Each fall, Artemis’s Attic on Main Street transforms into Emerald City.  Owner Shari Doten ensures the Wizard of Oz characters—even the flying monkeys—are out for all to enjoy, as part of the Scarecrow Festival decorating. (Photo by Pierre Little)

By Jayna Smith

The Classic Hits Turkey-a-Thon was held last Friday, and it once again proved a successful event, bringing in nearly $35,000, the largest amount in the program’s 15 years.  

The set goal of this year’s Turkey-a-Thon, according to Healthy Acadia’s Food Programs Manager Regina Grabrovac, was 2,500 turkeys.  That number was the amount brought in in 2018.  With the cost to provide one turkey being $12, a total amount of $30,000 was hoped for.

By Jayna Smith

WQDY Classic Hits 92.7 FM launched 60 years ago.  To recognize the 60 year anniversary of the station, Sen. Marianne Moore and Rep. Anne Perry recently met with WQDY, Inc. President Bill McVicar to present him with a Legislative Sentiment.  

“Anne and I wanted to present WQDY with a sentiment to congratulate WQDY on achieving that kind of a milestone,” Sen. Moore stated.  “We extend our congratulations and best wishes.”

By Natalie Boomer

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Over the weekend, the Knights of Columbus held their annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

This drive has been going on since 1979 all throughout the state of Maine. There are 90 individual Knights of Columbus Councils from Calais to Rumford, and from Kittery to Fort Kent. Each council conducts its own drive and donates all of the money collected. 

By Natalie Boomer

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On Friday, October 11th, a 60th anniversary party was thrown for the Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. 

Completely free to the public, refreshments were offered throughout the night, a raffle took place with auctioneer Tom Sawyer, and three live bands played. Dave Wilder Co., Keltic Schmeltic, and Bob Sawyer and New Start all took turns performing.

By Jayna Smith

Calais Fire-EMS has earned a great reputation for providing area children with fun and entertainment, from the association’s upcoming haunted house, 4th of July games, and Easter egg hunt fun, just to name a few.  

Now, to recognize Fire Prevention Week, members of the department, including Sparky the Fire Dog, visited Calais Elementary School to spread awareness and safety tips.  In true Calais Fire-EMS fashion, however, they did it in a very entertaining way.

The teachers and staff at Calais Elementary School have been asked to catch students doing a kind gesture throughout the week and recognize those students by rewarding them with a “caught being good” certificate. Over the last two weeks these students at CES have been “caught being good.” Noah Gillespie, Mackenzie Roberts, Molleigh Cox, Ben Harvey, Lainey Ellsmore, Hayden Sabattus and Sadye Cottrell. (Submitted photo)

By Jayna Smith

Those with electric vehicles (EV) are now able to charge up in Calais, with the city’s first EV charge station.  The ClipperCreek brand, a high-power charger, is located behind the library at the waterfront, just in time for the anticipated increase of electric vehicles in the foreseeable future. 

According to City Manager Mike Ellis, the EV station, with two charging units on one pole, is ready for use, “but proper signage and parking space designation is happening in the next few days.”