church fair on the Common from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

Familiar items include the handmade crafts, jewelry, treasures, home-baked goods table, children’s games and the always popular dog parade along with the On Common Café. The Silent Auction includes an inflatable stand-up paddle board and an L.L. Bean smokeless fire pit. This year, the church has rented tables to others to sell their crafts or other items. Come join the fun.

As always, all the church proceeds will go to local outreach organizations.

Open Farm Day

July 26 & 27

Come ready to explore!

Follow these Visitor tips about Maine’s Open Farm Day and what to expect:

• This annual tradition is an excellent way to learn about farming. There’s something for everyone! Plan a visit with friends and family, get inspired for your own farm or gardening goals, and have fun.
• You’ll visit working farms that raise animals, fruits, vegetables, or other crops. Farmers are excited to welcome guests to their businesses.
• Dress for the weather and for the outdoors. Comfy shoes, bug spray, hats, etc., are good choices for this rain-or-shine event.
• Open Farm Day is a great time to stock up on local farm goods! Remember to pack a cooler and a tote so you can bring home your favorite Open Farm Day goodies.
• Farms are busy places. Please stay on marked paths, and areas open to guests. Look for signage. Take your time driving into and out of areas, and be mindful of your surroundings.
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For the list of farms, day and hours go HERE

Wiscasset Art Walk Celebrates 13 Years

Last Thursdays of the month: July 31 and August 28; 4-7pm

STROLL WISCASSET’S HISTORIC VILLAGE! VIEW ART, SHOP the BOUTIQUES, and ENJOY fresh oysters, local brews, lobster, fine wines, and dining along the SPARKLING SHEEPSCOT RIVER!

“Paint it! Maine,” plein air at the Maine Art Gallery

A select group of twenty-five Maine artists from 25 towns selected by the Maine Art Gallery (MAG) have been toting their easels throughout Maine this month as they create their entries for MAG’s annual plein air exhibition. 

The length of time for creating art and the duration of the plein air exhibit are extended this year. The artists will be painting at locations of their choosing from July 1 - July 26. Their work will be on sale from July 31 – August 24. Gallery hours are Wed-Sun, 11-4.

The “Paint It! Maine” exhibition runs concurrently with “Fiore at 100: Maine Observed,” a retrospective exhibition of works by Joseph Fiore (1925 - 2008) for whom the natural beauty of the Maine landscape was a primary inspiration. 

An opening reception will be held during Wiscasset’s Thursday Art Walk, July 31, 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Music will be provided by singer/songwriter Lisa Redfern.The gallery has dedicated this year's "Paint It! Maine" to the memory of Bradley resident Anthony Watkins, who passed away in March of this year. Anthony was an accomplished plein air painter who regularly participated in the gallery's events and was awarded for his artistry.

A gallery Art Talk, “Fiore - The Plein Air Experience” by David Dewey will be held on Wednesday, August 6 at 4:30 pm. Dewey was a colleague, friend, and former student of Fiore.

The Fiore show, on the first floor of the gallery, is presented in partnership with the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT), recipient of a large collection of Fiore’s paintings upon the artist’s death in 2008. Sales of the Fiore paintings will benefit MFT and the Maine Art Gallery.

A nonprofit organization since 1958, the Maine Art Gallery, located at 15 Warren Street, Wiscasset, is dedicated to the advancement and preservation of the visual, fine and applied arts through exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations and educational programs for children and adults. More information can be found at www.maineartgallerywiscasset.org and on Facebook at Maine Art Gallery Wiscasset. Email info@maineartgallerywiscasset.org or phone (207) 687-8143.

Bands for Books, September 1, 2025

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Midcoast event of the year! Bands for Books will be held on Labor Day, September 1st at Lakehurst Lodge. The “Salty Dogs” will once again provide music. The group has proven to be the perfect pairing for this party. Their enthusiastic music has never failed to fill the dance floor.

Tickets are now available at the Wiscasset Library (21 High Street, Wiscasset) or by calling the Treasurer of the Friends of the Wiscasset Library, Lynn Maloney (207-798-2831) or via email at lynnmaloney5@yahoo.com]. We have kept ticket prices at the original cost of $20 each prior to the event and $25 at the door. We hope you will join us for a fun-filled evening.

From the Maine State Chamber

Equity in Internships Program (EQUIP). EQUIP was created with a bold mission: to provide resources, space, and investment from employers for first generation college students in Maine to build strong professional networks and launch meaningful careers. Powered by Educate Maine, the University of Southern Maine, and the Maine State Chamber, EQUIP is looking for forward-thinking businesses to join this transformative initiative. We’re seeking partners to create unique internship opportunities that prioritize career exposure and professional development. Together, we can shape the next generation of Maine’s workforce by offering hands-on experiences that matter. Please visit this link for more information about the program. There is a deadline of August 18^th to signup and ensure that another generation of Mainers develop connections to the business community.

English Language Training. Through an exciting partnership with EnGen, the Chamber is proud to offer a free, job-focused, on-demand English training platform designed to empower your employees who are expanding their language skills. This valuable resource supports workforce development and helps unlock greater potential for both employees and employers. Please visit this link for more information. There are limited numbers of employees that can enroll, so please reach out to Mark Ellis at mellis@mainechamber.org now to sign your business or organization to participate today.

Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce | www.wiscassetchamber.com

(207)882-9600

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