What's Up, Calais?
Jayna Smith
Don’t forget the public baked bean supper at All Saints United Methodist Church this Thursday, September 18, beginning at 5 p.m. On the menu with the beans are corn scallop, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, rolls, and an assortment of desserts. The cost is $10 per person. These suppers are held March through October on the third Thursday of each month, with the final one of the year scheduled for October 16.
Two public hearings will be held next Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Calais City Building to consider amending the City Charter regarding the qualifications of elected officials, as well as the adoption of updated General Assistance Ordinance Appendices. Copies of the proposed amendment and the updated appendices are available in the clerk’s office of the city building.
Another reminder that it’s that time of year again when the city is asking for cooperation in removing floral arrangements from the cemetery. Please remove any arrangements from your loved one’s plot by October 1. Items left after this date will be respectfully disposed of by the cemetery crew.
Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC) has been busy preparing for this year’s Harvest Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, with a full day of activities planned for all ages. While the final schedule will be released soon, one returning highlight is the Fall Market at Flat Iron Park, where vendors are once again invited to set up and sell their goods free of charge. Another is the delicious community dinner hosted by Crumbs Cafe & Coffee Bar. For the latest updates, follow CDRC – Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition on Facebook.
Each year, interest in Mingo’s cranberry farm continues to grow, with locals eager to see how cranberries are cultivated, prepared for harvest, collected, and loaded. During harvest season, visitors often stop by to observe the process, so this year, as harvest ramps up, Mingo’s Products will begin posting regular updates to Facebook, providing information on what’s planned each day so those interested in specific aspects of the process can visit at the optimal time and gain insight into the operation. While staff will be busy, visitors are always welcome to stop, take photos, or ask questions, as the farm enjoys sharing its work with the community.
Send me your news, your shout-outs for good deeds done, or your well wishes to give, and I’ll be sure to share them here. Until next week, I hope you stay well, stay safe, and be happy.
