By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff There’s a new guitar-playing rabbi in the Queen City.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom WHATEVER CAN FLOAT THEIR BOATS – The annual Anything Floats race was part of the Bicentennial edition of the Monson Summerfest on Saturday afternoon.

Contributed photo PARTY VALUES – Local Democrats from Sebec, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft, Orneville, and Bowerbank gathered in Sebec for an organizational meeting and cookout on July 10.

Photo courtesy of Center Theatre SEAT PLAQUE WINNER – The Rev.

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a $6,913,918 municipal budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during a July 14 meeting.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority announced that it is going “All-In” to bring broadband internet to all Mainers.

Grand opening and Chamber ribbon cutting on July 23 SANGERVILLE – Starting July 15 Black Stream Disc Golf LLC of Sangerville will open to the public, offering a new recreational activity in the region.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Demand for foraging workshops are high and for the fourth year, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is ready to bring this educational opportunity to the region again.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is pleased to announce it raised $121,036 as part of its 30-day, $100,000 Challenge fundraiser.

MILO — Following last month’s affirmative 182-131 referendum vote, SAD 41 will soon start an approximate $935,000 Revolving Renovation Fund project for the upgrades to the air system at the Milo Elementary School.

BREWER — The state is asking developers of a proposed $113.

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

GREENVILLE — For the first time since 2019, residents and visitors alike will be able to check out locally made arts and crafts and meet the people behind the handcrafted works at more than a half dozen businesses all within walking distance of one another.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Noel Paul Stookey will perform at the Central Hall Commons at 7 p.

MONSON — Monson Summerfest will return on Saturday, July 16, with an event-packed day to help celebrate the season and the community’s Bicentennial.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College  Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff It’s nearing dusk and you’re paddling your kayak across a small pond.

MONSON – The Monson Historical Society is pleased to have two outstanding programs on Saturday, July 16 during Monson’s Summerfest activities.