Coach Ryan Furtek

On September 21, CHS cross country, with the help of athletic director Randy Morrison, Calais EMS, and Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge staged their home event.

Shelby Cookson debuted in her first run for CHS and Bailey O'Rourke finished in fourth place out of 18 runners for the girls.   

The boys took four of the top ten spots, with Tristan Seavey in third place, followed by Tyler Furtek, Keegan Trainor, and Logan Griffith.  

The team wishes to thank all who made this a successful event.  

Jayna Smith
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Baileyville was bustling on Saturday with the town’s annual Octoberfest.  The line-up of  fun drew many with kids’ activities, a craft fair, a parade, a car show, and much more.

Jayna Smith
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The Calais Junior High School volleyball team has played three games so far this season and has come away with three victories.

On September 21, Woodland Junior High’s volleyball team traveled to Calais, where they were handed a loss by the strong Calais team.

Calais traveled to Machiasport on September 24 and faced the team from Jonesboro.  Calais was again victorious.

Then, on September 30, Calais traveled to Lubec for another win.  

The team is coached by Jessica Holmes.

Jayna Smith
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Thanks to Calais High School cross country coach Ryan Furtek, along with his team members, the inaugural Kids’ Scarecrow Shuffle One-Mile Fun Run and the Harvest Festival 5K were both successful events.

A Program for the Handicapped

Jayna Smith
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At St. Croix Country Club last week, Calais High School golf earned the DAC Championship title for the second consecutive year.  The strong Calais team ended with a score of 403.  

Machias High School reported a score of 480, followed by Narraguagus with 508.  
Jace Cook shot an 88 for Calais, followed by Kobe Saunders with a 93, Zachary Wentworth 110, and Andrew Barnard 112.  

Jon Reisman

Sarah Craighead Dedmon

Maine State 4th Degree Master Duane Belanger (left) of Fort Kent presents the Maine State Patriots Award to Faithful Navigator Tom MacDonald of the St. Croix Assembly #342, Calais, Maine Assemble. The award was presented at a specific exemplification ceremony held in Madawaska, Maine. The 4th Degree is the Patriotic Degree and is the highest degree you can attain in the Knights of Columbus. (Submitted photo)

Jayna Smith
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Jake Chambers, of Calais, has announced his Republican bid for state representative.  The House seat, currently held by Anne Perry (D-Calais) will be up for election in 2022 and includes representation of Baileyville, Baring, Calais, Charlotte, Indian Township, Pembroke, Perry, Robbinston, and Pleasant Point. 

Natalie Boomer
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Submitted by Sherry Sivret

Kaileigh Deacon

Jayna Smith
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This Friday September 17th the Boyd Smith Mitchell VFW post 9779 will host the annual POW/MIA remembrance ceremony. It will be held at the Calais Fire station beginning at 11 a.m. standing in honor of those missing in action and prisoners of war.  At noon the ceremony will be held with roses being placed on the white table for all wars. Please join the VFW to stand guard and for the Ceremony.

Jayna Smith
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Scott Morse, David Davis, Ed Burgess, Sharon Cooper, Gerald Cooper, and Carlos Oakes Jr. were among the Alexander first responders who commemorated 9/11 with a flag-waving tribute.  (Submitted photo)