Career Fair Connects Boys to Technical Trades

By Jayna Smith

Eighth grade boys from fourteen different Washington County schools visited Washington County Community College last Friday to take part in a career fair.  The event lasted most of the day and provided the boys with information and hands-on experience with technical career opportunities.

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American Pride

While patrolling last week, Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons drove by 8-year old Joseph Spencer.  As the chief drove by, he saw Joseph with his right hand on his heart, waving an American flag with his left.  Chief Fitzsimmons was impressed with the boy's demonstration of respect so went back for a photo.  The American flag may mean different things to different people, but to many, Joseph's expression of patriotism is a great reminder that our flag still waves to symbolize pride, honor, and responsibility.  Joseph, a second grader, is the son of Jason and Marie Spencer.  (P

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Five Charges for Calais Man from Friday Night Incident

By Jayna Smith

Last Friday night, March 22, Calais Police Department received a report of an intoxicated male being disorderly on North Street.  

According to Calais Police Department, the person was located at the North Street Circle K.  He had locked himself in the restroom and claimed to have had a weapon. The store was evacuated and other law ​enforcement agencies were called to the scene.  

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National Scrapbooking Day to be Celebrated

By Jayna Smith

Even though we seem live in a digital world, many still preserve their photos the “old fashioned” way by placing them in scrapbooks.  Today’s scrapbooks, however, are not like those of yesteryear.

Scrapbooking is a popular hobby among a group of ladies who join monthly at Meddybemps Community Center.  Their family history, artwork, photographs, and more are preserved, along with journaling to share the story for future generations.

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8th Annual Downeast Scion Exchange and Fruit Tree Workshop

By Natalie Boomer

Last Saturday, Healthy Acadia and Cobscook Community Learning Center (CCLC) held the 8th Annual Downeast Scion Exchange and Fruit Tree Workshop. The workshop was led by C.J. Walke, an orchard educator with

Maine Organic Farmer and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and members of the Washington County community. The event took place at the Cobscook Community Learning Center.

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“Beauty” Pageants a Thing of the Past

By Jayna Smith

What used to be called “beauty” pageants are few and far between nowadays.  Many of today’s pageants focus not on beauty, but on qualities and skills such as academics, public speaking, and community service.  Such is the case with the upcoming Miss Eastern Maine Pageant.

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Shining a Brighter Light on Autism Month

By Jayna Smith

Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that approximately 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, with boys four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.  

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Skills USA Features Young Talent

By Kaileigh Deacon

There are many ways to look at education in regards to our students and also various ways to reward the efforts of these students.  Each year, students from all over the State of Maine travel to Bangor to showcase their skills in hopes of continuing on to compete at the national level of the Skills USA program. 

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Eastport Art Center Hosts Haiku Poetry Reading

By: Natalie Boomer

Award-winning poet, Catherine J.S. Lee read from her Haiku collection on the 24th at the Eastport Art Center. Lee included her piece, All That Remains, which was re-published just last year under her own imprint, Sea Smoke Press. All That Remains is the first haiku collection that she has done alone. 

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Online Registration Now Open for Calais Little League

By Jayna Smith

Despite ball fields still covered by snow on the first full day of spring, the start of the season is a great reminder that opening day of the 2019 Calais Little League season will be here soon.  

League board member Krista Collins has reported that the online registration for the upcoming season is now open.  Parents and guardians can access the registration link on the league’s website, www.calaislittleleague.org.

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