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Former Councilor Bill Cody announced at the end of the summer that he would be leaving the city council as he was relocating from Calais. Prior to his leaving, the council met with the prospective candidates to fill his seat, and after the executive session meeting, the council named William Quinn as Cody’s successor. Quinn ran for one of the two vacant seats at last year’s election, losing in votes to Cody and Mark Carr.

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Many might find a former auto parts store and garage an unlikely place for a church to be located, but Pastor Justin Harvey said that this location is actually perfect for them. He said that while not opposed to a more traditional style building, they didn’t need a steeple for their ministry.  Since its founding in the Calais area, the Calvary Chapel has had a number of locations, the most recent of which, was the building on the corner of Union Street and North Street that they shared with Ace Hardware.

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CDRC (Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition) works hard to promote downtown, bringing beautification projects, such as the gardens and hanging flowers, as well as bringing the community together, such as through the summer concert series and other events.  One recent event made possible by CDRC was the annual Harvest Festival.

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Kelly Bartlett grew up believing her grandparents Herbert and Olive (McLean) Bacon of the Calais area had been shot and killed on October 31, 1947.  The alleged incident occurred in Kellyland, near Baileyville.  Bartlett’s mother Jean, daughter of Herbert and Olive, was only six years old at the time of their unfortunate deaths.

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What better time to get out and enjoy the great outdoor offerings Maine has in the fall. There are few things in the world that can compete with the beauty of Maine in the fall. The colors and the crispness in the air is like nothing else and for a lot of people finding ways to get out and enjoy it isn’t always easy.

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Bats are often thought of as part of Halloween scares, but they are much more than an image representing the eerie night.  Each October, bats are recognized as part of Bat Appreciation Month.  

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Calais Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire at 98 Lafayette Street on Saturday afternoon.
According to Fire Chief Ken Clark, the homeowner called the fire department directly to report the fire.  “We would like to remind people to please call 911 in the event of an emergency,” Clark mentioned.

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Last week, congratulations and best wishes were extended in a Legislative sentiment to Ian and Erika Pratt and the Pratt dealership.  The recognition was sponsored by Senator Marianne Moore and cosponsored by Representative Anne Perry in honor of Pratt’s 25 years in business.

Jayna Smith
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Jayna Smith
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