MONSON — Author Jeff Ryan will speak at Monson Summerfest at 11 a.

DEXTER — Once in every orbit around the sun, Wayside Grange & Theatre presents its infamous variety show.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Central Hall Commons is excited to announce the “Share Your Sunshine Photo Contest”, a call to capture the beauty and bounty of local gardens.

MONSON — The Tree Talk art exhibition developed from a conversation Jemma Gascoine had with Mike Decker, Monson Arts education officer, when Monson Pottery/Gascoine Gallery was hosting the November 2023 Artist Meet n’ Greet.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The next blacksmith demonstration will be at the Dunham Forge, next to the Blacksmith Shop Museum on Dawes Road in Dover-Foxcroft, from 10 a.

GREENVILLE — Forest Heritage Days, an annual event that celebrates the rich forestry heritage of the Northwoods of Maine, is excited to announce its schedule of events for 2024.

UScellular survey reveals consumer thoughts on inappropriate phone use July is Cellphone Courtesy Month and with smartphone usage on the rise, it’s a timely reminder to watch your digital manners.

GREENVILLE — Kings Treats, located on 32 Pritham Avenue next to Harris Drug Store, had a little fun over this past weekend.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — A library is like an all-access pass to great programs, services, and resources.

MONSON — The Monson Arts Gallery, in collaboration with the Marlborough Gallery, New York, is pleased to announce its summer exhibition “Berenice Abbott’s Greenwich Village”, featuring her original vintage photographs from the 1930s and 1940s.

The Fourth of July means fireworks.

MONSON — On Saturday, July 6 the Monson Finnish Farmers Club will hold a benefit breakfast for Monson’s Finn Hall from 7-9 a.

The towns of Sebec, Dexter, and Greenville will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and leading up to Thursday.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Students and families gathered at the SeDoMoCha School on June 24 to kick off the 2024 Hot Lunch Summer Meal Program and the new SUN Bucks benefit.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff MILO — Bissell Brothers will close its Three Rivers location in Milo at the end of the summer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Any child 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday at the SeDoMoCha School, 63 Harrison Avenue, through mid-August.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The day started with showers, but by mid-morning it was perfect whoopie pie weather for the 6,000 people who came to Dover-Foxcroft to get their fill of Maine’s Official State Treat during the 15th Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 22.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The sidewalks of East Main Street in Dover-Foxcroft are about to become a vibrant canvas for creativity and a journey through time! On Saturday, June 29 join us for a unique event that combines artistic expression with a celebration of local history.