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VOL. 184, NO. 6 FEBRUARY 7, 2019 © 2019 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Katahdin Coffee House Pivots to Bank Corner By Lura Jackson ly price, the only challenge the new enterprise faced was a lack One of the most popular of space. Main Street eateries has taken a “We knew when we moved major step forward by reopen- in that we needed a bigger ing in an adjacent storefront. spot,” Theresa said, explain- Katahdin Coffee House – soon ing that the enthusiastic initial to be known as simply Katah- reception was indicative of din House – is now located the interest in their products. at iconic Bank Corner in the “When this [new location] heart of downtown Calais, and opened up, it was like, ‘Oh, the new, much larger venue is absolutely.’” creating a significant buzz. The Dudleys were presented Launched in August of 2018 with the opportunity to move by owners John and Theresa next door by building owner Dudley, Katahdin Coffee House Britani Holloway, who owns was an immediate success. Of- and operates the Urban Moose fering its own blend of locally- and the 45th Parallel. themed coffees, smoothies, (continued on page 2) bagels from Bangor’s Bagel Central, homemade desserts, and breakfast and lunch sand- Assisting customers from the counter at the newly-renamed and relocated Katahdin House at Bank Corner is co-owner John Dudley wiches at a community-friend- (right). The new space is approximately four times larger and has ample room for families and groups. (Photo by Lura Jackson) Sheriff’s Office Adds New Deputies, Towns Explore Additional Coverage By Sarah Craighead ton County Budget Committee full-time deputies, plus the chief ings held in 2018, the sheriff and most investigations, Crabtree Dedmon recommended funding for three deputy and sheriff for a total of chief deputy said they needed said that a lot of that work takes new positions, to be hired in a 17 full-time officers. more manpower to fight a rise place outside the public eye, and Washington County Sheriff staggered fashion: one in Janu- “Once we get up and running in organized drug crime, unlike his department will “never jeop- Barry Curtis and Chief Deputy ary, one in April, and one in July. we’ll be able to increase the anything previously seen in our ardize or sacrifice” an investiga- Michael Crabtree say they’ve By staggering the hiring dates the different things we planned on area. tion by releasing information too hired two new deputies and committee was able to spread the doing but didn’t have the man- “There are a lot of programs soon. In 2018 the Maine Drug identified a third to hire in April. startup and payroll costs across power to do before,” said Curtis, we want to do. We want to do Enforcement Agency made 32 One new hire will backfill a va- two annual budget cycles, and adding that they have had a large do a lot more drug work,” said drug trafficking arrests in Wash- cant position, and the other will the county’s 2019 budget did not number of applicants for the Curtis. “We want to be out in the ington County, assisted by the fill one of three new positions increase over 2018. positions. “There are people out public and be seen a lot more.” sheriff’s office. funded for 2019. By the end of this year, Wash- there that want these jobs.” Due to the delicate nature of (continued on page 6) In December the Washing- ington County will have 15 During a series of public hear-

CHS Pep Band Receives Banner from S&M Designs By Lura Jackson ing banner” for the Woodland Junior/Senior High School There’s nothing like a pep band during a game held there. band to help raise enthusiasm She realized that while there is for high school teams, and recognition in the gym for the Calais Middle High School basketball players at Calais (CMHS) is fortunate to have its High School, there isn’t any very own roster of students and for the band members – even community members that lend though they “are at nearly ev- their instruments to the cause. ery home game playing their Now, that same band has been hearts out.” presented with a donation from Smith was more than willing S&M Designs that celebrates to purchase the banner herself its contribution to the com- and contacted local designer munity – a banner that duly Mary Pelletier of S&M De- captures school spirit. signs to request it. Pelletier The idea for the banner immediately offered to donate originated with Jayna Smith, the banner at no cost. mother of band member Kobe Smith, who saw a “nice hang- (continued on page 2)

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Katahdin Coffee House (continued from page 1) The Urban Moose was located at Bank Corner since 2006, occupying a unique space that has been long held by a variety of banks. Urban Moose will be relaunching from the coffee house’s former spot this spring. Over a few weeks in January, the Dudleys labored to transition their store, completing the final push in four days. On Friday, February 1st, they opened at Bank Corner. “I’m just amazed at the space,” Theresa enthused. “It’s like we have the ability to have every type of seating.” The new location is approximately four times larger than the last, with separate spaces for privacy – including the bank vault itself – at the same time as ample window seating. Since being opened, the Dudleys have seen a large number of new and familiar faces coming in to check out the new space. “It’s been amazing,” John said, describing how the days have been steady despite inclement weather. One gentleman that’s been in to visit pointed out The vast interior of Bank Corner hosts many cozy areas as part of where his desk used to be when he worked at one of its newest iteration as a coffee house. This room – located where the the banks that previously called the building home. entrance to the building once was at the very corner of North and Other frequent visitors are families, something Theresa Main – offers a couch, table, heater, and plenty of windows from is especially happy to see. “I love seeing families sit- which to watch the streets. (Photo by Lura Jackson) ting down. Whole families can come in and not feel crowded. Even when all the tables in the front are butter balls and truffles – returning the storied art of handmade filled, there’s still plenty of space.” confectionary to Calais’s Main Street once more. Beyond simply offering more areas to be comfortable While the Dudleys were aiming to launch in the new location while enjoying their products, the Dudleys are aiming with a salad cooler, that has been temporarily put on hold as to continue expanding their menu in the coming weeks. equipment details are sorted out. Salads will be offered soon, Theresa has already been producing a steady variety of though – along with a full lunch menu. new pastries, including recently-added apple, lemon, As one of the most distinguished buildings in the downtown blueberry, and raspberry turnovers. Other popular new area, Bank Corner seems to be fully embracing its newest iteration items are pumpkin and chocolate chip cookies, peanut as a comfortable – and appetizing – community hangout. RIGHT: Among the more unique sitting areas in Katahdin House is the vault itself, which hosts a small table for four in a room once known for its impermeability. (Photo by Lura Jackson)

