DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced the premiere of the new film “The Optimist” on Wednesday, March 11, featuring a special appearance by Guilford native and filmmaker Jeanine Thomas.

By Kim Brawn Wishes are more than a way to close an email, sign a card or make before we blow out birthday candles.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that it will be hosting a single screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, set for 7 p.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced grant awards totaling more than $450,000 to 20 Maine organizations in the second cycle of its Fiscal Year 2026 Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program.

MILO — On Friday, March 13 from 5-7 p.

DEXTER — Friends of The Dexter Meeting House will be holding their second annual Chili Cook-Off from 4:30-6:30 p.

The Center Theatre announced that registration is open for both their April Vacation Drama Camp and Children’s Summer Drama Camp.

MILO — Jaunty tunes and a nature-themed game were highlights of the February meeting of Milo Garden Club.

DEXTER — Dexter Age Friendly, working with the VFW Auxiliary, will offer a free lunch on Thursday, Feb.

DEXTER — In recognition of the breeding season of one of Maine’s largest and best known owls, the Abbott Memorial Library is offering a unique hands-on program to see the varied diets of owls through a close examination of their pellets.

BANGOR — The Mainely Spinners, current holders of the “Best Time” in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, will be giving a lively and informative demonstration at the Sea Dog Brewing Company as part of the Bangor Winter Farmers’ Market from 11 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival organizers announced that it has been nominated for the best Specialty Food Festival in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Award.

As figure skating gains momentum ahead of the Olympic Games, Ice Dance International announces “The Seasons”, a theatrical skating experience touring 14 U.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Change wears many faces.

DEXTER — Beginning in February at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter, the work of Joe Kennedy of Ripley  will be on display.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Tickets are now available for the Center Theatre’s Sweetheart’s Dance.

MILO — A sprouting sweet potato, Conservation-in-a-Cup, and a birthday cake with ice cream were some of the fun features at the Milo Garden Club meeting held on Tuesday, Jan.

MILFORD — The Mainely Spinners will be competing in the International Back to Back Wool Challenge on Saturday, Jan.