By Kaileigh Deacon

Since their comeback a few years ago, the Calais High School Drama Program, the Calais Callbacks, have been steadily working to create and grow a program that had been absent from the school for over five years. Under the direction of advisor Kati Grass, the program has grown and seen a large number of students eager to participate both on and off stage.

By Natalie Boomer

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On Thursday, March 19th, Dr. J.C. Blokhuis will be giving a public lecture at St. Stephen’s University in New Brunswick discussing children and the law. Can they opt-out of lifesaving medical treatment?

By Jayna Smith

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Despite ball fields still covered by snow, plans are underway for the opening day of the 2020 Calais Little League season.   

League board member Krista Collins has reported that 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.  

Honor Case on Display in Calais

By Jayna Smith

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By Jayna Smith

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Calais Police Department recently welcomed a new addition to its force.  Officer James Barnard, a 2001 Calais High School graduate, came on board in January.

Prior to working for Calais Police Department, Officer Barnard received gainful experience while employed at Indian Township Police Department.  He was employed there for nearly five years and held the position of sergeant.  

Girl Scouts Troop #2253 Calais at their Cookie Drive at Calais IGA. Pictured left to right are Commander Mike McLean, Addison Ellsmore, Madeline DelMonaco, and Mackenna Homes. (Submitted photo)

James (Jack) Braley Jr. joined Calais Regional Hospital in February as Director of Radiology.  James recently relocated from Florida, however, this is his second return to his roots, having been born in Calais and raised in Baileyville. He was also the acting Director of Radiology for CRH in 2000-2001. He brings his previous CRH experience to include 35 years as a Registered Technical Radiographer with 27 years of that in Radiology Management.   

The Calais Advertiser will be regularly updating this page with information relating to coronavirus in Washington County, including closures, cancellations, and postponements. If you have any updates to include here, please email them to [email protected]

By Jayna Smith

Elon Musk has just tweeted this article.  It would seem that it is an effective treatment for Covid-19.

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CRH Press Release

As coronavirus (COVID-19) becomes more of a concern in our State, Calais Regional Hospital will institute visitor restrictions and illness screenings for those entering the facility as of March 18.  An alternate entrance for suspect coronavirus patients has also been established.  These proactive precautions are to protect our patients, staff and the communities we serve.  

Temporary changes to our Visitors Policy are being implemented.  Restrictions include:

• Visitors must be 12 years or older