Many older Mainers are worried about having to make tough choices concerning the purchase of food and fuel to heat their homes.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Central Hall Commons is excited to present “A North Country Yule,” a festival of Christmas and Solstice music, dance, and more from 3-5 p.

Whether you are feeling a little “grinchy” or feeling the magic of the “Polar Express” or in the mood for traditional Christmas tunes or HJ Crosby’s “Adeste Fideles” march, set aside an hour to join in the holiday spirit.

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — The Friends of the Mountain will be auctioning off the only remaining chairs to the 1967 Squaw Double Summit Lift.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students will demonstrate their skills as classes, groups, and individuals using their voices, instruments, and movement on two separate nights this holiday season.

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

GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful properties in Greenville decked out for the holidays on Saturday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is holding its annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday, Dec.

MILO — Milo Garden Club will hold its Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec.

GUILFORD — The Guilford Bed and Breakfast will host a pair of free holiday events in December, “A Classic Holiday Sweet Treat Swap” on Sunday, Dec.

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Knights of Columbus invite you to join them for Christmas caroling on Wednesday, Dec.

GUILFORD — Christmas BINGO & Cookie Swap Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The holiday show “Kris Kringle The Musical” will open at 7 p.

For the full calendar of events, please go to https://observer-me.

GUILFORD — The Positive Action Team, Community Health & Counseling Services, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, and SAD 4 are holding a community dinner and facilitated discussion about teen mental health on Wednesday, Nov.

By Kim Brawn We’re swimming in the season of giving once again.

MONSON — On Saturday, Dec.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a comprehensive nine-month hybrid (online and in-person) training program for all beginning farmers.