A free movie afternoon in Dover-Foxcroft | PVV #56
Plus acrobatics in Orono, fall markets, local jobs and community connections.
Sandy Smith
| October 20, 2026|Issue #56|Penobscot Valley, Maine |
AI-generated illustration; not a photograph of Center Theatre or this event. A Free Movie Afternoon in Dover-Foxcroft A family outing doesn’t have to come with a big bill. Center Theatre will show Hotel Transylvania: Transformania free on Sunday, October 25, from 3–5 p.m., at 20 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. for face painting. Early arrivals can receive a free small popcorn, and kid-friendly costumes enter a prize drawing. No advance reservations are needed. Partners for Peace and Pleasant River Lumber support the afternoon. Movie details |
Valley Trivia Which president visited Bangor on October 18, 1871, for the opening of the European and North American Railroad? A. Abraham Lincoln B. Ulysses S. Grant C. Rutherford B. Hayes D. Theodore Roosevelt The answer is at the end of this issue. |
From Our Readers Would you like trivia included in the Friday Weekend Edition? Reply to this email with Yes or No. I’d appreciate your thoughts. — Sandy |
From Sandy Good morning, neighbors. This week’s calendar offers a good reason to look beyond your usual stops. There’s a free family movie in Dover-Foxcroft, acrobatics in Orono and a Friday evening of costumes in Bangor. You’ll also find ways to connect with local businesses, support a neighbor and enjoy the last stretch of fall market season. I hope something here helps you make a useful connection—or simply enjoy an afternoon close to home. — Sandy |
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October 20–26 · Bangor-area outlook High / Low · °F Tuesday: Mostly sunny — 60° / 33° Wednesday: Sunny — 54° / 34° Thursday: Mostly sunny — 58° / 35° Friday: Breezy with sun and clouds — 53° / 29° Saturday: Sunny — 54° / 29° Sunday: Sunny — 60° / 38° Monday: Mostly sunny — 62° / 39° Protect tender plants ahead of freezing temperatures Friday and Saturday nights. Forecasts may change. |
Know Before You Go Old Town bridge work: MaineDOT says intermittent closures of the temporary Llewellyn Estes Bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. could continue into the week of October 19. This is a possibility during demolition work, rather than a fixed daily closure. The signed detour uses Bennoch Road, North Main Street and College Avenue. Route 1A, Brewer–Holden: Nighttime paving is scheduled through Friday, October 23. Expect delays through the work zone; two-way traffic will be maintained. Live road conditions |
AI-generated illustration; not an actual library interior or an image of items from the collection. Hidden Gem of the Week Bangor Public Library’s digital history collection A little local exploring can start at your kitchen table. The library’s online collection brings Bangor history within reach without a drive or an admission charge. Follow an old neighborhood connection, look for a familiar place or introduce a younger family member to the city’s past. You might recognize a familiar street, spot a building you remember or find something that brings back a family story. Explore Bangor’s digital history collection |
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A Dover-Foxcroft Story For Jasper Makowski, helping his neighbors started close to home in Dover-Foxcroft and continued at the University of Maine. In UMaine’s Life in the Pines, he shares how volunteering, friendships and hands-on research shaped his college experience and his path toward medical school. Watch Jasper’s story Source: University of Maine. |
Featured Events Gravity & Other Myths — Orono Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m. · Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road. Ten Thousand Hours brings eight acrobats and a musician together. Adult tickets are $42–$62; K–12 tickets are $20, with fees included. Ticket holders may also attend a 6 p.m. talk and reception in Bodwell Lounge on the third floor. Performance details and tickets Mid Mall Trunk or Treat — Bangor Friday, October 23, 5–7 p.m. · Mid Mall, Bangor Mall Boulevard. This free family gathering includes decorated trunks, candy, games and costumes. FYZICAL, KeyBank, Valley Dental and Lamey Wellehan are organizing the event. Trunk-or-treat details Free movie — Dover-Foxcroft Sunday’s Center Theatre outing is featured at the top of this issue: doors at 2:30 p.m., movie 3–5 p.m. |
Things To Do Rocky Horror Picture Show — Orono Saturday, October 24, 8 p.m. · Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road. An interactive film and shadow-cast event for an adult-oriented evening. Adults $18; UMaine students free; fees included. Event and ticket information Maxwell Quartet — Orono Sunday, October 25, 3 p.m. · Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall, UMaine. The program includes Haydn, Beethoven, Scottish folk arrangements and new music. Tickets $17–$48. Concert details More Bangor-region events · More Piscataquis-region events |
