BANGOR — Further investing in the growth and success of communities across Maine and New Hampshire, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $73,060 to 16 nonprofits dedicated to enriching the region’s quality of life.

YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation is excited to announce the launch of Drive ME Historic Tours in commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it will be reinstating a mask requirement for guests starting Monday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Alexa Swinton, who stars in the new M.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it will be hosting the Maine Theatrical premier of the award-winning documentary, “Bastards’ Road.

DEXTER — Deb’s Little Big Band will be playing a jazz concert at 6:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Ten Cent Book Summer Sale in the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be Thursday, Aug.

By Paula Brewer, Star Herald Staff John Adams held court in Wiscasset, Daniel Webster visited Bucksport and men planned the Revolutionary War’s first naval battle in Machias — all thanks to common public houses, or taverns.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Sunday, Aug.

DEXTER — An upcoming art exhibit features original caricature drawings by Everett Sands of  Dexter from the late 1940s to the early 1950s.

ABBOT — The Abbot Historical Society will host the HJ Community Crosby Band for a free concert on Thursday, Aug.

SEBEC — On Thursday, Aug.

MONSON — Someone, on May 12, 1901, murdered J.

MONSON — The Monson Jammers would like it to be known that they hold weekly music events open to the public free of charge in Monson.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Remember to get your tickets soon for BEATLES FOR SALE at 7 p.

Photo courtesy of Monson Arts PROGRAMS FOR ART EDUCATORS — Local educators participate in many of Monson Arts’ programs.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff Aquitania sits between the mountains and the sea.

MILO — Come to the fair, the Milo Garden Club Summer Fair & Plant Sale Thursday, Aug.