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Last updated June 2024

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All Welcome to Learn More this Friday

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Leonard Rafferty, a dedicated Calais resident and pastor of Keys to Life Church on North Street, has taken proactive steps to address growing concerns about safety and community well-being.  

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There is lots happening this Saturday in and around Calais:  

There are two great craft and vendor fairs happening this Saturday.  At Calais Elementary School, you can find Calais Community Hospital’s Auxiliary’s fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Lunches will be available for purchase, as well.  

Wildlife biologist has been a conservation heavy hitter since 1974

Jaylan Williams 

With a career longer than many of his colleagues have been alive, Maurry Mills is still passionate about conservation 50 years into his tenure with the Service. 

A Northeast native, Maurry was born in New Jersey.  

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Prepare for a burst of pink, along with some community engagement for a great cause, as the Flamingo Fundraising Season gears up this month.

Flamingo Fundraising directly supports Sarah’s House of Maine, a cancer hospitality house located in Holden.  It serves many from all over the state who are receiving treatment, with Washington County residents making up the majority.

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During last week’s Calais City Council meeting, the presence of members of the Calais Lioness Club added an air of community enthusiasm as the city officially proclaimed Saturday, April 27, Community Yard Sale Day.

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On Thursday, March 25, 2024, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Councilors Kevin Niles, Mike Sherrard, Marcia Rogers, Elery Beale, and Bill Quinn present.  Councilor James Macdonald and Mayor Artie Mingo were absent. Rogers was appointed Mayor Pro Tempore.  

What follows is a brief summary of the meeting, with the full meeting available for viewing on the City of Calais’s Facebook page.

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In the recent Calais City Council session, concerned citizens voiced their concerns regarding disruptive behavior from youth, with incidents ranging from mischief to even arson.  The meeting, held last Thursday, saw a gathering of residents advocating for stricter measures to address what they perceive as a growing problem.