The Calais Veteran’s Center is working to raise money for a heat pump for their facility. If you would like to donate to the heat pump fund, please send donations to Calais Veteran’s Center PO Box 1005, Calais, ME 04619.

Jayna Smith
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Since Downeast Recovery Support Center opened its doors in Calais in 2019, it has brought many in the community together to not only support recovery, but also to celebrate recovery.  The center provides trainings and workshops and serves as a safe haven for anyone wishing to learn about or who is in or is seeking recovery.

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Calais Lioness Club recently installed its new officers, with Mary Jean Redding now at the helm as president.
Redding was sworn in by outgoing president Theresa Porter.

Lorraine Mitchell will serve as vice president, while Laurel Perkins will continue her role as the  club’s treasurer and Jayna Smith as secretary.

Calais Elementary School fourth grade students, along with Travis McGivery, representing the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry, hold homemade banana bread. Mrs. Batson and Ms. Boomer's classes make banana bread several times a year to donate to the food pantry.  The task allows students to gain skills in following directions, cooperating with one another, and math, with the use of fractions and measuring.  Most of all, the students love that the bread making goes to a great cause. (Submitted photo)

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Last week, staff from Calais Elementary School, along with some school board members, honored the late Jack Monaghan.

Monaghan was a long-time crossing guard, recognized and admired by many students over the years.  He volunteered in the crossing guard position for over 25 years.

His two daughters Debbie Flood and Karen Childs were present to accept a plaque honoring him.  

Natalie Boomer
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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be back in Washington County on Sunday, September 18th for the annual Downeast Maine Suicide Awareness Walk.

Community members will come together to remember those lost by suicide, support those who have been affected by the loss of a loved one, and bring awareness to suicide and mental health conditions.

Jayna Smith
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On Saturday, September 10, Calais Fire-EMS hosted a training with LifeFlight of Maine at its Red Beach Station.

According to Calais Fire Chief Bill Lee, more than 30 people attended the training, which, he said, was available to all area departments.

The EMS training included Life Flight Network operations, landing zone setup and coordination, patient loading, and safety around the aircraft.

Jayna Smith
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On September 11, 2001, two commercial airplanes were flown into the twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Center–one at 8:46 a.m., another at 9:03 a.m.–resulting in the collapse of the buildings.  

UScellular continues to invest in its fast, high-quality network with the addition of 5G service to five cell sites in Washington County, including the towns of Alexander, Calais, Milltown, South Trescott, and Steuben. The sites enhance UScellular’s network in the towns and are among the more than 420 sites the wireless carrier has across the state. 5G service provides faster data speeds, seamless video chatting and a more responsive mobile experience.