Jayna Smith

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Since its inception in 1985, the Calais Lioness Club has been a vital part of the community with its members’ work to enhance the area and assist others in need.  The members of the club work hard at their various fundraisers, and in total, nearly $10,000 is donated annually to local individuals.  

By Natalie Boomer

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Did you know that you can kayak or canoe on the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge?

Bearce Lake and Vose Pond are both bodies of water that are used for water recreation.

Area kids helped decorate the downtown area with festive July Fourth-themed works of art.  The display was placed at Triangle Park for all to see over the weekend, with all participants entered into a chance for a cash prize donated by FA Peabody. (Photos by Jayna Smith)

Jayna Smith

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With the cancelation of International Homecoming Festival, it also meant the cancelation of the Calais Lioness Club’s largest fundraiser--well, almost.

Super Draw has been held for several years during the festival and draws many to the street fair to purchase tickets on nearly 100 different items, all donated by local businesses and individuals in support of the Lioness.  

By Kaileigh Deacon

Summers for over ten years have meant that on Tuesday nights there would be music coming from the Triangle Park on Main Street. Music on the Green has  been a source of enjoyment and community every summer providing a little bit of something for everyone in terms of music. 

This summer the restrictions for COVID-19 left the concert series up in the air. In late June it was announced that the concerts would continue following social distancing guidelines by asking attendees to maintain six feet between each group. 

The Calais American Legion and the Calais Dollar Tree are once again supporting “Operation Home Front For School Supplies!” The Calais American Legion is also continuing “Project Backpacks.” We are accepting donations for this project. Pictured are Sarah Bayliss, Manager at Calais Dollar Tree and Michael McLean. (Submitted photo)

Historic Contractor:  Well within the realms of being saved

Jayna Smith

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Once considered for demolition by the National Park Service, the historic McGlashan-Nickerson House in Calais is still being offered for long-term lease of up to 60 years on favorable terms to someone who would rehabilitate and preserve it.

By Kaileigh Deacon

At certain times of the year when you go into Walmart, the cashiers will ask if customers would like to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network. All the money collected at the Calais Walmart for Children’s Miracle Network goes to Northern Light Hospital in Bangor to help with equipment, services, research, and more. 

By Kaileigh Deacon

For anyone that has been down by the waterfront and pier in downtown Calais, they have seen a large amount of work being done. City crews have been working tirelessly to add yet another improvement to the waterfront - the installation of a freshwater line that will allow for water access for boaters and other visitors. 

Jayna Smith

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Many saw it coming:  the extension of the U.S. and Canada border closure, now closed to non-essential travel until at least August 21st.  First closed in mid-March for 30 days, the restrictions have been extended every 30 days since.  

It has been reported that most Canadians fear a reopening, with confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 in the United States the highest in the world.  Canada has flattened its epidemic curve.