Pop-up Drive-in Theater in Baileyville Proves Successful

Jayna Smith
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Drive-in theaters seem to be a thing of the past, with very few still in operation across the nation and only a handful throughout the state.  In Baileyville, however, the holiday committee has come up with a way to revive the concept with a pop-up drive-in movie theater of sorts.

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Charlotte Fire Department Hopes to Raise Money for Cold Water Rescue Gear

 

Natalie Boomer
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Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue is hosting a special fundraiser this fall. A “Hills and Furrows” log cabin scrappy quilt is being raffled off in hopes to raise money for cold-water rescue gear.
The firefighters would like to purchase gear, suits, equipment, trainings, and other needs to fulfill this service for the community.

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77-year-old Man from Eastport Wins Boston Marathon in His Age Division

 

Natalie Boomer
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An Eastport man has won the 75 to 79 year age group in the 125th running of the Boston Marathon.
On October 11th, Philip Krajewski completed the 26.2 mile course in 3 hours, 45 minutes, and 26 seconds - an 8.36 pace. This gave him the second fastest time of any runner, 77 or older, in the past 20 years.

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WHS Student Presented With Giraffe Award

 

Natalie Boomer
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A student at Woodland High School has been presented with the Giraffe Award for “sticking her neck out” to help others.  Sophomore Victoria Siering of Baileyville has been featured in a profile of 2021 Giraffe Award Winners and has been showcased for how she “sticks her neck out” for Maine children, youth, and families.

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Memorial Service Honors 19th Century Wardens Killed in Line of Duty

 

Sarah Craighead Dedmon

Not far from the Whiting farm where he was raised, Lyman O. Hill’s descendents last week gathered with representatives from six law enforcement agencies and the state house to honor Hill and cousin Charles Niles, the first two Maine Game Wardens to die in the line of duty. Together with his parents, wife, and children, Hill is buried in his family cemetery, overlooking Gardner Lake.

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Students Experimented at Acrylics Workshop

 

Anne Black’s “Joy of Acrylics” workshop, held October 30 at Eastport Arts Center, was a busy afternoon during which attendees were encouraged to experiment and have some messy art fun. Students were guided by Black through the steps of painting, brushing, dragging and raised stenciling. They learned how to use their colors and ‘go with the flow,’ then went home with a well organized 12-color acrylic paint kit which included everything needed to continue to create at home.

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Veterans Day at Maine Veterans Homes Machias

 

This is 9-year-old Gabe Jackson, who came to the Machias veterans home early on Veterans Day morning and was seen out by the flags, saluting them. Then he came to the dining room window where veteran Bud Tyler stood in the window to watch him. Gabe then saluted him and we could read his lips as he said “Thank you” Bud saluted him back and told the young boy, “Thank you.” (Submitted photo)

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Empty Bowls Dinner in Pembroke Raises $1,400 for the Hungry

 

Natalie Boomer
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On Saturday, November 13, an Empty Bowls Dinner was held at American Legion Cobscook Post 59 in Pembroke.
“Empty Bowls is an international initiative that seeks to feed the hungry locally through grass roots partnerships with local communities and artists,” mentioned Mary Krakow.

These dinners provide guests with a homemade ceramic bowl to take home, along with unlimited soup and bread at the event for a small donation of only $10.

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New Federal Law to Require Autos to be Installed with Drunk Driving Monitoring Systems

 

Jayna Smith
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According to autoblog.com, Congress has a new initiative for automakers as a way to combat drunk driving.  As early as 2026, this new legislation will require all vehicles to come installed with monitoring systems to stop drunk drivers.

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Alexander Grange Hosts Veterans Day Events

 

Natalie Boomer
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On Thursday, November 11th, the Alexander Grange #304 held a flagpole dedication ceremony for a new flagpole that was donated anonymously to the Alexander Cemetery.  

According to Granger Rhonda Randall Oakes, 13 people attended the event.

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