DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Center Theatre for the Performing Arts in Dover-Foxcroft is undertaking a project to repair the columns that support the auditorium and lobby and is asking residents of Piscataquis County to express their opinion of the project to the Piscataquis County Commissioners.

By Lori Valigra, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine can expect substantial benefits from the new coronavirus stimulus package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, with more than $6 billion coming in for various programs, according to an estimate.

DEXTER — The town council chose the low bid of $122,900 by Maine Earth Corp.

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration on March 12 released an update to its color-coded Health Advisory System that classifies counties’ relative risk of COVID-19 transmission to assist schools as they continue with their plans to deliver instruction and support to students safely.

Chamber ribbon cutting set for noon DEXTER — Jonathan Hanson, Heidi Nunes and Tracy Hanson are the owners of the Echo Lake Lodge in Dexter, a family-friendly cottage open for vacations and events with access to ITS trails, walking and hiking  trails, and a lake complete with kayaks.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has teamed up with Outdoor Women, an organization based out of Sangerville that connects women who share a common interest in a diverse range of outdoor activities and provide a base of support and encouragement.

BREWER — The Northern Light Health public scheduling webpage can now allow the following groups, regardless of age to schedule an appointment at a time and location convenient to them at any of our upcoming vaccination clinics: employed teachers and school staff, including bus drivers and licensed childcare workers as defined by the state.

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about caring for fruit trees 6–7 p.

By David Marino Jr.

MONSON — An implementation check for $50,000 arrived at the Town of Monson recently from the Maine Community Foundation as a direct result of Monson’s participation in the Community Entrepreneurship Pilot Program.

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands expects the popularity of its outdoor destinations to continue this spring and urges guests to anticipate crowded parking areas and trailhead bottlenecks.

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

DEXTER — The sixth annual Thomas Cup went virtual this year with the Thomas Cup in a Box! Dexter Regional High School had one team of veterans of previous Thomas Cup competitions participate.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Beginning Friday, March 19 at 6 p.

The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble will present a live concert at the First  Universalist Church of Dexter, 11 Church Street, on Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.

By Emily Burnham Bangor Daily News Staff A team in Bangor wants to try to break down barriers to employment for low income residents.

It’s March at last, and already, the days are getting longer and soon, the sun will be shining brighter! With the longer, warmer days fast approaching, more of us will be outside enjoying all that Maine has to offer.

Maine voters approved a bond package in 2018 that included $5 million for vital infrastructure improvements at municipal stream crossings.