For 15 years, New Sweden’s Thomas Park rang with the sounds of the Arootsakoostik Music Festival, founded by local musician and songwriter Travis Cyr.

Now, Cyr and bandmate Laura Bagley, who perform as 40 Thieves, are spearheading a new festival this month that will bring folk and roots artists back to The County.

The inaugural Coddiwomple will feature five bands over five hours at the historic park’s amphitheater. Musicians from southern Maine and elsewhere will join the local band. It’s a continuation of the Arootsakoostik spirit that aims to showcase the roots music scene with a new vibe, according to Bagley — hence the catchy name.

“‘Coddiwomple’ means ‘to travel in a purposeful manner toward an unknown destination,’” Bagley said. “We might not know where we’re ending up with this,

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