Woodland Jr/Sr High School Graduation

 

By Lynn Lawless

A beautiful sunny day in Baileyville, Maine was the setting for 23 students facing the last milestone in their high school career.  Graduation day 2019 officially began at 9 a.m.

 Students marched in to the traditional Pomp & Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar.  Erin Shirley led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and Superintendent William Braun made his opening remarks. 

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Fire Marshal Investigating Union Street Fire

 

By Jayna Smith

On Friday afternoon, May 24th, Calais Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire at 180 Union Street.  

According to Fire Chief Ken Clark, fire was coming out the second floor window when his department arrived at the scene.  “The fire was contained to that room, but heat and smoke damage was throughout the building,” he said.

Chief Clark said the cause of the fire “was deemed to have been caused by a human element, so the fire marshal’s office was called in to investigate.”  

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CRH Management and Union Rep Response to Proposal Inquiry

 

By Jayna Smith

With union member nurses of Calais Regional Hospital and management at Calais Regional Hospital still unable to agree on contract terms, The Calais Advertiser reviewed the documents recently put online on Calais Regional Hospital’s website.  

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Local Schools See Troubling Trend of E-Cigarettes

 

By Jayna Smith

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigs, vape pens and mods, are battery-operated devices used to inhale--or “vape”--an aerosol, which typically contains nicotine, flavorings and other harmful chemicals.  Many may have heard the term “Juul,” a brand-name e-cigarette, or the term “juuling,” which is another word for vaping.  

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First National Bank Celebrates National EMS Week

 

First National Bank recently announced it has made donations totaling $2,200 to eleven Emergency Medical Service organizations in the bank’s market area in response to National EMS Week.

In 1974, President Gerald Ford proclaimed EMS Week to celebrate and recognize EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation. The 45th annual National EMS Week was held May 19th through May 25, 2019.

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ARTrageous Event at Kingsbrae Garden

 

By Jayna Smith

On Saturday, June 8th, Kingsbrae Garden, located at 220 King Street in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, is hosting ARTrageous, a special event like none other. 

 From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. US time, visitors can enjoy a fantastic family day at Kingsbrae Garden with free admission, music and art, and many fun activities. 

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Pratt Looks to Field a Calais-Woodland-Shead Football Team

 

By Jayna Smith

The once Silverados football team, made up of students from both Calais and Woodland High Schools, proved to be successful during its four seasons of varsity-level play.  One of its players, Cam Shorey, was even offered a full scholarship to play football at UNH, a division 1 school.  The team, coached by Ian Pratt and funded by the Pratt auto dealership, however, dissolved in 2012 after difficulties attracting interested kids to play.  

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Bear with Cubs Spotted on Riverfront Walkway

 

By Jayna Smith

Walking the Calais Riverfront Walkway is a great way to get some exercise.  It’s also great for a simple nature walk, with birds and deer frequently seen.  What one mom did not expect her children and their father to see, however, was a mother bear and her two cubs.

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Flea Market Open in Eastport

 

By Natalie Boomer

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St. Croix No. 1 Honors Smith Family of Border Electric

 

By Jayna Smith

At a luncheon last Thursday, June 6th, a group of members from the St. Croix No. 1 Fire House Association, along with City Manager Mike Ellis, recognized Jack Smith and his sons, John and Sheridan, from Border Electric with a plaque of appreciation.

“Fifteen years ago, Jack made a commitment to rewire the firehouse as a donation and as of May 20th, 2019, Jack, his boys and his crews have honored that commitment,” Dick Barnard, President of the Association, stated to the group.

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McDonald’s Manager Quashes Rumor that Restaurant Will Close for Renovations

 

By Jayna Smith

The manager of the Calais McDonald’s has quashed a rumor that the fast-food restaurant will be closing for renovations.

It was recently reported by some residents that the restaurant at 191 North Street would be temporarily closing for three to six months while it underwent a complete overhaul.  Dan Barnard, manager at the restaurant, said this is untrue.

