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Contra dance Friday evening

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s time to dance! Come to the contra dance on Friday, July 14, at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 7-10 pm.

Wayside Grange & Theatre excited to bring back Variety Show Saturday

DEXTER — Looking for something to do Saturday, July 15? How about a few hours of local, old fashion fun and lots of laughs and even some snacks too? Join Wayside Grange & Theatre members and friends at 7 p.

Atkinson Lady Quilters quilt show on Saturday

ATKINSON — The Atkinson Lady Quilters present the 34th annual Quilt Show from 9 a.

Thompson Free Library and MHCA to host Songwriters in the Round with Mallett brothers, Eric Bettencourt, and Pat Byrne

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library and Maine Highlands Council for the Arts will host a Songwriters in the Round concert featuring four talented musicians: Will Mallett, Luke Mallet, Eric Bettencourt, and Pat Byrne on Friday, July 21 at 6 p.

Programs on Byzantine art influence

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Icons, layouts, and symbolism … oh my! Lifelong learning at Central Hall Commons to look at Byzantine symbolism, how ancient Eastern Europe affected our graphic design today.

HJ Crosby Traveling Band Camp

The Harold J Crosby community band announces a summer of free instrumental music lessons for youth and adults.

Thompson Free Library book sale

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Ten Cent Book Sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be Wednesday, July 5 from noon to 5 p.

Contra dance at Monson’s Finn Hall Saturday evening

MONSON — Come to the next contra dance at Monson’s Finn Hall, on Route 15, on Saturday, July 8 at 7 p.

Fourth of July events around the region

The towns of Sebec, Dexter, Greenville, and Rockwood will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and leading up to Tuesday July 4.

HJ Crosby Community Band summer tour

Summer is a big deal at Thompson Free Library

By Kim Brawn Are you tired of paying for endless streaming channels? A la carte has become mucho dinero! Entertainment costs big bucks these days, so finding the best deals is essential.

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival tops 6,000 hungry attendees

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Showers were in the forecast for the afternoon, but that didn’t stop 6,000 people from coming to Dover-Foxcroft to get their whoopie pies during the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 24.

Songwriters in the Round 2

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.

Observer Building Museum opens June 24

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society’s Observer Building Museum, located on Union Square, will be officially opening on Whoopie Pie Day – Saturday, June 24.

Wayside Grange & Theatre cooking up Sunday brunch, open mic

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is excited to invite you, your family and friends, and new friends with the second Sunday brunch of the 2023 season on June 25 from 11 a.

‘To Look Through the Chalkman’s Eye’ exhibition

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An art exhibition featuring the works of Bruce Towle will take place on Friday, June 30 from 5 to 8 p.

A childhood in Maine launched this sax player’s career with the Dave Matthews Band

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Long before he made his name as a saxophone player in both his own projects and as a member of the Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin was a 9-year-old kid in Dexter, Maine, trying to pick out which instrument he was going to play in elementary school band.

Contra dances return to Monson on June 24

MONSON — The first contra dance of the season at Monson’s Finn Hall, on Route 15, is coming on Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.

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