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12/14/2025

Calais Fire Christmas Party

Santa and Mrs. Claus had their hands full with twins Lucy and Jack and their cousin Sebastian during the annual Calais Fire Christmas Party last Saturday. (Submitted photo)

12/14/2025

Holiday Spirit Fills Downtown at Lioness Christmas Parade

Jayna Smith [email protected] Last Friday evening, December 5, the Calais Lioness Club hosted its 28th annual Christmas Parade. Despite frigid single-digit temperatures, hundreds of hardy spectators bundled up and lined Main Street to enjoy a festive and brightly lit night. This year’s parade feat...

12/14/2025

Commissioner Howard Calls on Public to Weigh In on County Budget

Jayna Smith [email protected] Washington County Commissioner Billy Howard wants residents to understand both the size of the proposed 2026 county budget and who actually has authority over its final form. His message comes as the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) approved an $11.8 million spending pla...

12/14/2025

Alexander Grange Christmas Party

The McGivery family makes their annual trek to the Alexander Grange Christmas Party. (Submitted photo)

12/13/2025

Annual PrincetonTree Lighting

Sandra Smith The Annual Princeton Tree Lighting was held this past Sunday at Legacy Square. It was cold but clear, so there was no problem seeing the Grinch (Curtis ran up the fire department’s ladder truck to place the star on the top of the tree). Meanwhile, Santa (Steven Cilley) stayed on the g...

12/13/2025

Wentworth Leads Calais in Home Opener

Calais junior Sarah Wentworth shoots the basketball during the Lady Blue Devils’ home opener on Monday, Dec. 8. Wentworth led the team with 10 points, but Calais fell to the Mattanawcook Lynx of Lincoln, 62-30, dropping the Blue Devils to 0-2 on the season after a 42-26 loss to George Stevens Acad...

12/13/2025

Downeast Credit Union & Insurance Launches Downeast Dunkers

Downeast Credit Union & Insurance is excited to announce the launch of its 2025/2026 Downeast Dunkers program, all in support of local schools. This year, the program returns with an expanded goal, combining game-day contests with a guaranteed donation structure and a special perk for loyal Downeast...

12/13/2025

Washington County Retired Teachers Association Award Classroom Funds

The Washington County Retired Teachers awarded $100 checks to five elementary schools after their last meeting of 2025 in October. The funds will be given to area elementary schools, five per month. The schools receiving funds this year are Alexander Elementary School, Baileyville Elementary School,...

12/12/2025

Pratt Annual Donation-Match Campaign Continues

Last week, the medical staff at Calais Community Hospital presented a $550 donation to Ian and Erika Pratt for the Pratt dealership’s donation-match campaign for Washington County food pantries. Through December 24, checks can be dropped off directly at the dealership for it to be matched up to $1...

12/12/2025

Freedom Studies - Rumors, Dreams, and Nightmares for 2026

Jon Reisman A Barnburner Downeast Republican Senate Primary Senator Marianne Moore is termed out, and her successor is not clear. House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham (R-Winter Harbor) intends to run for the seat, and a primary from a Washington County Republican is a distinct possibility. Co...

12/12/2025

County Budget Committee Passes $11.8 Million Spending Package for 2026
https://www.calais.news/county-budget-committee-passes-118-million-spending-package-2026

12/10/2025

Don't miss this week's edition for all the county budget details! Stay informed! We also share news from Commissioner Billy Howard, who is urging residents to weigh in on the budget.