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Maine religious leaders hope to stem drop in attendance

By Ellie Wolfe, The Maine Monitor Anita M.

Maine needs nearly 6 inches of rain in the next month to end its drought

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff About half a foot of rain over the next month is needed to relieve the moderate drought conditions.

UMaine Extension Penobscot Livestock 4-H Club show and sale Aug. 5–6

CORINNA — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Penobscot livestock club will host a livestock show and sale from 6 p.

SeDoMoCha students keep busy over the summer

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Approximately 100 SeDoMoCha School students have been attending portions of a six-week STEAM camp/summer school where they have been taking part in academic programs and exploring some outside interests.

Children’s thrift store is latest new business to open in downtown Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Giving birth just nine days ago didn’t stop Shania Wooding from opening a new business in downtown Dover-Foxcroft.

MaineCF grants available for arts initiatives

Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation.

Day wins state InvestWrite competition

DEXTER – Clyde Day, a recent graduate of Dexter Regional High School, received word that he came in first in the state and placed fifth nationally in the annual InvestWrite competition for the second semester of the 2021-22 school year.

Parkman Grange Daddy Daughter Dance

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange will be hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, Aug.

H.J. Crosby Band concert in Abbot

ABBOT — A free H.

Maine grass airstrip survives solar farm threat

By Ted Luebbers DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Charles A.

Northern Light Mayo Hospital announces Safe Sitter, CPR, and First Aid class

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a serious responsibility, but with the right training, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

Calendar of events

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

Piscataquis River Festival returns Saturday

GUILFORD – Organizers have released the final schedule for this year’s Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday, July 30 with events at and around the downtown athletic fields on the banks of the river.

Milo Garden Club Summer Fair and Plant Sale Aug. 4

MILO — On Thursday, Aug.

Guest caller at upcoming Monson and Dover-Foxcroft contra dances

Dudley Laufman has been teaching traditional New England dance for over 70 years.

Parkman celebrates community’s Bicentennial

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PARKMAN BICENTENNIAL PARADE – Parkman celebrated its Bicentennial on Saturday, including a late morning parade starting from across the town office on Route 150 to the B & K Storage field on the North Dexter Road.

Take a joy ride with Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn “The loons! The loons! They’re welcoming us back,” Katharine Hepburn exclaims, in the opening scene of “On Golden Pond.

Maine Highlands FCU contributes to Pine Tree Hospice

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – Pine Tree Hospice recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

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