CHS Pep Band Let us help you with all of From Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons: I have been invited by the Calais High School Student Council, NHS (continued from page 1) your hardware needs! and JMG to participate in a fund raiser. If I win, the total amount of money raised by all involved will go to a charity “I wanted to donate to the or fund of my choice. I have chosen to donate to the Mike band as I love to give back Milburn Memorial Scholarship that is awarded each year to to the local community who support my small business,” a student from both CHS and WHS. I think this would be Pelletier said. “I am a firm just the type of thing Chief Milburn would have loved to believer in shopping locally, Fox Farm Happy Frog participate in. as supporting businesses in Elite Windshield Here’s how it works. I pay CHS $20 to participate and other our community make our com- Wash Potting Soil folks can buy tickets for only 10 cents each. You heard me munity stronger, this also gives right for a mere dime you can help me out. When I win, notice me an opportunity to give back I didn’t say IF I win, all of the money raised by everybody to our community!” “Our most sincere thanks go involved will go to the scholarship fund. Last year they raised out to Mary Pelletier for this over $2000 in dimes. I think that’s incredible. Here is the 12 qt. Your generous donation to recognize potted plants kicker though, when I win, a lucky CHS student will get to the tremendous work that our deserve the throw a pie at me (it had better be chocolate cream). band students dedicate to Pep best. That’s Donations can be dropped off here at my office or at CHS. Band and supporting our Blue why Happy Checks can be made out to the Calais High School. All dona- Devil teams throughout the sea- Frog Potting tions must be turned in by the morning of Feb. 15th so we son!” enthused CMHS’s Music Gallon. Elite windshield washer fluid Soil is alive Director Christine Proefrock, provides maximum freeze protection with beneficial microbes and fungi that help are short on time but I have all the faith in the world that we who also thanked Smith’s ef- against temperatures up to break down organic matter and feed the can do this together. -20 degrees. (WASH) plant roots. (FF5900105) forts to initialize the project. “We are always striving to do our best, to grow our program Feathered Friend Black Natural Fibers while supporting others and to Oil Sunflower Seed Household Broom find as many ways as possible to strengthen our relationships with the local community,” Proefrock continued. “Our students are both excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be recognized by a fabulous 40” powder coated Teddy Bears, Valentine banner hanging in our gym, steel handle. Wire honoring their dedication to wound reinforcement; Arrangements, Balloons, 3 rows of stitching. our school and to their hard and Roses! work.” 40 lb. bag. Hang up feature for Feathered easy storage. (Q9006) Pelletier has routinely made Friend Black significant donations in support SIGN UP FOR of local causes, including to Oil Sunflower Seed wild bird food is a DRAWING! high-energy, high-protein, year-round Sales Prices good through the Calais-Area Fall Baseball favorite to attract birds to your feeder. WIN 1/2 DOZEN teams, and those contributions February 13, 2019 (40BLACKSUN) FREE ROSES! Hours: haven’t gone unnoticed. “We know that Mary has made it a Monday - Friday, practice to see and meet needs 9AM to 5PM in the community whenever Calais: 454-2576 Saturday, Feb.9, possible,” Proefrock said. “We Machias: 255-3328 • Cherryfield: 546-7384 8AM to 5PM are extremely grateful to have the CMHS Pep Band be in- Celebrating over 20 Years Serving the Calais Area! cluded in her good works.” PAGE 3 A Week’s Fun Benefits More Than Students By Kaileigh Deacon of the activities they attend earn doing so. If you wish to help points for their class. with donations you can send Every year the week before Spearheaded by the National them in with students in any February vacation, the halls of Honor Society, classes collect grade at Calais High School Calais High School are filled various items over the week or through a National Honor with a little more excitement that will, in turn, be donated to Society Member. than usual. This week, for over local organizations. Together thirty years, has been the week they work together to col- of winter carnival where games lect used books for the Lions As part of the annual Calais and activities unite classes and Club, non-perishable food High School Winter Carnival, get the creative juices of the items for the Irene Chadbourne the National Honor Society classes moving. Ecumenical Food Pantry, can sponsors competitions which More than just a week of tabs to go to the IWK Hospital collect items that will benefit community organizations. Pic- games, activities and decorat- through the Knights of Pythias tured are Patrick Corbett, Kale ing, Winter Carnival also gives in St. Stephen, and towels for Sapiel, Emily Doten, Kelsey students the opportunity to give PAWS. LaCoote, Dylan Carrier, and back to their community. Over While classes collect these Ivy McLellan from the CHS the course of the week, each items they earn points for National Honor Society with of the four classes at the high their class toward their Winter the 241 towels and rolls of pa- school competes for points so Carnival goals, but they also per towels that will be donated that their class might win the are helping organizations and to PAWS. (Photo submitted by week of Winter Carnival. Each people in their community by Anne Scott)

Raise Funds for Charity Washington County and Washington D.C. with ‘Pie in the Face’ Representatives at CHS By Lura Jackson Every year, the stu- dents of Calais High School’s Student Coun- cil, NHS and JMG host “Pie in the Face,” an aptly named event in which fundraisers who 2017 are aiming to support Photo local charities collect dimes from the com- munity. The fundraiser with the most number of dimes collected receives a pie in the face during the school’s February 15th pep rally – along with a check for the total amount raised. This year’s fundraisers and causes thus far include Bob Fitzsimmons (Mike Milburn Scholarship); Jamie Thigpen (Addison Coty Scholarship Fund); Artie Mingo (Wreaths for Hope); Mary Anne Spearin (Hospice); Rep. Anne Perry (D-Calais), right, stood to introduce her former Augusta colleague, congress- Toby Cole (The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers Summer man Jared Golden (D-CD2) to an assembly of his constituents in Machias last weekend. Golden Camp Scholarship Program); Darrin Constant (yet to be determined); said he missed working with Perry and his other Maine peers in Augusta, and that he is thrilled and Anne Scott (Camp Sunshine). to be assigned to the House Armed Services Committee, which will begin work soon. Golden will Dimes are already being collected at the school, or contact the fund- return to Washington, D.C. on Monday and Congress will resume the next day. (Photo by Sarah raiser of your choice to help support a wonderful cause. Craighead Dedmon)

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Every so often, we’re hit with a reminder of Washington County’s status as an economically challenged area. We’re rarely the first to be chosen for new initiatives, we see businesses and facilities open and close for want of use, and sometimes our own pockets are empty. Before despair settles in, however, we’re presented with another reminder: Washington County is wealthy in spirit. The fact of the matter is that it isn’t always easy living in an area so far removed from amenities in the far northeastern woods. But it’s exactly that hardship that fosters an undeniable sense of community solidarity between neighbors that widely call one another friends. With the abundant moral support of the community behind each venture that launches in the St. Croix Valley and nearby inland towns, when businesses do develop a successful model, they have fully earned their place in the hearts and minds of local residents. It’s not easy, but by gum, we’ll try to do it together. This, in essence, is the enduring story of Washington County. Whether or not life has gotten any easier here in the generations since settlers arrived is a debate on relativity, but it is the very nature of the hardships faced here that have created a truly unique community – a community created not by opulence or on a passing whim, but one birthed and forged by successive trials. No matter what challenges are faced from year to year, the legacy of the Valley will continue to persevere.

