On Saturday, June 8, the State Degree Team visited Calais to conduct a special 4th Degree Exemplification for the 4th Degree Assembly, which comprises members from both Calais, and Machias. The Honoree for this Degree was Father Roland Berngeh, Pastor at The Immaculate Conception in Calais.

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is set to debut its newest access point at Calais United Methodist Church with a grand opening on Monday, June 24. 

Serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, and Hancock Counties, the event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature a speaking program, tours, and demonstrations alongside light refreshments.

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All can celebrate the arrival of summer with the recent opening of Howard Fox Memorial Pool, marking the official start of the season.  Alongside the pool's opening, summer day camp has begun, offering a plethora of activities for youngsters.

The Institute for Curious Youth (ICY) took place at Washington County Community College (WCCC) earlier this month. More than 20 students from Indian Township School participated in hands-on activities focused on STEM, sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Despite widespread awareness of the dangers of vaping, many continue the habit.  However, three students from Calais Middle/High School are determined to change that trend among their peers.

Jamison Brown, Bradley Walton, and Wyatt Short have teamed up with Healthy Acadia to establish Vape Busters, a peer mentor program designed to address the growing concern about vaping among middle and high school students.

In January, the Brendan Leddy Memorial Fund teamed up with the NBA G League's Indiana Mad Ants to feature the fund's logo on jerseys. These jerseys were worn during a game by the Mad Ants in support of the fund, and supporters had the opportunity to purchase their own.  Here, Kate McPhee picks up a jersey ordered by her father from Spencer McCormick, of the Brendan Leddy Memorial Fund.  Learn more about the group’s initiatives by visiting its website at brendanleddymemorialfund.org. (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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A big thank you to Jane Eaton who spearheaded the annual plant sale earlier this month.  The sale took place at Flat Iron Park with all proceeds benefiting the Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC).  

The farmers market has begun for the summer season. You can find it and all of the wonderful fresh produce and local goods at Flat Iron Park downtown every Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m. 

Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) marked the grand opening of its new access point at Calais United Methodist Church with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning.  The event featured a speaking program led by Executive Director Tabatha Caso, Nutrition Director Chris Street, and Nutrition Supervisor Kim Stanley.  Attendees were also given a tour of the new facility, showcasing the range of services it will offer.

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The Calais Fire Association has announced the return of the beloved Fourth of July kids' games this year.

Traditionally held at the Dicenzo Athletic Complex on Independence Day morning, from 8 to 11 a.m., these games have become a cherished event for countless local families.  Although the exact number of years this tradition has been running is unclear, it has undoubtedly brought joy to generations of children.