Located on the dam, a photo of the season of “JOY.” (Photo by Steve Schaefer of GLS)

The Angel Trees at St. Croix Tissue and Woodland Pulp were both colorful and overflowing with wrapped gifts last week.  752 tags were picked off the Angel Trees around the mill and filled by employees for local children.  

That number was up almost 200 tags from last year.  Mill employees responded with additional generosity this year to the many unexpected financial struggles that have come with 2020.

The gifts will be delivered to students at schools in Baileyville, Princeton, and Topsfield in hopes of  helping those children have a merrier Christmas. 

Natalie Boomer

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Alexander Grange #304 held its annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, December 19th. 

At noon grangers, veterans, and community members gathered outside of the Alexander town office to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony.

On Sunday, Santa Claus visited every street in Baileyville and Baring, thanks to the fire department and holiday committee in the town.  The lights and sirens of the fire truck let children and their families know when to step outside to give Santa a big wave.  

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We will not be having church services again until Palm Sunday.

Helen Brooks is shining the front window of the church in memory of her husbands brother Charles Brooks. He was killed when his platoon landed in Italy on December 24, 1943. He was only 19 years old. See photo below.

Jayna Smith

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Water rescue training provides first responders with knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively respond to rescue and recovery events in, on, and around the water.  That type of training came in handy for members of Princeton Fire Department on Monday when they were called to an incident involving a man in the water.

Jayna Smith

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On Monday night, Jan. 4, Eastport City Council met for “a hearing on a Request for a Notice of Appeal” to the council “by an Employee with Regard to Termination of Employment.”  After approximately two hours of discussion, the council voted in favor to reinstate Police Chief Peter Harris.

Jayna Smith

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Baileyville Police Department kicked off 2021 by bringing out the grill and treating folks with a New Year’s Day hot dog stand, all in an effort to bring the community together with much needed positivity and friendship.

Natalie Boomer 

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Downeast Community Partners is now offering a Head Start program online to help younger children learn and grow throughout the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Teachers will be available to help parents learn and explore at home. 

“Head Start at home can be fun for your child and helpful for you,” said Trista Eaton, Enrollment Specialist at DCP. 

Natalie Boomer 

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Snow has finally made its way into Washington County and many have been patiently waiting to start partaking in fun winter sports and activities. 

The Town of Baileyville usually has a skating rink for families in the area and this year will not be any different.

“Just waiting on some colder weather for the ice to thicken up.