Observer photo/Stuart HedstromROAD LOCOMOTIVE — CPKC’s Puffer Belly Express, which visits communities across the CPKC network to help raise awareness of rail safety, travels up Davis Street on Saturday, Aug.

By his own admission, Travis Wallace of Greenville is — with the possible exception of Tiny Tim — he most unlikely musical artist imaginable.

MILO — Though there are no official records, other than fond memories shared by long-time Milo Garden Club members, the annual summer fair has brought blossoms and fun to attendees for over 50 years.

By Marie Weidmayer, Bangor Daily News Staff A new $6,000 solar subsidy charge in the monthly Versant Power electricity bill for Milo Chip may force the factory to close, its office manager said.

DEXTER — Wayside Grange & Theatre is excited to host Beartracks, featuring siblings Tommy and Julie & friends, bringing you a great night of bluegrass standards, originals, and songs with a twist on Saturday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Sept.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Please join the monthly Climate Conversation and potluck from 5:30 to 7:30 p.

MONSON — The 2025 calendar is now available at the Monson Historical Society Museum on Wednesdays from 10 a.

This month, thousands of students across Maine will bid farewell to the lazy days of summer as they return to school.

GORHAM – The University of Southern Maine would like to congratulate students named to the spring 2024 dean’s list.

By Nick Song, Maine Public Mainers can now request their absentee ballots for November’s general election.

Recurring Events Mondays DEXTER: The Abbott Museum is open 10 a.

By Kathleen Phalen Tomasselli, Houlton Pioneer Times Staff LINNEUS — As new markets for locally grown grains emerge, Maine farmers are learning from the state’s pioneers in the field how to transition from growing grains as potato rotation crops to producing them for breads, craft beers, tofu, tempeh and even field pea fritters.

By Kathleen O’Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Instability caused by the pandemic continues to force one of Maine’s largest health care providers to scale back or cut services — and there are likely more “painful” changes on the horizon.

Observer photo/Stuart HedstromEVERYONE’S A WEINER – The seventh edition of the Maine Red Hot Dog Festival was held in downtown Dexter on Saturday, Aug.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — SeDoMoCha has one or more schools that participate in Special Provision II.

By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff Mainers tired of relying on paid tax preparers will soon have a new free option, with the state saying it will opt in to the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File system by next year.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Saturday, Aug.