Governor Mills’ Radio Address Publisher The Calais Advertiser Inc. Editor’s note: The following the Affordable Care Act in the By 2016, because of the to age 26 to remain on their is a transcript of Governor courts or in Congress. Affordable Care Act, the per- parents’ insurance, and it will Editor Mills’s radio address, delivered Before the Affordable Care centage of Americans who had require ten essential health LURA JACKSON on February 1st. Act was enacted in 2008, the health insurance had reached benefits, such as ambulance [email protected] This past December a federal number of uninsured Americans an all-time high of 91 percent service, prescription drug cov- district court judge in Texas and the cost of health care sky- and our national spending on erage and pediatric care. Graphic Designer issued a decision that would rocketed. Insurance companies health care decreased to historic You know, health care is CHERYL STABINSKI strike down the Affordable would refuse to cover anyone lows. for everyone, not just for the [email protected] Care Act. with a pre-existing condition- We cannot afford to go back. well to do. It is for the small Advertising If that decision is upheld, so many people- or anyone they That is why I have joined Sen- businesses struggling to pay BETH MCCRAY nearly twelve million Ameri- deemed to be “high risk” or too ate President Troy Jackson high health insurance bills. It [email protected] cans - including more than costly to cover. and Speaker of the House Sara is for the family on the brink 75,000 people in Maine - will As a result, too many of our Gideon is support of LD 1, "An of bankruptcy because of one Reception lose life-saving health insur- loved ones, neighbors and Act To Protect Health Care illness, or accident or medical KATHY DEVINE ance coverage for pre-existing friends went without care. Coverage for Maine Fami- mishap. It is for the community conditions and essential health People like my friend Patty. lies." that takes up collections in a jar Reporters benefits like mental health cov- Patty was a vibrant, intel- In Maine, an estimated at the corner store to pay for a KAILEIGH DEACON erage, maternity and newborn ligent and charitable woman, 230,000 adults are living with neighbor’s medical costs. It is care. an athlete, a mother of three pre-existing conditions. In for Patty. It is for you. Sports Reporter I cannot stand idly by while wise children, loved by all… addition to ensuring that no I am proud to stand with Pres- JOHN ROGERS Maine children and families and uninsured. She died need- Mainer living with pre-existing ident Troy Jackson and Speaker Proofreader once again may be forced to go lessly from breast cancer, a conditions is denied coverage, Sara Gideon on this very first NADA WILLIAMS-WHITE without health care they need. disease that could have been the legislation prohibits charg- bill of the Legislative session to My Administration is moving diagnosed earlier and treated ing seniors substantially higher continue the important work of Office Cat swiftly, in concert with the Leg- and cured. Patty’s story is not rates because of their age. ensuring affordable health care GOOD TOM GEORGE (“TOM”) islature, to help protect Mainers unique. Many of you have LD 1 will ban lifetime and coverage for all. Contributors: Linda Baniszeski, with pre-existing conditions, friends like Patty. Their fate is annual caps on coverage. LD Ann Carter, Sally Doten, John regardless of what happens to unacceptable. 1 will allow young adults up Dudley, Sharon Frost, Lynn Law- less, Dave McCullough, Michael McLean, Cassie Oakes, Sandra Smith. 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The Calais Advertiser will not be responsible ating after Revocation and War- 3. Terrorizing x2. 4. Invasion for any errors that occur in advertisements. Email to rant for Failure to Pay Fines of Computer Privacy When an error occurs, we will upon request January 8, 2019: Dustin El- January 20, 2019: Clifford If one of your loved ones is serving overseas please let us know and publish that part of the advertisement in [email protected] which the error occurs, if the error affects lis, age 26, of Calais, Maine Francis, age 28, of Perry, Maine we will send their copy in US Military Mail Service (MPS) the value of the advertisement. PAGE 5 City Seeks Resolution to Sweeper Saga By Lura Jackson rent machine is a 2000 Vacall vacuum sweeper/basin cleaner. It isn’t easy to keep the streets “It has been a decent machine, of a small Northeastern com- but the time has come to take munity clear of steadily accu- it to a dealer to have it com- mulating debris, but it’s a task pletely rebuilt or replace it,” that the Calais Public Works Seelye said. He explained that Department is well suited for the machine has had many – provided it has the proper parts patched or rebuilt due to tools. One of the key tools in the constant sandblasting they keeping the streets clear is the experience, but it is going to aptly-named sweeper. Calais’s need more than that now. sweeper has been struggling “We’re starting to have to lately, necessitating a decision put a lot of money into it,” City on whether to keep it and refur- Manager Mike Ellis said. bish it or replace it altogether. The city began a search effort The sweeper has many uses, to locate a replacement and according to Public Works Di- thought it had found a strong rector Skeet Seelye. Through- possibility at one point, Ellis out the warmer months, it is said. “We thought we had a re- used to sweep all of the city’s ally good option, but come to streets and parking lots to clean find out it was really hard to get them of dirt and trash as well as parts for it. So that option kind to vacuum out the more than of went down the drain.” 300 basins located around the It was a Johnson model, a municipality. During spring common model for a sweeper, cleanup, the sweeper collects but it was designed by a group any remaining sand left by the that is now out of business, Calais’s 2000 Vacall vacuum sweeper/basin cleaner is in rough condition after years of steady wear processes of the sidewalk ma- Ellis explained. The city hired and subsequent patching. The City is pursuing the option of rebuilding the machine after not being chine, loader, and dump truck. an inspector to go and look at successful in finding a replacement. (Photo courtesy of Skeet Seelye) It cleans the streets after Inter- it, and he produced a “very national Festival, and in the fall detailed report” that included ficult to locate any of them at good deal,” Ellis said. have an appointment at the it cleans up leaves to prevent parts in need of replacement. all. “So I’m glad we followed Without a viable replacement dealer where we purchased it them from blocking drains and Seelye called around to price up with that and didn’t just go option, the city is now trying in Connecticut so they can do a causing flooding. the replacement parts and soon for it. It was a good deal, and to determine if the current thorough inspection and give us Per Seelye, the city’s cur- discovered that it was very dif- now we know why it was a machine can be saved. “We a rebuild price,” Seelye said.

Former Resident James Emmert Gains Traction as Voice Talent

strides in the business,” he said. all very highly competitive.” Newton Talent Agency, Em- Among those he’s trained with Emmert’s hard work is bear- mert has his sights on what Former thus far are industry leaders ing fruit. One client, Kris Mi- he’d like to accomplish. “Out- Eastport like Bob Carter of the Neighbor chaels of Cobb County Pest side of relying on the talent resident James Studio in Atlanta, Steve Hen- Control Services, retained him agent to find work, the ultimate Emmert has derson of Good Pipes VO and for additional work after be- goal is securing work for a become a Terry Daniels of Voice Overs ing so impressed with his first skilled voice company and being asked to do over actor. His by Terry Daniels. project. “Working with James repeat work on a regular basis,” work has aired Being a desirable voice talent for my company’s telephony he explained. from Maine takes intensive skill and prac- phone messaging services was Emmert’s website can be to Florida to tice, Emmert said. “There is a great experience,” Michaels viewed at www.emmertaudio. California. so much more to the craft than provided. “I was so impressed com. (Submitted simply reading into the mic and that I did not hesitate to have photo) having a great voice. There is him voice our explainer train- a great deal of acting and tech- ing video for our new employ- nique involved. The more you ees.” practice the better you get. It’s Currently affiliated with the By Lura Jackson many of Clear Channel’s sta- tions, including B97, 104.7 The Moore’s Auto Body is back PAWS Animal Washington County has pro- Bear, KISS 94.5. Shelter in Calais is duced a wide range of talented Since then, Emmert has be- doing Mechanical repairs! individuals, some of whom can come the voice of WHSN, cre- in need of dry cat now be heard in media across ated several radio commercials the state – and well beyond. that have aired from coast to We will also be doing diesel repair on cars and trucks. food! Please One such person is James Em- coast, recorded standardized We never stopped doing auto body repairs. donate today. mert, who has gone on to hone testing for blind elementary stu- Quality work at a fair price!! Come check us out! his voice talents in remarkable dents through Maine Streaming Located at 368 ways. Now, Emmert offers his Media, recorded the northern For the first 20 people to receive mechanical repairs with at least South Street in services to clients around the Maine Snowmobile Report, country while continuing to and provided weather reports an hour or more in labor will receive a Calais. lend his voice to alternative and hosted a show for WNSX FREE Moore's Auto Body sweatshirt!! rock station WHSN 89.3 of 97.7 of Ellsworth. Bangor. Now based in Atlanta, Em- Mechanical repair shop will start in a couple weeks; call now! Born at Calais Regional mert is continuing to train as a Hospital, Emmert was raised Voice Over [VO] professional in Eastport and graduated from while working from his home Moore’s Auto Body and Mechanical Repairs Shead in 1999. From there, he studio. 