PORTLAND — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, is thrilled to recognize 16th young authors from across Maine as county winners in the 16th annual Statewide Writing Contest.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A popular drag group that performs at venues across the state will be in Piscataquis County for the first time in April.

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DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy students present the “History of Foxcroft Academy”   on Thursday evening, Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County is inviting students of all ages to design a logo or seal that celebrates the area’s heritage and beauty, and one that officials can use on documents, business cards and in other places.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Highlands Council for the Arts is pleased to present local harpist Isleen Halvorsen in concert at 3 p.

MONSON — Monson Arts, an art center and artist residency program located in Monson, opens the winter exhibition, “Artists of the Maine Highlands: Today and Tomorrow.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Central Hall Commons is excited to present “A North Country Yule,” a festival of Christmas and Solstice music, dance, and more from 3-5 p.

Whether you are feeling a little “grinchy” or feeling the magic of the “Polar Express” or in the mood for traditional Christmas tunes or HJ Crosby’s “Adeste Fideles” march, set aside an hour to join in the holiday spirit.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students will demonstrate their skills as classes, groups, and individuals using their voices, instruments, and movement on two separate nights this holiday season.

GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful properties in Greenville decked out for the holidays on Saturday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is holding its annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Area families packed the Dover-Foxcroft fire station for a visit with Santa and Mrs.

MILO — Milo Garden Club will hold its Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec.

GUILFORD — The Guilford Bed and Breakfast will host a pair of free holiday events in December, “A Classic Holiday Sweet Treat Swap” on Sunday, Dec.

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Knights of Columbus invite you to join them for Christmas caroling on Wednesday, Dec.

GUILFORD — Christmas BINGO & Cookie Swap Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The holiday show “Kris Kringle The Musical” will open at 7 p.