Chamber Announces Loyal to Local Cash Prize Winner

 

Jayna Smith

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Starting with Small Business Saturday in November and through the first week of January, all were encouraged to shop locally for a chance to win a cash prize with the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Loyal to Local program.

In its second year, the Chamber’s initiative witnessed great success, with widespread community engagement and enthusiastic participation from local businesses.

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City Looks to Pay Tribute to First Indigenous Recordings

 

Jayna Smith

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Flat Iron Park in downtown Calais is poised to see a significant addition: an exhibit of sorts to recognize its historical importance as the site where Passamaquoddy Tribal members were recorded in 1890.  What’s most significant is that the recordings mark the first recording of any indigenous people in the world.

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Calais City Council

 

Jayna Smith

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On Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Councilor Mike Sherrard filling in for Mayor Artie Mingo, presiding over Councilors Kevin Niles (remotely via Zoom), Marcia Rogers, Elery Beale, Bill Quinn, and James Macdonald.

What follows is a brief summary of the meeting, with the full meeting available for viewing on the City of Calais’s Facebook page.

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What's Up, Calais?

 

Jayna Smith

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This Saturday, February 24th, is the Down East Invitational cheering competition at Calais High School.  Doors open to the public at 10 a.m., with the competition at 11. The CHS cheer team hosts this annual event, and this year, it will showcase local teams from Calais, Baileyville, Eastport, and Indian Township before they all head off to the Maine State Cheerleading Championships at the Cross Insurance Center on Sunday, March 3rd.

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Calais City Council

 

Jayna Smith

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On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Mayor Artie Mingo presiding over Councilors Mike Sherrard, Elery Beale, Bill Quinn, and James Macdonald.  Absent were Councilors Kevin Niles and Marcia Rogers.

What follows is a brief summary of the meeting, with the full meeting available for viewing on the City of Calais’s Facebook page.

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Expansion Coming at Jo’s Diner & Pizzeria

 

Jayna Smith

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Since its inception in 2010, Jo’s Diner & Pizzeria has been a staple in the community at 195 Main Street.  Now, it is gearing up for a significant expansion, owner Tim Crowe says.

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Got Dirt Car Wash Opens for Business

 

Jayna Smith

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Got Dirt Car Wash has officially opened its doors for business, marking a new era of clean rides in town. Located at 284 North Street, this latest addition to the neighborhood commenced operations on Thursday, February 22nd.

Owner Tommy Chambers expressed that while operating hours may initially fluctuate, a set schedule will soon be established.

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JMG Students Honor Nova and Jack with Fundraiser Benefiting Scholarship Fund

 

Jayna Smith

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In January 2023, the local community mourned the loss of young Nova, who bravely battled Peroxisomal acyl-CoA oxidase deficiency, a condition causing early neurodegeneration. Only months later, tragedy struck again with the unexpected passing of her older brother Jack, a student at Woodland High School, in a car accident.

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What's Up, Calais?

 

Jayna Smith

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Be sure to get to the new Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center and Baileyville Community Connections for the open house at their shared location, 163 Main Street in Baileyville, this Thursday, March 7. All are welcome from 3 to 6 p.m. to tour the center, sign up for raffles, and obtain lots of information on offerings.

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CCH Reminds Readers March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The CDC recommends you should get screened beginning at the age of 45, but you may need to get screened earlier if you have a history of  inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer. If you think you are at increased risk for colorectal cancer, please talk to your provider about when you should get screened.

Screenings are available with General Surgeon Thomas Crosslin at Calais Community Hospital and with General Surgeon Aziz Massaad at Down East Community Hospital.

Screenings save lives!

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