Not long after the New Year celebrations have ended and Maine hunkers down for several more weeks of winter, some farmers and landowners across the state turn their attention to maple sugar season.

Programs that assist those with limited or no access to transportation have been awarded a total $154,498 in grants from the Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation and from donors with advised funds at MaineCF.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Canadian company that wants to drill for precious metals near Pickett Mountain is visiting Maine municipalities and groups to attract support — and promising high-paying jobs in return.

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $472,000 through three grant programs to 59 arts organizations across the state.

BANGOR — The True North Community Partner Award recognizes a person or organization in the community that has helped Northern Light Health deliver on our promise, Making Healthcare Work for You.

MILO — SAD 41 received its preliminary state subsidy figures late last month from the Maine Department of Education, which were presented to the school board during a meeting at the Penquis Valley School on Feb.

By Paula Brewer, The Star-Herald PRESQUE ISLE — The weekend’s bitter cold snap broke wind chill records on both ends of the state, but by Sunday morning the freeze was gone.

SANGERVILLE — Some of Sangerville’s 1,300 residents say their historic town hall, built in 1901 and known for its striking stained glass windows, captures the town’s character and should be saved.

BANGOR — Penquis and Eastern Maine CA$H are again providing free tax preparation services to eligible households at sites in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, Hancock, and Washington counties.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — There will be a traditional New England contra dance on Friday, Feb.

Contributed photo HOCKEY DONATION — Mosaic Lodge of Dover-Foxcroft and Widows Sons Northwoods Chapter donated $2,000 to the Penquis Youth Hockey Association.

GUILFORD — The Guilford United Methodist Church will be hosting an early evening intergenerational event Thursday, Feb.

The Piscataquis County Democrats had a food drive on Saturday, Jan.

AUGUSTA — Gov.

The Maine Community Foundation has awarded $153,000 in grants from its Conservation for All program to 12 nonprofit organizations that promote access to the outdoors.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For two centuries now, Foxcroft Academy has served as the secondary educational institution for the local community, being founded only a few years after Maine became the nation’s 23rd state.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, the Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education.