Kaileigh Deacon

In sight for schools is the end of another academic year, as the most normal of the last three years has almost come to a close.  The question that many schools are now starting to ask is when will it be time to remove the masks?

Kaileigh Deacon

Some may think that there is a deadline on finding love and movies on television and in theaters often reinforce this idea. But just across town on South Street, two residents at the assisted living facility learned that love is more than just the numbers that follow your birthday.

Jayna Smith
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The annual winter carnival at Calais Middle/High School was held last week with many fun events for the students and staff.  

Student Council hosted a bonfire with free hotdogs and burgers on Monday night to kick off the week of exciting competitions among grades.  Calais Fire-EMS was on-site, helping to keep all safe.

Jayna Smith
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Students at Calais Elementary School recently had the chance to win a gift certificate to their favorite area restaurant, thanks to a competition held by the Calais PTO.  

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As of last Monday, February 28, those wishing to enter Canada may do so with fewer restrictions.  

Now, for those fully-vaccinated, a negative result from a rapid test will be accepted for entry, pending that test was administered by a health care entity, laboratory, or telehealth service.  At-home test results will not be accepted.

Molecular tests, commonly known as PCR tests, will still be accepted as they have been, when taken within 72 hours of arrival.

Kaileigh Deacon

With the challenges facing many lately, the thought of losing your home is one too terrifying to consider, but for those at the Machias Veterans Home, that is what is happening. As the only veterans’ home in Washington County, the loss of the home impacts not only the veterans living there but those in the community. During the Calais City Council meeting last Thursday, City Manager Mike Ellis told the council about the closure and what it could mean for the Washington County community.

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Concerns for civilians and families in the Ukraine have grown significantly as the Russian invasion has threatened more lives, and many across the world are helping those in need with food, water, shelter, and other types of aid.

Locally, one woman is organizing an event that will provide financial assistance through the International Committee of the Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Fund.  

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The 25th annual Maine State Junior High School and Elementary Cheering Championships took place on Sunday, March 6, at Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center.  The event is organized and directed each year by the Calais Recreation Department.

After the global pandemic prevented the competition for the last two years, it was back with 43 teams participating.  The teams were made up of cheerleaders in grades kindergarten through eight.

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There is a national blood crisis, and the Red Cross is urging people to donate.  

According to Tom Hinman of the American Red Cross, the national blood inventory is at an all-time low. “The Red Cross and other blood banks across the country are trying to rebuild the inventory.”

He said that in ideal conditions, hospitals would have a four to five day supply of blood on hand, but currently, most have less than a one-day supply on their shelves.