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When some think of giving at Christmastime, children often come to mind as recipients.  For staff and customers of Machias Savings Bank, however, older adults were thought of for the local branch’s giving tree this year.  

Sarah Craighead Dedmon
 
Danielle Wheeler of Perry has been charged in the murder of her ex-boyfriend, 50-year-old Jason “Cowboy” Aubuchon of Eastport, who died by gunshot on Sunday, Dec. 26, just before 9 p.m., according to Maine State Police.

The cheer squad and the band are back at select Calais High School basketball games.  For senior Tristan Seavey, that means double duty–on the sidelines as a cheerleader and on the balcony at half time as a member of the pep band.  (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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Fitzgerald’s Tavern is now officially open for business.  Owner Tim Krug opened his doors on December 22, 2021, and ever since, he said, the support from locals has been overwhelming.

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During mass last Sunday, the children at Immaculate Conception Church presented a check for $555.40 to the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry.

The money came from a bake sale the children held at the church after a mass in November.  

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The global coronavirus pandemic has halted many events throughout its near-two years, including all fundraising for the nonprofit St. Croix #1 Fire House Restoration Committee.  Thankfully, a welcomed–and much needed–donation was received last week.

Kaileigh Deacon

With dropping temperatures and about a foot of snow on the ground, it can be a little hard to picture warmer temperatures and a lot clear enough in which to skateboard, but those affiliated with the Calais Skatepark are so excited to get summer rolling with a big announcement. For the second year in a row, the skatepark committee is excited to be able to offer the scholarship for a free week of skateboarding at Camp Woodward.

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For about ten years, Ian Pratt of the Pratt dealership has held a donation-match campaign throughout the month of November, all to benefit local food pantries.  Through this program, Pratt has always committed to matching up to $5,000 of donations received.