Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club BLUE PINWHEELS — GFWC Miosac Club members “planted” blue pinwheels in front of the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church on East Main Street.

In honor of Screen Free Week this May 6-12, UScellular is encouraging everyone to take the “Phones Down for 5 Challenge”, a UScellular “Built for US” initiative meant to inspire people to take a break from technology for 5 days, 5 hours, or even just 5 minutes.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2024 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving SAD 4 graduates continuing their education beyond high school.

GUILFORD — Friends of Community Fitness has been granted $2,000 from Mount Kineo Masonic Lodge and Abner Wade Lodge to support the Healthy4Life fitness program.

MILO — Seeds of spring were planted when Milo Garden Club members met with 36 Bearcats during SAD 41’s after-school program, on Thursday, April 25.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library You know that moment in May when you look out the window or glance around on your walk and all of a sudden everything is green again? The shift is palpable and welcome.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Working with and helping children was a passion of the late Lisa Pangburn, with her own children and grandchildren and the all students she knew during her time as an ed tech at the SeDoMoCha Elementary School.

By Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public The Bureau of General Services has upheld the decision to award transportation contracts for Medicaid patients to an out-of-state company.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently improved access to potentially lifesaving mammography screening closer to home by launching a  new mobile mammography service.

On Saturday, April 27, Northern Light Health asks those in our community to join in the national effort to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient manner while also reducing the risk of medications getting into the wrong hands and causing harm or potential substance abuse.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy Counseling Services will host a junior parent evening on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The GFWC Miosac Club held its latest meeting on April 16, with President Minnie McCormick presiding.

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director The Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce that all Piscataquis and Penobscot County residents will now be able to receive free library cards thanks to a sizable donation left by Paula Willoughby.

BREWER — On Earth Day and every day, Northern Light Health is igniting conversation around how climate change affects our patients, our staff, and our organizations, as well as why we should care enough to do something about it.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — We are still in the midst of the 2023-24 school year but are rapidly approaching the summer season.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover Foxcroft Tractor Supply will host a backyard poultry event on Saturday, April 20, providing customers with the opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff The group that runs Greater Bangor’s meal delivery program for older residents is working hard to overcome a roughly $126,000 funding gap due to receding federal funding, rising food prices and increased demand.