The arts came to life at Piscataquis Community Elementary School (PCES) during a day that more than one student describes as “the best day of school ever.” Principal Anita Wright describes Arts Alive as “a day that clearly demonstrates why we have the word ‘community’ in our school name.”

Dexter Regional High School recently conducted an art competition for the design of the 2017 graduation final assembly program cover.

The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced the hiring of Emily Hutchins to direct the 2017 Children’s Summer Drama Camp. Hutchins is finishing an education degree at the University of Southern Maine and has extensive child care and theatrical experience that she will bring to the program.

The Center Theatre and the Slightly Off-Center Players announce auditions for the upcoming production of “Nunsense” written by Dan Goggin. This hilarious production is being performed by an all-female cast, ranging in ages from the late teens to seniors.

By mid-summer a new book chronicling the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Brownville Junction will be on the market. Author Ken Hatchette is looking for input in deciding the best cover photo or original artwork for the cover theme.

We’ve arrived at the crossroads of summer at the Thompson Free Library. So many possibilities, so many opportunities for all ages -- patrons and the public -- to have fun, learn something new and engage with their community.

Teachers from each of Maine’s 16 counties were honored May 11 at the Statehouse for an annual event in the Hall of Flags announcing the 2017 Maine County Teachers of the Year. Among the group is Kaitlin Young of SeDoMoCha Elementary School. Young teaches music at the school in Dover-Foxcroft.

Last weekend was the opening of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at the Center Theatre. By all accounts it is a magical performance for the whole family. Over 250 people attended the performance on opening night and according to Patrick Myers, the Center Theatre’s executive Director, they were enchanted.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” opens at the Center Theatre Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Dexter Women's Literary Club held its annual Dexter Regional High School art show and contest at the Abbott Memorial Library March 29 through April 7.

The Thompson Free Library has several events planned for this month, and now more than ever, your local library is a vital resource when it comes to learning, community involvement, personal development and family entertainment.

The Sangerville Public Library has received a $500 grant from the Rose and Samuel Rudman Library Trust of the Maine Community Foundation. The grant money has been used to buy children's books by Maine authors and illustrators.

Unified Arts Night at the SeDoMoCha School was a great success on March 29. Here at SeDoMoCha unified specials include visual art, music, guidance, physical education and library.

On Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Center Theatre, the curtain will rise for the 23rd time on Pine Tree Hospice’s Variety Show.

Photo courtesy of Karen Goodman DIDGERIDOOS — The 60-plus grade 1 students at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School in Dover-Foxcroft recently started a unit on sound.

GUILFORD — The arts will come to life at Piscataquis Community Elementary School on June 9 during a day that more than one student describes as “the best day of school ever.

Photo courtesy of J.

DEXTER — William Shakespeare wrote in “As You Like It,” “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.