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.

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

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.

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

BANGOR — The state approved a development permit for a proposed $126.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft will honor the club’s dear friend and 65-year member the late Harold “Doc” Sherman with the dedication of the Kiwanis Park Gazebo and ramp at 2:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis Regional Food Center and Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine announce the launch of the Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger initiative in Piscataquis County.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Dover-Foxcroft has partnered with two organizations to research the Mayo Mill dam and connected facilities to plan for its future and improve fish passage along the Piscataquis River.

GUILFORD — The fall schedule at Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High Street, is underway with the following programs: Free homeschool open gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30 a.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Stephen Buckley, who installs solar panels for Synergy Solar, is the type of unconventional worker the state of Maine is targeting to fill its workforce gap.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The “buried in books” ten cent book sale at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main Street, will be Thursday, Sept 22 from 12-6 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Center Theatre has announced that auditions for Kris Kringle the Musical will take place on Saturday, Sept.

During his tenure, Wilhelm Friess, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Maine, has seen a pattern of talented first-generation, low-income engineering students leaving the program — or dropping out of college altogether.

BANGOR — Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to announce its new podcast series, “Maine Boost.

DEXTER – The Dexter Revitalization Committee is launching a consumer-centered trade show in October which will be held at the historic Dexter Town Hall located at 4 Hall Street This two-day event is Saturday, Oct.

SEBEC — Whoopie pies anyone? How about three dozen for free? The third annual Jimmy Mike’s Whoopie Pie Sale & Yard Sale for Charity is taking place on Saturday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Ice Dance International, New England’s premier ice dancing performing arts company, has announced its fall tour schedule.

GREENVILLE — Employees, hospital supporters, patients, and community members gathered on Friday, Sept.