Community members browse through a variety of books at the book sale, part of the annual Applefest held last Saturday at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. (Photo by Pierre Little)

Jayna Smith

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The second of two recent meetings regarding the proposed extension of the Down East Sunrise Trail from Ayers Junction to Route 1 in Calais was held last week at the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.  According to the Refuge, nearly 60 people attended to hear presentations, provide feedback, and ask questions.

Jayna Smith

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A recent social media post generated widespread discussion in Calais and surrounding towns, following claims that Governor Janet Mills contacted Calais Mayor Artie Mingo regarding the relocation of asylum seekers to the city.  The post alleged that Governor Mills informed the mayor she would be sending two busloads of asylum seekers to Calais and that Mayor Mingo responded by stating two buses would be waiting to send them back to Augusta.

Following the completion of the Princeton Community Playground build, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Monday, September 23, at Princeton’s Brewer Andrews Field. This was an enthusiastic celebration of four years of volunteer efforts to provide a playground for the younger children of Princeton.