By Kim Brawn There is something daunting about the pressure of a new year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It has been several years since the Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players put on a production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” but it has been well worth the wait.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre will be hosting a holiday concert by the Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band at 2 p.

MILO — Oakes Auditorium at Penquis Valley High School will be filled with joyful winter music on Tuesday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In November, Northern Light Mayo Hospital distributed 1,000 pounds of carrots, squash, apples, plums, kale, and other fruits and vegetables at its very first produce pop-up market.

DEXTER — The Harold J.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School Street, will be having an intergenerational event from 5-6:30 p.

GUILFORD — On Friday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Swing in the season  at the contra dance on Friday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Sunday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School Street, will host the Greenville Carolers at 4 p.

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

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.

MILO — Milo’s Hometown Holidays will be Saturday, Dec.

MONSON — Christmas is just around the corner and those special unique items for everyone on the gift list could be at Monson’s annual Kris Kringle’s Market on Saturday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Catch the holiday spirit at the Thompson Free Library from 9:30-11:30 a.

Piscataquis County’s two hospitals will once again hold community holiday tree lightings to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers.