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

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — When the Canadian Pacific Railroad line through Maine was completed in 1888, workers on the railroad included local men and many from Canada.

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Hampden resident Chris Packard spends his days teaching science at Bangor High School, where he uses evidence-based thinking and scientific data to educate students on biology.

The end of November is close by, meaning Piscataquis County towns are gearing up for holiday celebrations that bring merry parades and visits with Santa, houses decked out in twinkly lights and a special kind of bliss to area children.

Partners for Peace, the domestic violence resource center for Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, is calling on the community to help the survivors and children in their Residential Program have a safe, happy winter, and holiday season.

By Abigail Curtis, Bangor Daily News Staff What’s in a name? Quite a lot, according to New Hope For Women, the midcoast domestic violence project that was founded 40 years ago.

United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities in 44 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.

GREENVILLE — The Lights of Life holiday tree in front of the Moosehead Marine Museum in Greenville will be illuminated to honor and remember friends, family members, and caregivers on Saturday, Nov.

Grant from donor matched every donation and encouraged campaign support GREENVILLE — The Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Preserving the Promise Capital Campaign Committee announced on Nov.

DEXTER — VFW Post 4298 is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal for the public from 11 a.

The SAD 4 Santa Project which provides coats, boots, and toys to local kids can really use your help.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Join the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and photographer Eric Ogden for a Christmas Tree Mini Holiday photo session.

MILO — Each year the Three Rivers Kiwanis, in coordination with the American Legion, puts on a free Veterans Day dinner for area veterans and family to thank them for their service.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Need help providing for your family this Christmas? If your family lives in one of the towns served by RSU 68 (Charleston, Dover-Foxcroft, Monson, and Sebec) and your family needs assistance in providing warm winter clothing and a gift for each of your children (ages infant to 18), the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft and the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church may be able to help.

GUILFORD — A team of Valley Grange members led by Walter Boomsma is delivering over 200 dictionaries to local area schools during the next two weeks.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has numerous resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A “Be Thankful It’s Back Ten Cent Book Sale will be at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, Thursday, Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Whether lined up in pickup trucks outside the school, billowing in the wind, or attached to the music stands of marching band members as they performed the national anthem, American flags were proudly on display at Foxcroft Academy — in big ways and small — as students honored veterans this week.