Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s or another dementia is a daunting, overwhelming endeavor. Caregivers need help to learn how dementia is affecting their loved one’s behavior. They need strategies for communication and knowledge about challenging behavior management. Caregiving can lead to loneliness and depression. The Eastern Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring the popular SAVVY Caregiver training in Brownville, Corinna and Greenville beginning in May. The six-week SAVVY trainings are a total of 12 hours during May, June and July.

In life, it has been said, “If you find one or two good friends to depend on you are lucky.” The trials we face, sometimes can be self imposed, yet others we have no control over. In November 2016, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This story is less about that and more about the bonds of childhood friendships from Dover-Foxcroft.

Most genealogists know that historic newspapers can help in their research.

If you struggle to get to enough to eat, you should know about this.

Photo courtesy of Kirk Kimball NEW SCHOLARSHIP AT PCSS HONORS BENEFACTOR’S HERO — “I wanted to give back to the community of Guilford,” said Kirk Kimball.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Any compassionate adult with a little time to spare may become a Pine Tree Hospice volunteer.

Among the recent births recorded at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft were: ARY — A son, Johnny Tell Ary, born on February 13, 2017, to Barbara Jean Ary (Robertson) and Raymond Daniel Ary of Dover-Foxcroft; joining big brother Hunter Payeur.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC)/Miosac Club met Feb.

In my last column I wrote about using state and county censuses to uncover missing facts about your family during the 10-year gap in official federal censuses.

“When I was in high school, I was self-conscious, so I never ‘did’ theater,” Jayne Sharrow of Dover-Foxcroft explained.

BELFAST — Courtney McCormick and Phil Huening of Appleton announce the birth of their daughter, Brynlee Raine McCormick Huening.

Do you know where your ancestors lived? Was it on a farm, town, or in a great city? Did they own their home or rent? Did they build the house they lived in or buy it? In short, what is the genealogy of the family homestead? What is its history? Finding the history of a house is really much easier than some people think.

Among the recent births recorded at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft were: ALLARD — A daughter, Lilliana Grace Allard, born on December 3, 2016, to Amanda (Carter) Finkle and Nathaniel Allard of Charleston; joining brother Kevin.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fifteen General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)/Miosac Club members recently met at the home of Barb Austin for a fun-filled evening.

Retired educators celebrate the season | DOVER-FOXCROFT — Members of the Piscataquis County Retired Educators Association met at Thayer Parkway on Dec.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes WHAT DOES HE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? — On Saturday, Dec.

MILO — Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo/Brownville is celebrating 25 years of service to the community.

Photo courtesy of Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center 100TH BIRTHDAY — Evelyn Hill celebrated her 100th birthday at the Hibbard Skilled Nursing Center in Dover-Foxcroft, where she has been a resident for over five years, on Dec.