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.

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is pleased to continue the 2024 Concert Series with the award- winning twin sister duo Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers forming “Sagittarius Rising”.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Across Maine’s agricultural fairs, organizers are making a new push to connect attendees to current farmers and fair history.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “Going once, going twice, sold to the man in the second row with the blue hat!” The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Charities is pleased to announce preparations for their very popular largest fundraiser and summer tradition, the annual Kiwanis Auction to be held July 26-27 at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine’s beloved Whoopie Pie Festival will return Saturday June 22 with live wrestling and a record number of bakers from around the state.

MONSON — The Monson Finnish Farmers will be celebrating Juhannus – Midsummer with a dinner of Finnish foods (Finnish meatballs, ham, potatoes, cucumber salad, dessert) from 4:30 -6:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – This Independence Day, the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts invites you to celebrate in a way that requires no dress-up, no driving, and no leaving your favorite summer spot.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church will host a Family Vacation Bible School 5-7 p.

MILO — On June 4 Milo Garden Club held the final business meeting of 2023-24.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is Piscataquis County’s largest one-day annual event.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library The text we were hoping for arrived at 12:46 p.