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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.

Maine Highlands FCU contributes to Milo Historical Society through Caring for Community fundraiser

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – The Milo Historical Society recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

Valley Grange to celebrate communities

GUILFORD – Valley Grange has considered May “Community Month” for a number of years.

County Democrats collect for local food cupboards, World Central Kitchen

MILO – The Piscataquis County Democrats’ mission this past year has been to feed those living with food insecurity.

District American Legion annual meeting May 21

GREENVILLE — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County — will hold its annual meeting and installation of officers in Greenville on Saturday, May 21 at the Post home.

Brownville Big Truck Show May 21

BROWNVILLE – The Brownville Days Committee is planning a Brownville Big Truck Show for 10 a.

UMaine-Farmington graduates

FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated a festive, in-person Commencement ceremony May 7 for the Class of 2022.

SAD 41 directors approve $10.8 million 2023 budget

District budget meeting set for June 6 MILO – A proposed 2022-23 SAD 41 budget totaling $10,839,851 was approved by the school board during a meeting at the Penquis Valley School on May 4.

Sessions of the Essentials of College Planning

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.

‘Leap Into the Pages’ coming to Center Theatre

Bangor Ballet is pleased to announce a world premiere of “Leap Into The Pages,” an original ballet by Bangor based choreographer Serena Lovett.

Boxing club starting

GUILFORD – The Piscataquis County Boxing Club at Friends of Community FItness, 31 High Street, will be starting soon.

Fed up with poor internet, rural Maine towns team up to tackle problem

Tired of dealing with poor internet connectivity, town officials and residents in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties formed their own coalition to bring broadband to their regions.

UMaine Extension 4-H introduces teens to adulting concepts in June

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a short-term online 4-H club for youth ages 13–18 about basic adult life skills from 4–5:30 p.

Castlebay will perform in the ‘Concerts at the Commons’ series

Contributed photo CASTLEBAY CONCERT – Castlebay will perform in the “Concerts at the Commons” series at 7:30 p.

Calendar of events

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

EMDC announces $600,000 WIOA youth contract in Northeastern Maine

BANGOR – Eastern Maine Development Corporation was awarded $600,000 to provide workforce development services to young people and businesses in Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington counties.

Our Lady’s Kitchen reopens May 15

DEXTER — Our Lady’s Kitchen will reopen on Sunday, May 15, for its free Sunday “dinner” that is served Sundays at noon in the parish hall of St.

Wayside Grange & Theatre starts 2022 out with a generous donation

DEXTER – Once again Wayside Grange & Theatre has received a generous donation from McKusick Petroleum in Dover-Foxcroft for 2022 to help us continue our projects.

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