By Jayna Smith

The Calais Lioness Club is one of the most visible clubs in the area and is very well-known for making things happen and getting things done.  From their annual Super Draw held during International Homecoming Festival, their road toll where they can be found adorning witch’s garb, along with yard sales, bake sales, and raffles, just to name a few of their events, the club works tirelessly raising funds, only to give back to people in need.  

The Calais Little League Orioles team remained undefeated this season, finishing 13-0 with a win over the Red Sox.  Pictured are (front, L to R) Mike Barnard, Ben Harvey, Roscoe a.k.a. "Dugout Dog," Phillip Basset, Peter Morrell, Sebastian Bassett, Noah White, (back, L to R) Wyatt Cropley, Ethan Harvey, Colby Moholland, Kayden Ramos, Liam Travis, and Alex Counts.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

The 2019 season opened with the Grand Lake Stream Strumming Wildcats. The group played a variety of ukulele tunes most of which the crowd could sing along with.  (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)

By Jayna Smith

While most kids are enjoying all the fun that the summer months bring, little Wyatte Chandler is adjusting to his life at Shriners Hospital after sustaining serious injuries nearly three weeks ago.

On June 12th, 1 ½ year old Wyatte Chandler was accidentally burned while sitting at his family’s backyard campfire.  After being flown from Calais Regional Hospital to Boston’s Mass General via LifeFlight, he was transferred to Shriners Hospital a few days later.  He has remained a patient there ever since.

By Jayna Smith

When one thinks of Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC), the first thoughts for many are flowers and light posts.  It is, after all, CDRC that ensures the beautiful flowers are hung and cared for throughout the summer season, and it is also CDRC that acquired the donation for the white lights elegantly strung around the street light poles.  But, with newly elected co-chairs Anne Nixon and Chris Niles now at the helm, CDRC will soon be known for much more than that.

By Jayna Smith

In Maine, more than 29,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Maine chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. With that number comes over 69,000 family and friends who are providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. 

One man working to raise awareness and funds for research of the disease is Fred Kilfoil of Portland, and to do this, he is running the entire length of Maine from Fort Kent to Kittery. 

By Jayna Smith

The Calais Lions Club held its annual installation night and dinner last week with many members and spouses in attendance, as well as some Lioness members.  

Before the induction of two new members, President Ben Knowles told those in attendance of the many great things the club has done in the last year.  This included mentions of the club’s fundraising efforts, including the 2018 Santa’s Helpers campaign, which brought in over $10,000 to assist local families.

The second Music on the Green concert was held last Tuesday. The Minor Characters, sponsored by Calais Regional Hospital, provided the crowd with a mixture of gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, and fiddle music. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) 

By Kaileigh Deacon

Heroism is something found in stories and movies and often gets overlooked in everyday life because it isn’t flashy or fantastic. True heroism is done not out of desire for fame or recognition but because of a sense of duty and love. Many soldiers do what they do because of a sense of duty to their home and their families, as well as to the men and women with whom they serve.

Pictured is the 2019 Calais Recreation Day Camp staff. Members pictured are l-r: Angela Demmons, Gavin Parks, Emma Seelye, Kendra Parks, Madyson Parks, Ivy McLellan, and Kylie Donovan (not pictured: Alex Newsome and Director Cameron Parr). (Photo by John Rogers)