Adam Stetson of Brownville, the son of Brian and Susan Stetson of Brownville, has been selected as the Maine Principals Association Principal’s Award winner for Penquis Valley High School, Principal Dan Ross announced.

The Center Theatre, Slightly Off-Center Players, and members of the Barony of Endewearde are presenting a medieval dinner theater at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 31. The event will held at the Commons Event Center on the second floor of the newly renovated Central Hall

On March 3 the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District (PCSWCD) hosted Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Orchard Specialist CJ Walke for a renovating old apple trees workshop.

Jenna Clukey of Dover-Foxcroft, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, has been selected to receive the 2018 MPA Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

Upcoming events around the region.

Brownville/Milo area Democrats held their party caucus on Sunday, March 4 at the Milo Town Hall. Carole Boothroyd welcomed everyone and introduced guests.

February Students of the Month at Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford are freshman Hunter Simon, sophomore Ariona Gerry, junior Lilli McCormack and senior Tylla Gosselin.

In Maine, the idea of spring (flowers blooming, birds singing) often clashes with the reality of it (mud and snow). March marks a welcome, if slow, transformation. Let the lineup at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft wake you from your winter slumber with an interactive mix of learning and escapism.

The Highlands Classical Chamber Ensemble will appear in concert at the following locations: 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 at The Inn at Dirigo Pines in Orono; 7 p.m. on Friday, March 16 at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church; and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 18 at the Greenville Consolidated School (a reception will follow this program).

Thomas Watt, a member of Boy Scout Troop 120 in Greenville, was recognized by the Maine Legislature Feb. 27 for his achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

The American Red Cross of Maine and Emera Maine are partnering with the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department to make households safer by installing free smoke alarms and teaching families about home fire safety on Saturday, March 10.

Upcoming events around the region.

The Center Theatre is hosting three performances of one-act plays from area schools at 7 p.m. on Friday March 2 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

January Students of the Month at Dexter Regional High School.

Dexter Regional High School recently held its annual Winter Carnival Week Feb. 12-16. The week concluded with a dance where the Winter Carnival court was crowned.

The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis made a special presentation to its Foxcroft Academy Key Club to assist with attendance at the Key Club District Convention in Springfield, Mass. in April.

The Valley Grange of Guilford is sponsoring a blanket-making event from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 3 and volunteers are needed. Organizer Pat Engstrom notes “no sewing skills are needed. If you can measure, cut a straight line with scissors and tie a simple knot you can become a ‘blanketeer’ and help support Project Linus.”

SeDoMoCha Middle School students enjoyed a morning of fun during a long-awaited Winter Carnival on Friday, Feb. 16 (the last day of school before vacation).