Municipal Meetings Bangor: Planning Board, Tuesday, October 20, 7 p.m., Council Chambers; Tree Board, Wednesday, October 21, 4 p.m., Council Chambers. Monday, October 26: Council workshop, 5:15 p.m., and City Council, 7 p.m., Council Chambers. October 26 details remain subject to the city’s Friday finalization. Bangor calendar Hampden: Planning Board workshop, Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m.; Town Council workshop, Monday, October 26, 6 p.m. The council’s usual meeting location is the Municipal Building Council Chambers; an October 26 agenda was not available in the posted packet list reviewed October 19. Hampden calendar Hermon: Planning Board, Tuesday, October 20, Public Safety Building, 333 Billings Road. Training workshop begins at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting continues at 7 p.m., including a public hearing on a proposed zone change at 861 Coldbrook Road. No Town Council meeting is listed for October 20–26 in the published schedule. Hermon agenda and schedule Glenburn: Town Council, Thursday, October 22, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, 144 Lakeview Road. Agenda items include private road names, a fiscal-year Q4 review and a Fire Department expansion update. Meeting and agenda Orono: Downtown Public Vision Open House, Tuesday, October 20, 5 p.m., Council Chamber. Wednesday, October 21: Community Development, 10–11 a.m., Council Chamber; HOME, 1–2 p.m., Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Road; Library Trustees, 5–6 p.m., library. Orono calendar Newport: Selectboard, Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m., Town Office meeting room, 23 Water Street. Newport calendar Dover-Foxcroft: Select Board, Thursday, October 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m., 48 Morton Avenue, Suite A. The event page includes digital joining access. Meeting and joining details |
Business & Networking Healthcare Provider Open House — Hampden Tuesday, October 20, 4:30–6 p.m., Fundamental Foot Care, 735 Main Road North. Healthcare providers and community partners are invited; light refreshments are listed. Open-house details FUSION:Bangor Marketing Subcommittee Tuesday, October 20, 5:15–6:15 p.m., on Zoom. Email fusionbangormarketing@gmail.com for joining information. FUSION calendar Women’s Leadership Luncheon — Bangor Friday, October 23, 11:15 a.m.–1 p.m., Lancaster Room, Hollywood Casino Hotel, 500 Main Street. Doors open at 11:15; lunch is at 11:30; Heather Paquette of Good Shepherd Food Bank speaks at noon. Members $30; nonmembers $35; table of eight $250. Luncheon registration BNI: Four Local Chapters Paul Bunyan BNI Tuesday, 7 a.m. | Virtual (Zoom) A long-standing BNI chapter offering a fully virtual format, making it easy for members across the region to connect and exchange referrals. Queen City BNI Thursday, 8:30 a.m. | The Sports Arena, 1640 Hammond Street, Hermon A high-performing referral group focused on building strong local business relationships and consistent lead generation. Black Bear BNI Thursday, 8:30 a.m. | Online this week A flexible in-person/virtual chapter connecting business professionals across the region with a focus on collaboration and referral growth. The first Thursday is in person; remaining Thursdays are online. Bangor Breakfast BNI Friday, 7 a.m. | Elks Lodge, 108 Odlin Road, Bangor An early-morning networking group designed for professionals committed to growing their business through structured referrals and accountability. |
Business Pulse Husson connects job seekers with employers. Husson’s 17th annual Legal Studies Career Fair is Wednesday, October 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., in Newman Gymnasium, Bangor. The university expects about 60 employers and organizations. The public is welcome, and professional dress is encouraged. University announcement Piscataquis business recognition. The Chamber and PCEDC’s October 26 annual awards recognize Jim Robinson/A.E. Robinson Oil, Donna Hathaway and James Macomber in memoriam. It’s a reminder that regional business activity reaches well beyond the Bangor area. Awards announcement Fireheart Tavern takes shape in downtown Bangor A bookstore, café and bar is being developed at 105 Main Street by Britney Ellis. Her plans combine books and hospitality with community gatherings and fundraisers supporting animal shelters. The business’s website still describes the space as under construction, with hours coming soon; no opening date is confirmed there. Fireheart Tavern Taste of India owners announce retirement closure The Kant family has announced plans to retire and close Taste of India after more than three decades in downtown Bangor. Local reporting on September 29 shared the family’s farewell and customers’ memories of the Main Street restaurant; a final service date was not specified in that report. Closure announcement Aroma Joe’s proposed for Hampden An October 16 public notice describes a proposed 1,540-square-foot coffee shop on Coldbrook Road just west of Route 202, with a drive-through window and ten indoor seats. Developer Bob Brennan stated an intention to file a traffic movement permit application around October 16. