The much-anticipated Washington County Fair is set to return on August 24th and 25th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pembroke Fairgrounds on Old County Road. With an admission fee of just $8 per day and free entry for children 10 and under, the fair promises two days of fun-filled activities for the whole family.

Young visitors can look forward to a variety of activities, including face painting, a bounce house, train rides, kids’ games, and a watermelon eating contest. These attractions are sure to keep the little ones entertained throughout the day.

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St. Croix Country Club was host to its largest scramble last Friday, August 2, with the sixth annual Divots & Dunks Charity Golf Scramble.  According to organizer Chris Taylor, founder of The Blue Devil Fund, 43 teams competed.  

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Jayna Smith

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Julia Gagnon, the American Idol sensation known for her powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence, will bring her talent to Flat Iron Park in downtown Calais on Thursday, August 22.  Gagnon’s one-hour performance promises an array of familiar tunes, delivering a concert experience that’s both impressive and unforgettable.

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Even though Christmas might seem far off, it will be here before we know it.  If you are looking for help with gifts for kids this year or know someone who might need assistance, Downeast Community Partners' “Giving Magic” program is ready to assist you now through December 2, 2024.

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The pink flamingos that frequently appear in the greater-Calais area are a sure sign that the Friends of Sarah's House are up to something special.  This time, they were seen at the street fair, where volunteers were selling tickets for chances to win cash prizes.  

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Jo’s Diner & Pizzeria recently held its annual Pizza Eating Contest, with Brooke Gilbert claiming the gold in the women’s division and Dallas Murray topping the men’s division.  Each will receive one 18” three-topping pizza a month for one year.  

Melissa Small and Keyairah Ellerin took second and third place, respectively, in the women’s competition, while Mike Connell and Chad Messier secured second and third place in the men’s.

The Maine Secretary of State revealed Monday the final design for the proposed state flag upon which voters will be asked to decide in November.

The selected design was one of more than four hundred submissions sent into the Secretary of State’s office as part of a contest hosted earlier this summer.

State lawmakers passed a bill last year that — pending voter approval this November — will replace Maine’s current flag with a version of that which was used from 1901 to 1909.

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Pembroke Elementary School has appointed Kati Grass, of Calais, as its new principal, effective July 8, 2024.  With a wealth of experience in education and a passion for fostering student growth, Grass is poised to lead the school into an exciting new chapter.