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This summer, the International Homecoming Festival is striking a new chord with St. Croix Idol, a five-week singing competition that will showcase local talent. Spearheaded by festival committee member Andrea Walton, the event promises to be a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate both sides of the St. Croix River.

(Photo by Linda Woodruff) See more photos on page 10 of this week's paper!

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Just past the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry, at 523 Main Street in Calais, the Holmes Cottage and Museum stands as a testament to the city’s deep and storied past. Built in the early 1800s — possibly even slightly earlier — this is the oldest structure in Calais, and stepping inside is like walking straight into that era.

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A juvenile bald eagle found itself in an unusual perch Sunday morning — sitting quietly on a bench along the Calais Riverfront Walkway. The young bird, spotted on Sunday, June 13, appeared unable or unwilling to fly.

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On Thursday, July 17, 2024, the Calais City Council met for its regular meeting, with Mayor Marcia Rogers presiding over Councilors Mike Sherrard, Elery Beale, Bill Quinn, and James Macdonald. Councilor Pete Foster was 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.

Local pageant queens and their director participated in the Maine Classic Car Museum Fashion Soirée! This year’s event was a spectacular success, bringing together an array of Maine talent and showcasing the beauty of classic cars alongside the latest in fashion.

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A man was arrested earlier this month after failing to report his arrival and presenting for inspection at the United States border crossing point, then leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase.

According to court documents, the man, who was later identified as 52-year-old Jason Brenner, of Georgia, arrived at the Calais International Avenue bridge in a dark-colored sedan with New Jersey plates shortly after 11 p.m. on July 1. 

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Earlier this month, John and Lorraine Mitchell quietly closed the door on a significant chapter of their lives. The couple sold their longtime home on Hinkley Hill, a stately 1854 house that had been in the Mitchell family since 1946. For John, who moved in when he was just two months old, the home held the weight of nearly eight decades of memories.

Calais Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Logan Raye, Family Nurse Practitioner, to the new Baileyville Medical Center scheduled to open in September.