October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, has several events and opportunities for the community to get involved.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When I lived in California, I missed October in Maine the most — a colorful bubble shielding us from the darkening days and shivering temps to come.

The changing leaves are a sure sign that flu season is approaching.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Kym Baron is remembered as a caring mother and grandmother, a cherished friend and a valued colleague.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — After years of planning, fundraising, problem-solving and persistence, Piscataquis Regional Food Center is preparing to open the doors to its long-awaited community kitchen and food lab.

AUGUSTA — The Housing Opportunity Program at the Maine Office of Community Affairs launched the Manufactured Housing Community Data Dashboard.

By Daniel O’Connor GREENVILLE — Waterfront property values in Greenville have jumped 205% on average after the lakefront community’s first market adjustment in decades.

BREWER — We’ve all heard them before, “The flu actually gives you the flu,” “the flu shot isn’t effective” or “the flu is basically just a common cold.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts announced that two varied groups will be performing at the annual Center Theatre Harvest Gala.

BREWER — AARP Maine was honored with the 2026 Helper of the Year Award by the Eastern Area Agency on Aging at the Harvest for Help Breakfast on Sept.

GREENVILLE — A nearly $3 million property in Greenville offers the chance to live in a luxury condominium above a restaurant and marina in the southernmost cove of Moosehead Lake.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will host a blacksmith demonstration from 10 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Northern Light Mayo Hospital will welcome friends, families, cancer survivors and caregivers on Saturday, Sept.

Valley Grange of Guilford members and friends will soon return to school to celebrate Dictionary Days at five local elementary schools.

This September, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month by giving Maine library card holders a day to enjoy the state’s great outdoors — free of charge.

GREENVILLE — Construction has begun on a $1 million building on Pritham Avenue in Greenville that will serve as the future Lumbermen’s Museum for the Moosehead Historical Society.

DEXTER — Several happenings are scheduled in and around Dexter for the next month and a half.

SANGERVILLE — Northern Light Mayo and CA Dean Hospitals are kicking off fall by encouraging the community to stock up on farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at a Produce Pop-Up Market scheduled for Wednesday, Sept.