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While there, he voiced “There are multiple channels One item or whole a variety of commercials and for coaching and guidance and Located in LaGrange, Maine acted as the announcer for support for those of us making 207-943-6474 or www.ashestoashespetcrematory.com households. PAGE 6 Trailrunner Wireless Brings New Rural Internet Option to Wash. Co. By Sarah Craighead towers that serve Verizon Wire- skipping the need for installing local service but runs on its own phone services where you Dedmon less customers in Washington the “last mile” of fiber. Parsloe equipment. choose how much data you County. said Trailrunner’s speeds will Parsloe said Trailrunner’s want to consume in a month. There are wide swaths of DownEast Wireless recently be “at a minimum” four times 4G LTE service sits on a fiber However, the costs are at a frac- Washington County where it’s acquired all of the local cus- faster than DSL speeds, and “backhaul” installed by Con- tion of normal cell phone plans. not possible to get high-speed tomers previously served by possibly faster depending on solidated Communications, Their entry-level “LiTE” plan internet access, and a new com- Premium Choice Broadband. the customer’s proximity to a which purchased local phone offers 25GB of data, and plans pany hopes to change that. “I stepped out of my own tower. and internet infrastructure for- range by size all the way up to DownEast Wireless has an- comfort zone,” said Parsloe, “We go through a process merly owned by Fairpoint. unlimited data. They also offer nounced it will begin offering whose company previously of qualifying an address,” said “Consolidated Communica- a seasonal option. Trailrunner Wireless broadband acted as a middle man, offer- Parsloe. “Once we discover tions has made major invest- As a veteran himself, Parsloe service in Washington County ing services only to cellular an address will receive good ments installing fiber, they’re said it was important to him beginning this week. carriers. “This is the first time coverage, then we send an the ‘middle mile,’” said Parsloe. to offer special pricing to Vet- “Our mission is to bridge we have ever provided direct installer and they’ll install the “They put the fiber out there, erans. the digital divide for rural service to consumers.” equipment. It’s pretty straight- but not to the residences and Trailrunner has already hired America,” said Bob Parsloe, Unlike cable internet or DSL forward for us.” the businesses. 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Sheriff’s Office Adds New Deputies (continued from page 1)

The MDEA has three offi- radio,” said Curtis. “We will from the sheriff’s office and Two new K9 units have joined because the state has so many cers dedicated to Washington now be able to put them into state police. The sheriff’s office the Washington County Sheriff’s dogs going through.” County. a problem area and [let them] also supplies backup coverage Office and are currently at work The dogs are paired with one For law enforcement pur- work that area. It gives them and assistance to the towns with in the field. One of the depart- officer only and are currently poses, Washington County is the freedom to do it without their own departments. ment’s K9 officers, Stryker, died trained in narcotics. They’re divided into three zones. Zones answering all these calls all the Jonesport Selectman Harry last year. Stryker was a Dutch both shepherd breeds and their 1 and 2 divide the southern half time.” Fish said the towns of Jonesport, Shepherd who was partnered names are Kia and Runa. of the county, and Zone 3 is the Curtis said that the deputies Beals and Addison are looking with Officer Rich Rolfe. One of the officers recently northern portion. Within each work to balance responding to at ways to band together to cre- “That put a big hole in it for hired will complete the police zone, there are communities immediate needs and some of ate increased police coverage us,” said Curtis. “We had two academy in April, and another which have their own police their more involved responsi- in their area. Fish said the three guys who were willing to do will begin in August. The train- coverage, like Machias, East- bilities. communities recently met with this, so we quickly grabbed up ing lasts almost five months, port, Baileyville and Calais. “You know, if you're working Curtis and Crabtree to begin an offer from Franklin County. which means the department The sheriff’s office works but not responsible for the radio conversations, and that they’re They had a canine program they will have the full benefit of the with the Maine State Police and you can go do your follow-up looking at a variety of options. were starting in the SO down additional headcount at the end rotates zone coverage through- on your partner, and go do your “What if the three towns there, and Sheriff Nichols... of 2019. out the month, though in recent interview for your statements, wanted to get together and actu- graciously asked us and we “In 2020 we’ll really be able years the state police have shift- chase down leads, do those ally have a deputy, about $150k accepted. They get a lot more to beef it up and do what we ed additional responsibilities types of things,” said Curtis. to have one and outfit them,” training down there than they planned on doing,” said Curtis. onto the sheriff’s office, such Creative coverage solu- said Fish, “or we could buy do at the state police academy as handling all sexual assault tions some overtime and have more cases, which involve a large Some representatives of towns deputies patrol the area.” amount of driving and bureau- with municipal police depart- “We're trying to figure out cratic processing. ments expressed frustration at how to give them the best bang Rep. Golden Tours DEI with Curtis said the extra deputies paying taxes to add officers for for the buck,” said Crabtree. will allow some of his officers to towns without municipal police Lubec already has an ar- Local Legislators work in a more focused way. departments during the 2019 rangement where it pays for “We're trying to make it so budget process. extra deputy attention from the our officers aren’t stuck to that Towns without their own sheriff’s office. departments rely on coverage New K9s

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around most residential streets in Calais! University of Maine at Machias Marine Ecology Prof. Brian Beal (right) explains the research on softshell clams at the Downeast Institute for Applied Research in Beals February 2 to U. S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-CD2). The first-term congressman from Maine’s nterested? 2nd District said his “takeaway” was that all of DEI’s research had ormer paperboy practical applications that enhanced existing fisheries. Golden’s on his route. swing Downeast started in Machias with remarks and coffee at Please email Helen’s Restaurant and ended with a visit with coast guardsmen at [email protected] Station Jonesport. Also on the tour were (l to r) Maine House Dist. 139 and 138 representatives Will Tuell and Robert Alley and State Senator Marianne Moore. (Photo by Nancy Beal) An information session [TBA] will be held for all interested paper carriers and their parents. In Facebook search for "Calais official Swap" e are excited to bring back paper carriers to the streets of Calais! and Join Today! Facebook.com/groups/CalaisMarket/ PAGE 7 Intelligence Report, Committee Point to International Threats By Lura Jackson nano- and biotechnologies have Regarding Russia and China, the potential to cure diseases the committee heard from El- The United States is facing and modify human performance, bridge Colby, Director of the De- Maine’s several potentially significant but without common ethical fense Program Center for a New Independent foreign threats, reads the recent- standards and shared interests American Security; Ely Ratner, Senator Angus ly-updated National Intelligence to govern these developments, Executive Vice President and King pressed Strategy. A similar tone has they have the potential to pose Director of Studies, Center for intelligence been taken by the Senate Armed significant threats to U.S. inter- a New American Security; and officials about Service Committee, which con- ests and security,” Coats writes. Damon Wilson, Executive Vice Russia, vened for the first time this year Nanotechnology involves creat- President, Atlantic Council. China, and cybersecurity on January 29th. Both the report ing structures as small as one Wilson described the need during the first and the proceedings of the com- billionth of a meter. for “permanent deterrence” in meeting of the mittee – including comments by Another major challenge of the Europe to deter Russia’s ongoing Senate Armed Maine’s Independent Senator present that will be exacerbated threat, a position he proposed Services Angus King – are summarized as current trends continue is the could be garnered by the bolster- Committee on below. increasing number of humans ing of military presence. Wilson January 29th. The National Intelligence migrating away from war-af- advised against the trend of (Submitted Strategy flicted or economically-stressed creating “tumultuous relations photo) “We have to become much areas to cities. Coats identifies within our alliances” and said more agile, more innovative, climate change, infectious dis- that the nation’s intense polar- more creative,” summarizes ease outbreaks, and transnational ization make it more vulnerable. Director of National