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Many recognize the beauty of the Calais Riverfront Walkway, but few realize the countless hours one man has put into its upkeep.  That man, Ken Berry, was recognized on Monday for his dedication to the improvement of the trail.

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Many businesses and organizations took part in this year’s Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC) scarecrow contest, a just-for-fun event to help decorate the downtown.  Rules were simple:  choose a lamp post and create a scarecrow of your liking.

Noah Gillespie, a kindergarten student at Calais Elementary School, shows off his Red Ribbon Week mask which reads “Be happy.  Be brave.  Be drug free.”  He is also donning his red attire for the themed day be RED-y to fight drug abuse.  Every year, the students and staff at the school celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the country.  One can learn more at redribbon.org.  (Submitted photo)

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Recognition took place last week to honor city employee Jim O’Neill at his retirement.  O’Neill has been a city employee for 30 years, having begun his employment with public works in 1990.

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For the tenth year in a row, Chevrolet has partnered with the American Cancer Society to support its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program.  With every #IDriveFor Twitter or Instagram post made throughout the month of October, Chevrolet contributed $5 to the American Cancer Society.  

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Last week, the Second Baptist Church of Calais made headlines across the state as 27 area people connected to the church tested positive for coronavirus.  According to Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shaw, 18 of those cases were considered primary, or directly related to individuals involved at the church.  

The remaining nine were considered secondary, or resulting from close contact of a primary case.   

Kaileigh Deacon

October in Maine isn’t exactly known for its host of outdoor concerts, as the weather is unpredictable and snow could happen at any minute. But local rock group Old Skool didn’t let the cool October weather sway them from holding the second of two free concerts on the waterfront in Calais. 

This is a special year for the local Knights of Columbus as it celebrates its 125th anniversary in the St. Croix Valley.  Last month at a special ceremony, St. Croix Knights of Columbus Council #149 announced its new officers for the 2020-2021 fraternal year.  The officers were formally installed into their positions by Knights of Columbus State Secretary Jon Harvey from Hermon.

Tom, our handsome office cat has turned 4-years-old. He was born around November in 2016 but because he is a rescue cat, PAWS of Calais didn’t have the exact birth date. He joined our office staff in July of 2018. Please join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday! Tom requests that any birthday gifts should be directed to the other animals at PAWS in Calais by making gift donations in his name to PAWS, 368 South St., Calais or online at: https://paws-calais.com/donate

Sarah Craighead Dedmon

Only one other county (Somerset) supported President Trump more than Washington County, which tied with Aroostook, giving Trump 59.1 percent of its vote. Statewide, Vice President Joe Biden won 55.3 percent, or 428,232 votes to Trump’s 44.2 percent, or 356,673 votes.

Congressional District 2 (CD2), Maine’s more rural district and where Washington County is located, supported Trump to the tune of 52.4 percent, delivering him one of the state’s four electoral college votes.