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, with occupancy in 2027; those are project expectations, not a confirmed opening date. Project notice |
Farmers’ Markets · October 20–26 Orono — Tuesday, October 20, 2–5:30 p.m. UMaine Steamplant parking lot. Tuesday markets continue through October 27. The market’s own 2026 schedule lists October 17 as the last outdoor Saturday. Orono market information Hampden — Friday, October 23, 2–5:30 p.m. St. Matthew’s Church, 70 Western Avenue. The summer location continues through October; the indoor season begins in November. Hampden market information Brewer — Saturday, October 24, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Brewer Parks and Recreation parking lot, 318 Wilson Street. Saturday markets continue through October; the extra summer weekday sessions have ended. Dover Cove — Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Piscataquis County Ice Arena, 1049 West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. The published summer schedule continues through October. Bangor European Market — Saturday, October 24, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 117 Buck Street. This year-round market offers local and international foods, baked goods and gifts. European Market details Bangor — Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Abbot Square on Harlow Street, across from Bangor Public Library. Bangor market information |
Helping Hands Heating assistance through Penquis Eligible homeowners and renters can apply for seasonal help paid to heating vendors. Appointments are required: Bangor, 207-973-3500 or 1-800-215-4942; Dover-Foxcroft, 207-564-7116; Lincoln, 207-794-3093. Priority appointments are scheduled through year-end; immediate assistance is not guaranteed. Heating-assistance information Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Center Piscataquis residents can arrange an appointment at 76 North Street. Tuesday hours are 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Thursday hours are 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Call 207-802-8230, extension 1. This week’s dates are October 20 and 22. Food-center information Give blood in Bangor The Red Cross donation center is at 900B Hammond Street. Posted hours are Tuesday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Appointment availability varies. Find a donation appointment Help a neighbor stay warm Penquis: Clean, gently used hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and blankets are accepted. Arrange a donation with Lisa Adkins at ladkins@penquis.org. Warm winter coats can be taken to Gold Star Cleaners. Penquis is not accepting general clothing or footwear under its published guidelines. Bangor Area Homeless Shelter: Winter gloves and adult winter boots are listed among current needs; boots may be new or gently used. Call 207-947-0092 to arrange donations at 263 Main Street, Bangor. Bring items to staff at the front glass door. This adult shelter does not accept children’s clothing. Shelter wish list Salvation Army Family Store: Clothing donations support thrift-store sales and local social services. The donation center at 585 Broadway, Bangor, is open Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Call 207-941-2993 with item-specific questions. Donation-center details Win-Win: Clean, gently used clothing and shoes are accepted at 617 Wilson Street, Brewer, and 16 Summer Street, Dover-Foxcroft. Small donations can be brought during opening hours; larger donations require an appointment. Items are resold, with a portion of sales supporting a local nonprofit selected by the donor. Call Brewer at 207-573-3135 or Dover-Foxcroft at 207-717-7995. Win-Win donation details |
A new companion could be waiting close to home. These two local shelters help animals find families and welcome community support through donations and volunteering. Bangor Humane Society
Animal Orphanage |
Meet Maui |
For families considering cat adoption in the Penobscot Valley, Maui may be worth a closer look, even if he keeps his distance at first.
