PORTLAND – Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday (March 2) and ends on Holy Thursday (April 14), is a period of spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ – that is, his passion, death, and resurrection.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft has announced that thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor they will be hosting two showings of the 1984 movie “Red Dawn.

This March, Healthy Living for ME joins in recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

BREWER – Northern Light Health is excited to announce a special edition of our “Good Health Is Good Business” Zoom webinar on Thursday, March 3 at 11 a.

Listings of Ash Wednesday Masses scheduled for Catholic churches in Maine are now available on the Diocese of Portland’s website.

By Kim Brawn Uncertainty has become the uninvited houseguest who never leaves.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a forestry series in 2022.

ORONO – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on propagating trees and shrubs in winter months, from 6–7:15 p.

PARKMAN – The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to host CJ Walke, orchard specialist at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, for another installment in our orchard series.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Anglers are invited to Sebec Lake for the 11th annual Dover-Foxcroft Firefighters Association Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an eight-session series online for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20–35 who are interested in agricultural business training.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This March, Healthy Living for ME will be offering workshops focused on helping Mainers who are living with diabetes, other conditions, as well as a workshop focused on helping people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries live a healthy lifestyle.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theater has announced that auditions for the musical version of “Disney’s Moana Jr.

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about effective houseplant care on Friday, March 4 from noon to 1:15 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT –  The GFWC/Miosac Club met Feb.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Observer file photo/Jeannette HughesCELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY WITH SOME ICE FISHING — Then 13-year-old Nathaniel, left, and Brody — who celebrated his ninth birthday on Feb.