MILO — The Piscataquis Lodge Trustees’ annual Festival of Trees was held Dec.

Contributed photoWREATH CEREMONY — Law enforcement officers gathered at the Hillside Cemetery in Monson as part of a statewide wreath-laying ceremony for all troopers who died in the line of duty.

Grade 12, highest honors: Noah Benson, Jazmin Channon, Raina Cyr, Paige Jandreau, Chloe Murdock, Laney Scott, Casey Swenson, Lexi Wintle; high honors: Aedyn Goodell, Caleb Pelkey, Autumn Picard, Genevieve Rich, Kallie Stone, Alex Sutton, Abby Trafton, Sophie White; honors: Brady Adams, Desiree Adams, Jon Andrescu, Shea Bagley, Caleb Bowman, George Childers, Bryce Cooper, Gaberial Cupero, Luca De Pasquale, Peyton Dodge, Cassidy Drew, Emily Giles, Trenton Hanscom, Ryan Hocking, Annabelle Keniston-Johndro, Kody Kimball, Tanner Ladd, Josh Medeiros, Damiair Miller, Maddox Miller, Tucker Neal, Annabelle Peakes, Jacoby Pratt, Cadence Sciongay, Adriana Sibert, Skkylar Squires, Baylee Turcotte, Jazmin Wing, Noah Woodruff.

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis will be hosting the annual Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec.

By Kasey Turman, Bangor Daily News Staff In towns across Maine, having a full ballot of candidates to vote for, getting your road plowed and having street signs in good repair are expected.

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By Daniel O’Connor, Bangor Daily News Staff Property taxes have been the subject of some of Maine’s biggest local political battles of the last year, but they hit people far differently across the state.

GREENVILLE JUNCTION — Hundreds of attendees passed through the doors for the 5th Annual Moosehead Festival of Trees Dec.

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

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

GUILFORD — SAD 4 and neighboring SAD 46 of Dexter have applied for state funding for a comprehensive high school that will combine traditional academics, career and technical education, and access to college courses.

GREENVILLE — Northern Light CA Dean Hospital recently kicked off this year’s Lights of Life program by illuminating two holiday trees at the hospital.

By Susan Bard, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor With winter setting in, snowmobile enthusiasts across Maine are gearing up for another season on the trails.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Surviving and enjoying winter in Maine takes certain skills, knowledge and gear to stay safe, warm and dry.

Teens to Trails is thrilled to announce that 21 schools across Maine have been awarded $600 grants to establish or enhance their outdoor clubs, providing students with transformative opportunities to connect with nature.

GUILFORD — A childhood sports goal has been realized for Piscataquis Community School senior Brady Gaw.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s most rural county is set to see the most homes sold per capita in the state for the third straight year.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff As temperatures continue to drop, Mainers are reminded that winter is on the way, bringing with it all the beauty and challenges of the season.