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A group of local Girl Scouts is working hard, raising funds for a trip of a lifetime, one that will take them to Europe in 2025 and increase their cultural competence, confidence, leadership and self-discovery.  

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Ian Pratt and his automobile dealerships support many local causes throughout the year.  One such cause Pratt has been a long-time supporter of is Down East Hospice Volunteers, and last week, he made his annual donation to the organization and challenges others to do the same.

St. Croix International Quilters recently presented 46 quilts to Kathi Milicia, a representative of Down East Hospice Volunteers. The quilts were made by members of the quilting group and Judy Michaud and Pam Brown from Millinocket. Longarm quilting was done by Marlene Wilbur.  (SCIQ Photo)

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The Main Street water/sewer project continues, and according to one worker from the construction company in charge of the project, the section from Church Street to Elm Street will be completed by June 1. 

Until then, that section of the street remains closed except for those vehicles with a destination inside the work zone, such as to a residence or a business.  There is a lane open for those vehicles only to pass through.  

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Memorial Day in Calais will once again consist of events to recognize and mourn the U.S. military personnel who have perished while serving in the armed forces.

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At the recently-held Volunteer Appreciation Day hosted by Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Ike Winchester was recognized for his extensive volunteerism with the organization.

Winchester has volunteered with EAAA for the last three years.  His involvement includes the Commodity Supplemental Food Program in Eastport and Calais, the Washington County CSFP delivery route for Furry Friends Food Bank, and Meals on Wheels.

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The Calais City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023 with Mayor Artie Mingo presiding over Councilors Kevin Niles, Mike Sherrard, Marcia Rogers, and Ellery Beale.  Not present were Mark Carr and James Macdonald.

City Manager Mike Ellis stressed that the downtown businesses through the Main Street construction project are open.  Access to those businesses is open alongside the construction.

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The season is here…the local take-out restaurants are open!  S’Huckins in Baileyville, Polar Treat in Perry, and Rosie’s Hot Dog Stand in Eastport are serving up good eats.  And, the former Quoddy Bay Lobster in Eastport will be opening under a new name and new ownership perhaps next month.

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Numerous lawns throughout the area are not looking their best, covered in brown patches, likely by the work of grubs.

According to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, grubs are the soft-bodied larval form of various beetle species, including European chafer, Japanese beetle, May/June beetles, Asiatic garden beetle, and Oriental Beetle.  

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The number of remaining “Fireworks Frenzy” raffle tickets is down in the teens after volunteers of International Homecoming Festival worked a table at Calais IGA last Friday.

Drawings of the tickets will begin on June 1, when four names will be drawn:  two for a cash prize of $25 and two for a cash prize of $50.  

Another draw will take place on June 8, this time for one $100 winner and one $150 winner.