University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released new resources and practical information for home gardeners getting ready for the 2023 growing season.

DEXTER — Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 33 Spring Street in Dexter is now open.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street,  is once again delighted to welcome a delightful theater troupe at 2 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In anticipation of the June Dover-Foxcroft municipal elections, the Highlands Regional Chapter of the League of Women Voters of Maine is hosting a nonpartisan “Meet the Candidates Forum” in Dover-Foxcroft on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.

Photo courtesy of Senate Republican Office SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD — On May 3 Sen.

AUGUSTA — Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2023 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol during Teacher Appreciation Week  on May 11.

BROWNVILLE — The Brownville-Brownville Junction Historical Society’s annual meeting will be held at 1 p.

GUILFORD — One week after her 98th birthday, Barbara (Ladd) Reardon was presented the Boston Post Cane from Guilford Town Manager Johanna Turner.

District meeting set for May 30 DOVER-FOXCROFT – The RSU 68 School Board approved a proposed 2023-24 budget totaling $13,383,764 during a May 9 meeting at the SeDoMoCha School.

Photo courtesy of Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry BLANKET MINISTRY — Carrie Deitz of Dover Foxcroft recently visited the Caribou Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry.

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

MILO — The Harrigan Learning Center and Museum will be opening for the season on  Wednesday, May 17 and then be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.

EAST SANGERVILLE — A large crowd was in attendance for the annual Spring Brunch Sunday hosted by the Piscataquis County Democrats on May 7.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — May is here! Put a spring in your step to the contra dance from 7-10 a.

Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION — The GFWC Miosac Club planted pinwheels on April 18 at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church.

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the April Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff for being exemplary students.

PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced several priest assignments, effective on Wednesday, July 5.

LAGRANGE — After nearly 14 years on the job as SAD 41 superintendent, Michael Wright will be retiring at the end of the current academic year.