Intelligence criminal organizations as other “If we are concerned about near- of Defense Information Systems kind of cyber threat that is Dan Coats in the National Intel- factors that will further push peer competition from Russia Agency; and U.S. Marine Corps increasingly emerging in the ligence Strategy. The report, re- people from their homes. and China, the United States Brigadier General Dennis A. public sphere – that which uti- leased on January 22nd, provides Coats’s report named the pri- must invest not only in its own Crall, Principal Deputy Cyber lizes “deep fake” technology. a strategic outline for the intel- mary adversaries of the next four capabilities but also in its global Advisor and Senior Military King described “deep fake” ligence community for the next years as being Russia, China, alliance structure.” Advisor for Cyber Policy. technology as that which is four years. Coats emphasized North Korea, and Iran, respec- Colby spoke to the importance Deasy, presenting the com- “to create essentially a false that we as a nation are facing tively, each of which has de- of maintaining “favorable bal- bined testimony, described how reality,” such as “an apparent “significant changes in the do- veloped conventional weapons. ances” of power in key regions the Department of Defense speech by a candidate where mestic and global environment” “Multiple adversaries continue of the world, including East [DoD] is “transforming the cy- different words are coming out and the importance of preparing to pursue capabilities to inflict Asia, Europe and the Persian ber architecture” by developing of their mouth than what they for and recognizing “emerging potentially catastrophic damage Gulf, and emphasized the need “data-driven infrastructures” that actually said.” threats and opportunities.” to U.S. interests through the ac- for ongoing alliances to maintain will enable the department to King impressed the need for Technology is one of the pri- quisition and use of weapons of them. “These favorable balances meet current and emerging cyber transparency if and when the mary drivers of change in the mass destruction (WMD), which preserve our ability to trade with threats. He elaborated on how DoD identifies that a “deep current global strategic environ- includes biological, chemical and access the world’s wealthiest cyber automation can be used as fake” has been created and ment. While the federal intel- and nuclear weapons,” Coats and most important regions on a “defensive ‘force multiplier,’” spread. “My concern is it’s ligence community has exten- writes. fair grounds, and prevent their including expounding on exist- one thing for the Intelligence sive experience in conducting The 36-page report, viewable power from being turned against ing intelligence-informed sen- Community to know this is conventional operations, Coats in full at www.dni.gov/files/ us in ways that would undermine sors that already successfully happening, but if they don’t in- writes that “advances in tech- ODNI/documents/National_In- our freedoms and way of life.” combat seven million automated form the people who are being nology are driving evolutionary telligence_Strategy_2019.pdf, Recognizing these points, mitigations per day. victimized, who are being at- and revolutionary change across outlines seven mission objec- Senator King asked, “Is there In summarizing, Deasy paint- tacked in this way, I think that multiple fronts. The [Intelligence tives that will help the Intel- anything that Vladimir Putin ed a grim but realistic picture. really blunts the effectiveness Community] will have to be- ligence Community prepare for would like better than the U.S. “We believe a cyber capable of the availability of the intel- come more agile, innovative, and the threats facing the nation, withdrawing from NATO?” adversary will focus their efforts ligence… I just want to be sure resilient to deal effectively with including in the areas of coun- Both Mr. Wilson and Mr. Colby on disrupting DoD’s front line our policies keep pace with these threats and the ever more terintelligence and security, asserted that the dissolution of mission systems during a conflict the magnitude and accelerated volatile world that shapes them.” counterproliferation, and coun- NATO is a key piece of Russia’s or in preparation for conflict by nature of the threat.” Specifically, Coats described the terterrorism. long-term goals. Senator King is exploiting vulnerabilities we did Returning to Director of Na- increased interest and develop- The Senate Armed Services a member of the Senate North not realize we had.” Deasy high- tional Intelligence Dan Coats’s ment in space, cyberspace, and Committee Atlantic Treaty Organization lighted the need for interagency report, he specifically pointed computing by traditional adver- While the National Intelli- (NATO) Observer Group, which cooperation and continued sup- to appropriate transparency as saries as being a major threat to gence Strategy provides an out- monitors NATO commitments port for flexible operations as being critical for the success the nation’s security. line of threats, the Senate Armed and capabilities and ensures that being key to combatting the na- of the Intelligence Community Attempting to prepare for po- Services Committee – as the the Senate is kept informed of tion’s “ever-changing dynamic [IC] over the next four years. tential threats in a world that is legislative arm granted military NATO work. cyber threat.” “Doing so is necessary to earn changing rapidly is not an easy oversight – is, in part, respon- On cybersecurity, the com- “Deep Fakes” and and retain public trust in the task, and some of what Coats sible for acting on those threats. mittee heard from Dana Deasy, transparency IC, which directly impacts IC covers as an approaching danger The committee’s first hearing Department of Defense Chief In addressing the intelli- authorities, capabilities, and was once limited to the world of the year focused on Russia, Information Officer; Vice Ad- gence officials, Senator King resources.” of science fiction. “Advances in China, and cybersecurity. miral Nancy Norton, Director specifically pointed to one

Senator Collins Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help Combat Technology Threats from China U.S. Senator Susan Collins Companion legislation was China and other nations are egy to deal with these challenges U.S. national security posed by (R-ME), a member of the Senate also introduced in the House of currently attempting to achieve to our national security and the improper acquisition and Intelligence Committee, cospon- Representatives on January 16 technological and economic su- long-term technological com- transfer of critical technologies sored legislation authored by by Congressmen C.A. Dutch periority over the United States petitiveness. Under the bill, the by foreign countries and reliance Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) Ruppersberger (D-MD), Mike through the aggressive use of Office of Critical Technologies on foreign products – such as and Marco Rubio (R-FL) to help Conaway (R-TX), Jim Himes state-directed or -supported & Security would be directed those manufactured by Chinese combat tech-specific threats to (D-CT), and Will Hurd (R-TX). technology transfers. At the to coordinate and consult with telecom companies ZTE and national security posed by foreign “China’s theft of critical U.S. same time, the U.S. is also facing federal and state tech and tele- Huawei – that jeopardize the actors like China. This biparti- technologies and increased ef- major challenges to the integrity com regulators, the private sec- overall security of private sector san legislation would create an forts to expand into our tele- of key supply chains as a result tor, nongovernmental experts supply chains. Office of Critical Technologies communications market pose of reliance on foreign products and academic stakeholders, and In September, Senator Col- & Security at the White House as serious threats to our national that have been identified as na- key international partners and lins and a bipartisan group of responsible for coordinating security and to consumers,” said tional security risks. A national U.S. allies to ensure that every Senators introduced the ZTE across agencies and developing a Senator Collins. “This bipartisan response to combat these threats available tool is being utilized to Enforcement Review and Over- long-term, whole-of-government bill would ensure greater coordi- and ensure our national security safeguard the supply chain and sight (ZERO) Act, legislation strategy to protect against state- nation and cooperation between has, to date, been hampered by protect emerging, foundational that would enforce full compli- sponsored technology theft and government at the federal and insufficient coordination at the and dual-use technologies. The ance by ZTE—a Chinese state- risks to critical supply chains. state levels, as well as with federal level. Office would also be responsible directed telecommunications The bipartisan legislation is nongovernmental experts and The Warner-Rubio bill would for raising awareness of these firm that repeatedly violated also cosponsored by Senators the private sector, to develop a guarantee that there is a federal threats and improving the over- U.S. laws—with all probation- Michael Bennet (D-CO), Roy long-term strategy on combat- entity responsible for proactively all education of the American ary conditions in the Commerce Blunt (R-MO), and Chris Coons ting foreign attempts to acquire coordinating interagency efforts public and business leaders in Department’s deal. (D-DE). U.S. technologies.” and developing a national strat- key sectors about the threats to PAGE 8 Please e-mail calendar events to [email protected] by 8 a.m. Tuesday to be included in that week’s paper. Yard sales/ benefits need to be paid ads. We may edit or shorten submissions.

