Even as Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm, the people of Texas are still reeling from the devastating effects of the massive weather system. Mainers are always quick to rush to the aid of their neighbors, and many are looking for ways to help their fellow Americans in Texas. The most effective way to support disaster survivors is to donate money and time to reputable charitable organizations.

This weekend the annual Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming and Foxcroft Academy’s 2017 Alumni Weekend together will feature a number of events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Upcoming July and August events

The 13th annual Piscataquis River Festival returns on Saturday, July 29 with a day of events in the downtown area. The 2017 festival features a theme of “Once Upon a Time.”

Friends of Community Fitness will host its annual 5K race/walk and children’s fun run on the morning of Saturday, July 29 as part of the Piscataquis River Festival.

Summer calendar of events

Kiley Eckstein of Garland is among the first-place winners of the 2017 Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest.

Milo – Joseph Villani 96, husband of the late Arlene Elizabeth (Hamlin) Villani, died May 21, 2017, at Pleasant Meadow Estate in Dover-Foxcroft.

Dover-Foxcroft – Beryl H.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — High school and youth swimmers competing at the Piscataquis Regional YMCA will now be able to instantly see their times upon finishing.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

MARJORIE M.

JEANNINE L.

HANNAH MAE VIGUE BRUNSWICK – Hannah Mae Vigue, 102, of 2 Laurel Road peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at home with her family.

MILO — Last month Atkinson residents voted, 151-34, to file a petition to withdraw from SAD 41, with this process to be done by a committee through negotiations with the school district.

Heather L.

Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED — The Veterans Singers, under the direction of Stephanie Gillis, performed during the Three Rivers Kiwanis of Milo/Brownville’s annual Veterans Day dinner at the Milo Town Hall on Nov 11.

Over a half dozen soccer players from the region were named to Maine Soccer Coaches regional all-star teams.