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The paper is published weekly on Thursday.

Six-Figure Bid for Flood Damaged Court Street Town Office Stuns Town Officials to Silence
03/22/2025

Six-Figure Bid for Flood Damaged Court Street Town Office Stuns Town Officials to Silence

Paul Sylvain “Sell it to Hammond.” Referring to Hammond Lumber in Machias, those words — uttered half jokingly, but said with an edge of truth by Machias Town Clerk Sandra Clifton at the selectboard’s March 12 meeting — might in fact be the town’s best option for what to do with the shut...

Preparations Underway for 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Margaretta
03/22/2025

Preparations Underway for 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Margaretta

Paul Sylvain Machias Historical Society and Revolutionary War Reenactors of Downeast Maine member Joe McBrine reports that work is continuing at a fever pitch in preparation for the upcoming 250th celebration of the 1775 Battle of the Margaretta, considered by the U.S. Navy to be the first naval eng...

SCRTC Students Donate to PAWS
03/21/2025

SCRTC Students Donate to PAWS

Calais High School students Dana Peasley and Sa Li delivered community donations of essential goods along with $800 in support of the animals in PAWS Brave Hearts’ care. “Pet of the Week,” Cheeto, was on hand to take it all in while he waited for the perfect family to discover he is the only c...

AOS 90 Wellness Day
03/21/2025

AOS 90 Wellness Day

On March 14, 2025, all AOS 90 staff had the opportunity to participate in Wellness Day, a biennial event dedicated to promoting health and well-being. Staff from across the district came together to engage in a variety of activities, including yoga, hiking, cooking classes, crafting, drawing, forest...

SCRTC Inducts 33 to National Technical Honor Society
03/21/2025

SCRTC Inducts 33 to National Technical Honor Society

Jayna Smith [email protected] At a ceremony held on Feb. 27 at Calais High School, 33 students from St. Croix Regional Technical Center (SCRTC) were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The center serves students from Calais, Woodland, and Shead High Schools. NTHS honors the ac...

Peat-Carrying 18-Wheeler Wrecks and Burns in Wesley
03/20/2025

Peat-Carrying 18-Wheeler Wrecks and Burns in Wesley

According to Wesley Fire Chief Lee Philbrook, on Sunday afternoon this tractor trailer truck carrying a load of peat moss, left the roadway on Route 9 at Day Hill to avoid hitting traffic, then struck several low-hanging power lines, and caught fire. Philbrook, who reported the driver of the truck e...

Waite General Store to Close Its Doors for Good on March 31
03/20/2025

Waite General Store to Close Its Doors for Good on March 31

Jayna Smith [email protected] After serving the community for many decades, the Waite General Store will officially close its doors for good on March 31, marking the end of an era for the small town of Waite. The store has long been a staple of the community, offering everything from milk and eggs t...

O’Brien’s Quality Autocare Passes the Torch to New Owner
03/20/2025

O’Brien’s Quality Autocare Passes the Torch to New Owner

Jayna Smith [email protected] Since 1982, O’Brien’s Quality Autocare at 520 Main Street has been a trusted name in vehicle maintenance and repair. Owned and operated by Ron and Cindy O’Brien, the shop has built a reputation for quality service and customer care. As of Wednesday, March 12, 2025...

Email us your wildlife photos!
03/19/2025

Email us your wildlife photos!

A look back ... March 22, 2012 and March 24, 2011
03/19/2025

A look back ... March 22, 2012 and March 24, 2011

Easter Bunny Breakfast a Sweet Success for Girl Scout Troop 2259
03/15/2025

Easter Bunny Breakfast a Sweet Success for Girl Scout Troop 2259

Girl Scout Troop 2259 hosted their 3rd Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast at Pembroke Elementary School on Saturday, March 8, 2025, welcoming approximately 70 attendees. Guests enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast, created a fun craft, and participated in an egg hunt. Each also had the opportunity for a...

Two Decades Strong: First Hoop Donates $40,350 in Landmark Year
03/15/2025

Two Decades Strong: First Hoop Donates $40,350 in Landmark Year

As the Maine high school basketball season has come to a close, First National Bank is pleased to report the successful results of their signature athletic programming sponsorship “First Hoop.” Designed to promote team spirit and fan participation, First Hoop was launched in 2005 by First Nation...

No Need to be ’Wile-E’ About It: Retired Game Warden Speaks Out Against Bill to Restrict Coyote Hunting
03/14/2025

No Need to be ’Wile-E’ About It: Retired Game Warden Speaks Out Against Bill to Restrict Coyote Hunting

Paul Sylvain Former Maine Game Warden and Master Guide David Craven of Bucks Harbor is speaking out against a bill to restrict coyote hunting in Maine after defeating a similar bill during the last legislative session. Craven, now a respected shepherd who has judged international competitions in the...

CHS Announces Student, Teacher of the Month
03/14/2025

CHS Announces Student, Teacher of the Month

Calais High School's Student of the Month for February is Nathalia Orellana. Nathalia stands out as a remarkable individual within our academic and sports community. Her dedication is evident not just in her studies, where she consistently achieves excellent grades, but also in her active participat...

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President Trump directly confronts Maine's governor over her refusal to protect women in sports, saying, "Your constituents don’t want men competing in women’s sports… You’d better act. Comply, or you’ll lose federal funding." This exchange occurred during a meeting with a bipartisan group of governors at the White House in the State Dining Room February 21, 2025. The confrontation arose when Trump addressed his executive order, signed earlier that month on February 5, 2025, which bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, threatening to withhold federal funding from states that do not comply. Mills responded by asserting that Maine would follow its state laws and challenged Trump, saying, “We’ll see you in court,” prompting a heated back-and-forth where Trump warned her about losing federal funds and predicted the end of her political career.

President Trump announces Maine will not receive federal funding until they comply with the executive order keeping men out of women's sports

Johnson’s Tree Farm on Ridge Rd. In Robbinston. Huge selection of anyone needs a last minute Christmas Tree. Merry Christmas!

Knights of Columbus Council #149 Nativity Dedication. 2024

Yesterday's Halloween Parade drew huge numbers to downtown Calais! If you missed it, take a look at the video/photos here! Thanks to the Calais Free Library for this annual tradition.

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Each week, 2,800 papers incorporating all the local news - not only in Calais but the surrounding towns, including our Canadian neighbors - are printed. The papers are printed Wednesday morning in Canada with an official publishing day on Thursday.