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Community Market Opens in Calais

 

By Natalie Boomer

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Greenland Point Launches 4-H Camp

 

By Natalie Boomer

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Jam-Packed Day Planned for Princeton Fresh Water Festival

 

By Jayna Smith

The Town of Princeton will be buzzing with excitement on Saturday, June 22nd for its annual Fresh Water Festival.  

This is the fourth year Princeton Parks and Recreation Committee (PPRC) has organized the activities, but PPRC President Jan Campbell said that for many years the Fresh Water Festival “was a huge weekend-long event.”  

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Transportation Service One of Many Offered by Downeast Community Partners

 

By Jayna Smith

In last week’s The Calais Advertiser, we shared a story on Charlotte Dial-a-Ride, a program that offers access to transportation to residents of Charlotte County, NB.  This week we share information on Downeast Community Partners (DCP), an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of poverty in Downeast communities.  One way DCP does this is through its transportation service.

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‘Beyond Acadia’ Charts Beauty of Washington County’s Bold Coast

 

By Sarah Craighead Dedmon

Becky Bard used to attend the Margaretta Days Festival each year with her small children, but this year she’ll be at the festival tending something altogether different — her husband’s first book, which is also the very first guide book ever written exclusively about Washington County.

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Hokey Pokey Fair at Calais Elementary School

(left) It’s all fun and games until you get thrown in jail. One of the craziest things about the Hokey Pokey Fair is throwing your friends in jail for just a quarter, but a quarter will get you bailed out, too. 

(right) The Hokey Pokey Fair is a fun way to celebrate the end of the school year with food and fun games that give all kids a chance to win something. 

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Calais Student, Named May 2019 STAR Student of the Month By Maine Connections Academy

 

Maine Connections Academy (MCA), the state’s first online public charter school, has selected Lana Wilson, an 8th grader from Calais, as its May 2019 STAR Student of the Month.   

This is Lana’s second year at MCA after having first been a student in public school and being home-schooled. Once her parents discovered MCA, Lana tried it out and “I really loved it.” Her online course schedule includes classes in English, algebra, science, social studies art and physical education. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Hoskins, who teaches English. 

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Benefit Planned for Toddler Burned Last Week

 

By Jayna Smith 

A young Calais boy sustained serious injuries late last Wednesday afternoon, June 12th while sitting at a backyard campfire, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Wyatte Chandler, age 1 ½, was sitting with his mother Courtnie Chandler when his father, Joshua Barnard, poured a flammable liquid over the fire.  The liquid pouring from the bottle ignited, at which time Barnard instinctively dropped the bottle, accidentally spilling some of the contents on Wyatte.  

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Nurses Hold Informational Picket

Registered nurses and medical laboratory scientists at Calais Regional Hospital--joined by some community members--held an informational picket on Monday morning, June 17th.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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Downeast Broadband Utility Ahead of Schedule, Setting the Stage for Other Communities

 

By Jayna Smith

Nearly 70 people were in attendance for Downeast Broadband Utility’s Business After Hours presentation on Wednesday, June 12th.  The public meeting was held at Calais Motor Inn and presented by St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce with sponsorship by Downeast Broadband Utility, First National Bank, and Downeast Economic Development.

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City Looks to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

 

By Kaileigh Deacon

Every day brings advancements in technology that changes the way our days go and how our lives work. For a growing number of people, the change comes in the form of choosing an electric vehicle over the traditional fuel run models.

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Music Series Celebrates Twelve Seasons

 

By: Kaileigh Deacon

With the beginning of summer also comes the start of music filling downtown Calais. For the last 12 years, every Tuesday night the Triangle Park on Main Street comes to life with music and people as the Music on the Green concert series welcomes local musicians and allows them to showcase their talent in an outdoor venue.

