With World Blood Donor Day on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Across Maine’s agricultural fairs, organizers are making a new push to connect attendees to current farmers and fair history.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “Going once, going twice, sold to the man in the second row with the blue hat!” The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Charities is pleased to announce preparations for their very popular largest fundraiser and summer tradition, the annual Kiwanis Auction to be held July 26-27 at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine’s beloved Whoopie Pie Festival will return Saturday June 22 with live wrestling and a record number of bakers from around the state.

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

MONSON — The Monson Finnish Farmers will be celebrating Juhannus – Midsummer with a dinner of Finnish foods (Finnish meatballs, ham, potatoes, cucumber salad, dessert) from 4:30 -6:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – This Independence Day, the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts invites you to celebrate in a way that requires no dress-up, no driving, and no leaving your favorite summer spot.

WILLIAMSBURG TWP — Join the Maine Woodland Owners and Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District on Friday, June 28 for beginner-level chainsaw training at Williamsburg Forest.

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

GREENVILLE — A grand opening celebration and open house for Greenville’s new public safety building on Minden Street is scheduled for 11 a.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church will host a Family Vacation Bible School 5-7 p.

MILO — More than a dozen years ago SAD 41 formed an Alternative Organizational Structure 43 with SAD 31 of the Howland area.

MILO — On June 4 Milo Garden Club held the final business meeting of 2023-24.

DOVER-FOXCROFT  — Northern Light Mayo Hospital and Eastern Maine Community College are making it easier than ever to pursue a career in nursing by bringing the classroom to our community.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is Piscataquis County’s largest one-day annual event.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will offer Safe Sitter® classes for young teens, grades 6-8, on Aug.

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces that its annual Bike and Boat fundraiser is now open for registration. With gorgeous views of the Maine woods and majestic Moosehead Lake, Bike and Boat is a family-friendly experience that raises funds to support CA Dean Hospital.