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The 50th anniversary of International Homecoming Festival was hailed a success by its organizers, a small group of volunteers who join forces with a group from St. Stephen each year to execute events for all ages.

The celebration kicked off on Wednesday, August 2, with the Opening Ceremony on Ferry Point Bridge.

Calais Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Family Medicine Physician Dr. Jacqueline Russell to Calais Community Provider Practices.  Dr. Russell earned her medical degree from the University of New England Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. She completed a transitional intern year at St Barnabus NMM Residency in Bronx, NY and a Family Medicine Residency at Eastern Connecticut Health Network in Manchester, CT.  Most recently, Dr. Russell has been practicing primary care in Belfast, ME.

Karen Michaud took this beautiful eagle photo and we are glad she sent it in to us!

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Eastern Area Agency of Aging is hosting a fundraiser this month to benefit its Furry Friends program.

Marianne Moore joined in on the fun during the Robbinston Days parade on August 12. There was also a free meal, music, bake sale, historical display, cornhole, nature walk, bounce house and more all organized by the Robbinston Historical Society. (Photo by John Bouchard)

The 57th Annual Passamaquoddy Days was held Aug. 10-14, 2023, at Sipayik Indian Reservation, Split Rock, Perry.  Many activities took place, including the traditional native drumming, smudging, and more.  (Photo by Anura Gurugé) 

Will Tuell

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced the winners of its annual antlerless-deer permit lottery on Aug. 15. Each winner has until Sept. 12 to claim and permit his or her permit. If permits are not claimed by that date, they are forfeited, IFW said on their website.

Winners for eastern and northern Washington County, listed by town, follow.

Alexander: Nathan Allen (WMD 27), Michael Brewer (WMD 25), David Goodine (WMD 21)

The YCC crew at Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge constructed a footbridge over the stream at Mullen Meadow today so wilderness trail hikers can keep their feet dry. You can see the bridge through under Keegan’s feet. The bridge was constructed of old used lumber that had been salvaged fromboardwalk at Meadows NWR. The bridge leads to the trailheads for Conic Trail and Headquarters Trail in the wilderness area. (Photo by Nikolai Lane)

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On August 17, 2023, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Mayor Artie Mingo presiding over Councilors Kevin Niles, Mike Sherrard, Marcia Rogers, Mark Carr, and Ellery Beale.  Councilor James MacDonald was absent from the meeting.

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The Youth Ministries group at Bethel Chapel in Talmadge has been actively involved in their Breaking of the Bread program since last fall.  This initiative focuses on offering meals once a week to residents of the Talmadge area, aiming to address local food insecurity issues.