The two-year-old cat is still gaining confidence around unfamiliar people and places, and a quiet first meeting may not reveal his affectionate side.
He does have an endearing habit of kneading with his paws, offering a glimpse of how comfortable he can feel.
Patience will matter more than a quick introduction.
A calm space, a predictable routine and the freedom to approach on his own terms could help Maui settle into a new home.
Before adopting, ask his current caregivers about his availability, adoption requirements and what helps him relax.
For someone ready to give a shy cat time to build trust, Maui could become a welcome companion. Read More... |
Meet Pip |
In the Penobscot Valley, 14-year-old Pip is looking for a peaceful home and someone who enjoys quiet companionship.
Affectionate and easygoing, he would be happiest spending his days near his person, perhaps dozing beside a comfortable recliner.
Pip has had urinary tract problems, so his adopter must be prepared for ongoing veterinary care and a consistent prescription diet.
Surgery has helped him feel more comfortable, but his medical needs remain part of daily life.
A household with excitable dogs or very young children could be too stressful for him.
Before adopting, families should ask about his current care instructions, expected costs and signs of changes in his health.
For someone with a calm home, steady routines and room for an occasional snore, Pip could be a lovely match. Read More... |
AI-generated food illustration; not a photograph of the prepared recipe. Recipe of the Week Butternut Squash Soup Makes six 1-cup servings. Ingredients
Directions
Adapted from University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Mainely Dish recipe. |
Looking Ahead A few dates beyond October 26 to put on your calendar now. MANIA: The ABBA Tribute — Orono Friday, October 30, 8 p.m., Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road. A live-band tribute featuring ABBA favorites. Adults $42–$67; K–12 students $20, fees included. Show details and tickets Graceful Warrior — Orono Saturday, November 7, 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 8, 1 p.m., Collins Center for the Arts. Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band join the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for a special concert and book-launch event. Tickets start at $35. The orchestra reports that complimentary service-member tickets have all been claimed. Concert details and tickets Choir! Choir! Choir! — Dover-Foxcroft Sunday, November 8, 7 p.m., Center Theatre, 20 East Main Street. Landslide: An Epic Fleetwood Mac Singalong! offers an evening built around singing together. Theatre tickets and event details Maine Harvest Festival — Bangor Saturday–Sunday, November 21–22, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street. Doors open at 10 a.m. each day. Meet Maine farmers, food producers and makers, with opportunities for holiday shopping. Admission and parking are free. Festival details |
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Across the Penobscot Valley, familiar businesses and community organizations have stories their neighbors may not know.
Fifteen episodes in, Maine Thrive Voices shares the personal journeys behind work that supports local families.
Health professionals Brad Libby, Amber Willey and Meaghan Staples describe what shaped their care for others.
Anik Derphilibossian discusses food, while Laura McIntyre and Flori Davis share lessons from endurance sports.
Peter Richmond, Tony LaPrino, Chris Mendoza and Adam Barker-Hoyt discuss their paths to serving Maine households.
Britney Ellis and Suzan Prendergast reveal the steady commitment behind animal care at the Animal Orphanage and Bangor Humane Society.
Public relations veteran Nancy Marshall reflects on her career, while former competitors Molly Hooper and Paige Teel describe becoming business partners.
