Kaileigh Deacon

The question on everyone’s minds lately has been, “What will the future hold?” For students all around the state and many here in the Calais area, the question has been asked a lot. With winter sports, especially basketball, being such a big part of people’s lives, the question of whether or not athletes would be able to play has been a big one. 

Jayna Smith

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Shopping locally has never been easier, with most businesses in Calais offering curbside pick up and some even scheduling private shopping experiences.  Such is the case at two downtown businesses, Rachel Ashley Jewelers, at 293 Main Street, and Artemis’s Attic, at 297 Main Street.  

Senator Marianne Moore at her seat during “Swearing-In Day” for the Maine State Senate at the Augusta Civic Center on December 2. Now that the 130th Maine Senate has convened, committees will begin their legislative work in January. Senator Moore was reelected in November to represent Senate District 6 which includes the municipalities of Gouldsboro, Sullivan, Winter Harbor and part of East Hancock Unorganized Territory in Hancock County and all municipalities and unorganized territories in Washington County. (Submitted photo)

“God can move mountains with the smallest gesture of kindness!”

The words of Marc Podschlne, the director of faith formation of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, are an absolute truth embraced by the children of Immaculate Conception Church in Calais and St. James the Greater Church in Baileyville.

“Last week, they colored, drew pictures on, and personalized Christmas cards for the residents of Washington Place, an assisted living home in Calais,” said Podschlne.

Jayna Smith

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On the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 9, social media reports from many in the area noted “rattles” and “rumbles.” According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 3 earthquake occurred around 7:30 a.m.  It had a depth of roughly 4.784 miles.

The epicenter of the quake was at Trimble Mountain, and its effects were felt as far away as Baileyville.  No damage was reported.

Natalie Boomer 

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When the holiday season comes to an end and you’re ready to start the new year, call Calais High School Student Council and Jobs for Maine’s Graduates to come collect your Christmas tree!

“For the cost of $5 students from these organizations are willing to gather discarded Christmas trees over the holiday break, Dec. 26 to Jan. 8,” said Lori Ellis, student council adviser.

Jayna Smith

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In an effort to spread some holiday cheer and show some appreciation for law enforcement officers, a local woman teamed up with others to purchase gift cards for each officer of Baileyville Police Department.

Jayna Smith

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When the temperatures fall and one wants to reach his or her destination as quickly as possible, hurrying to the car and driving off without much thought seems like a common thing to do.  Those not taking the few minutes necessary to brush off the snow and ice before hitting the road, however, pose a threat with the increased likelihood of an accident due to an obstruction of view--and police will take notice.  

Senator Marianne Moore has been reappointed to serve as the lead Republican senator on the legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. This will be her second term on the committee. At a time when a global pandemic dominates the news the work of this committee will be more important than ever, and Sen. Moore will be certain that the voices of Washington County and the Hancock County towns in her district will be heard in Augusta.

Jayna Smith

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For about the last ten years, Ian Pratt at Pratt Cars has held a donation-match campaign throughout the month of November that helps bring in needed funds to area food pantries.  His idea came to fruition after realizing how great the needs are for the pantries in Washington County.