Contributed photo ON HER SON’S BEHALF — Commander David Slagger of the Cecil R.

DEXTER — What do you get when you combine harmonies, guitars, fiddle, and mandolin on a fall evening in Central Maine? You get excitement at Wayside Grange & Theatre as they host the dynamic folk trio of Bennett & Perkins creating a night of music to remember.

Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

MEDFORD — State and local officials attended the dedication of Veterans Memorial Park in Medford on Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The town of Dover-Foxcroft is teaming up with Efficiency Maine and local experts to help residents plan to save money while staying warm this winter.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Like many other organizations amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Thompson Free Library moved a number of popular activities outside away from indoor spaces for health and safety purposes.

AUGUSTA — Maine’s 2023 County Teachers of the Year cohort launched a new #LoveMaineSchools campaign to coincide with the start of the new school year.

BANGOR — Penquis announced that it has received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to support Penquis’ Financial Capability Program.

AUGUSTA – As the new school year begins, 71 schools across Maine — including Dexter Regional High School — launched their first year of implementing the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model with students and staff.

Calling all kindergarten to grade 3 families.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Heat pumps promise eco-friendly heating and cooling at reduced costs compared with furnaces that run on fossil fuels, the predominant form of heating in Maine.

MONSON — The last dance of the 2023 season at Monson’s Finn Hall will be a celebration of all the dancing that goes on in that historic building starting at 7 p.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will hold adult walk-in flu shot clinics on Friday, Sept.

GREENVILLE — On Friday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee raised over $1,000 at fairs throughout the summer with their raffle of a Pelican kayak.

The Penquis Prevention Council is offering community workshops to help prevent or reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect in our community.

The 2023 County Teachers of the Year want to share your amazing stories! During the 2023-24 academic school year, the 2023 CTOYs will collect and share positive stories from Maine educators to elevate the teaching profession and connect with a variety of audiences.

For nearly 15 years as a recognized non-profit organization the Abbot Village-based JD Foundation has worked across Maine to bring down youth suicide and bullying rates through awareness and education.