Lisa Liberatore of Upstart Maine adds a perspective on entrepreneurship and connection, completing a human portrait of local work. Read More... |
Who’s Hiring? Bangor — Automotive Lead Technician, Fleet Services The city posted this position October 13 and lists it as open until filled. Job details and application Bangor International Airport — Environmental & Safety Officer The employer lists this opening as open until filled. Airport employment opportunities Brewer — MIG Welder–Aluminum, Westmor Industries Posted October 7 for the Coffin Avenue facility. Work includes reading blueprints, preparing surfaces and welding to required procedures. The employer says it is willing to train the right person. Welder details and application Hampden — Transfer Station Attendant and Pool Supervisor The town lists a Transfer Station Attendant opening and a full-time Lura Hoit Pool Supervisor position, both open until filled. Application materials and individual job descriptions are on the town employment page. Hampden job details and applications Orono — Substitute Teachers, RSU 26 The district seeks substitutes at all grade levels. Candidates should have completed two years of college and must hold an up-to-date Criminal History Record Check clearance. Apply through the district’s substitute application process. RSU 26 application details Dover-Foxcroft — Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Mayo Hospital Northern Light Mayo Hospital advertises a full-time CRNA role. Its employer listing provides qualifications and recruitment contact information. Hospital position details Vacancies can close as hiring progresses; the employer’s posting controls current requirements and application instructions. |
AI-generated illustration of a generic streetscape; not a photograph of a selected business or attraction. Best of the Penobscot Valley Bangor Public Library: A Card Worth Carrying You don’t have to live in Bangor to make good use of its library. Bangor Public Library cards are free to all Maine residents, opening the door to books, digital reading and resources that reach well beyond the shelves. At 145 Harlow Street, you’ll find spaces for children and teens, public computers, technology help, art exhibits and programs throughout the year. Adult cardholders in good standing can also reserve passes to participating museums, parks and performances, subject to availability and each pass’s rules. That makes the library a useful stop whether you’re planning a family outing, looking for help with a device or simply choosing your next good read. The digital history collection featured in this week’s Hidden Gem is just one part of what’s available. For a regular adult card, bring photo identification and proof of your current address. Staff can help you get started. Visit: 145 Harlow Street, Bangor Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Phone: 207-947-8336 Explore Bangor Public Library |
College Sports · October 20–26 University of Maine Men’s hockey: Colgate visits Harold Alfond Sports Arena in Orono Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, at 7 p.m. both nights. Football — Homecoming: Maine hosts Campbell Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m., Morse Field, Orono. Women’s soccer: Maine visits Bryant Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., then hosts Binghamton Sunday, October 25, at noon at the New Balance Soccer Complex in Orono. UMaine schedules and game information Husson University Football — Lobster Trap Game: UNE visits Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m., Winkin Sports Complex, Bangor. Women’s volleyball: Husson hosts Vermont State Lyndon Saturday, October 24, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Newman Gymnasium, Bangor. Soccer on the road: Both teams visit UMaine Presque Isle Saturday, October 24: men at noon, women at 2:30 p.m. The women then visit UMaine Fort Kent Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m. Husson schedules and game information Maine Maritime Academy Football: New England College visits Ritchie Field in Castine Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. Men’s soccer: The Mariners visit Southern Maine in Gorham Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m., then host Lesley Saturday, October 24, at 3:30 p.m., Ritchie Field, Castine. Women’s soccer: Maine Maritime hosts Lesley Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m., Ritchie Field, Castine, for Military Appreciation Day. Mariners schedules and game information Times are Eastern and subject to schedule changes. |
