Dragons Take One of Two Last Week

WCCC Celebrates First Graduating Class of Nursing Program

Jayna Smith jayna@calais.news It was a day of celebration at Washington County Community College on Thursday, December 18, as the college held the first-ever Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony, marking a historic milestone for both the institution and the region. Nine students graduated as the inaugural class of

VFW Post #9779 Announces Voice of Democracy Winner

Jayna Smith jayna@calais.news Pastor Bobby Oliver of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9779 has announced that Maggie O’Rourke is this year’s local winner of the VFW Voice of Democracy (VOD) competition. Each year, the VFW sponsors two youth essay contests: Voice of Democracy, an audio-essay

Holiday Spirit Finds Its Way to Alexander Cemetery

Students Find Perfect Presents at CES Santa Shop

Jayna Smith jayna@calais.news dents at Calais Elementary School enjoyed a festive and meaningful shopping experience this month as they searched for the perfect gifts for family members at the annual Santa Shop. Now in its second year, the Santa Shop was organized by the CES Parent-Teacher Organization

County, Local Officials Make Closing Argument in Favor of Bond, Attempt to Clear Lingering Confusion

A bone-chilling wind failed to deter media and some hearty county citizens from attending an outdoor press conference on the steps of the Washington County Courthouse on Oct. 23.  It was spearheaded by county commissioners who say the need to pass an $11 million county bond referendum, which the

Calais and Machias Newspapers Bring Home 47 Awards from Maine Press Association

The Maine Press Association’s annual state conference, held October 18 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, proved to be a night of outstanding achievement for The Calais Advertiser and its sister publication, the Machias Valley News Observer. The Calais Advertiser earned an impressive 21 awards, while the Machias Valley