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UMaine Extension series for parents, caregivers opens Oct. 4

University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers on Tuesday, Oct.

Food organizations unite to help those in need

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional Food Center and Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard announce their intention to unify under the PRFC name at the end of 2022.

Monson’s Bicentennial Fall Festival on Saturday

MONSON — Monson’s year-long Bicentennial celebration continues Saturday, Sept.

Final service Sunday for Ripley UMC

RIPLEY — Sunday, Sept.

Marr Pond Farm named PCSWCD’s Outstanding Cooperator of the Year

SANGERVILLE — Each year, the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes and honors a cooperator (land manager) in Piscataquis County who has implemented exceptional conservation practices on their land.

Quarry Restaurant to be featured on ‘The Dish’

MONSON — The Quarry Restaurant in Monson announces that “The Dish, CBS Saturday Morning” will air a segment on The Quarry at 7 a.

Seven things you need to know before buying firewood for the first time

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Sure, it’s still summer, but cold weather is coming.

Northern Light CA Dean Hospital announces fall flu shot and COVID-19 booster clinics

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital will be providing adult walk-in flu shots as well as COVID-19 boosters using the recently-updated vaccine at two upcoming clinics in Greenville.

Dover-Foxcroft partners with state to reimagine downtown

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Dover-Foxcroft could finally see a 2003 downtown revitalization plan flourish in a new partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation.

Antique appraisal at Monson Museum

MONSON – The Monson Historical Society will have an antique appraisal session at the Monson Museum from 10 a.

Thompson Free Library helps to bridge digital divide through grant

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Thompson Free Library is excited to announce that we have received an Emergency Connectivity Fund grant through the Federal Communications Commission.

Pat’s Pizza named 2022 Piscataquis Chamber Business of the Year

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Business of the Year award is Pat’s Pizza of Dover-Foxcroft and Milo.

‘Looking Back Moving Forward’ with Pine Tree Hospice

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Loss affects all of us, and when it does, it can be difficult to imagine moving forward.

Three memorial bridges dedicated in Brownville

BROWNVILLE — The memories of three Brownville residents who died in service of their country during World War II or the Korean War will live on with the naming of a bridge in their honor.

With 3rd dry summer in a row, more Maine farmers are exploring irrigation

By Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public Bob Bragdon had high hopes for the season, because he used a new planting technique this year to drop Christmas tree seedlings into the ground on his farm in Wells.

GFWC/Miosac Club holds ‘Porch Party’

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Every year, the GFWC/Miosac has a potluck before our first meeting in October.

This Maine artist’s work is laden with PFAS — on purpose

By Emily Burnham, Bangor Daily News Staff Not all that long ago, artist and University of Maine professor Susan Smith hadn’t heard the acronym that most Mainers are now all too familiar with: PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” the compounds that have contaminated soil and water across the country, and which have only garnered widespread public attention in recent years.

Calendar of events

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

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