GUILFORD — On Friday, March 12 from 8 a.

BANGOR — Dirigo Reads, a program that aims to put a book in the hands of every Maine first-grader each month during the school year by 2025, is looking to increase the number of schools that will participate in the program during the next school year.

By Jessica Potila, St.

By Bob Duchesne  Winter ended March 15.

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

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County — will hold a regular meeting on Saturday, March 20.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a seven-session online course for aspiring farmers starting Monday, March 29.

HALLOWELL – NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families announces that registration is now open for an online course for parents of children and teens.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble will present a live concert at Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, at 3 p.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Through a partnership between Foxcroft Academy, the Libra Foundation and Northern Light Health, 500 patients per day to start can easily and safely receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Piscataquis County Ice Arena on West Main Street.

PARKMAN — The Parkman Grange is announcing plans to award 2021 Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial Scholarships to one or more deserving Parkman students continuing their education beyond high school.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In light of the recent easing of restrictions announced by Gov.

MILO — Milo American Legion open house : we open our American Legion hall to all veterans — members or not —  every Wednesday from 9 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon for “Coffee and Camaraderie.

Composite photo courtesy of SeDoMoCha School STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT — February’s students in the spotlight at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft were chosen for resiliency during this school year that has challenged us all in many ways.

Composite photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — Dexter Regional High School is pleased to announce the February Students of the Month as selected by the faculty and staff.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine lawmakers on March 10 rejected a bill that would have restored the state’s original flag.

BYRON CENTER, Michigan — Monique Smith of Dover-Foxcroft was named Ms.

By Sam Schipani, Bangor Daily News Staff The idea of purchasing a home is alluring.