By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Despite extreme weather conditions around the state this summer, it looks like there will be plenty of fall foliage color.

Join MDIFW Education and Outreach Supervisor and naturalist Laura Craver-Rogers at various locations across Maine to learn more about Maine’s wildlife and wild places.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A Dover-Foxcroft man and new nonprofit are committed to providing critical aid to Ukraine as human suffering continues and the war grinds on in parts of the country.

DEXTER — For more than eight decades, Spring Street Greenhouse & Floral Shop has proudly served the Dexter community from its Garland Road (Route 94) location, with a tradition of being family-owned and operated.

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

MSAD #41 has one or more schools that participate in Community Eligible Provision.

The shift to outdoor learning during the pandemic has offered schools the opportunity to reimagine their classrooms and the lessons they teach.

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

School Year 2023 free and reduced-price meal benefit applications are available for families with students enrolled in SeDoMoCha Elementary & Middle School which is participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom THROWING SKILL – Amanda Ober of Dover-Foxcroft earned top honors in the 18-35 age division of the ladies skillet throw on Saturday morning as part of the 135th annual Piscataquis Valley Fair.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in three respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the seventh annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.

By Kim Brawn Beneath the golden, crimson colors of transformed trees and the warm, comforting notes of pumpkin spice, a persistent pang lies in wait: autumn is a pretty reminder we don’t have all the time in the world.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Did you know that according to ONET (The Occupational Network), the annual median wage for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Maine is $32,850 with a projected job growth of up 8 percent a year? The healthcare field was one of the top industries in 2020-21 and continues to grow.

Four students attending schools within the University of Maine System have received the 2022 Chet Jordan Leadership Awards, which are given annually to emerging leaders with the ability to turn a vision into reality and engage others to make lasting impacts on their community.

MONSON — Before Horisun Antunee arrived in Monson, he wasn’t convinced that he could call himself a writer.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Dover Low Vision group will be meeting at The Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, from 10-11:30 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society will meet at Central Hall on Wednesday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – On Wednesday, Sept.