Good morning, Portland.

Pam Leo of the Book Fairy Pantry Project is collecting old Raising Readers books to donate to Maine kids and has partnered with local food pantries (such as Wayside Food Programs) to set up drop-off sites statewide.

The drive will help ensure children have books for the future.

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Ford Reiche restored the 1871 Halfway Rock Light Station on Casco Bay (located 10 miles offshore between Portland Harbor and Seguin Island) and now offers local groups trips to support its historic preservation while planning further restoration projects in the area.

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Earlier this year, Off Track Pizza installed Maine's only analog photo booth on Exchange Street; the booth, one of fewer than 300 worldwide, uses seven mechanical arms to develop photo strips in about four minutes and charges $8 per strip (customers are advised to align with the camera).

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More than 40 artists—40+ artists—gathered at Shaker Village in New Gloucester on Saturday for the annual Wabanaki Arts Market.

The event showcased traditional crafts like basket making and beadworking and offered families a chance to learn about local trade history.

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St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts to prepare for its December Lessons and Carols concert.

Auditions will be held during 6:30 p.m. rehearsals at St. Andrew’s Church, 11 Glidden St., Newcastle, starting Sept. 9 (contact Linda Blanchard at 563-6160).

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A historic 1906 schoolhouse in Gorham is set to reopen as House of Parker Preschool after Mary Hanscome and volunteers renovated the building.

The preschool, serving children aged 3 to 5, will open just in time for the new school year.

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Nesowadnehunk Stream flows 17 miles from Nesowadnehunk Lake in T4 R10 WELS south into Baxter State Park before joining the Penobscot River, offering trout fishing, hiking, and camping + historic Park Tote Road access for local outdoor enthusiasts.

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Last weekend, a couple took the ferry from Rockland to Vinalhaven to celebrate the wife's birthday.

They explored Blue’s food truck, a free swap shop, and Lane’s Island Preserve before returning to Rockland.

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On Saturday, the Sea Dogs gave up three runs in the top of the ninth to lose 5-2 to the Fightin Phils at Hadlock Field, marking their third straight loss and leaving them 3 1/2 games behind in the standings.

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Joey Chestnut, known for eating contests, competed in Maine’s first challenge at Hadlock Field on Saturday — the Maine Bean Suppah contest marked his debut in local competition.

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Portland Hearts of Pine played a 1-1 USL League One tie with the Richmond Kickers on Saturday in Richmond, Virginia, with Matteo Kidd scoring in the first half.

The team returns to play at Fitzpatrick Stadium at 7 p.m. Saturday.

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