We’ve arrived at the crossroads of summer at the Thompson Free Library. So many possibilities, so many opportunities for all ages -- patrons and the public -- to have fun, learn something new and engage with their community.

Teachers from each of Maine’s 16 counties were honored May 11 at the Statehouse for an annual event in the Hall of Flags announcing the 2017 Maine County Teachers of the Year. Among the group is Kaitlin Young of SeDoMoCha Elementary School. Young teaches music at the school in Dover-Foxcroft.

Last weekend was the opening of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at the Center Theatre. By all accounts it is a magical performance for the whole family. Over 250 people attended the performance on opening night and according to Patrick Myers, the Center Theatre’s executive Director, they were enchanted.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” opens at the Center Theatre Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Dexter Women's Literary Club held its annual Dexter Regional High School art show and contest at the Abbott Memorial Library March 29 through April 7.

The Thompson Free Library has several events planned for this month, and now more than ever, your local library is a vital resource when it comes to learning, community involvement, personal development and family entertainment.

The Sangerville Public Library has received a $500 grant from the Rose and Samuel Rudman Library Trust of the Maine Community Foundation. The grant money has been used to buy children's books by Maine authors and illustrators.

Unified Arts Night at the SeDoMoCha School was a great success on March 29. Here at SeDoMoCha unified specials include visual art, music, guidance, physical education and library.

On Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre, the curtain will rise for the 23rd time on Pine Tree Hospice’s Variety Show.

Photo courtesy of Karen Goodman DIDGERIDOOS — The 60-plus grade 1 students at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School in Dover-Foxcroft recently started a unit on sound.

GUILFORD — The arts will come to life at Piscataquis Community Elementary School on June 9 during a day that more than one student describes as “the best day of school ever.

Photo courtesy of J.

DEXTER — William Shakespeare wrote in “As You Like It,” “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.

“When I was in high school, I was self-conscious, so I never ‘did’ theater,” Jayne Sharrow of Dover-Foxcroft explained.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Area residents will become the second group of Mainers to get a chance at viewing the indie horror film “Quintuplets” on Saturday, Jan.

SANGERVILLE — After 24 years of operation, the Coffee House formerly held at the East Sangerville Grange will move to Stutzmans Café at 891 Douty Hill Road.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts and the Slightly Off-Center Players debuted the production of “A Christmas Story” on Dec.

DEXTER — It’s the holiday season, a time of traditions, a time spent with family and friends.