Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High SchoolOVERALL WINNER — Chloe Murdock was the overall winner for Dexter Regional High School of the “Manie Musicale 2025” competition in the French classes.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Perseverance was the trait recognized during the month of March for the SeDoMoCha School’s Students in the Spotlight honorees.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Shift happens.

By Peter McGuire, Maine Public Efficiency Maine has a new three-year plan to continue the state’s push to reduce energy use from homes and businesses.

MILO — A gathering for National Day of Prayer will be at the Veterans Park Gazebo, 22 Water St.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A state biologist said hunters looking for spring turkeys are more likely to find them in the woods, thanks to the amount of acorns and other edibles there.

OLD TOWN — Penquis Valley High School’s Jareth Williams had the fastest time of the competition in the 100 meters as the Patriot outdoor track & field team opened the 2025 season at a Penobscot Valley Conference meet April 25 at Old Town High School.

GUILFORD — Valley Grange in Guilford has announced the annual Celebration of Community, which will take place on Friday, May 16 at the Grange Hall.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Shiretown Singers community choir announces its debut concert “How Can I Keep From Singing?” at 3 p.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Gov.