While a small number of Maine churches have been publicly fighting the state’s limits on large indoor gatherings, they are greatly outnumbered by the hundreds of other congregations that have chosen to follow the rules that are meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Imagine walking to town in Dexter on Main, Water or Spring streets on a lovely spring, summer or fall day and having a nice bench on which to rest yourself along the way.

The National Rifle Association’s political arm endorsed former state Rep.

AUGUSTA  — The validity of just dozens of signatures could determine whether ranked choice voting is used in Maine’s presidential election as the state’s high court is under time pressure to rule with a key ballot deadline looming in less than a month.

GREENVILLE — This past June, the Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation (MLREDC) spearheaded the establishment of a waterfront park in downtown Greenville.

SEBEC — In ordinary times, the Maine Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year hosts Forestry Field Day, a highly anticipated, festival-like event sponsored by Maine Woodland Owners and Maine Tree Farm.

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

DOVER-FOXCROFT — “On behalf of Hibbard’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, I want to warmly thank Jane Hibbard-Merrill for showing her support to our staff during challenging times,” said Administrator Aaron Thomas.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5,434,400 to help eight essential community facilities in rural Maine.

DEXTER — While the Dexter-based HJ Crosby Community Band has enjoyed practicing and performing outdoors this summer, evenings are getting cooler, windier and darker.

BROWNVILLE JUNCTION — This has been an unusual year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — For more than a year Repeat After Me, a high end family consignment shop, has provided next to new items at affordable prices.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its monthly board meeting from 9-11 a.

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A quick look at the windows of many businesses in Dover-Foxcroft, as well as down Route 7 in Dexter and Newport, shows a 4- by 2-foot banner featuring a woman’s portrait filling most of the space, a short quote of theirs and the words “Let’s Talk About It.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — September often feels bittersweet.

MONSON — Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble, Monson Arts and The Center Theatre, will present the FAFALO! outdoors behind Tenney House in Monson at 2 p.

DEXTER — During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions.