Christmas season is already in full swing — especially at Maine tree farms.

DEXTER — In large part to reward faculty and staff for all their efforts for students and families during the pandemic, SAD 46 will start its holiday break several days earlier than originally scheduled.

DEXTER — The Abbott Memorial Library on Church Street in Dexter will be having a 10-cent book sale on Saturday, Dec.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT – The Mountain View Correctional Facility’s Correctional Trades Supervisor Corey Hill and his work crew have been working diligently through the pandemic to construct the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Outdoor Educaiton Classroom at their public land, the Law Farm.

CASTINE — Maine Maritime Academy’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony was held on Nov.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — RSU 68 students will be starting their holiday break later this month several days early, as the school board adjusted the last day of classes to be Friday, Dec.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Each month the SeDoMoCha School recognizes “Students in the Spotlight” celebrating pupils from kindergarten to grade 8 who teachers and staff have determined best demonstrate a specific positive attribute or characteristic chosen for the timeframe from the Habits of Mind (a set of life skills for educators and parents).

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Tuesday, Dec.

By The Associate Press PORTLAND — A ski mountain is set to remove a derogatory term for Native American women from its name — two decades after state law eliminated the slur from names of communities and public landmarks.

GREENVILLE — Visit three beautiful historic inns in Greenville all decked out for the holidays from noon to 4 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church welcomes everyone to join us on a virtual visit to Bethlehem on the morning of Sunday, Dec.

SEBEC — It’s Christmastime and in the spirit of the season the Sebec Village Associates at the Reading Room in Sebec donated $400 to the Three Rivers Kiwanis to assist with their Secret Santa mission.

By Kim Brawn DOVER-FOXCROFT — December — when four in the afternoon feels like nine at night.

BREWER — On Nov.

Recognizing that many people struggle with depression during the holidays and winter months, NAMI Maine offers several online and in-person support groups for people with mental health challenges and their family members.

BANGOR — Christmas is for Kids brings the holiday spirit to life for local children and families in need through the charitable act of gift-giving.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Benjamin Johnston has been involved with productions at the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts since he was 5 or 6 years old.