AUGUSTA – Now, more than ever, we need to honor and recognize the great work of Maine teachers! Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church invites all to our in-person services at 10 a.

Contributed photo CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES — Early on the morning of Dec.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT — “I’m beginning to think ‘hindsight is 2020’ was some kind of message from a future time traveler that we all misunderstood,” Victoria Guida, Politico reporter, via Twitter.

Pathfinders is a grief support group for children and their families or caregivers who are experiencing the death of a loved one.

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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on Friday, Jan.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Dec 21 Dover-Foxcroft’s newest restaurant, Chew 62, held a soft-opening for dinner by reservation only.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Hugs all around (virtually, of course) to so many people and organizations that helped in making the holidays brighter for kids and families in the area.

SANGERVILLE — Something new and exciting is happening at the corner of Doughty Hill Road and Main Street in Sangerville.

This holiday season, Pine Tree Hospice delivered over 200 cards to residents in nursing homes, residential facilities and senior apartments throughout the service area.

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff Usually the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office uses the money from returnable cans and bottles in the office to help fund the Drug Abuse Education Program.

PORTLAND — Maine parishes are offering a wide range of opportunities for parishioners to stay connected in this very different Christmas season, including in person and livestreamed Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as the distribution of Holy Communion outside of Mass.

The CDC is encouraging Americans to stay safe and celebrate with their household for the winter holidays.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Jon Knepp of Alexandria, Pennsylvania has been hired as the new director of library services for the Thompson Free Library.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — From 4-6 p.

PORTLAND — During Advent, Bishop Robert Deeley will host a special virtual prayer and blessing gathering for all Maine families at 5 p.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library When it rains it pours.