Portland’s newest hotel The essenTial hoTel experience By focusing on the little things, we’ve created something big. Something new. The AC Hotel Portland Maine is built from the ground up with a visionary’s spirit and a designer’s eye. It’s an experience that feels stylish, yet efficient. Alluring, but purposeful. Every detail is considered to provide just the beautiful essentials. A New Way to Hotel. located in the old Port district on the historic site of the Grand trunk station For more information call 207.747.1640 158 Fore street Portland, Me Portland J u ly / a u g u s t 2 0 1 8 3 9 Boothbay Railway Village,586 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.See dozens of classic,vintage, antique cars and much more,with a swap meet and flea market,parade,valve cover racing and more,Jul.21-22.633-4727. Attean Memorial Pow Wow,Maine Wildlife Park,56 Game Farm Rd., Gray.An exciting op- portunity to learn more about Native American culture and heritage,tribal representatives from Maine, New England and around the country take part in this event with native dancers, drummers,craft vendors,singers and traditional food booths.Aug.11-12.657-4977. Common Ground Country Fair,294 Crosby Brook Rd.,Unity.Celebrate the organic and ru- ral version of the good life and learn new things about farming.Agricultural demonstrations, donkey and mule show,sheepdog demon- strations,a 5k race,and draft horse show,plus produce and crafts vendors,food,music and more,Sep.21-23.568-4142. Festival of Nations, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Maine’s cultural diversity celebrity in Portland’s prettiest park. Featuring food, crafts, and music from around the world,Jul. 28. 536-0800. International Homecoming Festival,Calais and St. Stephen,New Brunswick,CA.During this festival,the two communities of Calais and St. Stephen join together,hosting and attending events on both sides of the border in celebration of the American-Canadian border. Enjoy the street fair,children’s games and activi- ties,concerts,craft shows,fireworks and much more,Aug.8-12.506-466-7703. Life Happens Outside Festival,L.L. Bean,95 Main St.,Freeport.A celebration of active and outdoor lifestyles in Maine communities,with guided hikes,nature walks,biking and paddle outings,a storytelling event,film festival,out- door demonstrations and workshops,happy hour and more,Aug.17-19.725-0800. Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festi- val,Topsham Fairgrounds,Topsham.40th An- nual Highland Games featuring parade of the clans,music,athletic and dancing competitions, food, sheep dog demonstrations,workshops and more,Aug.18.626-7007. New England Auto Auction,Owls Head Transportation Museum,117 Museum St.,Owls Head.The nation’s largest and longest-running event in its class that solely operates to preserve the legacy of transportation’s earliest pioneers, Aug. 15-18.594-4418. Save a Stray 5K and Festival,L.L. Bean,95 Main St.,Freeport.Benefits Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter.5K race, and festival which features food trucks, dog demos,an Ask AVet booth,an Amateur “Worst in Show,” face painting and much more, Aug. 25.(877) 755-2326. Sea & Sky at Schoodic,Schoodic Institute, Acadia National Park.A painting workshop with Carol Douglas.Meals,snacks and accommoda- tions included.Aug.5-10.(585) 201-1558. Vintage Motorcycle Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show,Owls Head Transportation Museum,117 Museum St.,Owls Head. Special event to see more than 250 antique and classic motorcycles on display with hundreds more modern bikes.Event includes vehicle demon- strations,biplane ride auction,children’s activi- ties,and more.Weather permitting,museum planes will be flown, Sep.1-2.594-4418.