Contributed photoBIG BOOKS — From left, Wanita Grant, Beth Ranagan and Joe Ranagan, members of Dexter’s Abbott Memorial Library Book Club, constructed the display “Big Books” for club members to carry in Dexter’s July 4 parade.

 CASTINE — A half dozen students from the region were named to the spring dean’s list at Maine Maritime Academy.

Photo courtesy of JD FoundationANNUAL SUMMER AUCTION — A “Welcome to Maine” sign is among the items available on Saturday, July 2 at the JD Foundation’s annual summer auction, starting with an 11 a.

 BANGOR — Retired SAD 4 Superintendent and current State Rep.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s one of the more iconic settings for a high school sporting event in the Pine Tree State, second perhaps only to the annual basketball tournament each February vacation.

Contributed photoPiscataquis Community High School senior Courtney Deane  SANGERVILLE — The East Sangerville Grange has announced the recipient of this year’s Don Hall Scholarship.

  Good Shepherd Food Bank brings emergency food assistance DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Mobile will be distributing food, including fresh produce, perishable and non-perishable items to people in need in the Dover-Foxcroft area.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands Federal Credit UnionCAMPAIGN FOR ENDING HUNGER — Sid Stutzman from the Stutzman Farms Senior Share Program received a donation from Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union on June 23.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services will be available to assist area residents on the first Thursday of each month, starting July 7, from 8:30 a.

  MILO — Through the district’s participation in the Summer Food Service Program, SAD 41 will be offering free meals for children and teens 18 and under.