For the second time in three years, volunteers from around the country spent nearly a week in and around Dexter from July 5 to 9 working on 13 home projects at no cost to residents who otherwise could not afford to have the needed repairs done.

DEXTER — On Wednesday, July 14 the Abbott Memorial Library trustees will be hosting a reception for the local artists who participated in Husson University’s OMA program (Opening Minds through Art).

ROME — Kids and adults with disabilities and their families in Piscataquis County can experience the freedom and fun of Pine Tree Camp this summer.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MONSON — Camden Shakespeare Festival, Monson Arts and The Center Theatre will present the comedy “Aquitania,” written and directed by Stephen Legawiec, outdoors in Monson at 2 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble will present a concert of light music on the East Lawn of the Thompson Free Library at 6:30 p.

Savor the flavor of summer all winter long with a University of Maine Cooperative Extension online class about pressure canning basics from 6–7:30 p.

GREENVILLE — All are welcome to the Friends of Wilson Ponds annual meeting at 10 a.

DEXTER — Around 80 teenagers and adults will arrive in Dexter on July 4 to work on and improve homes of the elderly, disabled and other residents.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Penquis Youth Hockey Association is looking forward to a more normal hockey season than last year and is excited to get started in planning for the 2021-22 season.

Generous donor will match every campaign gift through the end of the year GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital is excited to announce an opportunity for donors to double the impact of their Preserving the Promise capital campaign gift in support of building a new hospital in Greenville.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The towns of Sebec, Dexter and Greenville will each be celebrating Independence Day with events on and around Sunday, July 4.

By Beth Ranagan The Dexter Age-Friendly Tea Talks is delighted to host the Some Reel People band at Wayside Park at 10 a.

The Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at Our FAMBily Restaurant in Dexter (yes, that’s Penobscot County but since we welcome all educators we decided to venture south for this meeting) on June 22.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Things to do in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine for $500, Alex.

The Center Theatre has assembled a group of teens who will be travelling throughout the region this summer performing a play called “Twain by the Tale.

GREENVILLE — The location will stay the same on the Pritham Avenue campus near the shores of Moosehead Lake to serve residents and visitors to the region alike, but much of the existing Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will be replaced with new modern facilities in 2022-23.