By Natalie Boomer

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This year would have been the 6th Annual Youth Art Month Exhibition Opening Reception at the Eastport Arts Center (EAC). Although the physical gathering has been canceled due to state quarantine regulations, students will still be able to show off their works of art to their family and friends.

By Jayna Smith

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Spectators that included many more than just students took to their driveways in Indian Township on Wednesday, March 25 to watch a “Teacher Love Train.”  

Organized by third grade teacher Diane Roussel, the Love Train was made up of teachers and staff of Indian Township School who paraded through the community, all because they missed seeing their students.

By Jayna Smith

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Inspired by the fun 1989 children’s book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, many in the community have sparked a creative idea for kids and their families to stay active, all while having fun and practicing social distancing.

By Jayna Smith

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Officer Jeff Bishop joined Calais Police Department last May when he came on part-time.  By September, Officer Bishop began full-time and said recently that Calais Police Department is by far the busiest one he has worked for.  

By Natalie Boomer

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Spring weather is approaching us here in Washington County making many of us anxious to partake in outdoor activities. 

By Jayna Smith

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, with boys four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.  

By Kaileigh Deacon

Did you know that right in the middle of Calais is a National Historic Site? On the corner of Lincoln and North Streets is a little known spot called Meridian Park. Most would think it was part of the drive to get to the back parking lot of the recreation center or just a rocky hillside in the middle of town, but few know the location’s historic significance.

Consistent with the ongoing efforts to protect patients, staff, and the community, Calais Regional Hospital Visitors Policy will be restricted beginning Saturday, March 28 as indicated: 

-ONE designated visitor per patient 

-NO visitors with flu-like symptoms 

-NO visitors under the age of 12 

-ALL visitors will be screened 

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The food pantry volunteers continue their regular hours for clients, with strict measures in place to ensure social distancing is practiced.  Volunteers are also ensuring senior clients--those who are most vulnerable during this pandemic--who are in need receive food via delivery.  Seniors may call 207-214-4487 with name, address, phone number, and the number of people in the household.  Calls will be returned the next business day.  One can follow Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry on Facebook for information and updates.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)