Anne Black’s “Celebration of Time and Place”, on Friday, August 11, 7 p.m. at Eastport Arts Center, will feature the first time she and her brother Alan and nephew Phillip, from Charlotte, N.C., share the concert stage together. EAC is thrilled for Anne’s return to The Concert Series. Her “Timely Adventure” program was a favorite last summer.

Alan and Phillip will perform short pieces for cello and soprano/alto saxophones, written especially for the father-son duo by Charlotte composer Leonard Mark Lewis.

This summer’s children’s reading program at the Lincoln Library in Dennysville is a gift of love in memory of Rachel S. Liell from her family in New York.  

They recall, “She was such a voracious reader and so loved the library in Dennysville. She was so glad when she was able to get her own library card from the Dennysville Library. She would also be very proud that you mentioned her name in your publicity. We miss her dearly.”

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Flocks of pink flamingos–plastic yard decor pink flamingos–have been appearing on the lawns of many unsuspecting residents these last few weeks. 

Members of Friends of Sarah’s House Flamingo Fundraiser, a group which can be found on Facebook, have been busy “flocking” residents, all to raise money for Sarah’s House of Maine.  

Six-year-old Addison Brown, of Calais, is this year’s Junior Miss International.  The pageant, sponsored by Riverview Restaurant & Lounge, was held at Flat Iron Park on Sunday, just in time for the royal courts to reign over the 50th anniversary celebration being held this week. (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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For the third consecutive year, the Town of Robbinston is hosting its hometown celebration, Robbinston Days, this year slated for Saturday, August 12.

Instructor Barbara Lara dances with some of her youngest students.  Lara always has a great performance by her students following the parade.  

Leading up to the fireworks Saturday night of International Homecoming Festival was a concert at Flat Iron Park by The Tyler Healy Band.  The concert was made possible thanks to the generous donations from Jo’s Diner & Pizzeria and Riverside Electric.  One can learn more about The Tyler Healy Band on its Facebook page or by visiting tylerhealyband.com.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

The Chair Affair auction, an event hosted by Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition, took place last Thursday evening with 14 locally-crafted Adirondack chairs up for bid.  Calais Community Hospital’s “tiki time” chair, created by CCH staff members Tabitha Stanley and Crystal Donovan, raked in the most money for the CDRC fundraiser.  Shown with the chair is auctioneer-extraordinaire Jeff Demmons.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

During the International Homecoming Festival, on Friday, August 4, 2023, Calais Memorial High School Class of 1958 gathered at Louis Bernardini’s cottage on the St. Croix River to celebrate 65 years they have experienced since graduation.

The celebration included a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, corn, salads, cole slaw, pies and ice cream, all provided by Louis’s family and the classmates who attended.

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The 50th anniversary of International Homecoming Festival was hailed a success by its organizers, a small group of volunteers who join forces with a group from St. Stephen each year to execute events for all ages.

The celebration kicked off on Wednesday, August 2, with the Opening Ceremony on Ferry Point Bridge.

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Referring to an incident involving obscene T-shirts sold by a vendor at last year’s Machias Wild Blueberry Festival, Washington County Commissioner Chris Gardner cautioned festival organizers against censorship at this year’s festival.

The discussion arose at the Aug. 10 Washington County Commissioners meeting in Machias and was initiated as an agenda item by Gardner.

Calais Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Family Medicine Physician Dr. Jacqueline Russell to Calais Community Provider Practices.  Dr. Russell earned her medical degree from the University of New England Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. She completed a transitional intern year at St Barnabus NMM Residency in Bronx, NY and a Family Medicine Residency at Eastern Connecticut Health Network in Manchester, CT.  Most recently, Dr. Russell has been practicing primary care in Belfast, ME.

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Eastern Area Agency of Aging is hosting a fundraiser this month to benefit its Furry Friends program.

Marianne Moore joined in on the fun during the Robbinston Days parade on August 12. There was also a free meal, music, bake sale, historical display, cornhole, nature walk, bounce house and more all organized by the Robbinston Historical Society. (Photo by John Bouchard)

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Yes, Virginia, there really are blueberries at the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival.

The sad truth is, that hasn’t always been the case. Just ask the folks at the Welch Farm in Roque Bluffs, who explained in an interview earlier this month that it was the lack of fresh blueberries at the annual festival that prompted them to offer farm tours and arrange for some of their berries to be available for sale there. 

On Saturday, August 12, Sensei Robert Karr taught his final Judo class for this summer. 

Karr suggested to Princeton Parks & Recreation last winter that he would like to offer and teach a Judo program. Parks & Rec. then obtained permission from the Town of Princeton and applied to use the elementary school. 

Meanwhile, Karr supplied the mats and Judo GIs clothing. The first class was held on Saturday, June 10 and ran for six weeks. Due to the enthusiastic response, a second series started on July 22. 

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The Town of Baileyville has demonstrated its commitment to providing well-maintained and versatile recreational spaces for its residents to enjoy a wide range of sports and activities with numerous upgrades having taken place at its parks and fields.

Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Lincoln has overseen these upgrades, which include various improvements to different locations within the town.

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The Youth Ministries group at Bethel Chapel in Talmadge has been actively involved in their Breaking of the Bread program since last fall.  This initiative focuses on offering meals once a week to residents of the Talmadge area, aiming to address local food insecurity issues.  

Will Tuell

A month after Steuben fisherman Tylar Michaud failed to return home from hauling lobster traps in Jonesport, Michaud’s family and friends have received word from the Medical Examiner’s Office that remains confirmed to be those of Michaud were found Aug. 21 off the coast of Addison by a fellow fisherman. 

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In an effort to infuse hope into a community grappling with addiction, Common Ground Church of God, located in Calais, has announced an upcoming event that promises to captivate and uplift its attendees.  Set to take place on Wednesday, October 4, at 6 p.m., the event will feature a live concert by the acclaimed Christian rock group Unspoken.  

Sandra Smith

Sunday was weather perfect for another Princeton Parks & Recreation event. 

Members were at the Brewer Andrews Field by 11 a.m. to begin setting up. At the start time of 2 p.m., everyone was ready. 

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Woodland Jr./Sr. High School welcomes a familiar face as it gears up for the new academic year.  Michealene Spencer, an alumna of WHS, has taken on the role of principal, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the school she once walked halls of.