The Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) has announced the grand opening of the Dennys River Sportsman’s Club Pavilion on Thursday, August 8. This event marks a new chapter for the historic clubhouse, now transformed into an open-air pavilion and open to the public.

Will Tuell

Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) is reminding hunters that they have until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 1 to enter the drawing for an antlerless deer permit. Hunters who are drawn in IFW’s Aug. 15 lottery will have a chance to harvest an antlerless deer in the designated wildlife management district plus a buck statewide. Any remaining permits will be available for purchase on IFW’s website later this year. 

From the Alexander news column by Cassie Oakes:

What did you do during the local July 4th celebration? The grandchildren of Sherry Sivret and the late Father David Sivret participated in the 4th of July stroller parade and earned third place.  To Eastport and Beyond was their sign as they dressed in Toy Story costumes.

Sandra Smith

Saturday was the second Princeton Parks and Recreation’s Community Yard and Craft Sale. The weather was unbelievably perfect, and the wonderful community support was truly appreciated. In addition to the ten vendors, the Princeton Fire Department Association was there with their Weenie Wagon for breakfast and lunch. Also, Lakeside Lemonade was back. 

A new format included six vendors who participated in the event but sold items from their homes. They were advertised and their location was featured on a special map. 

Jayna Smith

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For the fourth consecutive year, the Town of Robbinston is excited to host its hometown celebration, Robbinston Days, on Saturday, August 3. All events will take place at the Robbinston Community Center (formerly the grade school).

Will Tuell

Whether it’s general manager Kaci Leighton’s friendly smile, her crew’s care and attention to detail, or the delicious variety of freshly made subs, sandwiches, and baked goods, Coastal Subs in Pembroke has quickly “made waves” as Downeasters say, in the nine months the Mom-and-Pop sub shop has been serving travelers up and down Route 1. 

The Washington County village of Grand Lake Stream may be just off the beaten path, but it will be well worth the drive to this magical setting as the ballfield comes alive on Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, for the 28th Annual Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival.  Local organizers have once again put together a full schedule of activities for young and old, with music, folk art, food, and fun.  The festival runs each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Will Tuell

Plans to expand the capacity of the Lincoln Memorial Public Library in Dennysville are moving forward, thanks to Senator Susan Collins’ timely submission of the trustees’ funding request to the Senate Appropriations Committee in Congress this summer.

Jayna Smith

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The Passamaquoddy Motahkomikuk Community Days are set to be a vibrant and engaging celebration of culture, sports, and community spirit from this Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, at Sockabasin Field in Peter Dana Point, Indian Township.