GUILFORD — When students come together to network and share ideas about mental health, substance use, and overall well being, schools and communities benefit.

One year ago, AARP Maine sponsored its first virtual “listening tour” of our state, and heard a wealth of concerns, suggestions, and ideas from AARP members and non-members alike.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Abigail Knapp of Dover-Foxcroft, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has been selected to receive the 2023 MPA Principal’s Award.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Foxcroft Academy Key Club is hosting its second annual trivia night on Saturday, March 18 at 6 p.

MILO — Milo’s Bicentennial pancake breakfast will be held from 7-10 a.

PORTLAND — On the weekend of March 18-19, Maine Catholics will help suffering people around the world by giving to the Catholic Relief Services Collection, sponsored by the U.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In the last few years, Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Tree & Plant Sale has evolved, quite significantly.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff For the third year in a row, Sebago Lake did not ice over completely this winter.

GREENVILLE — The Cecil R.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Heart of Maine Fiber Guild (formerly Piscataquis Spinners Group) and The Maine Spinners’ Registry are partnering to hold a gathering on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.

DEXTER — Per a request made by an establishment in town, the Dexter Town Council amended an ordinance on marijuana businesses during a March 9 meeting.

MILO — Last year representatives from SAD 41, SAD 4 of Guilford, the Dexter-based SAD 46, and RSU 64 of Corinth met with the Maine Department of Education on the proposed regional comprehensive high school project.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, March 18 in Brownville Junction.

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public The Land Use Planning Commission stopped short of issuing a moratorium on short-term rentals in unorganized territories on Wednesday, but said the proliferation of Airbnb and Vrbo listings — numbering more than 500 — is resulting in complaints from residents in those areas.

ORONO — Conservationist and author Ken Olson has donated his professional papers to Fogler Library at the University of Maine, complementing materials the state’s largest library holds relating to the environment, resource conservation and policy in Maine and elsewhere.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Earlier this year Piscataquis County invited students of all ages to design a logo or seal that celebrates the region’s heritage and beauty, which will be used on documents, online, and elsewhere.

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