By Jon Knepp, Maine Library Association vice president Maine’s 257 public libraries along with its academic, school and special libraries open doors for every Mainer to free print and digital collections, libraries of things containing everything from apple slicers to xylophones and inspire creativity, inspiration and lifelong learning.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Great expectations may be the title of a Dickens’ classic, but when it comes to psychology, having high expectations can lead to disappointment.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library We are so lucky to have such incredible forests, lakes and mountains in our backyard.

Photo courtesy of April TaylorSUMMER READING — Camp Readlot comes to the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft from 9:30 a.

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library is happy to announce the return of our Read and Feed Program on July 1.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Imagine a summer without libraries.

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library, located at 186 East Main St.

By Jon Knepp, Thompson Free Library director DOVER-FOXCROFT — Thompson Free Library, located at 186 East Main St.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Travel can be life-changing.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.

The Highlands Regional League of Women Voters Maine has several events scheduled prior to the primary on Tuesday, June 9.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassabec Genealogy Society will be holding a meeting at the Thompson Free Library, 186 East Main St.

AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Day was held at the State House earlier in the month.

By Kim Brawn April gives us a taste of spring.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a workshop on getting the most from small garden spaces from 10:30 a.

By Kim Brawn Wishes are more than a way to close an email, sign a card or make before we blow out birthday candles.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Wassebec Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.

By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library Change wears many faces.