The 50th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus and the Tri-County Shriners (held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dexter) was led by Tri-County Shriner’s President Rich Johnson, middle, on May 16 with a social hour and meal.

A number of area athletes took part in the Penobscot Valley Conference JV outdoor track and field championship May 23 at the Brewer Community School.

The Moosehead Marine Museum (MMM) received a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Savings Foundation to support filming of a historical documentary film featuring steamboat wrecks in Moosehead Lake.

I have proudly served in the Maine House of Representatives for the last four years. Every day I have known that I am there as your representative. As an independent, I understand that most people don’t care whether the ideas come from Democrats or Republicans as long as those ideas can make lives better for people without breaking their wallets.

I've authored more than my share of columns on the issue of gun violence, usually written in the aftermath of a horrific tragedy perpetrated by a deranged individual who inflicted massive harm on a large group of people.

Here’s a tale of two states, the pope and a Virginia student who just wanted to use the bathroom. The battle for equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people is an ongoing struggle. It shouldn’t be that way, but it is.

Have you been thinking of adding solar power to your home? Have questions and don’t know who to ask? Dexter Dover Area Towns in Transition (DDATT) is arranging a free Photovoltaic Open House tour of sorts on Saturday, June 2 with a few local solar-powered homes as examples of what is currently possible. Owners will be happy to share their experiences, knowledge, and hopefully answer your questions.

I recently had the opportunity to meet Lucas St. Clair and listen to his presentation to a group of concerned citizens in Dexter. What a breath of fresh air!

Athletes from both SeDoMoCha Middle School in Dover-Foxcroft and Piscataquis Community Elementary School of Guilford brought home medals in the sprints at the 2018 Almquist Middle School Championships held May 21 at the University of Maine.

General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)/Miosac Club Sebec Lake Ice Out Contest judges Tom and Doris Coy announced the ice went out at 10:38 a.m. on Friday, May 4.