St. Stephen, New Brunswick Mayor Allan MacEachern and Calais, Maine Mayor Artie Mingo lead the International Homecoming Festival parade on Saturday, highlighting the strong partnership between the two communities. See more International Festival photos in this week's The Calais Advertiser. (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Mayor Artie Mingo presiding over Councilors Kevin Niles, Marcia Rogers, Elery Beale, and Bill Quinn.  Councilor Mike Sherrard and James Macdonald were absent.

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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Residents of Calais may have noticed an unusual taste or odor in their tap water recently, particularly during the hot summer months.  The Calais Water Department is addressing these concerns by focusing on the issue of iron in the water supply.

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This summer has been buzzing with activity for the Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC), as the group continues to breathe new life into the heart of the city.  One of the major highlights of the season was a community concert last month that drew many music lovers to hear New England Music Hall of Famer Chris Ross.

Pictured are Dwayne Tomah, Joseph Sapiel, and Gary Moore. (Passamaquoddy Cultural Museum photo)

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For nearly two decades, Cheryl Stabinski has been a cornerstone at The Calais Advertiser, quietly shaping the visual side of the paper from her position in the graphic design department.  As the sole designer for much of her tenure, Stabinski’s contributions have helped define the look and feel of the publication.  Recently, she shared her journey, the evolution of her role, and how technology has transformed her work.

Calais Fire/EMS continues its tradition of welcoming a new generation of members to its ranks.  Over the past few years, the department has successfully filled open positions with a diverse group of dedicated individuals.  The fire service operates as a family, and it’s this unity that enables them to serve their community with excellence.  Pictured are Hunter Sousa, Remy Courtois, and Collin Fraser.  Hunter and Remy joined through the Washington County Community College program, while Collin is a graduate of Calais High School.  If you see them, be sure to thank them for their service!  (C

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An important note from the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry: our local food pantry is in need of egg cartons.  The price to purchase new cartons has increased significantly, so any help from community members is greatly appreciated.  Cartons can be dropped off on Mondays, 3 - 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon; and Fridays, 1 - 3 p.m. 

Helen Brooks was chosen to go to Washington on the Honor Flight in June, and to her honor, she laid the wreath on the unknown soldier’s grave.  (Submitted photo)

The 1954 class of Calais Memorial High School worked to get enough money for a visit to Washington, D.C.  Pictured are (front) Donna Olsson, Ann Mahar, Sandra Murphy, Norma Casy, June Johnson, Zenna Kinney, Elaine Christokos, Marie McPhail, Sandra Jonestone, Mary Belle Cousins, Melva Perkins, Helen Brooks, (back) Florence Boone, Maurice Barnard, Vose Armstrong, Sheldon Card, Sandra Moffitt, Joyce McLain, Sheldon Eagon, Charles Robinston, Margaret Tapley, Jane Brown, Terry Driscoll, Joanna Scribner, Philip Hill, Edward Heland, Shirley Bond, Joyce Pike, Freda Worrell, Donald Donovan, Sandra H