Washington County Community College is exemplifying the value in collaboration by displaying a six-piece collage created by the students of last semester’s introductory art class. The collage, now hanging in the college’s library, shows what can come from the inclination to combine different perspectives.
By Sarah Craighead
Dedmon
Despite a history of congenial relations, a 277-square-mile expanse of water stands out as a persistent disagreement between the United States and Canada.
By Lura Jackson
Christine Sawtelle working with her amazing Pep Band comprised of many seventh graders along with high school veterans – great job band members!
After rallying the community to raise funds for several local causes, two clear winners emerged: Jamie Thigpen, who was supporting the Addison Coty Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Bob Fitzsimmons, supporter of the Mike Milburn Memorial Scholarship. Thigpen and her cause raised close to $1,000 while Fitzsimmons raised $657.
Since beginning their partnership 10 months ago, PAWS has successfully adopted 50 cats and kittens through PetSmart in Bangor. Here PetSmart’s Manager Jim Colwell and employee Julie hold aloft two siblings – Comet and Cupid – that they hope will go home together. (Photo from PAWS)
Lynn Lawless
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Lynn Lawless
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Harper the local love bug, is wondering if she'll find her one true love soon? She is as sweet as a button and very affectionate. She has a quirky attitude, that despite her being FIV+ and missing an eye, keeps her spirits high.
This striking negative was dropped off at The Calais Advertiser by a local reader who found it at McDonald's. Is it your’s? Come and claim it at the office - and let us know what's going on in the image! At the top, it reads Sylvania’s 1952.
The new University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Greenland Point in Princeton, Maine, expected to open in June, will be an environmental camp and center for youth and the community, focused on outdoor education, ecology and conservation.
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
The community of Princeton has opened its doors to a new pastor at Princeton Baptist Church. Pastor Scott Chesebrough recently relocated to the area with his wife, Karen, and their two sons, and together they are embracing their new residence as home.
Pictured with coaches are the Shead Tigerettes. Members include front l-r: Ashley Morang, Teryn Smith, Cassidee Lawrence, Justine Cheney, and Kiesha Scott. Back l-r: Madison Greenlaw, Natalie Altvater, Roxanna MacGregor, Ryleigh Andrews, Anasia Tucker, and Halle Sullivan. (Photo by John Rogers)
On January 26, Down East Hospice Volunteers said 'thank you' to their dedicated hospice volunteers. The event took place at the Bluebird Restaurant where everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet brunch. Beautiful poems were read, stories were shared that were moving, funny, touching and always meaning
Each year over Columbus Day weekend, the members of the St. Croix Council #149 of the Knights of Columbus join other councils across the state of Maine for their annual Tootsie Roll Campaign.
By Lura Jackson
Rep. Anne Perry (D-Calais), right, stood to introduce her former Augusta colleague, congressman Jared Golden (D-CD2) to an assembly of his constituents in Machias last weekend. Golden said he missed working with Perry and his other Maine peers in Augusta, and that he is thrilled to be assigned to the House Armed Services Committee, which will begin work soon.
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Kaileigh Deacon
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Sandra Smith
By Lynn Lawless
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Kaileigh Deacon
Every year the Calais chapter of the National Honor Society inducts new members from the junior and senior classes. The National Honor Society is a service group that works for the betterment of not only the school but the community as a whole, taking on projects that fill a need.
By Lura Jackson
8th grader William McIver stopped over to see Miriam Libby as part of his and his companions' volunteer efforts to clear out the Baileyville neighborhoods after the recent snowfall. (Photo courtesy of Bob Fitzsimmons)
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
The Board of Directors of Down East Credit Union (DECU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Moses of Calais to the position of President and CEO.
By Sarah Craighead Dedmon
By Lura Jackson
From PAWS in Calais: "We could not be happier. Our dear friend of the last two+ years, Andy, and his friend Gouda went to their forever home tonight.
By Lura Jackson
By Lura Jackson
By Kaileigh Deacon
For the last sixteen years, the Skills USA team at St. Croix Regional Technical Center has hosted a spaghetti supper at the Calais High School. The dinner is more than just a fundraiser, the meal helps the students work toward their goals.
By Lura Jackson
By Kaileigh Deacon
Across the country, tobacco deaths are still the number one leader. In Maine it is estimated that about twenty percent of residents smoke, so Healthy Acadia is working to help create environments where tobacco-free living is commonplace.
