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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Among the many efforts of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council to improve the region are the development of an economic development strategy and a broadband planning grant project.

AUGUSTA — Maine municipalities from Alfred to Fort Kent are enjoying improved heating and lighting in township buildings thanks to grants they received from Efficiency Maine in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy in Maine.

Through a community effort, the Piscataquis County Democrats donated backpacks and school supplies plus checks totaling $1,000 to Penquis for the “We’ve Got Your Back” program.

BANGOR — Further investing in the growth and success of communities across Maine and New Hampshire, the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation has awarded $73,060 to 16 nonprofits dedicated to enriching the region’s quality of life.

The Maine Highlands region is a great place to live in many ways – fresh air, clean water, green spaces and friendly, small towns.

YARMOUTH — Maine Preservation is excited to announce the launch of Drive ME Historic Tours in commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial.

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — At the annual gathering of the Maine Town, City and County Managers Association held at Sugarloaf Mountain on Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it will be reinstating a mask requirement for guests starting Monday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Alexa Swinton, who stars in the new M.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft announced that it will be hosting the Maine Theatrical premier of the award-winning documentary, “Bastards’ Road.

ALLAGASH – The Allagash Historical Society Museum has opened for the season, featuring the history, lore and culture of Maine’s first Irish settlement.

HAMPDEN – Business Lending Solutions, LLC, announces the addition of another new credit union partner, bringing the company’s total number of partners to 15 credit unions across the state.

DEXTER — Deb’s Little Big Band will be playing a jazz concert at 6:30 p.

By Jessica Piper, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine’s meager population growth over the past decade was almost entirely driven by the southern part of the state, while much of northern and western Maine lost population, new data from the U.

By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Hummingbirds don’t like to share their food.

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

GUILFORD — A “Safe Return to School Plan” is now in place for when classes resume at the two SAD 4 institutions on Wednesday, Sept.