Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club BLUE PINWHEELS — GFWC Miosac Club members “planted” blue pinwheels in front of the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church on East Main Street.

MONSON — The Monson Collaborative, a local organization whose goal is to bring vitality to downtown Monson, will be hosting its 2nd annual business expo and potluck on Saturday, May 18 from 4-6 p.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Baxter State Park reopened to vehicle traffic on Wednesday, May 14.

GREENVILLE — The Northern Forest Center has purchased five acres of land in downtown Greenville and plans to build housing to serve the local workforce.

DEXTER — Androscoggin Bank is proud to announce its immediate support for the Tri-County Technical Center’s welding program with a $1,000 contribution.

Photo courtesy of Henry Wagner NORTHERN LIGHTS — Katahdin pictured under the northern lights.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.

Grade 12, high honors:  Gabriel Baldwin, Sofia Caiazzo, Ella Dauphinee, Gavin Hart, and Ethan Pratt; honors: Jaydyn Boone.

Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Animal Welfare Fund are available to organizations and projects that advance animal welfare for small companion animals in the state.

Grade eight, high honors: Sierra Bolstridge & Adalai Perkins; honors: Carter Bender, Chase Brown, Mario Cook, Alyxzander Gallant, Lucas Hoffman, Jacoby Landry, Jacob Lewis, Maddox McCaffrey, Kassidy McGuinn, Griffin Romero, Aidynn Schmidt, Bradlee Thomas.

AUGUSTA — Sixteen Maine teachers were announced as 2024 County Teachers of the Year on May 9 at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags at the Maine State Capitol during Teacher Appreciation Week.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Thursday, May 9 Foxcroft Academy held a special ceremony to announce the Class of 2024 outstanding scholars at its annual Rose Award ceremony.

GREENVILLE — At the request of the local business community, the non-profit Moosehead Lake Region Economic Development Corporation is holding a job fair at the Greenville Consolidated School open to all free of charge on Tuesday, May 14 from 3 to 5 p.

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

Photo courtesy of Dexter Regional High School PROM ROYALTY — The Dexter Regional High School Prom was held on May 4 at Sunset Meadows in Corinna, the theme was “Rustic Romance”.

GREENVILLE — The American Legion 14th District — Piscataquis County will hold its annual meeting and installation of officers on Saturday, May 18 in Greenville.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — On Sunday, May 12 at 2 p.

ORONO — Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals are pleased to announce that Christina “Kirsty” Pratley, director of infection prevention, was recently presented with the Maine Patient Safety Academy’s 2024 Rising Tide Award at the Academy’s annual conference held at the University of Maine.