Restaurant Not Reopening After Failed Inspection

 

By Jayna Smith

On Thursday, March 7th, Chen Family Garden Restaurant was ordered closed by a state public health inspector until further notice.  According to Emily Spencer, Public Information Officer of Maine’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an “imminent health hazard” (IHH) was found.

The public health inspector who served the IHH notice indicated on the form that the health hazard was “rodents on premise and unable to operate in a sanitary manner.”

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Should We Be Concerned with the City’s Deer Population?

 

By Jayna Smith

A trip around Calais on just about any given day will likely lead to deer sightings.  They can be seen in backyards, behind stores, in fields, and sometimes, roaming the streets.

 It may appear to some that Calais has a considerable number of deer within city limits.  With destruction of gardens, motor vehicle accidents, and ticks and Lyme disease, it does raise the question—should we be concerned about the deer population in Calais? 

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Four Locals Arrested in MA for Illegal Possession of Elvers, Drugs

 

By Jayna Smith

Four local residents were arrested for illegally harvesting eels in Wareham, Massachusetts Saturday night, April 6th.  They also drew additional charges for possessing crack and heroin, as well as for having ammunition for a .45 caliber handgun without proper licensing, according to Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) spokesperson Katie Gronendyke.

 Gronendyke said the vehicle the group was in was spotted in an area known for the illegal harvesting of elvers that night around 11:30 p.m.   

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Alumni Game Supports Graduating Student

 

By Kaileigh Deacon

As the end of the school year winds down and graduating senior start to look at what will come after high school, one thing they have to consider is how they are going to pay for any education that follows. For many that planning includes the help of scholarships they receive in high school. 

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Calais Elementary Celebrates 35,000 Reading Minutes

 

By Natalie Boomer

On Friday morning, the Calais Elementary School held its annual Readathon parade and award ceremony. The Readathon is a fundraiser that raises money for educational assemblies for the students. 

“The Readathon is the only fundraiser the PTO does. The kids are encouraged, for two weeks, to record all of their minutes reading and ask for pledges. We have all kinds of goals set in function of that,” said Margo Puma of the PTO.

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Popular Weed Killer Harms Bees

 

By Natalie Boomer

The popular weed killer known as Roundup may be harming the honey bee population. Glyphosate is a herbicide and the active ingredient in Roundup. This can cause bees to be more susceptible to infection or even death. This is the same chemical accused of causing cancer in humans.

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Historical Society Releases New Book

 

By Jayna Smith

A new book is available highlighting the 100th year celebration of Calais. 

 In the book Calais Centennial:  July 31st, 1909, compiled by the St. Croix Historical Society, readers will enjoy viewing over 80 photographs from the era and of the event itself.  Also included are articles from the time period that were originally published in The Calais Advertiser. 

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Woodland Jr/Sr High School Hosts College Night

 

By Natalie Boomer 

Last Wednesday, the Woodland Jr/Sr High School hosted a college night for the seniors who had questions about their upcoming days as college freshmen. Student teacher Josie Wallace, teacher Carl Ripley, and Mike Boies were there to discuss college life to the students as well as to their parents. 

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Dunkin’ Donuts Hosts Easter Egg Hunt

 

By Natalie Boomer

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Downtown’s Home to New Hydroponic Grow Facility

 

By Jayna Smith

Many do not have the time, space, or know-how required to grow their own fruits and vegetables.  For them, tasting fresh produce harvested only hours before is a rare experience.  

Within the next couple of weeks, however, people will be able to purchase fresh, locally grown produce right from downtown Calais at 283 Main Street, the former location of the candy store.  This is thanks to the knowledge of Mike Lawson, owner of Wicked Green Farm.  What’s more, Lawson’s fresh produce will be available year-round.  

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