The Boothbay Railway Village Museum will partner with several nonprofit organizations this fall to offer a collection of festive events with COVID-19 safety protocols as top priority.

The Lincoln County Historical Association will welcome Susan Jerome, collections manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection and Gallery, for a presentation about antique samplers at the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25.

Damariscotta Lake Farm, a lovely farmhouse overlooking Damariscotta Lake, is donating two nights free rental of its six-bedroom property — a value of over $1,000 — to the winning bidder at the St. Giles “Jump Into Fall” Festival.

The American Legion Auxiliary of Damariscotta will be having a second paint night Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by searching “Canvases and Cocktails” on eventbrite.com.

Save the date: Sunday, Sept. 19! Midcoast Conservancy is happy to announce the 9th annual Live Edge music festival at Hidden Valley Nature Center. A fun-filled day of live music, great local food and beer, and even belly dancing – all set in the midst of HVNC’s 1,000 acres of trails, pond shore frontage and bogs. This year’s all-Maine musical line-up includes Primo Cubano, 12/OC, the Jamie Saft New Zion Trio and singer-songwriters Katie Daggett and Ed DesJardins -a testament to the vibrant local music scene! Local food and beer will be available all day, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 21, the Newcastle Historical Society will offer a pictorial exhibit of Newcastle in the Veterans Memorial Park (adjacent to the Second Congregational Church, Newcastle). Please stop by any time from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy this free event.

When and If, an 82-year-old Wiscasset-built schooner, will return to her original home port as the centerpiece of Wiscasset’s Schoonerfest in August.

Here is a chance for some summer fun and to learn about local history. For a week, starting Sunday, Aug. 15, you can become a “Pilgrim” and journey to a variety of special historic places. Lincoln County Historical Association), along with town historical societies are planning a Lincoln County Pilgrimage.

Throughout August, the museum at the Washington Schoolhouse will be open on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. Visitors can imagine themselves back to the 19th century as they sit in the desks of the lovingly restored classroom. Built in 1885, the schoolhouse is at 1426 State Route 32 in the heart of Round Pond village. The Round Pound Schoolhouse Association administers the school. Admission is free.

Insects are not only amazingly diverse, but many of them also have very interesting behaviors. Ants tend aphids like tiny farmers. Monarch butterflies sip nectar to fuel them on an epic migration to their wintering grounds in Mexico. One type of beetle oozes green liquid from its knees to deter predators.