Kaileigh Deacon

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On Monday, November 1, 2021, a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site opened at the Calais Recreation Center.  This site was made possible through a partnership between Department of Health and Human Services and the City of Calais.  

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With the US having reopened its borders with Canada on Monday, Vicki Farrell, Calais Visitor Information Center manager of the Maine Tourism Association, was ready to welcome Canadian friends and neighbors back to the City of Calais.

“We’re excited.  We’ve missed them terribly, tourism especially,” Farrell said.  

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The 24th annual Lioness Christmas Parade is set to take place on Friday, December 3, and the club is excited to announce its choice for the 2021 Grand Marshal.

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On Monday, November 8, 2021, the United States lifted its travel ban, allowing for Canadians to enter the States, pending they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.  The border with Canada has been closed to all but essential traffic since March 2020, at the outset of the pandemic.

Kaileigh Deacon

When we hear the word community, we immediately think of a town, but a community is so much more. A community is a group of people who come together to support and encourage each other. Not all communities can be defined by the confines of town limits; some communities stretch far beyond that and that is what the skateboarding community is. The last year has seen a boom in the support for the skateboarding community, especially in the Calais community, as loss strengthened the bond.

At its annual state conference, held virtually on November 13, the Maine Press Association recognized The Calais Advertiser for its exceptional journalism work, presenting it with 14 awards.  Its sister paper, Machias Valley News Observer, won 6 awards, for a total of 20 awards combined between the two Washington County publications.  

Knights of Columbus Council #149 in Calais, Maine has received the distinction of STAR COUNCIL, the international organization's top award.
The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service-oriented activities. It is one of the top awards from our Supreme Headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut.

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For years, Thanksgiving in Calais has been synonymous with the free community dinner, hosted by Grampie Bill Gibson and his wife Arlene, along with volunteers who help serve the many meals.

The dinner has always been held at Second Baptist Church of Calais and even provided take-outs.  Every year, it has drawn many in the community together for a great afternoon of socializing and delicious food, all at no charge.