Jayna Smith

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As the sun continues to grace the State of Maine with its autumn warmth, motorcycle enthusiasts are gearing up for a fun ride with a heartwarming twist.  On Saturday, September 30, the Red Knights Chapter 5 Motorcycle Club will host their much-anticipated annual charity ride, promising both adventure on the open road and a chance to make a difference in the community.

Jayna Smith

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For the third year, car enthusiasts and classic car lovers are revving their engines in anticipation of Clyde’s Classic Car Show, scheduled to take place this Sunday, September 24, at C&E Feeds in Milltown, beginning at noon.  This event has become a staple in the local automotive scene, attracting vintage vehicle enthusiasts from far and wide.

VFW Post 9779 conducted its annual POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 15, which was National POW/MIA Remembrance Day.  Shown is Post Commander Bobby Oliver leading the ceremony.  See more photos on page 24 of this week's paper.  (Submitted photo)

Will Tuell

Will Tuell

Maine’s minimum wage will be going up 35 cents an hour on Jan. 1, according to the state’s Department of Labor -- nearly double what it was eight years ago when voters approved an hourly wage increase at the ballot box in 2016. 

Under that law, the minimum wage increased $1 per hour annually until it reached $12, and has since been indexed based on inflation data. 

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On a sunny Sunday that could not have been more perfect for car enthusiasts, Clyde’s Classic Car Show returned for the third year at C&E Feeds this past weekend.  The event drew a large crowd to view the near-100 classic cars that converged to create a vibrant automotive spectacle.

The Maine Forest Products Council (MFPC) recognized both Woodland Pulp and company employee Collin “Scott” Beal with awards at its annual ceremony on Sept. 18.

Woodland Pulp was recognized as the organization’s 2023 Outstanding Manufacturer. This award recognizes a manufacturer in the forest products industry that has demonstrated innovative approaches, value added strategies, community relations, environmental and safety awareness and growth strategies. The award was presented by Collin “Scott” Beal, a longtime employee and member of the MFPC executive committee.

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Healthcare workers in Maine are no longer under an obligation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, marking a significant change to the state’s pandemic response.  The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced the revision of its vaccine requirements, which became effective last week.

Proposed Budget Reflects a $298K Increase

Paul Sylvain

The Washington County Budget Advisory Committee is continuing its work on the county’s budget for calendar year 2024. If approved as proposed, next year’s budget would reflect a whopping 20.69-percent increase over this year’s budget. 

Maddison Mae-Lynn White, 6, a first grader at Princeton Elementary School, was recently crowned Miss Aroostook Princess 2024.

Aside from one of her biggest passions - pageantry - Maddison enjoys spending her time volunteering in her community as much as possible and recently held a school-supply drive, collected “cookies for my heroes,” collected donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, participated in local Veterans Day flag placements, and made valentines for her local nursing homes and veterans, among other activities.