Years ago, I worked for a woman just a few years older than I am. She was an experienced professional communicator who had extensive experience in Washington, including a stint working on Capitol Hill for a very influential congressman.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)/Dexter Women's Literary Club enjoyed a performance by the Dexter Regional High School Ukulele Club on Nov. 21 at the Dexter Town Hall.

Every now and then I still hear someone complaining about anonymous people posting on social media. Usually in the political world.

Piscataquis County sets aside one day early in December (Saturday, Dec. 2) to celebrate the wonder of Christmas and the magic of the holiday season. This year Monson, Guilford (Friday, Dec. 1), Milo and Dover-Foxcroft are participating.

A head-on collision Nov. 24 in Alton left one woman dead and a man facing charges as a result of the crash, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.

Last week’s message from the Gov. Paul LePage bemoaned the fiscal irresponsible Medicaid expansion. I for one applaud a governor who espouses fiscal responsibility. But I wonder if this governor’s ideology has clouded his sense of fiscal responsibility.

Ready or not, December is knocking at the door, bringing Christmas gifts and yuletide spirit galore. Thompson Free Library is the place to be, with fun things to do and cool stuff to see

Let​ ​me​ ​be​ ​up​ ​front.​ ​Even​ ​a​ ​low-budget​ ​elk​ ​hunt​ ​involves​ ​expense,​ ​but​ ​if​ ​you​ ​are​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​many​ ​deer hunters​ ​who​ ​have​ ​dreamed​ ​about​ ​an​ ​elk​ ​hunt​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Western​ ​U.S.,​ ​it​ ​may​ ​be​ ​within​ ​your​ ​reach, financially​ ​and​ ​otherwise.​ ​Although​ ​Western​ ​outfitters​ ​and​ ​private​ ​ranches​ ​charge​ ​anywhere​ ​from $3,000​ ​to​ ​$10,000,​ ​my​ ​scenario​ ​involves​ ​significantly​ ​less​ ​money.

Mainers are generous people, and we are known to help our neighbors when there is a need. Whether it during a natural disaster, a holiday season or any time of the year, Mainers take care of Mainers.

This week, families across our state will gather to share turkey and stuffing and (hopefully) a Maine blueberry pie – but we all know the food won’t be the star of the show. No, what makes Thanksgiving truly special are the people gathered around the table, and the opportunity this day gives each of us reflect upon the things we are thankful for.