Jayna Smith

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Smoke, and even flames, could be seen for miles on Sunday, May 28, when a fire broke out in the Bocabec-Chamcook, New Brunswick area, near Saint Andrews.

According to CBC News, the fire was started by an ATV in the woods.

Chloe Bernardini

On Wednesday, May 25th, the budget for the Charlotte Elementary School was rejected.

At the town meeting in Charlotte, the town voted against the budget for Charlotte Elementary School’s 2023-2024 year.

In Article 38, the School Committee recommended that the budget for the school be $297,541.43.  The article was voted against with 50 opposed and 34 in favor.

Pictured before heading off to prom last Saturday night are seniors Ethan Monk, Shain McIver, Reece Sabattus, Cyrus Sewell, Weston Bailey, and Braden Richard.  See more photos on page 9 of this week's The Calais Advertiser.

Jayna Smith

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Graduation for the Woodland High School Class of 2023 was held Saturday morning, June 3, in front of a full gymnasium.  The 33 graduates marched to their seats, led by Class President Braden Richard, to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstances,” in front of faculty and staff, friends and family, and other members of the community.

The screen house has just received its new sign celebrating the Women of Grand Lake Stream.  The sign was designed and made by Jane Devereux, a member of the Women to Women Group. (Photo submitted by  Susan Whitely)

Woodland Elementary School recently performed their Annual Spring Concert. 

The gymnasium was filled to capacity as the Beginner Band, Chorus, and Advanced Band showcased their talents. Of special note, the chorus presented a piece entItled “Mother Maine,” which was written by Maine composer Lee Southard. 

Ham radio operators from the St. Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 2 p.m. on Saturday until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25 – 26. This year's event will be taking place at the Alexander Elementary School grounds, 1430 Airline Road, Alexander. 

The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/FieldDay), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States.

The famous blueberry-blue dome in Downeast Maine, home to the beloved Wild Blueberry Land bakery and gift shop for over 20 years, will open this summer as the Wild Blueberry Heritage Center on June 29th. Guests will be able to shop wild blueberry themed items, purchase wild blueberry baked goods, and learn about the tiny but mighty wild fruit from exciting exhibits.

Natalie Boomer

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Folks of Washington County celebrated the grand opening of Bigfoot’s Activity Center in Baileyville on Sunday, June 18th.

“The grand opening was a huge success. No rain or cool temps was going to stop us. We had a great time welcoming patrons to the center to have fun,” said co-owner Kati Grass.