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Submitted by Mary McFadden

Fort Fairfield Police Officer Cody Fenderson, a Charlotte native and 2007 Calais High School graduate, has graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Fenderson, the son of Alan and Valerie Fenderson, was a member of the 44th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program class.  He was pinned at the December 15th graduation by his sister Caela, who graduated in the 42nd Basic Law Enforcement Training Program class and who works for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 

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Wreaths Across America, a tribute to honor and remember veterans, took place on December 16 at Jonesboro’s Acadia National Cemetery and on December 17 at Baring Cemetery.  The events were led by Sgt. Bobby Oliver, Commander of VFW Post #9779.

Jayna Smith

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Jayna Smith

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In a recent update, data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a notable increase in COVID-19 cases within the state.

A late-last month report showed 96 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, marking an uptick from 85 hospitalizations in mid-December and 65 in mid-November.  Of those cases, 14 were classified as critical, and four required ventilator support.

The first and second graders who took part in the Dribbling Dragons program, shown here with their coaches from the boys’ varsity team, showed off their skills during halftime of the men’s alumni game last week. (WHS photo)

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In a great display of community spirit, the Pratt dealership in Calais recently concluded its annual donation-match campaign to support food pantries in Washington County.  Owner Ian Pratt, recognizing the increasing challenges faced by local food pantries, generously raised the stakes by offering to match all donations up to $10,000, a significant increase from last year’s cap of $7,500.

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Pastor Bobby Oliver of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9779 has announced that Jonna Travis is this year’s winner of the local Voice of Democracy competition. 

Every year, local students take part in the VFW-sponsored VOD youth essay competitions, an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades 9 through 12, and Patriot’s Pen for students in grades 6, 7, and 8.  

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Congratulations to Eastern Maine Appliances and the Smith family, celebrating 50 years in business this month!  

The Milltown skating rink has already had a good amount of use since being set up recently.  Thanks to Craig at the Calais Rec. Department for making this happen each year.