Last Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Calais Beckett Center basketball team showcased their talent and determination at the Basketball Special Olympics in Orono, bringing home an impressive second-place finish. Congratulations to the team on their outstanding achievement! (Submitted photo)

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Until recently, cross-border travel was a routine part of life for many in the area. Now, for both travelers and businesses, understanding what to expect at the U.S.-Canada border regarding tariffs and import regulations is crucial to avoid unexpected costs. To help clear up common concerns, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided insights on how tariffs and duties apply to goods entering Maine from Canada.

Bishop Johnny Chambers was awarded the 2025 We Believe Change Marker Award at the annual gala on Friday, April 4. Selected from over 800 nominees across the Maritime Provinces, Chambers received the highest number of nominations, a testament to the widespread recognition of his compassionate leadership and far-reaching impact.

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The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has launched an on-demand preliminary public meeting to gather feedback on planned improvements to the International Bridge connecting Calais and St. Stephen.

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Jayna Smith

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The Calais Lioness Club recently celebrated its 41st Charter Night, marking more than four decades of dedicated community service.

Founded in 1985 by 43 pioneering women, the club honors its legacy each year during this special event by welcoming new members and recognizing the original founders.

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After years of providing fresh, local produce and artisan goods to the communities of Calais and Eastport, the Sunrise County Farmers Market has announced it will not operate in 2025. The announcement, posted to the market’s social media, cited multiple economic challenges that have made it financially unsustainable for farmers and organizers to continue this year.

The Saint Croix Island International Historic Site, Downeast Maine Amateur Astronomers, and Calais Free Library will jointly host a daytime astronomy program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17. This is a drop-in program, and participants can come whenever they would like between those times at the Calais Free Library, 9 Union Street, Calais.

For 51 years, the City of Calais, Maine, and Town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, have celebrated the International Festival, a testament to the strong friendship between the two communities. Despite challenges like COVID, border restrictions, and declining participation, the festival remains a beloved tradition. The International Festival Committee has committed to continuing this tradition, focusing on its core values of cross-cultural cooperation and respect.