By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The percentage of vacant homes fell statewide in recent years but it hasn’t made renting or buying in Maine any easier.

DEXTER — At their monthly Tea Talks program on Thursday, March 12, Dexter Age Friendly will welcome Laurie Bishop.

Photo courtesy of Danielle BenderYOUNG GARDENERS — On Feb.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced that it will begin providing access to a catalogue of faith-based movies through a new partnership with The Faith Channel.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H announces the opening of its spring Ag Ambassador program in March and April.

By Kim Brawn Wishes are more than a way to close an email, sign a card or make before we blow out birthday candles.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — What’s in a name? In Dover-Foxcroft the question is what is the name of a cemetery in the eastern part of town on land donated by the Dow Family.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — An early spring tradition is returning to Foxcroft Academy, the 2026 Maple Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club in collaboration with Foxcroft Academy and the FA Key Club.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision Group will be meeting at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main St.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.

RE/MAX INFINITY is proud to announce it has been recognized as the 2025 Outstanding REMAX Brokerage of the Year in the State of Maine, a prestigious honor that reflects exceptional performance, leadership and commitment to clients and community.

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — The Roxanne Quimby Foundation recently announced a $50,000 donation to the Greenville Junction Depot Friends.

BANGOR — Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is proud to announce the return of the Youth Mental Health Summit, a free, empowering event designed for high school students and the people who care about them, including families and educators.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff The owner of a Katahdin-region outdoor center is hoping to expand the site’s complex to include nearly 100 units of housing, 10 commercial spaces and a resort in the coming years.

MILO — Jaunty tunes and a nature-themed game were highlights of the February meeting of Milo Garden Club.

DEXTER — Dexter Age Friendly, working with the VFW Auxiliary, will offer a free lunch on Thursday, Feb.

BANGOR — The Mainely Spinners, current holders of the “Best Time” in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, will be giving a lively and informative demonstration at the Sea Dog Brewing Company as part of the Bangor Winter Farmers’ Market from 11 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha Elementary and Middle School hosted a special schoolwide assembly on Jan.