Upcoming events around the region.

Gov. Janet Mills has appointed four new commissioners to Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, including Dexter resident Mathison Deering. A student at Thomas College in Waterville, Deering joins the Volunteer Maine commission to represent an individual age 16 to 25 who is a participant in a service program for youth.

Most people in this country don't trust the media. Gallup, which runs an annual tracking poll on public perception of the media, asks a rather simple question every year. "How much trust and confidence do you have in the mass media -- such as newspapers, TV and radio -- when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately and fairly?"

As we put Election Day 2019 in the rearview mirror and look forward to 2020, here are 20 election thoughts for your consideration.

Ten area high school players were named to 2019 Maine Soccer Coaches Regional All-Star teams.

Here’s your chance to own a little piece of Baxter State Park. Historic signs from the park are up for bid in an annual online auction and fundraiser organized by the nonprofit organization Friends of Baxter State Park.

Dexter residents went to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to vote on races for the town council, SAD 46 school board, HAD 4 board of directors and seats on the Dexter Utility District board of trustees.

Jennifer Sylvain, a member of the Sarah Elizabeth Palmer Tent #23, Daughters of Union Veterans (DUV) in Dover-Foxcroft and also patriotic instructor officer for the Maine State DUVCW, presented an American Flag to Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society President Mary Annis (who is also a member of the Tent).

Growing Through Grief is one of Pine Tree Hospice’s bereavement programs for adults. The Growing Through Grief program begins with a facilitated grief support group which is then followed by a presentation or workshop.

Hunter orange is a vibrant color with one job: to keep people visible. Throughout November, during Maine’s firearm season for deer, hunters are required by law to wear this bright hue. But for non-hunters, donning this color is optional.