DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library will be opening for in-person services on Saturdays from 9 a.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — 2021 has gotten off to a great start at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA, especially in the organization’s youth development programming.

By Ernie Clark, Bangor Daily News Staff The real estate market in Maine’s least populated county was robust during 2020.

It was a highly unusual first year for Piscataquis County Economic Development Council Executive Director John Shea, who came aboard after moving from out of state in March at the start of the coronavirus pandemic and navigating his new position along with the new health and safety guidelines.

Towns and cities across Maine are taking advantage of solar energy to reduce municipal energy costs.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy has closed to in-person learning and students will continue their education online through Monday, Jan.

GUILFORD — The former Guilford town manager who continues to be active in his community in retirement is the 2020 recipient of the Warren “Pete” Myrick Award from the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council.

By Eesha Pendharkar, Bangor Daily News Staff DEXTER — A Dexter school will switch to remote instruction only this week after two people tested positive and were determined to have been in close contact with 51 staff and students.

2021 reservations open Feb.

By Aislinn Sarnacki, Bangor Daily News Staff Hiking during the winter in Maine can be a great way to experience the beauty of the season, with its crisp air, sparkling snow and whimsical ice formations.

Photo courtesy of KC’s Country StoreYOUTH DEER WINNING PRIZE — Ben Lackey, 11 of Parkman, is the 2020 KC’s Country Store Youth Deer Contest winner.

Laurie Apgar Chandler is the first woman to solo paddle the entire 700 miles of the National Forest Canoe Trail.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar about lighting options for growing indoor plants and seedlings from 6–7 p.

GREENVILLE — The Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (Moosehead Lake EDC) will be holding a public information session on a proposed workforce housing development on Spruce Street via Zoom from the town office at 6 p.

By John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News Outdoors Editor For several years, I’ve greeted all early season ice fishing invitations with the same response.

By David Marino Jr.

Do you have interest in a photo spread of the beautiful seasons of wild blueberries? Have you been reflecting on the impacts of our changing climate? Or have you written an analysis about diversifying Maine’s coastal economy? If so, Spire: the Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability, would like to hear from you.

AUGUSTA – Now, more than ever, we need to honor and recognize the great work of Maine teachers! Nominations are now open for the 2021 County Teachers of the Year and 2022 Teacher of the Year.