Yard Sale
 Hire a Vet Campaign
On Tuesday, September 15, the Maine Hire a Vet Campaign 2020 will kick-off at 11 a.m., with a hiring fair to follow from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Over 100 employers will be available to communicate with veterans virtually. Register today at http://www.mainecareercenter.com/mhav/.
Veteran Video Profile (new for 2020)
Veterans can also receive a professionally made video at no charge. As part of the Maine Hire a Vet Campaign 2020, veterans will be coached and mentored by experts from Maine’s premier video career exploration company. Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your skills, enthusiasm, and personality in a professionally produced video that will be available to all Maine Hire a Vet employers.
Unwanted, Unused, or Expired Medications
Due to COVID-19, operating hours of drop box locations may have changed. Please call ahead before making the trip to a designated drop box.
Free Food
2020 Census
A Census Mobile Questionnaire Assistance unit will be visiting locations in Washington County throughout the month of September. If you haven't yet completed the Census, stop by and visit them! They'll do the work for you  .
- Princeton 9/9 12-4 at the IGA
- Eastport 9/11 12-4 at the IGA
- Machias 9/12 10-2 at the Dike
- Lubec 9/18 12-4 at the IGA
- Machias 9/20 9-1 at the Dike
- Princeton 9/23 12-4 at the IGA
- Eastport 9/25 12-4 at the IGA
- Machias 9/26 10-2 at the Dike
- Baileyville 9/30 10-2 at the IGA
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Hunter Safety Course
The Pleasant River Fish & Game Conservation Association is offering a Maine hunter safety course on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The size of the class will be limited to 24 students.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, students are strongly encouraged to use the online course format. Successful completion will result in them being able to download a voucher enabling them to attend the September 19 class. Information on the online course is located at https://www.hunter-ed.com/maine/.
For those unable to take part in online class, a class on Saturday, September 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is being offered at which time students will be given a hard copy of the hunter safety workbook and other information enabling them to attend the September 19 class.
All students are required to bring a survival kit to the class on September 19. Family groups need only bring one kit. Weather permitting, the entire class will be outdside, so please dress accordingly.
In order to attend, students MUST preregister either by email, huntersafety@prfgca.org, or by phone, (207) 497-5621.
Grant Cycle Open for Land and Water Conservation Fund
Communities intending to submit grant applications are required to request Maine's pre-approval site inspection by October 31, 2020.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2020-2021 grant cycle is open and accepting applications for acquiring public land, developing recreation facilities, and renovation of existing outdoor recreation facilities from eligible applicants. Qualified applicants must request a pre-approval site inspection by 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2020. If the proposed project is approved for application, the project sponsor will be encouraged to submit a complete application packet by the end of May 2021. The grant application and support documents are posted online. The maximum grant award for this round will be $500,000.
There is currently no minimum award level, but applicants considering a request of $20,000 or less should discuss their project ideas with the grant manager before applying.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1964 (LWCF) was established to assist federal, state, and local governments in acquiring and developing public outdoor recreation facilities. Administered at the federal level by the National Park Service and at the State level by the Bureau of Parks and Lands, LWCF grants can provide up to 50% of the allowable costs for approved acquisition or development projects for public outdoor recreation.
Learn more about the application process by visiting the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands' Land and Water Conservation Fund Web page.
Get Foliage Reports in Your Email
Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry provides weekly foliage reports during foliage season (mid-September to mid-October). Maine Forest Service and State parks staff assess the amount of color change and leaf drop when they are on assignment in the field. These reports represent the official word on foliage conditions in Maine.
Subscribe to Foliage Reports
Click on this link and enter your email address to start receiving weekly Maine foliage reports. You will receive an email confirming your subscription to this email list.
Where and when can I see peak color in Maine?
- northern Maine -- last week in September, into the first week of October
- central and western Maine -- second and third week of October
- coastal and southern Maine -- third week of October
Click here to see a chart of historical peak foliage dates, as well as more trip-planning information.
Can I get more information about Maine trees?
View the Maine Tree Guide and Maine Forest Facts pages, or for more information, please visit www.maineforestservice.com.
Visit Be Woods Wise for more information about managing trees on your land.
To learn why leaves change color in the fall, click here.
To learn which colors Maine trees display in the fall, click here.
For information on purchasing a State park season/vehicle pass, click here.
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