By Sarah Sindo When you think of August in Maine, what picture does your mind paint? I had been anticipating the turn of the calendar page and thinking about how I’d welcome the month.

By Ted Luebbers Two Falls Airport (ME79) located in Willimantic is well off the beaten path and offers not only good landing facilities but also a chance to fly-in and enjoy many of the outdoor activities this state has to offer.

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Contributed photosCLASS REUNION – It was delayed two years due to COVID, but the Penquis Valley Class of 1970 held its 50+2 Class Reunion on Aug 6.

GREENVILLE – The Center Theatre’s Traveling Summer Shorts, a collection of short comedies, will be on stage for the final time this Sunday the 21st at 2 p.

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By Susan Sharon, Maine Public Thirty years ago, as a paper company undertook a massive, 15,000-acre clear-cut near Moosehead Lake, a team of bird researchers had an idea.

The Executive Committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council is seeking nominations for the annual Warren “Pete” Myrick Community Service Award, to be presented at the annual meeting of PCEDC in December (meeting invite and registration will be sent separately).

JACKMAN, Maine — Meghan Calkins, owner of Smokin’ Barrels, drove her regular route to work on Tuesday morning.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff As drought conditions continue this summer in Maine, anglers are becoming more concerned about how the low, warm water in ponds, rivers and streams are harming the state’s fish.

By Rosemary Lausier, Bangor Daily News Staff Route 6/15 in Jackman has reopened after heavy rainfall washed it out and forced its closure.

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FA alumni field hockey game christens Philpot Field DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy student-athletes and the community will have a space to use for practices, activities and health and wellness year-round with the opening of the more than $7 million Jim Robinson Field House on Friday, Aug.

By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News Staff Trucks traveling across the North Woods will need to take a long detour after heavy rainfall washed out a road in Jackman.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstorm 1920S CINEMA – The Center Theatre recreated the films of a century ago with its Dover-Foxcroft Centennial parade float on Saturday morning.

The National Network to End Domestic Violence will be providing a two-day training for local advocates using the Positively Safe project curriculum on the intersection of domestic violence and HIV prevention.

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Nonprofit organizations that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and needs in Maine may be eligible for funding through the Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund.