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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, recently inducted Marc Michaud, of Machiasport, and Zachary Wentworth, of Calais, into its ranks. Michaud and Wentworth attend the University of Maine. 

Washington County Community College is proud to announce that Kristin Crowley, a student in the Human Services program, has been named the 2024 Student of the Year.

“Kristin chose WCCC because she could take courses as a resident of Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center through the Second Chance Pell program and wanted to earn a degree to help others who struggle with substance use disorder,” WCCC said in a press release last week. 

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Spring's arrival and the flip of the calendar to April did little to deter the grasp of winter as heavy snowfall and fierce winds swept through the state late Wednesday, April 3, leaving Calais in its icy grip by dawn Thursday morning.

Grades 5-8 students from Perry Elementary School had to opportunity to travel to Houlton on Monday to view the total eclipse. (PES photo) 

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The highly-anticipated total eclipse of the Sun was witnessed across the state on Monday, April 8, 2024, an event that will not occur again until 2044. 

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The Calais Branch Railroad Corridor Rail Use Advisory Council (RUAC) has officially commenced, marking a significant step in the ongoing discussion surrounding the future use of the rail corridor that connects to the Sunrise Trail.  

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In its 40th year, the Calais Lioness Club recently celebrated its milestone Charter Night, reflecting on four decades of unwavering commitment to community service. 

Established in 1985 by 43 visionary women, this annual event not only welcomes new members but also pays homage to the club's founding members.

Members of the Calais Lioness Club were pleased to have these five original members at the 40th annual Charter Night celebrated last week.  From left to right are Mary Hazelwood, Norma Van Devander, Rita Stewart, Donna Madsen, and Ann Boyd.  (Calais Lioness Club photo)

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As April blooms, gardeners are faced with the annual task of deciding which plants to nurture and which to bid adieu.  Jane Eaton, renowned for her green thumb and breathtaking flora, suggests a novel solution for those parting ways with their greenery:  donate them to the upcoming plant sale hosted by the Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC).