Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District is celebrating our eighth year of offering Teen Wilderness Expedition — a program designed for youth ages 12-16 to experience the outdoors and deepen their connection to and understanding of natural resources through recreation and exploration.

AUGUSTA – Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2022 County Teachers of the Year at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol Building on May 12.

Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club MAY BASKET DELIVERY – GFWC Miosac Club member Minnie McCormick, left, presents May baskets to Kathy Dyer at Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

MILO – When the Harrigan Learning Center and Museum reopens for the season on Sunday, May 15, visitors will be greeted by a dinosaur.

GUILFORD, Maine — School Administrative District 4 has selected four school board members to serve as its representatives on a new board for a proposed regional facility that consolidates at least three area high schools.

GREENVILLE – After a 2-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the return of Maine Woods Explorers.

Many of the events will likely not be happening as listed below due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – The Milo Historical Society recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

GUILFORD – Valley Grange has considered May “Community Month” for a number of years.

MILO – The Piscataquis County Democrats’ mission this past year has been to feed those living with food insecurity.

GREENVILLE — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County — will hold its annual meeting and installation of officers in Greenville on Saturday, May 21 at the Post home.

BROWNVILLE – The Brownville Days Committee is planning a Brownville Big Truck Show for 10 a.

FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated a festive, in-person  Commencement ceremony May 7 for the Class of 2022.

District budget meeting set for June 6 MILO – A proposed 2022-23 SAD 41 budget totaling $10,839,851 was approved by the school board during a meeting at the Penquis Valley School on May 4.

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.

Bangor Ballet is pleased to announce a world premiere of “Leap Into The Pages,” an original ballet by Bangor based choreographer Serena Lovett.

GUILFORD – The Piscataquis County Boxing Club at Friends of Community FItness, 31 High Street, will be starting soon.

Tired of dealing with poor internet connectivity, town officials and residents in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties formed their own coalition to bring broadband to their regions.