Recent News

Harbor Seeley, son of Kristin Seeley of Edmunds, was born on May 6th, 2018 at DECH and was transferred to EMMC the following day due to a blood infection, where he and his mother stayed for over a month in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit until late June.

Every year, golfers from across Washington and Charlotte Counties gather to take part in Washington County Community College’s golf tournament, held at the St. Croix County Club in Calais. This year’s event, held on sunny Saturday, July 14th, was attended by 116 golfers, each of whom was eligible to win a new vehicle thanks to the sponsorship of Pratt dealership in Calais.

Due to potential bad weather last Tuesday, Music on the Green rescheduled the concert for Saturday. The Borderline Trio with Lenard Rutledge entertained a smaller than normal crowd playing a wonderful assortment of jazz and blues. While the crowd was small the performance was not. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)

Recognized and celebrated for his commitment to the youth of Washington County was Jon Speed by the Princeton Parks and Recreation Department on June 23rd. Speed, who organized and led Greenland Point Center for many years, passed away on July 9th. (Facebook photo) See Jon’s obituary on page 17.

Evidence of a new coffee shop on Main Street by the Urban Moose is undeniable at this point, but details haven't been confirmed yet. Stay tuned to the Calais Advertiser for more information! (Photo by Lura Jackson)

Eleven young women from around the area participated in an informative, hands-on Healthcare Camp on June 19th, giving them each the opportunity to explore one of the fastest growing fields in the country. The Healthcare Camp is offered each year through a collaboration between Washington County Community College (WCCC) and Calais Regional Hospital (CRH).

By Kaileigh Deacon

Event Raises $7,200 for the Youth Conservation Fund & Fantastic Score

Last week’s Music on the Green was Alan Cook. The solo musician just returned to Downeast Maine and he came to Calais. Thanks to the sponsorship of Bangor Savings Bank, Alan Cook played a variety of fan favorites to a good-sized crowd at Triangle Park. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)

 In a final push to fund a 14-year fundraising effort to renovate the local fire house as a Historic Fire House museum, the St. Croix No. 1 Fire House Association received welcome support from Down East Credit Union who donated $448.

By Lura Jackson

We are looking for feedback as to what you'd like to see more (or less) of in the Calais Advertiser!

These top athletic scholars from Woodland High School, Shawna Monk, Jenah Leeman, and Anna Johnson, have achieved a 90+ average over their four-year high school career while participating in four or more varsity sports – A very special achievement – Sincere congratulations!

Members of the Baring Baptist Church joined together to put up the church's new sign at the end of May. (Photo courtesy of Sherri Oliver)

Even though the typical baseball season has ended, the fun does not have to end with the completion of Cal Ripken, Little League, or junior high teams.  Kids can get in some extra months of baseball by playing on a Calais-Area Fall Baseball team.  Now entering its fourth season, there will again be two teams:  ages 9 to 12 and ages 13 to 15.  Tryouts for the teams are slated for Jul

By Lura Jackson