Princeton Parks & Recreation held their Community Yard Sale at Brewer Andrews Field on Saturday. The Parks & Rec. booth featured their raffle for a dinner at Leen’s Lodge and information about the group. Also adjoining their booth were two trailers full of items generously donated to Parks & Rec. for the sale. 

Princeton’s Fire Department Association was there with their Weenie Wagon, as well as Lakeside Lemonade. They reported that they had a busy day. 

Jayna Smith

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The 59th Annual Passamaquoddy Days, a cultural celebration hosted by the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik (Pleasant Point), will take place August 7 through 11 at Split Rock on Route 190. The public is invited to attend this multi-day event, which showcases the rich heritage, traditions, and enduring spirit of the Passamaquoddy people.

For several years, Princeton High School Alumni & Friends have gathered at the Princeton Rod & Gun Club the first Saturday in August to reconnect. The first reunion in 1990 had 400 alumni in attendance. The last graduating class from PHS was 1968. As the years progress, attendance has become less, to be expected. The last several years, the reunions have been very informal with lots of laughter, conversation, and snacks. This year the day was gorgeous with 47 in attendance. Alumni are already talking about next August's gathering.

Jayna Smith

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The Baileyville School Board has taken the first step toward revising district policies to align with a federal executive order issued by President Donald Trump titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”

At its most recent meeting, the board voted 4-1 to refer proposed changes to its policy committee. The committee will draft revisions for compliance with the order, after which the full board will vote on final adoption. 

Jayna Smith

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Area fire departments and forest rangers responded to a wildfire off the Track Road in Baileyville on Saturday, Aug. 10. Reports that evening said that the fire had already consumed approximately 21 acres and had not been contained.

The Washington County Fair Pageant, now in its second year, has crowned its 2025 royalty: Destiny Holmes, of Calais, Miss Washington County Fair; Savannah Mae Barton, of Columbia, Teen Miss Washington County Fair; and Aurora Olsson, of Calais, Junior Miss Washington County Fair.

The winners impressed judges with their poise, public speaking, and knowledge of local agriculture. They will represent the fair on August 23-24 in Pembroke, assisting with events such as harness racing awards, the new Tiny Tot Farmer Pageant, raffle sales, and cider press demonstrations.

Sandra Smith

(Excerpt from Princeton News by Sandra Smith)

The Garden Party was full of a major smorgasbord of Dr. Seuss books read and delicious foods eaten! The library folks, the children,  and parents are so appreciative of the faithful and skillful leadership with which Alyssa Schmitter has shared storybooks and crafts with the children this summer.

The WHS Class of 1975 50th Reunion was held August 15 at the Spednic Club in Baileyville. Twenty-three members attended, along with two teachers. (Photo submitted by Natalie Toth)

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