By Jayna Smith

Downeast Broadband Utility has been actively moving forward to bring high-speed broadband internet to businesses and households in Calais and Baileyville. 

 In recent weeks, the cable placer vehicle has been seen in Calais, and blue markers have been placed on some poles, an indication that fiber is on those poles. 

Maggie and Bailey O’Rourke of Calais served as honorary pages in the Maine Senate on Tuesday, April 16. During their visit they met their state senator, Marianne Moore (R-Washington), and participated in Scout Day at the State House. The girls were accompanied by Cheryl Ingersoll and Chrissy O’Rourke.

By Natalie Boomer

This Saturday the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their Annual Amphibian Walk. The walk will begin at 8 p.m. and last until about 10 p.m. Frederick Gralenski, a group member and longtime friend of the Moosehorn, will be guiding the walk along with Ray Brown of the Refuge. 

By Jayna Smith

The Garcelon Civic Center in St. Stephen will again be the setting for the annual Kiwanis Trade Show.  The event, now in its sixth year, takes place the first weekend of May, this year, Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th.

 As indicative in its title—St. Stephen Kiwanis Trade Show—the event is a major fundraiser for the local Kiwanis.  Vending fees go straight to the organization, directly impacting the club’s ability to fund youth activities in the St. Stephen area.  

By Natalie Boomer 

By Kaileigh Deacon

As spring seems to have finally arrived, the City of Calais Council is starting to look at improvements that can be done around town to help Calais grow and become a better place for citizens and visitors alike. 

By Jayna Smith

The Calais Cemetery is a popular location for folks to get a brisk walk in for exercise. It’s also common for dog owners to bring their four-legged friends along. 

Signs at the cemetery instruct visitors to “keep dogs on a leash” and “scoop the poop,” but at last week’s council meeting, City Manager Mike Ellis said these notices are not being followed by everyone. 

The Machias Valley News Observer was honored with the 2019 Business of the Year Award at the Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce Auction and Dinner held Friday, April 26. Angela Fochesato of Healthy Acadia announced the award.

Full video coverage of the fire can be viewed on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TheCalaisAdvertiser. Scroll down to April 27. (Photo by Wendy Little)

By Jayna Smith