Kaileigh Deacon 

Almost a year after construction was initially set to begin, the McDonald’s in Calais has a definite date for the demolition of the current restaurant. Back in November 2019, the Calais Planning Board heard a proposal about the plans to demolish the current building and start construction on a new one, which they approved for an estimated construction date of April 2020. With restrictions due to COVID-19, construction was delayed with no new start date planned. 

Jayna Smith

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Last week, Ian Pratt, of Pratt Family Dealership, presented a $500 donation to Barbara Barnett, Director of Volunteer Services at Down East Hospice Volunteers (DEHV).  The donation is for sponsorship of the Cobscook Bay Races - Challenge 2021.

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A student at Woodland High School has been elected to the Maine National Honor Society executive board as its secretary.  That student, junior Sierra Bryant, was chosen at the state convention on Tuesday, March 16.

Director Ryan Lincoln 

Now accepting registrations for the spring baseball/softball programs.  T-Ball (ages 5-6, at least in kindergarten), Thursdays; Minor League (ages 7-8), Tuesdays/Thursdays; Little League (ages 9-12), throughout the week.  Get signed up today!  baileyvilleme.myrec.com

Jayna Smith

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All Spectrum customers were without internet and tv service for part of the evening on Monday.  An outage occurred that lasted approximately three hours. Spectrum reported that the outage occurred to its customers nationwide as a result of two separate fiber breaks in its network.

The only reminder of what was are the golden arches that were left standing after McDonald's at 191 North Street, constructed in 1973, was demolished on Monday.  A new McDonald's building will soon be erected, with completion anticipated for August.  (Photo by Pierre Little)

Jon Reisman

Calais American Legion and IGA Easter Food Basket winner was Wayne Polk. Pictured, left to right, are Amy Craft, David Pike and Michael McLean. (Photo submitted by Michael McLean)

The Calais Junior High volleyball team ended their season last week, with eighth graders being recognized.  Pictured are Coach Mayez Travis, Kate McPhee, Kayleigh Scott, Lexie Seavey, Casey McLellan, Avva Cassidy, Cameron Dubay, and Coach Peighton Ahlberg.  (Submitted photo)

Jon Reisman

• The ice went out on Cathance Lake on April 1st, two to three weeks before “normal.” Clearly, a sign of the climate change apocalypse that Governor Mills and her fellow climate alarmists have been mewling about and demanding we stop using fossil fuels (only the basis of our civilization). The carbon warming apocalypse has so far meant earlier planting times, a longer growing season, record crop outputs (carbon dioxide is also known as plant food) and steady employment for climate alarmists. It must be stopped.

Parker Cole, pictured center with his dad Toby and Dead River Branch Manager Stacy Crosby, shows off the bike he recently won from Dead River.  As part of the Calais Community Easter Egg Hunt, not only could kids grab a treat-filled egg from the oil company, each could also sign up to win a chance at a new bike.  (Dead River photo)

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Fiddleheads, the young coiled fronds of the ostrich fern, are a springtime delicacy in Maine and New Brunswick, and in other Northeastern states and Maritime provinces.  According to University of Maine Cooperative Extension, nearly all ferns have fiddleheads, but not all fiddleheads are edible.  

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April is Grange Month, with National Grange now celebrating its 154th year.  Founded in 1867, Grange was a way to bring farmers together and provide support on a national level.  Today, members do not have to be farmers to be part of Grange. 

Senior recognition took place at the last regular season games of Calais High School’s volleyball teams, with family members presenting each senior with flowers, a stuffed animal, and a balloon.  Seniors are pictured with their parents and include (l to r) Alexis Polches, Haley Ann Way, Elaine Perkins, Carlotta Cavazzini, Hannah Gadway, Alyssa Johnson, and Elizabeth Trainor.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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High school softball teams are back on the diamond after the Maine Principals’ Association canceled the season in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic last year.  Teams at Calais, Woodland, and Shead Memorial High Schools have been practicing for nearly a month in anticipation of this year’s regular season.

Calais High School

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Bonnie Lyons