By Jayna Smith

A single-vehicle accident last Wednesday morning, May 1st, claimed the life of an Edmunds man and sent another to the hospital.  The accident occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Route 214 in Pembroke, about a mile and a half from the intersection of Route 1. 

 Stephen McCausland, spokesperson for the Maine State Police, said 35-year-old Michael Kilby of Edmunds was driving a 2008 Chevrolet K3500 pickup truck, towing a trailer with a load of scrap.  The truck lost control and went off the road, striking a tree. 

By Jayna Smith

Eighth graders from Calais Middle/High School will soon be going on their end-of-year class trip.  The fun trip is a tradition at CMHS and requires a lot of effort in planning from both the students and the parents.

Fundraising began at the beginning of the school year.  From raffles of various sorts to the sale of Christmas wreaths, among other things, raising the funds necessary for the three-day trip to Massachusetts takes the work of many.

By Jayna Smith

Last week, The Calais Advertiser received a photo from a concerned reader.  The photo, which the reader said was a recent one, showed debris dumped on the waterfront walkway.  The trash included an automobile tire and a tricycle. 

 As a result of the photo, The Calais Advertiser followed up with City Manager Mike Ellis. Ellis received an update from the city’s public works department about the area where the trash was found.  He assures residents that areas such as this one will be cleaned up soon.

By: Kaileigh Deacon

With summer fast approaching, teens are gearing up for summer jobs, time with friends and a break from school work. For one Calais teen summer will hold a unique opportunity that few students her age get to experience.

By Jayna Smith

Children are taught from a very young age to respect the environment, yet some litter being found around town is being left by adults.  This is evident by the type of packaging that is being noticed.   

By Natalie Boomer

By Natalie Boomer

By Natalie Boomer

First National Bank recently announced a $500 donation to the St. Croix Regional Technical Center for the upcoming 2019 National Skills USA Competition.

Five St. Croix Regional Technical Center students will be traveling to Louisville, Kentucky in June to represent Maine in the 55th annual Skills USA Championships. The all state contest winners will compete against the clock in hands-on competitions demonstrating their SCRTC/C.N.A. trade expertise.

By Jayna Smith

A Sunday morning fire was caused by “improperly disposed of cigarette butts,” according to Calais Fire Chief Ken Clark.  The department received the alarm to an apartment house at 91 North Street around 9 a.m. Sunday morning.  

“The cigarette butts were placed in a plastic cup outside the apartment on the deck next to the entrance door,” Chief Clark explained.