Submitted by suncatcher23 on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 1:48pm
Jared Golden has been named the winner of Maine's U.S. House of Representatives CD2, defeating incumbent Bruce Poliquin following the tabulation of Ranked Choice votes.
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 8:31am
The Sunrise Trail Riders had a very successful outing in October to enjoy the fall foliage along the Robbinston trail. About 65 ATVs participated in the communal outing – more than double the previous year, Bob Lyons shares. (Facebook photo)
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 8:27am
Skye Green was one of several vendors at the Calais Craft Fair on Saturday. Green sold original paintings and hand-painted ornaments. She was very excited to share her passion with others. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 9:03am
One of the biggest draws for the Woodland Craft Fair is to get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local vendors. Many of the vendors offer handcrafted Christmas decorations. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 9:01am
The Calais Free Library’s Annual Halloween Parade was a hit as always. There were characters of all shapes and sizes marching up Main Street on Halloween afternoon. The Calais marching band provided the music during the parade. (Photos by Kaileigh Deacon)
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 8:59am
By Kaileigh Deacon
On Wednesday night, the City of Calais was filled with goblins and ghouls as kids went trick-or-treating despite the rain. This year a section of the Walmart parking lot was roped off as they hosted their first ever Trunk-or-Treat.
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 8:56am
Lady Dragon soccer players Joanna Korasadowicz, Abby Walker, and Sierra Bryant proudly display the MPA sportsmanship banner awarded their team this season and presented at the Class C Girls State Championship game at Hampden Academy on Saturday. Fantastic job ladies! (Photo by John Rogers)
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 8:54am
The Maine Press Association [MPA] has recognized two Washington County publications - The Calais Advertiser and the Machias Valley News Observer - for their exceptional journalism work between April 1st, 2017 and March 31st, 2018. The awards ceremony was held in Sunday River on October 20th.
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:44am
By Lura Jackson
Voters will be presented with determining their approval for five separate questions in this referendum election. Most of the questions are bond issues; the first is a citizen initiative.
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:42am
All of the many items collected in memory of Dotty will be used at Sarah’s House for patients receiving treatment in Bangor that would otherwise have to travel a great distance or pay their own lodging. (Facebook photo)
Submitted by stabinski on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:41am
Being the lone entrants didn’t stop this team of Walmart employees from putting on a good spirited show during the casket race this year. (Photo by Lura Jackson)
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