Hundreds ride passenger trains to Common Ground Country Fair

The Belfast and Moosehead Lake railroad runs two trains to and from the fair, one from Thorndike and the other from Unity.

Tens of thousands expected in Unity as Common Ground Country Fair prepares to launch

The three-day fair, a celebration of agricultural life and rural living in Maine, opens Friday and is expected to feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers.

Barn, farm equipment destroyed by fire at MOFGA’s Unity campus

A Saturday fire engulfed a barn at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's educational center in Unity.

Photos: Unity hosts Common Ground Country Fair

The Common Ground Country Fair, an annual celebration of rural living that features live speakers and exhibits for all ages, welcomed members of the community Sunday in Unity. The fair emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies. Organic agriculture is a primary focus. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.

Common Ground Country Fair, a celebration of rural living, returns to Unity

There will be plenty of food, fun and games — Manure Pitch-Off, anyone? — along with addresses on sustainability and other matters, lectures and workshops.

Author who catapulted vegetarianism to speak at Common Ground Fair

Frances Moore Lappé's 'Diet for a Small Planet' was published in 1971, the same year the fair started.

The Wrap: Common Ground Country Fair returns to Unity next month

Plus, Nosh changes hands, Slab's frozen pizzas hit Hannaford shelves, volunteers at St. Peter's pump out 7,000 cookies for its annual Italian Bazaar this weekend, and more.

Common Ground Fair tickets available for sale

Passport tour held in lieu of annual Common Ground Country Fair

A group of business owners in the Unity area organized a passport tour during what would typically be Common Ground Country Fair weekend, which was canceled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Farmers, others look to fill void left by cancellation of Common Ground fair

The popular fair was scheduled for this weekend and in its place are a group of farms and businesses holding a series of events Saturday.