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Like the 1971 Five Man Electric Band song “Signs” (covered by Tesla in 1990) says, “Sign, sign | Everywhere a sign | Blocking’ out the scenery | Breakin’ my mind,” campaign signs are a common sight leading up to Election Day.  

Nearly all candidates utilize this type of advertising, specifically for name recognition.  But regardless of whether or not these types of signs influence how one votes, there is plenty of regulation surrounding them.

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The Holiday Bazaar at Calais Middle/High School will surely be one not to miss.  Slated for Saturday, November 19th, the event will allow all to get a headstart on their holiday shopping, while supporting the students in grades 7 and 8 with a trip of a lifetime.

Calais 8th graders recently played their final soccer game before they move up to high school next season.  Those student-athletes are Sarah Wentworth, Mackenzie Smith, Mikah Smith, Liam Travis, Noah White, Kaci Small, Wyatt Short, Bradley Walton, and Parker Bailey. (Submitted photo)

K9 Memphis of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was last week requested to assist the Penobscot Sheriff’s Office in Clifton, where K9 Memphis located over 300 grams of methamphetamine hidden inside a vehicle on Oct. 24. Memphis is handled by Deputy Toni Bridges and worked together with K9 Kia. Good job, K9 Memphis! (Photo courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

Happy Halloween!

At its annual state conference, held at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center in Bar Harbor on October 22, the Maine Press Association recognized The Calais Advertiser for its exceptional journalism work, presenting it with 24 awards.  Its sister paper Machias Valley News Observer won 18 awards, for a total of 42 awards combined between the two Washington County publications.  

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Calais City Council met for its regular meeting on Thursday, October 13, with Councilors Mike Sherrard, Elery Beale, James Macdonald, Marcia Rogers, and Bill Quinn present.  Mayor Billy Howard and Councilor Mark Carr were absent.  

Jon Reisman

The legislative candidates who hope to represent Cooper were invited to a forum at the Cooper Community Center (formerly the Grange) by the Select Board. On a rainy Tuesday evening, House District 10 Candidates Kenneth “Bucket”Davis (R-East Machias) and Melissa Hinerman (U-Machiasport) were joined by Senator Marianne Moore (R-Calais). Jonathan Goble (D-Cherryfield) did not respond to the invitation.

The kids not only loved seeing the trucks from Lyons Towing, but also loved the special “lyon” that accompanied.  The well-attended event was hosted by CDRC as part of the annual Harvest Festival. (Photo by Jayna Smith)

Seniors on the golf team are Jace Cook, Emil Paullson, Andrew Barnard, and Josh Calder.  (Photo courtesy of Brenda Batson)

Seniors on the girls’ soccer team were recently recognized.  Shown are Coach Siering, Amy Cox, Nicole Cox, Hannah Lockenwitz, Asst. Coach Gary Bryant, and manager Alyssa Stevens. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Monk)

Seniors on the boys’ soccer team are Wyatt Jamieson, Alex Richard, and Raphael Antonelle. (Photo by Brenda Batson)

Thanks to the incredible generosity of community members across Washington County, this year’s Annual Turkey-A-Thon was another huge success. At the close of the daylong event last Friday, donations totaled $39,130 - exceeding the partner's fundraising goal of $36,000 - and with donations still coming in, the countywide fundraising event is shaping up to have its biggest year ever.

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Many from the community came out for a surprise retirement party last Friday night for local radio personality Jeff Demmons.  Demmons has worked for WQDY for the last 25 years.  

The event, which had been secretly planned for the last two months, was led by Bill Cassidy as the master of ceremonies, while many community leaders spoke to express their gratitude to Demmons.  

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After taking part in the Penobscot Valley Conference regional qualifying tournament last month at Lincoln’s JATO Highlands Golf Course, Calais senior golfer Jace Cook earned the right to compete at the Maine Principals’ Association State Golf Tournament.

The state competition was held last week on October 8 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.  Cook was among nearly 80 golfers competing in the Class C

Helen Brooks was recently recognized for her 50-year membership in Grange.  She is shown with her daughters Mary Crossman, Sherry Sivret, Linda Brooks, and Martha Cox. (Submitted photo)

After the Indigenous People’s Day holiday weekend, our fall foliage colors Downeast will be approaching high color, which state experts define as 50-70 percent of leaves changed with low leaf drop. Northern Maine, from west to east, is now enjoying peak color. It won’t be long before we see the same intense foliage in Washington County. (Photo courtesy Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry)

Cobscook Institute is excited to announce the return of Apple & Arts Day on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Originally launched in 2019, this free arts, heritage food, and harvest-focused family event will take place rain or shine on Cobscook Institute’s charming  Trescott campus. Highlights of the day include live music featuring four local acts, as well as all-ages arts workshops with the Tides Institute and Museum of Art.  

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The Princeton Rod and Gun Club and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries hosted a Youth Field Day on Saturday, September 24th.
Boys and girls ages 8 to 15 gathered at the Princeton Rod and Gun Club to learn about all sorts of outdoors activities.