MONSON — On Saturday, July 15 the family of Civil War veteran Harrison Davis will be presenting the Monson Historical Society with Harrison’s Civil War musket and bayonet.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — It’s time to dance! Come to the contra dance on Friday, July 14, at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 7-10 pm.

DEXTER — Looking for something to do Saturday, July 15? How about a few hours of local, old fashion fun and lots of laughs and even some snacks too? Join Wayside Grange & Theatre members and friends at 7 p.

ATKINSON — The Atkinson Lady Quilters present the 34th annual Quilt Show from 9 a.

Every new baby in Piscataquis County will receive four packages during their first year of life — one for each three-month milestone — as part of a pilot project designed to support the health of parents and infants.

The Harold J Crosby community band announces a summer of free instrumental music lessons for youth and adults.

DEXTER — Dexter Age Friendly has just distributed another 30 garden beds to area seniors.

PORTLAND — The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit scholarship and research organization founded by Senator George J.

Ann Thomas and her family began the Gary “Gip” Thomas Scholarship Fund at Foxcroft Academy to honor her late husband.

Six students attending college within the University of Maine System have received the Maine Community Foundation’s Chet Jordan Leadership Awards.

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

Partners for Peace, Maine’s first domestic violence resource center, is celebrating 50 years of advocating on behalf of people affected by domestic violence in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties.

By Kim Brawn Are you tired of paying for endless streaming channels? A la carte has become mucho dinero! Entertainment costs big bucks these days, so finding the best deals is essential.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Showers were in the forecast for the afternoon, but that didn’t stop 6,000 people from coming to Dover-Foxcroft to get their whoopie pies during the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival on Saturday, June 24.

PORTLAND – The end of expanded food assistance benefits, coupled with rising food costs, has created an enormous challenge for Mainers trying to put food on the table.

NEWPORT — Darling’s Auto Group acquires Hartley’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Newport.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine still has the oldest population in the nation.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society’s Observer Building Museum, located on Union Square, will be officially opening on Whoopie Pie Day – Saturday, June 24.