PORTLAND — Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, is a period of spiritual renewal that helps us prepare for the celebration of the Paschal mystery of Christ — that is, his passion, death and resurrection.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Penobscot County 4-H is offering a short-term special interest club for youth in grades 3–8 who enjoy the outdoors.

Do you have a special talent or hobby you’re willing to share with your community? Do you want to make extra money doing something you already love to do? Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative is seeking dynamic and talented enrichment instructors for our Spring/Summer 2021 Enrichment Program.

PORTLAND — To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Feb.

GREENVILLE — Destination Moosehead Lake is proud to host the 17th annual Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Feb.

MONSON — On Saturday, Feb.

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

By John Holyoke Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor One of the state’s longest-running ice fishing events will return for its 59th edition this weekend, as anglers flock to the Milo area for the Schoodic Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about edible native plants in the landscape from 6–7 p.

GREENVILLE – Join the Shaw Public Library for the virtual event “The Last 50 Years of Change with Jake Morrel” from 6-7 p.

GREENVILLE — Destination Moosehead Lake is proud to host the 17th annual Chocolate Festival.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar about methods for control of rodents and wildlife on the farm 1 to 3 p.

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

GREENVILLE — The Holy Family Catholic Catholic Church will be livestreaming various services at https://c.

The new stimulus package offers relief to businesses in the form of paycheck protection, loans, grants and other programs.

For those who carry excess weight, it can be hard to reach desired goals, keep up with family and friends and enjoy life to its fullest.

Explore Girl Scouts — new member sign-up and trail signs information event takes place from 6-7 p.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a second session of the 4-H for All club for youth ages 5–13 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members.