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The rigorous state championship for Academic Decathlon took place on March 18 at Monmouth Academy, and Calais High School students did not disappoint, bringing home four individual medals and a second place overall award.

Five CHS students make up this year’s Academic Decathlon team:  freshman Cameron Harmon, juniors Noah Hart and Kaitlin Morrell, and seniors Danielle White and Josh Cline.  

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Every year, local students take part in the VFW-sponsored youth essay competitions – Voice of Democracy (VOD), an audio-essay contest, for high school students in grades 9 through 12, and Patriot’s Pen, for students in grades 6, 7, and 8.  

The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Cpl. David Claroni, of the Baileyville Police Department, who unexpectedly passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.  His death was a result of a medical-related condition.  He was 46 years old.

Cpl. Claroni spent his career protecting and serving others as a police officer.  He currently worked part time for the Eastport and the Machias Police Departments, in addition to his full-time position in Baileyville.

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C&E Feeds was opened by Clyde and Ethel Eldridge in 1982. Their daughter Heather Henry Tenan and son-in-law Glen Tenan bought the store in 2018 and have been keeping the family traditions alive and friendly business going ever since.

This well-known mom and pop shop has changed direction to allow the Tenans to adapt to online shopping, big box store neighbors, and pandemic recovery needs.

All are encouraged to observe a moving presentation of the Passion journey on Palm Sunday, April 2, in Calais. Men, women, and children of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish will reenact Christ’s journey to the cross, from his condemnation at the hands of Pontius Pilate to his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. The procession will begin at 2 p.m. at 765 Main Street and end at Immaculate Conception Church on 31 Calais Avenue. The whole walk is about ¾ of a mile.

Friends of Scouts 132 recently received a gracious donation from St. Croix Lodge #46.  Scouts Noah Gillespie, Reid Ramsdell, and Connor Croman, along with Scout Master Jason Croman and Friends of Scouts 132 President Ray Smale accepted the contribution from Master Jamey Gower, Sr. Warden Ross Langille, and Jr. Warden Rick Seeley.  (Submitted photo)

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Calais High School’s JMG School to Work class held a new fundraiser this year, a “Festival of Spring.”  The event took place at the school on both Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.

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Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of Narcan–a brand-name of naloxone–without the need for a prescription.  Advocates say the improved access to the life-saving drug combats the overdose crisis, which includes more than 100,000 deaths each year in the U.S.

Downeast Barber Shop, 415 Main Street, Calais, opened late last fall at the former location of Thumos Barber Shop.  St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce recently caught up with owners Brian and Michelle Moreau (center) for a ribbon cutting.  Present from the chamber were Jessica Delmonaco, of Varney Agency, and Chase Smith, of First National Bank.  (SCVCC photo)

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Last week, many reacted very favorably to a post to the Facebook page of State Cinemas when long-time manager Sue Carter announced she had taken over operation of the movie theater.