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Why Maine has private high schools that serve public students

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff This week’s question is a continuation of a question asked earlier in the summer about why Maine has a number of townships named for defunct Massachusetts schools.

Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to perform at Central Hall Commons

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is delighted that the Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble, originally scheduled for this past June, will be performing at the Central Hall Commons on Saturday, Oct.

So glad for October at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn To paraphrase poet Nicholas Gordon: In October, witches come true; wild ghosts escape from dreams.

Maine Crafts Weekend in Monson

MONSON — Maine Crafts Association hosts the 10th annual Maine Crafts Weekend Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

Piscataquis County Democrats contribute to Greenville food pantries

GREENVILLE — The Piscataquis County Democratic Committee continues to address food insecurity in our communities.

Center Theatre to host ‘Bounty’ screening and discussion

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced they are hosting a free screening of the short non-fiction film “Bounty” on Sunday, Oct.

The pandemic spurred Maine’s fastest-growing industry

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff The pandemic boosted Maine’s life sciences sector, which saw the fastest job growth among all industries in the state, a study released Thursday found.

Monson Arts awarded grant from Lunder Foundation for extended learning program

MONSON — Monson Arts has been awarded $20,000 by the Lunder Foundation to support its partnership with the Extended Learning Opportunities in Maine High Schools.

UMaine Extension offers 4-H volunteer training starting Oct. 19

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6–7 p.

Annual walk/run for suicide prevention

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The JD Foundation is having its sixth annual Walk/Run to Wake the Silence on Saturday, Oct.

Northern Light CA Dean Primary Care introduces patient self-scheduling

GREENVILLE — On Sept.

A&A Brochu Logging recognized by Maine Forest Products Council with Outstanding Logger Award

NEWRY – The Maine Forest Products Council awarded A&A Brochu Logging with the organization’s Outstanding Logger Award at its 62nd Annual Meeting on Sept.

WorkHealth, LLC expanding to Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — WorkHealth, LLC, partners with employers to provide occupational health services that support employees’ ability to safely perform their specific duties and job functions.

Here’s where fall foliage is starting to change in Maine

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Fall foliage is starting to peek out in some places as temperatures become more consistently cool across the state.

Calendar of events

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

Kiwanis Park Gazebo honors 65-year member

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For six and a half decades, Harold “Doc” Sherman was a stalwart of the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft.

Classes underway in SAD 4

GUILFORD — Several weeks into classes, SAD 4 directors heard more about the start of the 2022-23 academic year during a board meeting at Piscataquis Community Elementary School on Sept.

UMaine Extension series for parents, caregivers opens Oct. 4

University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers on Tuesday, Oct.

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