Penquis and Blueberry Broadcasting have launched their annual Christmas is for Kids program.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Swing in the season  at the contra dance on Friday, Dec.

By Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press The population of a beloved Maine bird, the common loon, dipped for the second straight year, but wildlife surveyors said they are heartened by an increased number of the bird’s chicks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Sunday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – As a holiday treat for the school and homeschool community, the Center Theatre has announced a special morning performance of their holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”.

SANGERVILLE — Affectionately known as the “Doomstead,” a 16-acre property in Piscataquis County with a bunker, barn, and greenhouse is looking for its next homesteader.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School Street, will host the Greenville Carolers at 4 p.

MILO — The Milo Garden Club will hold its potluck Christmas party at Pleasant Park at noon on Tuesday, Dec.

PARKMAN — On Saturday, Dec.

ORONO — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, which is part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension, has released its 2024 wall calendar.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School GAS CARD FUNDS — Dexter Regional High School Student Government recently participated in fundraising activities for the benefit of breast cancer patients in the area.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The SeDoMoCha School recently held the November Student in the Spotlight assembly and recognized the Staff in the Spotlight recipient and nominees.

GUILFORD — Piscataquis Community Elementary School students will demonstrate their skills as classes, groups, and individuals using their voices, instruments, and movement on two separate nights this holiday season.

GREENVILLE — Thanks to generous support from the community and Northern Light CA Dean Hospital employees, the 12 Days of Giving Food Drive easily exceeded its goal of 150 items collected.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers who are shopping for health insurance for themselves or their families should exercise caution.

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its third annual Festival of Stockings on Saturday and Sunday, Dec.

By Murray Carpenter, Maine Public After a series of electricity rate hikes, some Maine ratepayers will see some relief starting in January.