Searsport

Fourth of July parade
This being the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II when American troops sacrificed thousands of lives to protect the freedom we enjoy today, the Searsport Historical Society decided it was time for the residents of Searsport to honor them and say thank you to those who gave so much.
Therefore, the society’s float in the Fourth of July parade will honor WWII veterans.
WWII vets are encouraged to take part in the parade. Uniforms or caps are appropriate, but not  necessary.
The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Norris Street and proceeds to the Dan Rich Public Safety building.
A signup sheet for veterans who want to participate in the parade is available at the Town Office. For information, call Valerie Murphy at 548-2547.
After the parade, a ceremony honoring veterans will be held at the auction site next to the Methodist Church on Elm Street. All are welcome.

Swanville

Fourth of July boat parade
The Swan Lake Association will hold its annual boat parade beginning at noon Saturday, July 4, at the public boat launch.
First and second prizes awarded for the best decorated V-hull and party boats. The theme is “4th of July on Maine Lakes,” so come as a fish or Uncle Sam. All boats, decorated or undecorated, are welcome to join in the parade.

Tenants Harbor

Book fair
Rain or shine, the Jackson Memorial Library annual book fair will offer thousands of new and used books from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, on Main Street.
The fair will feature a silent art auction, home-baked goods, perennials and houseplants, raffle items and more.
The Brown Bag Special, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., allows book lovers to buy a brown bag of books for $3.
The new children’s corner will offer thumbprint bookmark projects, face painting, painting with marbles, adopt a reading buddy with stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes waiting to go to new homes, and a lemonade stand.

Washington

Farmers’ market
Fresh lobsters will highlight the July 4 Washington Grange Farmers’ Market. The Midcoast Fisherman’s Cooperative, part of the Port Clyde Fresh Catch Cooperative, will have fresh lobsters for sale as well as other fish and seafood.
The Farmers’ Market is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, at 31 Old Union Road, Washington. Fresh produce, pasture raised beef, homemade bread, eggs, goat products, bakery products, raw milk products and more are available. For information, call 356-9800.

Good bugs versus bad bugs
“In Our Gardens: Good Insects vs. Bad,” a free presentation, will be held at 7 p.m. July 9, at Gibbs Library, 40 Old Union Road. Clay Kirby, an insect diagnostician at the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office, will present the program to teach how to identify insects.
It can be helpful for gardeners to know the difference between insects in yards and gardens, and pests. Many powders and sprays kill all the insects including honeybees, butterflies, beneficial spiders, wasps and caterpillars. For information, call 845-2663.