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The tradition of celebrating veterans continues at Calais Middle/High School with its annual Veterans Ceremony, set for Thursday, November 10.  

The ceremony is organized and executed by Mrs. Lori Ellis’s AP English class.  Because of the global pandemic, however, this will be the first year it has been held since 2019.

Each student in the class has been assigned to specific tasks in preparation of the event.  

St. Croix Regional Family Health Center is pleased to announce that Executive Director Cori LaPlant has been recognized and awarded the 2022 General Excellence Award from the Maine Primary Care Association.

The General Excellence Award is presented to an individual, clinician or care team member who models the highest standards of care for the underserved, reaches high standards of quality care, adopts and advances innovations as part of the primary care team, promotes

Pictured left: Local Girl Scouts and grandchildren provide support for local Poppy Day collection for VFW. All funds collected stay in the community to benefit veterans. Pictured right: VFW Commander David Sivret presents Poppy Buddy Volunteer pins. (Submitted photos)

Washington County Community College would like to introduce Rob Schadt, the new Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS).

TRIO SSS is an esteemed program that serves students who are working to achieve their academic and lifetime goals. TRIO SSS provides services like tutoring, academic advising transfer services, career counseling, financial literacy education, accessibility services, cultural events, college fairs, seminars, workshops, and more.

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It's the perfect time of year for chili, and American Legion Sherman Brothers Post #3 is heating things up with a chili cook off.
On Sunday, November 20, all are invited to the Calais Veterans Center at 255 Main Street between noon and 3 p.m.  

There, according to Commander Jim Myers, attendees can make a donation of one’s choosing to sample ten different chili recipes and then cast their votes for their favorite.  

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According to Calais Police Department Sgt. Matt Vinson, the number of motorists passing school buses when lights are flashing has increased in recent weeks.

Passing school buses with lights flashing is a major safety concern, Vinson explained, and each year, many local drivers are issued summonses for driving around school buses parked in the schoolyard while the bus lights are flashing.  

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It is that time of year again, when Pratt auto dealership matches food pantry donations, making November a great month to make a contribution to your local food pantry.

Recognizing how great the need is for the pantries in Washington County and in an effort to decrease food insecurity locally, businessman Ian Pratt is again doing a donation-match campaign for the entire month, dollar for dollar, up to $7,500, an increase from prior years’ $5,000.  

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The International Feztival of Trees has been a highlight of the Christmas season since it began in Calais in 2016, with exception of 2020 when it was halted by the pandemic.  This year, it returns and promises to be an impressive event for all.

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In light of Crash Responders Safety Week, November 14 through 18, all drivers are reminded to slow down and move over when encountering any emergency vehicle or public service vehicle stopped with flashing lights.  

These types of vehicles include police cruisers, ambulances, fire trucks, tow trucks, wreckers, and highway safety vehicles, such as those used by DOT.  

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With home heating fuel prices having skyrocketed this season, many are feeling anxiety around how they will make it through the cold winter months.  Dead River Company in Calais wants to help.  

Manager Stacy Crosby came up with a unique way to assist local folks with heating their homes.  As a thank you to those in the greater Calais community, a drawing will provide ten people with $500 each to use for fuel for their tanks.