By Jayna Smith

The Scarecrow Fest, an annual event put forth by Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC), will have its biggest fall celebration yet, and it’s set for this weekend.  

By Jayna Smith

Trunk or Treats have been gaining in popularity in recent years. They are fun events for kids to dress up in costumes and collect candy from vehicles.  Those participating vehicles park in designated areas and are typically “dressed up” with decorations.  

On Friday, October 18th, the Calais PTO executed a successful Trunk or Treat at Calais Elementary School (see photo above) in conjunction with its Halloween dance inside.  

By Kaileigh Deacon

Every Veterans Day on November 11th, people all across the country take time to honor those who have served their country and fought for their freedom. For years students at Calais High School have taken time before that day to put together a ceremony to thank all those locally who have served and made the sacrifice for their country.

By Jayna Smith 

Last Thursday, October 17th, most of the state experienced the effects of a nor’easter.  The low pressure moved across the state bringing strong winds and heavy rain, leaving many coastal areas--where some saw wind speeds of up to 70 mph--without power for multiple days.  

In the Calais area, wind speed was around 45 mph, resulting in many knocked-down trees and a loss of power for some.  The public works department stayed on top of things with the removal of downed trees and limbs from roadways around the city.

On Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, Rachel M. Cundiff was admitted to the Maine Bar before Maine Supreme Justice Donald G. Alexander, Retired Federal Judge Margaret J. Kravchuk, Washington County Probate Judge Lyman Holmes, and Maine District Court Judge David J. Mitchell, her paternal uncle.   She was sponsored by her grandfather, Attorney John A. Mitchell, of Calais, Maine.

At its annual state conference held Oct. 19, the Maine Press Association recognized The Calais Advertiser with four awards.  Its sister paper, Machias Valley News Observer, won nine awards.

The awards were presented Saturday night at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Portland, concluding a day of workshops and networking for reporters and photographers, journalists, advertising staff, and designers throughout the state.

By Natalie Boomer

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A Robbinston World War II Veteran is in need of help from the community. 

92-year-old Bryce Dwelley suffered a massive stroke in June. He spent three weeks at Maine Medical Center in Portland, followed by three months at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation. 

Lydia Cropley's horse Willow was a popular visitor at the Scarecrow Fest on Saturday.  Both Lydia and Willow were well-dressed for the occasion.  The festival, organized by Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition, drew many to the downtown beginning with Friday night’s Harvest Dinner, street dance, and trunk or treat.  The fun continued on Saturday with a craft fair, many kids' activities, and the annual casket race, along with numerous other events, and ended on Sunday with a car show and junk-in-the-trunk sale.  (Photo by Wendy Little) See more photos in this week's The Calais Advertiser

Submitted by Sherry Sivret

Saturday was a beautiful fall day as the sun shone brightly at Triangle Park for the Scarecrow Fest and the first annual Calais Community Thrift Store Fashion Show.  

The fashion show was organized and emceed by Anne Nixon, a thrift store volunteer. Over 20 girls, teens and ladies participated in the show modeling beautiful outfits, from Halloween costumes to black dresses to jeans with scarves, sweaters, coats and footwear, all from the Calais Community Thrift Store. 

Shown are members of the Woodland Dragons soccer team. Members pictured are back l-r: Coach Ripley, Brewer Andrews, Jason Lockenwitz, Chris Plissey, Alden Bacon, Austin Murphy, Dylan Thompson, Matthew Minoty, and Devon Wilder. Middle l-r: Ethan Monk, Mikey Blash, Jamie Bryan, Weston Bailey, Jaidyn Williams, Keagan Wormell, David Howlett, Josh Jordan, and Justin Overlock. Front l-r: Tristan Bryan, Cole Dunphy, Shain McIver, Gauge Howard, Braden Richard, Dehkin Sockabasin, and Cyrus Sewell. (Photo by John Rogers)