FEBRUARY 16: Baked Center with John Newell, pia- -Third Monday of each -Calais Community Cafe is Bean Supper at 5 p.m. at the nist/composer, “Moments in month: American Legion Sher- serving lunch at noon at 72 Parish Hall in Dennysville. Time,” playing and discussing man Brothers Post #3 monthly FEBRUARY 6: Blood Palmer Lane, Calais. For res- Baked beans, casseroles, hot works spanning four decades meeting at St. Anne’s Episco- ervations call 454-2215. Drive at Washington County dogs and more. Door prizes at 3 p.m. pal Church in Calais at 6 p.m. Community College in Calais -Calais Free Library and raffle tickets available FEBRUARY 25: Quoddy All veterans and their families Wednesday Morning Knitters from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEBRUARY 16: February Voices rehearsals resume at are welcome to attend. FEBRUARY 6: Hear from from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcom- Family Frolic at Machias Bay Eastport Arts Center at 7 p.m. -First Monday Tea at the li- ing dates: 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, Lanette Pottle, #1 Internation- Chamber Depot and Visitor No auditions, all are welcome. brary (except when it falls on al Best-Selling Author. Topic: 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22. Center, Route 1 in Machias. New singers should contact a federal/state holiday) at Lin- FMI: 454-2758. When Big Feels Overwhelm- (Directly across from Helen’s John Newell at jnewell384@ coln Memorial Public Library ing, Start Small. All are wel- -Wednesday Morning Weav- Restaurant). Ski, sled, skate gmail.com. in Dennysville (parking lot ers at the Calais Free Library comed at Washington County and a bonfire. In the event of shared with church),15 King Community College Lecture from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcom- no snow, participants will be Street from 4 to 7 p.m. ing dates: 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1. Hall at 6 p.m. invited on a guided walking -4th Monday of the month: FEBRUARY 8: Open Mic FMI: 454-2758. tour of the Downeast Conser- Potluck and Community Dis- -Life Drawing Workshop, 7 sponsored by First National vancy Properties. MARCH 1: Riverside Re- cussion: Building a Recovery Bank at Eastport Arts Cen- bekah’s Food Sale at Bai- to 9 p.m. at Eastport Arts Cen- FEBRUARY 16 & 23: Community. From 5:30 to ter. Info: Joyce, (207) 853- ter from 6 to 8 p.m. Family Learn how to operate and leyville Food Mart from 9 7:30 p.m. at Your Place, Inc., friendly. a.m. to noon. 2358 or jpweber@roadrunner. work with Microsoft Excel 8 Old Mill Road, Ellsworth. com. FEBRUARY 8: Open Mic at Calais Free Library. Both MARCH 2 & 9: Block Bring a potluck dish to share Night at Eastport Arts Cen- Printing Workshop at Eastport -Writer’s Group meets on al- dates are 9 a.m. to noon. Lap- if you choose. FMI email de- ternate Wednesdays at CCLC ter from 6 to 8 p.m. Family- tops provided. Sign up is re- Arts Center with Susan Leh- [email protected] or friendly, all types of acts wel- nen and Sasha Lehnen-Spen- in the Heartwood Lodge at 1 quired. 454-2758. call 667-7171. p.m. No fee. All writers are come. FEBRUARY 17: Sunday cer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FEBRUARY 9: Brush up Two-part workshop. welcome! FMI mrbrown64@ Afternoons at Eastport Arts msn.com. on your skills with Google at Center with Chris Bartlett, MARCH 3: Sunday After- Calais Free Library from noon “Winter Songbirds of the Pas- noons at Eastport Arts Center: to 3 p.m. Laptops provided. samaquoddy Bay Region” at 3 Stage East’s staged reading -Chair Drumming at St. Sign up is required. 454-2758. p.m. of Camping with Henry and Anne’s Church in Calais at 9 FEBRUARY 9: RE- FEBRUARY 22: Calais Tom by Mark St. Germain at a.m. -Irene Chadbourne food SCHEDULED: A benefit talk Area Breast Cancer Support 3 p.m. -Knitting group at the Pem- pantry open 10 a.m. to noon. for EAC by NYC Mayor Bill Group will be meeting at 3 MARCH 9: Open Mic broke Library from 11 a.m. to Closed holidays. de Blasio at Eastport Arts Cen- p.m. in the downstairs parlor sponsored by Eastport Family 2 p.m. -Crafters gather to work ter at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door at the Calais United Methodist Pharmacy and Machias Fam- -Ironworks Quilters at the on projects at 10 a.m. at St. or at eastportartscenter.org. Church, 849 Main St., Calais. ily Pharmacy at Eastport Arts Pembroke Library from 6 p.m. Anne’s, Church St., Calais - FEBRUARY 10: Sunday This month we will be dis- Center from 6 to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI call 454-8016. series: Harpsichord Hour with cussing Chapter 1 of “Breasts MARCH 10: Sunday Af- -The Freeway - Addiction -Zumba, dance-based fitness Gregory Biss, “Bach, Bach – The Owner’s Manual” by Dr. ternoons at Eastport Arts Cen- Recovery at Calvary Chapel, is being offered at St. Anne’s and More Bach” at Eastport Kristi Funk. We will have a ter with Dr. Bernard Bourque 295 North Street, Calais. Ad- Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. Arts Center at 3 p.m. guest speaker, Angela Foches- with his suspense trilogy set dicts, friends, family mem- All levels welcome. FEBRUARY 13: Let’s ato, who will be talking about on Campobello at 3 p.m. bers; All are welcome. 7 p.m. -Grief Support Group at Talk About It: Yankees & “Know Your Lemons”. This First Tuesday of the month United Methodist Church in Strangers, a book discus- free “gathering” is a comfort- has potluck and testimony at Calais from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. sion series, this session fo- ing and safe environment to 6:30 p.m. Share your story, receive so- cusing on “A New England -Ecstatic Dance, Tuesdays, cial support, and learn cop- find encouragement and hope. -2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays Girlhood” by Lucy Larcom Open to all that have a breast 5 to 6 p.m. at Eastport Arts ing techniques. Free. First and &, for contrast “OUR NIG: every month: The Monday Center. Info: info@eastpor- third Thursday of each month. cancer diagnosis. FMI call Night Music Circle at CCLC or Sketches from the Life Marianne at 454-0501. tartscenter.org. -International Dance, Thurs- of a Free Black” by Harriet at 7 p.m. Bring an instrument days from 4:30 to 6 p.m., East- FEBRUARY 22: Movie or come and listen! E. Wilson at Dennysville’s Night at Lincoln Memorial Li- port Arts Center. All welcome Lincoln Memorial Public Li- -Irene Chadbourne food to explore world dance tradi- brary in Dennysville at 7 p.m. pantry open 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. brary at 7 p.m. Video of Famous Gardens - tions. Greek, Romanian, Bul- Closed holidays. -St. Croix International garian and Israeli music, and FEBRUARY 14: Calais Warning: May create “Garden Quilter’s Guild meets the 3rd Free Library (lower level) - -TOPS 228 Baileyville more. Info: eastportartscenter. Envy. meets at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wednesday of each month at Friend group Book Sale Main- FEBRUARY 24: Sunday org. People’s United Methodist the Methodist Homes Rec. -Eastern Area Agency on tenance Day from 10:30 a.m. Afternoons at Eastport Arts Center at 6 p.m. New mem- to noon. Church, Baileyville. Corner of Aging cafe serving meals at Third and Summit Street. bers welcome. Palmer Lane Estates in Calais -Zumba, dance-based fitness -AL-ANON meets at 6:30 at 11:30 a.m. is being offered at St. Anne’s p.m. in the old Calais Hospital -St. Croix Valley Assembly Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. basement. of God is sponsoring Over- All levels welcome. -St. Croix Valley Internation- comers Outreach, a biblical -3rd Monday of each month: al Garden Club meets April to study of the 12 Step Program. Eastern Area Agency on Ag- January, third Wednesday af- If interested contact Pastor ing cafe in Machias held at the ternoon of the month. Activi- Chuck Green 315-806-6457 FEBRUARY 6 and 7 Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant at ties include garden tours, dem- or Rex at 207-904-8087. 