Ham radio operators are “unsung heroes” as they quietly volunteer to provide emergency communications in support of state and county emergency management agencies, other disaster relief organizations, and local communities. 

State Senator Marianne Moore made this remark in the senate chambers at the State House in Augusta on February 2 after the joint resolution was read, lauding Maine’s amateur (ham) radio operators and recognizing World Amateur Radio Day. The senate members then stood and gave a long round of applause as several hams were in attendance.

Jayna Smith

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Calais Middle/High School students went back to class on Monday, Feb. 13 after water line breaks occurred on Sunday, Feb. 5, resulting in extensive damage to areas of the school.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation recently presented a $10,000 donation towards Calais Community Hospital’s fundraising campaign for a new digital mammography machine.  Bangor Savings Bank staff presenting the donation to CCH Community Relations Director DeeDee Travis (pictured third from left) were (l to r) Marisa Hernandez-Stow, Diane Hunnewell, Danielle Faulkner, Becky Perkins, and Samantha Phelps.  (Bangor Savings Bank photo)

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Around 25 members of local public works, fire and EMS personnel, and law enforcement enjoyed an appreciation lunch at Second Baptist Church of Calais on Valentine’s Day.

The event was organized by Sally Doten, simply as a way to thank the men and women from Calais and Baileyville departments.

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For the eighth consecutive year, the Maine Energy Marketers Association’s Fuel Your Love campaign took place all across the state on Valentine’s Day.  The program tops off the home heating fuel tanks of many area households, all to bring them joy, warmth, and savings.

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Many food pantry volunteers and church leaders came together on February 14, 2023 at Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry.  The purpose of the gathering was a special one, the dedication of the building’s new addition in memory and in honor of Fr. David Sivret.

Jayna Smith

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Two women from Topsham, near Portland, who were reported missing on Wednesday, Feb. 22, were finally located on Sunday, Feb. 26.

According to the Topsham Police Department, Kimberly Pushard and Angeal Bussell were located near Nicatous Lake in East Hancock, about two hours from Calais.

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, Pushard, 51, and Bussell, 50, were reported missing by Topsham police.  

Jayna Smith

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Many may have been noticing lately a new barbecue sauce–On the Corner BBQ Sauce–on the shelves at local stores.  One thing that sets this particular one apart from the others is that it is made locally, right here in Washington County in Robbinston.

Owners of On the Corner Farm Jason and Heidi Cronister only recently got their sauces in the local stores, but they are not new to creating the deliciousness.

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Maddison White, of Waite, is a five-year-old who has her eyes on the prize!

Her goal as a first year Daisy Scout with Troop 2253 in Calais was to sell enough cookies to earn a free week at summer camp, but she didn’t stop there.