Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation.

DEXTER – Clyde Day, a recent graduate of Dexter Regional High School, received word that he came in first in the state and placed fifth nationally in the annual InvestWrite competition for the second semester of the 2021-22 school year.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange will be hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, Aug.

ABBOT — A free H.

By Ted Luebbers DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Charles A.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Babysitting is a serious responsibility, but with the right training, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

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

GUILFORD – Organizers have released the final schedule for this year’s Piscataquis River Festival on Saturday, July 30 with events at and around the downtown athletic fields on the banks of the river.

MILO — On Thursday, Aug.

Dudley Laufman has been teaching traditional New England dance for over 70 years.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom PARKMAN BICENTENNIAL PARADE – Parkman celebrated its Bicentennial on Saturday, including a late morning parade starting from across the town office on Route 150 to the B & K Storage field on the North Dexter Road.

By Kim Brawn “The loons! The loons! They’re welcoming us back,” Katharine Hepburn exclaims, in the opening scene of “On Golden Pond.

Photo courtesy of Maine Highlands FCU CARING FOR COMMUNITY – Pine Tree Hospice recently received a donation from Maine Highlands FCU employees.

BROWNVILLE — The Brownville Days Committee planned for a year, and couldn’t have been happier with the results of the three days of activities (Friday to Sunday, July 22-24).

SANGERVILLE — It’s time for everyone’s favorite ice cream sundae of the summer! On Sunday,  Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT –- Edwards Brothers Supermarket in Dover-Foxcroft is proud to announce its participation in Bakes for Breast Cancer’s signature event — Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine — returning for its second year, which helps raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The annual Swedish Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 31 beginning with a noon potluck lunch.

ABBOT — The Abbot School reunion will be at the Abbot Town Hall on Sunday, July 31 with a noon potluck lunch followed by a brief business meeting and social.