By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Escapism often gets a bad rap or is too narrowly defined.

Applications may be submitted for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway 2021 Visiting Artist Program.

After a winter post-holiday break, Central Hall Commons is eager to restart its popular weekly, virtual mindfulness meditation program, Spirit Pause, starting on Monday, Feb.

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Irritability, restlessness and isolation from feeling trapped indoors — also known as Cabin Fever — has always been an issue during the winter in Maine.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library will be opening for in-person services on Saturdays from 9 a.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — “I’m beginning to think ‘hindsight is 2020’ was some kind of message from a future time traveler that we all misunderstood,” Victoria Guida, Politico reporter, via Twitter.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new virtual cultural exchange club for youth ages 12–18 beginning Tuesday, Jan.

SANGERVILLE — Something new and exciting is happening at the corner of Doughty Hill Road and Main Street in Sangerville.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will hold an online panel discussion about new vegetable varieties available for northern New England gardens from 6–7 p.

ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program will begin accepting applications for the virtual 2021 training on Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover Foxcroft has announced that their Executive Director Patrick Myers will be watching 13 of the worst movies of all time for 24 hours straight and live streaming the entire experience on YouTube.

GREENVILLE — Thank you all for a great book club meeting in October.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Jon Knepp of Alexandria, Pennsylvania has been hired as the new director of library services for the Thompson Free Library.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — From 4-6 p.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When it rains it pours.

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff Decorating for the holiday season is underway.

Wreath-making is a traditional skill in Maine, one that can help generate income during what can be a time of slower cash flow for farmers.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre has announced that due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the community, they will be changing the focus of their programming and events.