By Jayna Smith

A local couple is on a mission to make Christmas a little merrier for some older residents in the Calais area.

Five years ago, Buck and Cindy Wartman used their own money to brighten up the holidays for two older people they knew.  “There seems to be a lot of benefits for the kids at Christmastime, but nothing for the elderly people,” Cindy said.  

By Natalie Boomer 

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Grampie Bill’s 7th annual Thanksgiving dinner took place at the Second Baptist Church in Calais on Thursday, Thanksgiving day. 

“Bill and I wanted to thank everyone for their help in pulling off another great Thanksgiving meal. We couldn’t do it without all of you. We served 780 meals and the donation for the food pantry was over $1,200,” said Arlene Gibson.

By Jayna Smith

With the new year on the horizon, folks can expect to see lots of changes to one downtown building, with a new tavern set to open in May and a restaurant soon to follow.

The former Townhouse Restaurant and Lounge on Main Street has been purchased from the City of Calais by long-time resident Tim Krug.  Krug, a paramedic and firefighter for nearly 30 years, is also a contractor and is completely renovating the building.  

By Jayna Smith

With cold temperatures now here, people are struggling to pay for home heating fuel, in addition to keeping their lights on and their families warmly clothed and fed.  That’s why Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons was inclined to start the “Stuff the Bus” campaign in 2016.  

By Jayna Smith

This Saturday, Wreaths Across America (WAA) will hold its annual HART (Honoring Allies and Remembering Together) Ceremony at Ferry Point Bridge.

According to Amber Caron, of WAA, “The HART ceremony is the second event of the day, the first being the Sunrise Service in Lubec.”  The Sunrise Service is set to begin at 6:52 a.m. at West Quoddy Headlight.  

Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the HART Ceremony will honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans from the United States and Canada with a wreath exchange.  

The Maine Arts Commission sponsors the Winter Maine Excellence in Arts Education Exhibit each year.  This year the artwork of Willow Horch and Violet Dineen of Calais Schools have been chosen for the show.  Willow Horch is in grade 9 and her art piece is a colored marker drawing called, “Girl in a Flower Dress.” Violet’s artwork is also a marker drawing; it’s of a scary creature.  Violet is in grade 4.  Both student artists will have their work displayed in the State House Complex in Augusta.  They will be honored with a reception there in March.  The show will be on display from Dec.

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Our Annual Christmas gathering is December 5th at 6 p.m.  The post will provide the main course with members bringing salads and desserts to share.  Don’t forget your $10 and a Yankee Swap gift that can go to either a male or female.  Members please invite a guest to this enjoyable evening!  If you have been or are an auxiliary member please come and join us too!

Tom is getting into the Christmas spirit!