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White-winged and red crossbills are back in Maine this yea

They’re back. Crossbills were mostly absent from Maine last winter. I didn’t encounter a single one, even when I went looking for them in their favorite places. In early June, I started noticing a few. By July, I was hearing them all over the spruce forests west of Baxter State Park.

Elder law workshop Sept. 10

Probate Judge Austin can help clear your confusion and set your mind at ease with Pine Tree Hospice’s Elder Law Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 6–8 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church.

September at Thompson Free Library

If the idea of a total makeover or a complete revamp seems overwhelming, why not aim for a small shift? Sometimes a well-timed, quick reboot will do the trick and is more convenient, fun, and can infuse daily life with a cool and interesting vibe. The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is just the spot to mix things up a little.

Tri-County Technical Center forming early childhood program

Starting in the 2020-21 school year, students from around the region will have the opportunity to take part in an early childhood education satellite program through the Tri-County Technical Center to be housed at Nokomis Regional High School in Newport. The SAD 46 school board authorized the program during an Aug. 21 meeting in the Ridge View Community School cafeteria.

D-F Historical Society to host Maine trivia program

The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society invites all to the Wednesday, Sept. 4 meeting to be held at 7 p.m. at The Commons at Central Hall. Maine author Tim Caverly will present his “Jeopardy”-style PowerPoint program “So You Think You Know Maine.”

Dover-Foxcroft traffic study kickoff meeting set for Sept. 19

“We have a consultant on board, it’s Gorrill Palmer,” Town Manager Jack Clukey said during an Aug. 19 selectmen’s meeting about the South Portland-based firm. “We know them and they’re familiar with Dover-Foxcroft because they did our road study” as well as working with the MDOT elsewhere in the state.

Sept. 6 gathering examines landless farmers joining elder homesteaders

Landless farmers joining with elder homesteaders. Here's one interesting proposal to address a current problem in Maine: somehow connect people who want to farm but don't have land with people who have land but are getting too old to work it anymore. This will be the topic of the Sept. 6 First Friday public discussion at the Abbott Memorial Library (or the UU Church across the street depending on crowd size) in Dexter from 6 to 8 p.m.

Final days to order insulating window inserts for 2019

The Dover-Foxcroft team of Window Dressers is in the final weeks of measuring for this year’s workshop. All measurements must be submitted by Sept. 15. This year’s workshop will be held at the Dexter Town Hall from Oct. 12-20. The measuring teams have been busy measuring from Palmyra to Parkman, and Milo and places in between.

Foxcroft Academy open house/post grad fair Sept. 4

On Wednesday, Sept. 4 Foxcroft Academy will host its annual fall open house, a chance for all students and their families to see the school and get to know their teachers. In conjunction with the night, counseling services will host the fourth annual postgraduate fair (for grades 9-12) and a senior information session to follow for students and their parents/guardians.

Piscataquis Valley Fair returns for the 132nd year Aug. 22-25

This year marks the 132nd anniversary of the Piscataquis Valley Fair, which began in 1887. The 2019 fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 25 at the fairgrounds located at 77 Fairview Avenue. The four days will feature exhibitions, rides, concerts and fun for all ages.

Calendar of events

Upcoming events around the region.

Abbot Historical Society meets Aug. 27

The Abbot Historical Society members will be holding a potluck dinner at the Abbot Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting.

Ending Hunger raffle winner

Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union congratulates Chris Gosselin, winner of a 65-inch UHD Smart TV that was raffled to benefit Ending Hunger. Over $1,600.00 was raised to benefit Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.

Play reading Aug. 25 at Wayside Theatre

Calling all shy, lazy actors. A play reading of “A Flea in Her Ear” will be at the Wayside Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. No experience needed, no lines to memorize, no rehearsals, no stage directions or costumes. Just sit on the stage, read a part (or two or three depending) and have fun. Scripts provided at the reading.

Huff Family Farm named 2019 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year

Each year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and honors a cooperator (land manager) in Piscataquis County who has implemented exceptional conservation practices on their land. This year, the PCSWCD will be honoring Joel and Wendy Huff of Huff Family Farm as the 2019 Outstanding Cooperator of the Year.

Penquis Valley facility upgrade continues

With students’ summer vacation nearing an end in several weeks, work continues on an upgrade to the heating system at the Penquis Valley School as well as an elevator installation for the building.

Brand refresh and new website showcase EMDC

One year after announcing new President & CEO Lee Umphrey, EMDC (Eastern Maine Development Corporation) continues to evolve with a brand refresh and new website at https://www.emdc.org/.

Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club results

The Mid-Maine Duplicate Bridge Club played on Aug. 12 at the Guilford Memorial Library with the following results: first place, Jennifer and Glenn Rogers of Bowerbank; second, Dennis Patterson of Abbot and Mary Canning of Dexter; and third, Herb Greenberg and Jim Greeley of Dexter.

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