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Gordie Mitchell 3-Person Scramble Winners

Pictured are the 2019 Gordie Mitchell 3-person scramble tournament champions, as they shot a fine 11-under-par 59. Winners are Josh Porter, Toby Cole, and Russell McLean. More action shots next week. (Photo by John Rogers)

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Flag Retirement Ceremony

 

By Natalie Boomer

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St. Kateri Donates to Food Pantry

Fr. Kevin Martin from St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish provided a $3,500 check to Fr. David Sivret, President of Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry. The money will be used to purchase and install a large upright freezer.  St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish applied for a grant from Catholic Charities Maine.  A $2,000 grant was approved from the “Matthew 25 Award.” The remainder was donated by a St. Kateri Parish family who wished to remain anonymous. (Photo by Pierre Little)

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Early morning fire in Milltown, N.B.

 

Early morning fire call in Milltown, N.B. at 15 Pleasant St in St. Stephen. The fire was concentrated in the attic of the building and Calais Fire Department aided their Canadian neighbors. Saint Stephen Fire along with Oak Bay Fire Department were on scene. No one was hurt.

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St. Croix No. 1 Recognizes Wright Family

 

By Jayna Smith

On Monday, members of the St. Croix No. 1 Fire House Restoration Committee gathered to honor Kay Wright, daughter Laura Wright, and granddaughter Ammi Allen.  

Through the Charles G. Wright Foundation, the Wright’s recently provided the committee with a donation of over $8,000.  This money is being used for all costs associated with purchasing and installing the carriage doors, a project that is expected to be completed this summer.

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Lioness Donate to Food Pantry

 

By Jayna Smith

The Calais Lioness Club is one of the most visible clubs in the area and is very well-known for making things happen and getting things done.  From their annual Super Draw held during International Homecoming Festival, their road toll where they can be found adorning witch’s garb, along with yard sales, bake sales, and raffles, just to name a few of their events, the club works tirelessly raising funds, only to give back to people in need.  

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S&M, Towns, and Smith’s Donate Jerseys to Woodland Softball

 

By Jayna Smith

Our area of the state may not be the richest in finances, but the people are rich in graciousness.  This was proved once again when a local youth team was in need of new jerseys.

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2019 Calais Little League Champions

The Calais Little League Orioles team remained undefeated this season, finishing 13-0 with a win over the Red Sox.  Pictured are (front, L to R) Mike Barnard, Ben Harvey, Roscoe a.k.a. "Dugout Dog," Phillip Basset, Peter Morrell, Sebastian Bassett, Noah White, (back, L to R) Wyatt Cropley, Ethan Harvey, Colby Moholland, Kayden Ramos, Liam Travis, and Alex Counts.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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Woodland’s Cal Ripken Team - Undefeated

Woodland's Cal Ripken team went undefeated this year and recently claimed the championship title in a win against Eastport.  Pictured (front, L to R) are Logan DePriest, Gabe Walker, Brayden Dana, William McIver, Cameron Windsor, Nick Siering, Jakoby Berry, (back, left to right) Coach Chris Siering, Coach Barry Coleman, Jayshawn Monk, Ethann Coleman, Wyatt Cropley, Isaac Podschine, Sheayn Ferreira, Logan McArthur, Noeah Collins Corbett, Liam O'Neill, Coach Keith Ramos, Kaden Ramos, and Coach Mike Boies.  (Submitted photo)

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First Music on the Green Concert

The 2019 season opened with the Grand Lake Stream Strumming Wildcats. The group played a variety of ukulele tunes most of which the crowd could sing along with.  (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)

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PES Receives Fast Track Grant

 

By Kaileigh Deacon

School teaches students a lot of different things from academics to sports to leadership. There are times when funding has prevented students from getting more opportunities, but thanks to grants and other programs, teachers have alternate ways to provide new experiences and educational opportunities to their students. Mrs. Andrews’ fourth grade class at Princeton Elementary School received just such an opportunity when they received their Fast Track Grant.

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Man Kayaks the Great Loop for Charity

 

By Natalie Boomer

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