3 years ago GFWC/Miosac Club meets for first time in 2021 GFWC/ Miosac Club finally got to meet with the andemic at bay.
3 years ago Free block party at Center Theatre DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it will be hosting a free New Neighbors Block Party on Sunday, June 27 from 3-6 p.
3 years ago Drive-in returns to Dover-Foxcroft DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre and Piscataquis County Ice Arena announced that they are continuing the popular drive-in program started in 2020 as a reaction to the COVID pandemic They are planning some changes for the 2021 season, including viewer’s choice movies and seating areas for chairs, blankets, beanbags, etc.
3 years ago The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum now open regularly MILO — Have you ever wanted to hold an ancient Incan tool made from a meteorite, or see a Columbian Mammoth tooth? Most museums are sober, quiet places that discourage interaction with the exhibits, but the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum, located in Milo, is a breath of fresh air.
3 years ago Dover Low Vision Group meets Friday DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting outside at Kiwanis Park, behind the Piscataquis Regional YMCA, from 10-11:30 a.
3 years ago Dexter Age-Friendly and TCTC students team up on elevated garden beds Photo courtesy of Dexter Age-Friendly GARDEN BED DELIVERY — Dexter Age-Friendly delivers an elevated garden bed to resident Dot Mountain.
3 years ago Library mural captures patron’s passions By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library has brought the outdoors in with a new mural in the children’s section! The beautiful painting features many of the wildlife we enjoy here in Maine.
3 years ago Guilford UMC VBS GUILlFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church is excited about our Intergenerational Vacation Bible School from 5-7 p.
3 years ago Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger launches $100,000 challenge WESTBROOK – Just in time for National Hunger Awareness Month, Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a 30-day, $100,000 challenge beginning June 1 to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries, and meal sites.
3 years ago UMaine Extension Piscataquis County offers free tomato plants in June To encourage more people to grow their own vegetables, University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Piscataquis County Extension Executive Committee adopted the One Tomato project in 2014.
3 years ago Piscataquis Democrats donate to Heart of Maine Resource Center DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Democrats continued their efforts to address hunger in local communities with the monthly collection of cereal and other staples at their headquarters on North Street in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, May 22.
3 years ago Diocese of Portland makes major updates to pandemic protocols for Maine churches PORTLAND — The Diocese of Portland has announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine.
3 years ago Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans presents flag to Monson Historical Society Photo courtesy of Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans FLAG DONATION — The Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans gives an American flag to a nonprofit group each year as part of their patriotic programs.
3 years ago Bisson awarded PCSWCD Outstanding Conservation Educator of the Year honor DOVER-FOXCROFT — Every year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District presents an outstanding conservation achievement award to either a cooperator (farmer, forester, landowner) or educator in Piscataquis County.
3 years ago Spear celebrates 108th birthday DOVER-FOXCROFT — Avis Spear was born May 19, 1913 in Presque Isle and moved to Mapleton when her father became employed with the railroad.
3 years ago After pivoting to takeout, church suppers still bringing communities together By Abigail Curtis Bangor Daily News Staff Turkey dinners, beans and franks and almost always pie.
3 years ago Substance use disorder resource series to be offered People in recovery, considering recovery, family members, allies and professionals are all invited to attend an upcoming series of resource fairs being hosted by Helping Hands with Heart, a Piscataquis County coalition.