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High School Sports · October 20–26 Football Friday, October 23: Foxcroft Academy visits Brewer at Historic Doyle Field, 6 p.m.; Leavitt visits Hermon, 7 p.m.; Winthrop visits the John Bapst cooperative team at Cameron Stadium in Bangor, 7 p.m.; Dexter visits Bucksport, 7 p.m. Bangor travels to Sanford’s Alumni Stadium, 7 p.m. Old Town plays Ellsworth/Sumner at 7 p.m., with the venue still listed as TBA. Saturday, October 24: Wells visits Nokomis in Newport, 1 p.m.; York visits Hampden Academy, 2 p.m. Orono’s October 23 football game against Madawaska is listed as canceled. Boys’ and girls’ soccer Tuesday, October 20 brings several chances to catch a regular-season finale: • Bangor at Brewer: boys at 5 p.m., girls at 7 p.m., Heddericg Field behind Brewer High School. • Hampden Academy: boys at Skowhegan, 3:30 p.m.; girls host Skowhegan, 6 p.m. • Hermon vs. Ellsworth: boys at 4 p.m., venue not yet specified; girls at Hermon, 6 p.m. • John Bapst girls at Foxcroft Academy’s Oakes Field, Dover-Foxcroft, 6 p.m. • Orono girls at Central in Corinth, 4 p.m.; Orono boys at Washington Academy, 6 p.m. • Penobscot Valley girls at Bucksport, 5 p.m., Senior Night. • Bangor Christian girls at Piscataquis Community in Guilford, 4 p.m.; Sumner girls at Penquis Valley in Milo, 4 p.m. • Nokomis girls host Oceanside, 3:30 p.m.; Nokomis boys visit Oceanside at Pendleton Field, 3:30 p.m. • Old Town girls face Houlton/GHCA, 6 p.m.; the venue remains TBA. Wednesday, October 21: Bucksport boys host Mattanawcook Academy, 6 p.m. MPA soccer preliminaries are scheduled for October 23 for eight-player teams and October 24 for other classifications. Opponents, sites and times depend on the final brackets. Field hockey Tuesday, October 20: Foxcroft Academy visits Old Town, 3:30 p.m.; Lincoln Academy visits Nokomis, 3:30 p.m. Hermon is scheduled at Orono, but published start times differ, so confirm with the school before heading out. Preliminary playoff games are scheduled for October 23–24 at the higher seed; local pairings are not yet confirmed. Volleyball The postseason starts with preliminary matches Thursday, October 22, followed by quarterfinals Saturday, October 24, at the higher seed. Watch the final brackets for Brewer, Hampden Academy, Nokomis, Bucksport and the Orono–John Bapst cooperative team; qualification and individual match details must be confirmed before making plans. Golf Maine’s state championships were October 9–10. The New England competition is October 25–26 at Mohegan Sun Golf Club in Baltic, Connecticut; local qualifiers have not been verified for this roundup. MPA schedules and tournament information Times are Eastern. Check the host school for postponements and final playoff details. |
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Runner Spotlight Cross-country regionals · Saturday, October 24 Northern Maine’s boys’ and girls’ regional championships take place at Troy Howard Middle School, 41 Lions Way, Belfast. Teams and individual runners compete for places at the October 31 state championships in Augusta. Race times vary by class; check the posted meet information before traveling. Cross-country entries and meet information Bangor · One mile for opioid prevention · Saturday, October 24 The Opioid Prevention 1 Mile Run/Walk/Wheel welcomes runners, walkers, wheelchair participants and families at Bangor Waterfront Park. The event runs 2–5 p.m.; meet near the waterfront trail beside Maine Savings Amphitheater, entering from Front Street. There is no required entry fee; donations are welcome. Online registration closes Thursday, October 22, at 11:59 p.m. Register for the one-mile event Orono · Black Bear 5K · Sunday, October 25 UMaine Campus Recreation confirms a 10 a.m. start. Entry is $20 for non-students and $15 for students. Preregistration ends Thursday, October 22; race-day registration is available in person at the New Balance Campus Recreation Center until the race. Black Bear 5K details and registration Orland · Wildlands Summit Run · Sunday, October 25 Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust’s trail race covers 6.2 miles—about 10K—to the summit of Great Pond Mountain. Runners start at 10 a.m.; walkers and runners expecting to take more than 90 minutes start at 9 a.m. A separate one-mile fun run starts at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Dead River Trailhead, 24 Don Fish Trail, Orland. Advance entry is $35 for the summit course and $15 for the fun run; participants under 19 enter free. Summit entry fees increase on race day, and online registration closes at 9 a.m. October 25. Wildlands race details and registration Plan ahead · Millinocket Marathon & Half · December 5 The marathon starts at 10 a.m. and the half marathon at 10:10 a.m. from Veterans Memorial Park in Millinocket. Registration is currently at capacity. Cancellations can reopen spaces automatically, but there is no waitlist or bib transfer, and all runners must be registered by November 1. Check the organizer’s page for availability before making plans. Millinocket race information and registration status |
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Sandy’s Maine Minute One thing I appreciate about living here is how often neighbors show up for one another. Sometimes it’s helping a family through a tough week, supporting a local business or inviting someone along to an event. Those small gestures make a difference. If you find something useful here, pass it along to someone who might appreciate it. Sometimes that small act is the connection that matters. — Sandy |
See You Friday Your Penobscot Valley Voice Weekend Edition arrives Friday, October 23, at 6 a.m., with another look at what’s happening close to home. Thanks for reading and being part of the Valley. |
Trivia Answer B. Ulysses S. Grant. Grant visited Bangor on October 18, 1871, for the opening of the European and North American Railroad. Explore the library’s historical record |