ArtsEngageME, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission, is working with six Washington County school districts to learn more about their current arts education programs and to prepare Arts Education Plans to increase student access to the arts over the next few years.  Input from parents and the greater community is also a key component.  

By Jayna Smith

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Thrift shops have been gaining in popularity, not only because of the extensive array of great items that can be found for cheap but because they allow buyers an opportunity to repurpose items, slowing down waste and keeping items out of landfills.  

By Jayna Smith

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1992 Calais High School graduate and Passamaquoddy member Christopher Newell has been chosen to lead Bar Harbor’s Abbe Museum as executive director and senior partner with Wabanaki Nations.  The museum was founded in 1926 and documents Wabanaki culture, history, and art.  

By Kaileigh Deacon

For most, coaching would seem a daunting task that was more of a hassle than it was worth. But for Woodland High School Coach Missy Campbell, coaching has been a way of life for the last 25 years.  

We have a winner in our Heart Healthy Weekly Drawing! Office manager Denise Harriman presented Cindy with her winnings: a scarf and pedometer. Her Healthy Habit is reducing her caloric intake and increasing her physical activity. Congratulations, Cindy! (Facebook photo)

Calais Celtic Concerts is very excited to bring back the multi-award winning new group, from Connemara Ireland, HighTime, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Park St., Calais, on Saturday, Feb. 29, at 6 p.m. US/ 7 p.m. Canadian time. The doors will open at 5 p.m. EST.

By Kaileigh Deacon

Some traditions are unique and might cause people to raise an eyebrow, but the annual Washington County Community College Polar Dip has people donning their bathing suits and jumping into the freezing water at Sipyak Point.

By Jayna Smith

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According to Maine law 7 MRS §3911, “It is unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large, except when used for hunting.”  This law defines “at large” to be “off the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person whose personal presence and attention would reasonably control the conduct of the animal.”  

By Jayna Smith

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On Tuesday, Feb. 25th, Gov. Mills signed into law LD 1908, An Act to Establish First Responders Day on September 11th.  First Responders Day will recognize the daily contributions made by all first responders.

By Jayna Smith

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Local artist Paul Redding has re-opened his downtown art studio at 315 Main Street.  Now called “Charcoal City,” Redding’s gallery has a great showing of his own work for people to simply view, to purchase, or to see ideas for their own custom order.

A self-taught artist, Redding began painting with oils in 1956.  Today, however, his medium of choice is charcoal.