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Maine bird lovers will go on with annual loon count

The Maine Audubon Society is going ahead with its annual count of common loons this year.

UMaine Extension 4-H announces summer fun workshops

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer over 50 summer learning activities throughout July and August for all youth ages 5–18.

Highlands Classical to present outdoor concert July 16

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble will present a “Concert of Summer Celebration” at 6:30 p.

Reopening movie theaters to face multiple challenges

Movie theaters around Maine may be back in business under Gov.

Hiram’s wives

Have you been able to do genealogical research during the pandemic? With libraries and other resources closed I used the internet.

PCSWCD offers wild edible foraging workshop

WILLIAMSBURG — After high demand, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) is pleased to present another wild edible foraging workshop on Saturday, Aug.

Fourth of July events

The Fourth of July fireworks in Dexter have been postponed until Labor Day (details to be announced).

July at Thompson Free Library

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Summer 2020 finds us living lives of quiet (or not-so quiet) adaptation.

Baxter State Park announces Visiting Artist

Baxter State Park is pleased to announce that Jill Osgood has been selected as this year’s Visiting Artist.

Guilford Bed and Breakfast launches first literary-themed getaway package

GUILFORD — The Guilford Bed and Breakfast is offering a new, literary-themed, 4-day getaway package specifically for Agatha Christie fans.

Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society news

BROWNVILLE — The Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society held its annual meeting (rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic) on June 16.

Sangerville Public Library offers curbside pickup

SANGERVILLE — Staff at the Sangerville Public Library are excited to offer curbside pickup Here is how it works: Contact us (see below) to request to borrow an item.

Are child laborers in your history?

Alumnus to emerge from quarantine to give Foxcroft commencement address

Mark Stitham, M.

Center Theatre and ice arena create makeshift Dover-Foxcroft drive-in

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Two Dover-Foxcroft nonprofits that have been closed since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic — the Center Theatre and Piscataquis County Ice Arena — are bringing drive-in movies to the Piscataquis County seat.

Milo Garden Club cancels Summer Fair and Plant Sale

"This was an incredibly difficult decision to make. There were so many factors to consider," explained members of the Milo Garden Club Advisory Board. Because the Summer Fair is a major fundraiser which enables the club to donate to 14 organizations and charities, members will discuss fundraising ideas in September.

Milo Historical Society art show canceled

The Milo Historical Society art show, which has been held in July in past years, is among a number of 2020 events canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drive-in movies coming to Dover-Foxcroft

The Center Theatre and Piscataquis County Ice Arena announced that they are partnering to bring a temporary drive-in movie theater to Dover-Foxcroft. The drive-in, which will be in the ice arena parking lot, is scheduled to show its first movie (“Wonder Woman”) on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. There will be one showing per night starting at 9. Currently the drive-in is scheduled to show movies for four weeks, but that may be extended depending on demand.

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