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Calendar of events

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge orders Moosehead ski resort owner to restore lifts and trails 10 years after he closed it

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff A Superior Court judge has ordered the owner of a ski resort overlooking Moosehead Lake to repair and restore the ski mountain, ski lifts and other resort property to the condition they were in before James Confalone of Florida purchased it from the state 25 years ago.

Theatre director to watch 24 hours of bad movies

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre’s Executive Director, Patrick Myers will watch the worst movies ever made for 24 hours straight at the Center Theatre while livestreaming the experience over the Theatre’s YouTube channel.

Collins announces $11.6M for Puritan to produce three million additional COVID-19 testing swabs per month

GUILFORD — U.

Curious young fox surprises Sebec photographer with its antics

By Sandy Heal I love all wildlife.

Penquis receives funding for home weatherization

BANGOR — USDA Rural Development is investing $213,674 through two housing preservation grants to Penquis and the Western Maine Community Action Program.

Grant to help repair trail bridge at Greenville school

GREENVILLE — Schools from all over the state submitted proposals to the Brunswick-based Maine Environmental Education Association’s (MEEA) Mini-Grant for Outdoor Learning Program.

St. Anne Church in Dexter among those hosting a Thanksgiving Mass

Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Thanksgiving Day Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Thursday, Nov.

UMaine Extension, MOFGA host fruit tree experts panel discussion Dec. 2

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar for aspiring or current hobby orchardists and commercial growers about growing fruit trees in Maine from noon–1 p.

Monetary donations sought for Three Rivers Kiwanis Secret Santa Project

MILO — As many of you know, we at the Three Rivers Kiwanis were unable to hold our annual auction and many other fundraisers that we hold each year, such as the canoe race, breakfasts and dinners.

Pine Tree Hospice continues to assist in the time of dying and bereavement

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Like most organizations and businesses in Maine and beyond, Pine Tree Hospice operations were greatly altered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger sets holiday fundraising goal

Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has launched a new fundraising initiative.

Piscataquis Regional YMCA pool reopening delayed by minor renovations

By Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — Swimmers anxiously waiting to return to the Piscataquis Regional YMCA pool in Dover-Foxcroft will have to wait another three to four weeks.

Free Thanksgiving meal at Dexter VFW

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 in Dexter is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

Tree farms expect good season as people look for joy during the pandemic

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s hard for a motorist to miss Finestkind Tree Farms while traveling north along Route 15 toward the Piscataquis County seat.

Greenville’s Sherman honored with NRCM 2020 Leadership Award

AUGUSTA — An ecologist, clean energy entrepreneur, community activist and long-time North Woods advocate have been recognized by Maine’s leading environmental advocacy group, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), for their significant, long-lasting contributions to protecting the nature of Maine.

Piscataquis River water level rebounds while other parts of state struggle with drought

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Less than two months after reaching record-low levels, the Piscataquis River is back in the flow.

Dexter Historical Society officer elections

DEXTER — The Dexter Historical Society voted in officers for 2020-21 at the monthly meeting on Nov.

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