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Since 2007, Music on the Green has been a beloved summer tradition in downtown Calais, thanks to the vision and dedication of Britani Holloway. This year, the popular concert series is making a vibrant return — stronger than ever — thanks to the overwhelming generosity of local businesses who stepped up to make it possible.

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Dr. Kelly Delaney knew early on what she wanted to be when she grew up, thanks in large part to the influence of her mother’s dental practice. Now, after years of study and training, the 2017 Calais High School graduate has returned home to begin her career in dentistry.

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Downeast Maine has long been home to storytellers, but few are as uniquely whimsical — and unapologetically local — as Nell Walton, whose new book The Girls: Living Their Best Life in Downeast Maine is hitting racks this week, poised to earn praise and smiles from readers.

The St. Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club will participate in the 2025 ARRL Field Day from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Alexander Elementary School, 1430 Airline Road, Alexander.

Local amateur radio operators, or “hams,” will set up temporary stations powered by solar, battery, or generator to practice emergency communications. The public is invited to stop by, try out the “Get On The Air” (GOTA) station, and learn how hams connect across the globe when regular systems fail.

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Calais Free Library’s annual Children’s Summer Reading Program kicks off Thursday, June 26, and will run weekly through Thursday, July 31.

This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” will feature a different themed activity each Thursday. Every session includes a fun craft and a snack, and children of all ages are welcome to join. Participants can track their reading progress to earn prizes throughout the program.

Calais Middle School eighth graders gather in the gymnasium on June 12 to celebrate their promotion to high school during a special ceremony recognizing their achievements and growth. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Gower)

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One of Maine’s most iconic Independence Day celebrations is back, and Eastport is planning a full slate of events leading up to and including the Fourth of July. This year’s festivities will feature live music, contests, community traditions, and a special highlight — the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107), with a crew of approximately 330 sailors.

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On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Mayor Marcia Rogers presiding over Councilors Elery Beale, Pete Foster, Bill Quinn, and James Macdonald. Councilor Mike Sherrard was absent from the meeting. 

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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Jayna Smith

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As the school year comes to an end, Maine is once again stepping up to ensure no child goes hungry during the summer months. Thanks to the continued support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children across the state will have access to free, nutritious meals through the Summer Food Service Program.