11 a.m. onstrations, speakers and tips. -Alcoholics Anonymous -Last Monday of each FMI Anne (506) 466-6637 or meeting in the Calais Hospital month: Veterans’ Meet and email us at SCVIGC@yahoo. old building Every Thursday The A Dog’s Glass Greet at Schooner Pub on com. night at 7:30 p.m. Please use Upside Way Home Main Street in Calais at 6 p.m. -Are you affected by a loved side entrance. Enjoy free appetizers and so- one’s drinking? AL-ANON -KinderArts presents Tiny meets every Wednesday at 7 Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. cialize with fellow veterans. Yogis, runs March 21-June 27, PG-13 All are welcome. p.m at West Lubec Methodist skipping April 18, Thursdays PG R Church. Final Shows! from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Free; for children up to age 5, must FEBRUARY 8-11, 13 & 14 come with parent or caregiver. In case of AOS 77 school de- Glass (R) lay or cancellation, Tiny Yogis The LEGO A Dog’s will be canceled. Nightly 7 p.m. Movie 2: The Way Home -Calais Free Library Home Second Part Sun. at 1:30 p.m. School from 10 a.m. to noon. Come join other home Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. Starting 2/14 schooled families as they Sun. at 1:30 p.m. Sun. at 1:30 p.m. Alita: The Battle participate in activities and PG PG Angel (PG-13) crafts. -Friends of the Calais Free Adult $7.75 US / $10 CAN • Child, Senior, Military: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN Library Book Sale mainte- Sun Matinee All Seats: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN nance at 10:30 a.m. Upcoming dates: 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9. 239 Main St., Calais • 207-454-8830 • statecinemascalais.com PAGE 9 Winter Sports and Fun Day at Down East Hospice Volunteers -StAR (St. Anne’s Reads) at the Pottle Tree Farm, Perry Annual Recognition Brunch Calais Free Library from 3 to 4 p.m. Story, conversation and Cross-country skiing through woodland trails, sledding, ice skating, activity for ages 5 and up. Up- snow shoeing, a ski race, ice fishing, Olympics for kids, ski lessons and coming dates: 2/14, 3/14, 5/9. a potluck by the bonfire are all part of the seventeenth annual WINTER SPORTS & FUN DAY, held Saturday, February 16 in Perry, Maine. In addition to fun, the event provides funds for Stronghearts, a Perry- based foundation. Stronghearts was established in 2002 by Brian and -Wiggles and Giggles at Sue Duffy in memory of their son Seamus who died of a congenital the Calais Free Library from heart defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ba- Each year, Stronghearts raises money to help families caring for bies, toddlers and caregivers children with congenital heart defects with medical expenses, travel are welcome. and meals. Stronghearts sends children to Camp Meridian where -Irene Chadbourne food they were able to be with other children with congenital heart defects. pantry open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Stronghearts also offers emotional and logistical support to families who are faced with the challenges of raising a child with a congenital Closed holidays. On January 26, Down East community, hospice volunteer -Creative Coloring at St. heart defect. The Sports and Fun Day will be at the Pottle Tree Farm, 507 South Hospice Volunteers said 'thank trainings, co-facilitates cancer Anne’s Church St., Calais you' to their dedicated hospice support meetings, all free of from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meadow Road in Perry. The day will begin at 10 A.M with a cross- country ski race at 10:30 A.M. (weather permitting) as well as ski- volunteers. The event took charge. DEHV is a non-profit FMI call 454-8016. place at the Bluebird Restau- and does not receive any fund- -1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays: ing on miles of open trails. All other activities will be on-going or scheduled during the day. rant where everyone enjoyed a ing from the state or federal Music Circle (country, blue- delicious buffet brunch. Beau- governments. Support comes grass, gospel) for participants There will be a fireside potluck as part of the day. Bring food that hold up in cold weather such as finger food, bread, chili or soup, salad tiful poems were read, stories from donations, grants and and listeners at the Pembroke were shared that were moving, fund raising events. DEHV Library at 6:30 p.m. or cookies. Area merchants donate food items and there is a Dead River raffle. funny, touching and always will be providing a training for The Outdoor Adventure Center at Washington County Community meaningful. Friends of hospice new volunteers this Spring in College (WCCC) will provide free cross-country skis, snowshoes also joined the group. Down the Machias area, and in the and skates. East Hospice Volunteers is Calais in the Fall. This is some- -Gentle Flow Yoga with Ka- There is no admission charge. Event T-shirts, backpacks and mugs the only volunteer hospice in thing you can do. For informa- tie Wilson, Saturdays, 8:30 to are available for donations of $10. Washington County, providing tion about our services and the 9:30 a.m. at Eastport Arts Cen- The Winter Sports and Fun Day will be held no matter what the free comfort care, emotional volunteer training - 726-5087 / ter. Info: anchorandbalanceyo- weather is. support, bereavement sup- 454-7521 ext. 126 or downe- [email protected]. For more information about Stronghearts and Congenital Heart port and much more. DEHV [email protected]. See -Spinners at the Pembroke Defect Awareness Day go to Stronghearts.org. provides workshops for the our Facebook page. Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. -Saturday Morning Knitters at Calais Free Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates: Calais Police Department 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18. -Nostalgic Storytellers at -First Sunday of the month: Thinking about taking your own life? Anonymous Tip Line: 454-8730 Calais Free Library from 10 to Coffeehouse at Cobscook There is someone you can connect with 11:30 a.m. FYI on dates and Community Learning Center right now, no matter what time it is. You Non-Emergencies: times call 454-2758. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. can call the National Suicide Prevention -Children’s Theatre Work- -Third Sunday of each Line at 1-800-273-8255, chat online at shop at Eastport Arts Center month, meeting of the St. Cro- suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat, or 454-2752 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Begins ix Valley Amateur Radio Club text CONNECT to 741741 for complete- Jan. 26. Under 6 should be ac- in the rec. room at Methodist ly anonymous text chat. 