MONSON — Dance the traditional Finnish dances — schottische, polka, waltz and foxtrot — to music led by Alexandra Conover Bennett on accordion on the evening of Saturday, May 24 from 7:30-10:30 p.

FA’s Maine School Performance Grading System report By Arnold ShoreyFoxcroft Academy Head of School     This week the Maine Department of Education released the second annual Maine School Performance Grading System report.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     Next Monday will mark the first Memorial Day parade I’ll have to miss in several years.

Staff Report     GREENVILLE — Several Maine libraries have been awarded grants from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation including the Shaw Public Library in Greenville.

    DEXTER — The Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Club will host a “Hooked on the Maine Outdoors” fishing program for fourth-graders at Ridge View Community School on  May 27.

    FORT KENT — University of Maine Fort Kent student Joshua Daniel Whalen of Exeter was recently presented the Environmental Studies Award for his outstanding achievement and work in the major area of study.

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of the Feel Good Piscataquis! initiative the PRYMCA and Charlotte White Center are hosting a free showing of “Golden Shorts” — four short documentaries that explore the challenges and concerns of Maine’s aging population.

Staff Report     GREENVILLE — The Maine Land Use Planning Commission has approved a request to change an 18.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     MONSON — In July 2012, Monson became an official “trail town” as designated by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

By Stuart Hedstrom  Staff Writer     DOVER-FOXCROFT — As part of the business’ annual Customer Appreciation Day on May 17, Rowell’s Garage provided Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Denise Buzzelli an opportunity to discuss the organization’s current plans and vision for the future which includes a Junior Chamber of Commerce initiative.