By Jayna Smith

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In an effort to restore the population of Atlantic salmon, the removal of the old power plant in Meddybemps began phase one of a project by Downeast Salmon Federation.  Atlantic salmon are considered endangered in the U.S. by the federal government.

By Jayna Smith

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The honorable David Burns, former Republican State Senator for Maine’s 29th District, is endorsing Dale Crafts for the 2nd Congressional District.  

Burns traveled with Crafts on Tuesday, Jan. 14th for meet and greet events at three different locations in Washington County:  Worcester Resources in Columbia, Helen’s Restaurant in Machias, and Wickachee Restaurant in Calais.  

Brig. Gen. Dean Preston was promoted from colonel to his current rank Jan. 5 in a 1 p.m. ceremony at the 240th Regional Training Institute in front of an audience of family, friends and National Guard members.

In his new role as land component commander, Preston will be responsible for all training, manning and equipping of Maine Army National Guard forces and ensuring operational readiness requirements are properly met.

By Jayna Smith

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On Monday, Jan. 13, the largest passenger plane in the world made an unscheduled stop at Bangor International Airport.  Officials said a medical emergency involving a passenger resulted in the landing.  

The fire department used its aerial ladder to retrieve the passenger from the second level of the double-decker A380.

By Kaileigh Deacon

On Wednesday night a small group of Calais High School students gathered in the school’s cafeteria with their friends, family, and school faculty to induct five new members into the National Honor Society.

The National Honor Society is an extracurricular organization that focuses on service to the school and its community. Over the course of the year, the group works both independently and with other groups to help their communities when needs arise.

By Jayna Smith

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Clark Insurance Agency has been part of the community for nearly 30 years, and today, it is one of only two locally-owned insurance agencies in Calais.  Originally located on Germain Street, owners Harold and Dawn-Ann Clark have recently relocated their office just a few feet off Main Street.

By Jayna Smith

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Two women are promoting wholeness and wellness and have worked to create a stress-free zone, a place where one can be relieved of both physical and mental stress.  Located on lower Barker Street, Sarah Marsanskis brings her experience in deep tissue massage therapy, while Kevin Sample brings her experience in counseling with her practice RiverLight Counseling.

By Kaileigh Deacon 

When most think of education, the image that comes to mind is a group of students sitting in chairs at tables or desks listening to teachers at the front of the room as they instruct. For students at Calais, Shead and Woodland High Schools, this is not the only form of education they have the opportunity to enjoy thanks to the programs at the St. Croix Regional Technical Center.

By Jayna Smith

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Calais Parks and Recreation Director Craig Morrison made the annual presentation of the Michael McPherson Award last Saturday.  The award, Morrison told those in attendance, began in 2000 and recognizes a community member who is a vital volunteer at the Calais Recreation Department. 

By Jayna Smith

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The 19 historic stained-glass windows at Pleasant Point’s St. Ann Church will be removed and placed in storage, according to a press release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.  The windows depict saints, along with Native American symbols and figures on some.

An agreement for the removal and preservation of the windows was signed by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, of the Maine diocese, and tribal Chief Marla Dana.