By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of the Year Award, an annual recognition honoring a Chamber member that demonstrates business excellence and a strong commitment to its community.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the Joy Truck 4-H Collaborative’s second annual Railyard Runway and Kids Only Art Show and Sale from 2 to 4 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Needed culvert work will be done on the Ski Resort Road leading up Big Moose Mountain.

GREENVILLE — Starting Sept.

BANGOR — The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Child passenger safety technician Maged Shahin, an EMT at Northern Light Mayo Hospital and a medical assistant at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, recently completed Safe Travel for All Children training, gaining specialized knowledge in the use of adaptive transportation.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Great expectations may be the title of a Dickens’ classic, but when it comes to psychology, having high expectations can lead to disappointment.

DEXTER — Dexter Regional High School science teacher Alyson Saunders is one of 100 educators from across the country chosen for the Society for Science 2026-27 Advocate Program to help advance STEM research programs.

AUGUSTA — One of Maine’s most anticipated seasons is just around the corner, bringing brilliant color, harvest traditions and countless reasons to explore the state.

BANGOR – Rudman Winchell and Gross, Minsky & Mogul, two longstanding Bangor law firms with deep roots in the region, have announced that the attorneys and staff of Gross, Minsky & Mogul, P.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Three girls will reign as Miss Maple in their respective age groups for the next year after being crowned during the 11th annual Miss Maple Pageant on Saturday morning, Aug.

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GREENVILLE — The ground was ceremonially broken for a $12.

By Cameron Levasseur, The County Staff The owner of 20 Maine nursing homes and assisted living centers is in the process of selling its facilities to an out-of-state healthcare group.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Wednesday, Sept.

GREENVILLE — A special town meeting to vote on two items being brought forward by the Greenville Planning Board has been scheduled for 6 p.