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Guilford library book sale on Saturday

GUILFORD — Guilford Memorial Library will be hosting a book sale by donation from 9 a.

Monson Historical Society author talk

MONSON — The Monson Historical Society is pleased to announce we will have as a guest speaker Tim Caverly on Saturday, July 17 at 11 a.

Home workcamp returns to Dexter area

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.

July 14 artists’ reception at Dexter library

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).

Accessible access to the outdoors is in reach for people with disabilities in Piscataquis County

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

Calendar of events

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

Camden Shakespeare Festival coming to Monson

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.

Highlands Classical Ensemble performs at Thompson Free Library

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.

UMaine Extension offers pressure canning basics July 22

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.

Friends of Wilson Ponds annual meeting

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

Home workcamp comes to Dexter

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.

Penquis Youth Hockey Association summer fundraising efforts

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.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital receives $500,000 Community Challenge Grant

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.

Calendar of events

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

Fourth of July events around the region

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

Some Reel People to entertain at Age-Friendly Tea Talks July 8

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

Retired educators news

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.

Summer fun at Thompson Free Library

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

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