By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine saw home sales increase in May, making it the fourth straight month of growth after more than two years of a steady decline in the state’s housing market.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The sidewalks of East Main Street in Dover-Foxcroft are about to become a vibrant canvas for creativity and a journey through time! On Saturday, June 29 join us for a unique event that combines artistic expression with a celebration of local history.

By Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Staff AUGUSTA — Solar subsidies and storms will drive another round of electric rate hikes hitting most Mainers on July 1, though the effects will differ depending on where you live.

GREENVILLE — Due to forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, Northern Light CA Dean Hospital has postponed the Sunday, June 23 Bike & Boat event.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Wayne Clukey of West Enfield couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw these three babies tagging along with their Mom near Baxter State Park on Wednesday, June 19 (https://www.

DEXTER — Dexter town officials are currently developing a municipal budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

GREENVILLE — For much of 2024, the Greenville Planning Board has been working on an affordable housing density ordinance to be in compliance with state regulations — LD 2003 “An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions.

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is pleased to continue the 2024 Concert Series with the award- winning twin sister duo Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers forming “Sagittarius Rising”.

With World Blood Donor Day on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to combat a drastic shortfall in donations over the last several weeks.

By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff Across Maine’s agricultural fairs, organizers are making a new push to connect attendees to current farmers and fair history.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “Going once, going twice, sold to the man in the second row with the blue hat!” The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Charities is pleased to announce preparations for their very popular largest fundraiser and summer tradition, the annual Kiwanis Auction to be held July 26-27 at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds.

By Nick Song, Maine Public Spending by tourists in Maine increased by 23.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine’s beloved Whoopie Pie Festival will return Saturday June 22 with live wrestling and a record number of bakers from around the state.

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

MONSON — The Monson Finnish Farmers will be celebrating Juhannus – Midsummer with a dinner of Finnish foods (Finnish meatballs, ham, potatoes, cucumber salad, dessert) from 4:30 -6:30 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Soon after walking into the gymnasium for a mid-morning assembly on the final day of school on June 14, SeDoMoCha School Principal Adam Gudroe found himself in a sticky situation.

AUGUSTA – Gov.