GREENVILLE — This past June, the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (MLREDC) spearheaded the establishment of a waterfront park in downtown Greenville.

At a genealogical conference years ago I overheard a lady at the next table complain about the odd name given to her ancestor.

SEBEC — In ordinary times, the Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year hosts Forestry Field Day, a highly anticipated, festival-like event sponsored by Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Tree Farm.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “On behalf of Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I want to warmly thank Jane Hibbard-Merrill for showing her support to our staff during challenging times,” said Administrator Aaron Thomas.

The start of the Maine fall sports season has been pushed back another week.

On Tuesday, the NFL announced that it will be putting social justice statements in the end zone of every stadium this season.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5,434,400 to help eight essential community facilities in rural Maine.

DEXTER — While the Dexter-based HJ Crosby Community Band has enjoyed practicing and performing outdoors this summer, evenings are getting cooler, windier and darker.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — This has been an unusual year.