AUGUSTA — The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Tourism Association have announced the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a statewide relief program that will collect needed goods from Maine’s retailers, tourism and hospitality businesses, and residents that will be delivered to the people of Ukraine, according to a news release from the […]
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Washington County Community College posts dean’s list
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced the following students were named to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Erica Lee Allen of Princeton, Samuel Gregory Anketell of Gray, John D. Clark of Augusta, Hunter Dylan Costello of Baileyville, Ian Jacob Cronister of Robbinston, Nathan James Crossley of Jefferson and Anderson Wesley Currier of […]
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Maine students named to Washington County Community College president’s, dean’s lists
Washington County Community College in Calais has announced its president’s and dean’s lists for the 2020 fall semester. President’s list Tyler Jay Ackley of Baring Plantation, Ryan Phillip Bayliss of Meddybemps, Gene Andrew Holmes of Dennysville, Nikki Marie Mills of Calais, Donna Lorene Mutty of Whiting, Abigail Sarah Plummer of Harrington, Lauren Anne Rafferty of […]
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Recently retired Calais police officer charged with giving drugs to teen, mom
A longtime Maine police officer who recently retired was arrested and charged with giving drugs to a teenager in a high school parking lot
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Maine Voices: Job-based health insurance no longer meets needs of employers, workers
Publicly funded, privately provided universal care would free businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and government agencies to focus on more important matters.
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During pandemic, Calais hospital workers call 2-day strike
A dispute over leadership and working conditions has led nurses, lab workers and other employees at Calais Regional Hospital to call a strike starting next Wednesday.
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Border closure can’t keep Maine grandparents away from Canadian wedding
The couple found a way for their grandparents from Maine to see their wedding in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, from a boat in the St. Croix River.
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You can live in this historic Calais house for free, if you’re willing to fix it
The National Park Service is holding an open house on Thursday at the McGlashan-Nickerson House in Calais.
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Calais declares city ‘open for business’ despite state-mandated restrictions
The City Council vote appeared largely aimed at sending a message because many businesses – including retail stores and restaurants – will be allowed to reopen Monday.
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Maine Catholic youth raise over $15,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
PORTLAND — Young Catholics from around Maine raised more than $15,000 and collected thousands of food items during a successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The event, held on Feb. 1-2, saw the young people gathering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the […]