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Calais, Maine · CalaisJayna Smith jayna@calais.news The Calais Blue Devils softball team roster boasts 18 players, along with a manager, indicating a robust lineup for this year’s season. As the softball team gears up for another year of competition, Coach Honor Wilkinson expresses optimism fueled by a solid foundation laid in her second year leading the team. Familiarity with coaching methods andSee the Story
Blue Devils Softball Team Gears Up for Strong Season with 18 Players on Roster
Calais, Maine · CalaisWill Tuell Barring a last-minute agreement, a union representing nurses and lab technicians at Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias announced on April 19 that they will be going on strike for two days later this month. The decision comes as the two sides remain at loggerheads over a contract, which expired last October, and follows a late January rally where union members pushed for what they call “safe staffing” levels and better pay.…See the Story
Threat of Nurses Strike Looms over Down East Community Hospital
Calais, Maine · CalaisJayna Smith jayna@calais.news Last week, Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge Manager John Magera and biotech Becca Cusick teamed up with biologists from the Maine Coast Heritage Trust and the Passamaquoddy (Sipayik) Environmental Department for an expedition along the Hobart Stream system on the Refuge's Edmunds Division. Their mission? To assess the fish habitat andSee the Story
Teams Survey Hobart Stream for Ecosystem Health
Calais, Maine · CalaisJon Reisman I said goodbye to my wife and the Maine legislature last week. I will always miss Ernie, but I cannot say goodbye to the freedom-crushing 131st Maine Legislature fast enough. Ern’s memorial service was a blessing with friends, family, and community. Our grown-up sons delivered testimony that swelled me with both pride and grace. Testimony of her giving heart and many mitzvahs from friends and community buoyed me. Several suggested t…See the Story
Freedom Studies - Saying Goodbye
Calais, Maine · CalaisJayna Smith jayna@calais.news This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, there are seven free screenings happening across the state for children who may need services offered by the Shriners Hospitals for Children. In Calais, the clinic is being held at the Masonic Lodge at 10 Calais Avenue. Some of the conditions treated – all at no charge – by Shriners include scoliosis, spinaSee the Story
What's Up, Calais?
Calais, Maine · CalaisWill Tuell Wayne and Roberta Seeley of Edmunds have been synonymous with the Dennys River Ambulance service since the mid-70s and are widely credited with keeping one of the state’s last remaining volunteer EMS services running despite being in their late 70s. That commitment to the community did not go unnoticed as the Seeleys were honored with a “Spirit of America” award earlier this year and went to the State House to receive recognition for …See the Story
Edmunds Couple Honored at State House for Lifetime of Service
Calais, Maine · CalaisJayna Smith jayna@calais.news As April blooms, gardeners are faced with the annual task of deciding which plants to nurture and which to bid adieu. Jane Eaton, renowned for her green thumb and breathtaking flora, suggests a novel solution for those parting ways with their greenery: donate them to the upcoming plant sale hosted by the Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition (CDRC).Calais NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/use…See the Story
Plant Sale Invites Community Donations
Calais, Maine · CalaisMembers of the Calais Lioness Club were pleased to have these five original members at the 40th annual Charter Night celebrated last week. From left to right are Mary Hazelwood, Norma Van Devander, Rita Stewart, Donna Madsen, and Ann Boyd. (Calais Lioness Club photo) Calais NewsClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.calais.news/subcatalogSee the Story