By Johanna S.

PORTLAND – The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which this season is Jan.

For nearly a quarter century, Dave Fuller has been teaching untold numbers of people ages 5 to 90 how to grow hardneck garlic.

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing microgreens indoors from 6 to 7:15 p.

By Kristen Sutherland, Pine Tree Hospice Executive Director Giving care to someone with dementia is a complex and highly demanding labor of love.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre announced that due to the surge in COVID cases in the community they are reducing the seating capacity for each performance of their Christmas production.

BREWER – Northern Light Health is gearing up to provide vaccinations to eligible 16 and 17-year-olds following the recent announcement from the U.

MONSON – The Town of Monson is turning 200 in 2022 and everyone is invited to join the year-long celebration.

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a Virtual 4-H Dog SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club.

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

PORTLAND – On the weekend of Dec.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online updates specific to the agricultural industry from 7–8 p.

PORTLAND – During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley will host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.

GUILFORD — You’re invited to see for yourself what Girl Scouts has to offer at a new member information and sign-up event from 5-5:45 p.

DEXTER — You’re invited to see for yourself what Girl Scouts has to offer at a new member information and sign-up event from 3:45 to 4:30 p.

DEXTER — In large part to reward faculty and staff for all their efforts for students and families during the pandemic, SAD 46 will start its holiday break several days earlier than originally scheduled.

DEXTER — The Abbott Memorial Library on Church Street in Dexter will be having a 10-cent book sale on Saturday, Dec.