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Here we hear from Rus- The Pile of Pink Bricks, part 3 sell Buker. a prolific local poet and former teacher The concluding segment of Joanne McMahon’s three-part story. who has produced eighteen collections of poetry, many I started going out every night, standing at the pile of bricks, hoping for -- what? of which are available on In time it occurred to me that if I could find the exact brick that killed him, a part of him would be on it and I could beg him to forgive Amazon. me. I felt sure that I would know the brick when I touched it. So I began to sort through them, touching each one, holding each one. One night when I went to the site, an old man was there filling a child's wagon with bricks. I watched him for a while. "What are you going to do with those bricks? Midnight He looked up. Makin' a fireplace fer my stove. He continued putting bricks into the wagon. "Bin comin' here pert' near every night. Musta got - uh - more'n a hundred bricks so far." meander "Oh," I said, "can I come to your place and see them? It was my chance to touch every brick. "Sure. You kin pull the wagon fer me." By Russell Buker We carried armloads of bricks up five flights of rickety stairs to his room. His small pot-bellied stove stood on a square of old tin, backed by rows of bricks. imaginary #1 "This here," he indicated, "is the fireplace I'm buildin'. Gotta git done before winter." and "I'll help you." initial singularity On our hands and knees, we placed the bricks. When we'd finished, I began to touch every one he'd previously placed. forever He watched me. "Why ya doin' that?" waiting, wanting "I figure I'll know the brick when I touch it," I said, "the brick that killed him." transition "Killed who?" out of nothing I sat up and looked at him. "Didn't you hear about it, or read about it in the paper?" as I He shook his head. relieved the weight So I told him the whole story. of my After that, we met every night at the pile of bricks. I helped him take his wagonload home and helped him build his fireplace. mother who picked He told me about the other people in the neighborhood who'd been taking bricks for their patios and roof gardens. "I kin take you to me up see their bricks", he said, "I already told 'em 'bout you." fed me and saw that I The rest of the summer we visited each one. The patios in a few of the backyards added so much to city living; and the roof gardens expanded: with their winding brick paths, low brick walls, and brick platform bases for planters, bird baths and bar-b-que grills were colorful among burst of light all the greenery. through In the process of examining their bricks, I made many new friends. I assumed they thought I was crazy, or at least odd, but the old man the window in such said they understood, being artists and poets like myself. darkness As the summer progressed I spent more and more time at the site sorting through bricks. of night and then At about this time my husband I finalized our plans to move to the country to an old farm we'd bought. The moving van was scheduled. cold As moving day approached I stepped up my frantic search for THE brick. How could I leave the city til I'd found it? wind entering the forest * * * she thought no one would But that all happened a long time ago, before my divorce. believe and we never At this moment I'm sitting in the middle of my circular herb garden, in the round pink brick center - the hub of the wheel. The pink spoke brick paths radiating out from the center are the spokes of the wheel, framing the "pieces-of-pie" shaped raised beds. The winding pink of it again until brick path encircling the entire garden is the rim of the wheel. You could call it a "prayer wheel", but I think of it as my "wheel of life now and death." she's gone and I I like to sit here beside the marble birdbath with the cat on my lap and the dog at my feet, enjoying the sun and breezes, and planning might my next project, a patio outside the back door. be anytime soon I rise and walk to the back of the garden where my little wagon sits and begin pulling it toward the barn and stables and fields, toward as the pile of pink bricks. the fire thins no longer reflecting in the A Short Story from a Bereaved Mother We’d like to thank window the local drawing me back By Sherry Beals be expected to accept such a loss? say that will comfort me. I am not writers who from The pain in my heart, mind, body the person I was before my child illusion with flair My third child. My second son. I and soul consumes me at times. I died. Everything changed the mo- submitted conviction carried you under my heart for nine yearn to hold my son in my arms, ment my child left this world. It’s this week! months. I was the very first to love if only just to tell him I love you simply indescribable. The pain is you. We spent every single moment one last time. overwhelming. And only those together while you grew inside of I no longer sleep with the phone who have lost a child can under- me. I could feel you growing and on my side of the bed. I hold his stand. Maine Ice Storm 1998, moving. My miracle third child clothes close to me, I’m surrounded All who loved my son are still in from heaven. My light brown- by pictures of him. ‘Awwww.’ Devastated. part 3 haired, blue-eyed baby boy. As I wake every morning, I still Michael left those who he loved Michael was my happy-go-lucky wish it was just a horrible dream... with such beautiful memories. My By Becky LaCasse child. Always happy and so forgiv- my hair is white, my mind is scat- son’s legacy will live in all of those But most of it remains ing. I am a very blessed mother. I tered, my eyes fill with tears at he loved. My son’s light still shines and this day passes into cold dark night loved him so. any given moment, my arms feel so brightly through the eyes of all again Life went by so fast. Before I so weak sometimes, my legs feel who loved him – the light that now how can this be knew it, Michael was a young like they weigh a ton. My heart guides me through my days. There how can modernity collapse so completely man full of life, and so deserving hurts... everything hurts. Grief is will never be another like him. My how can the wonders of our age have fallen of that life. exhausting. Michael, my son, my child, forever so still It was 25 years later... February I close my eyes, I see his face, loved and always in our hearts. and useless - vacation... a bitterly cold night, a I hear his voice so clearly. I feel Holding him close inside my heart blizzard. his presence. I know he would not until we meet again. And I have no simple objects of metal and plastic, We had gone to bed early just to have left without saying goodbye doubt we will. I will live my life in all dead watch TV and snuggle in for the on purpose. Until we meet again honor of him. the computer screen night. my sweet boy, you are forever in Praying for healing for all the that large wondrous The phone rang. It was on my Mom’s heart. How blessed I am bereaved parents as I now know television side of the bed, so I answered it... it to have been Michael’s mom. To it’s a lifetime journey. Regardless that link-to-life, was my oldest son. I’ll never forget have loved and to have been loved of faith, beliefs or ethnicity, the the telephone his words. So devastating. by such a kind, loving, caring soul. loss of a child is felt far and wide. the hot tub and hair dryer My sweet Michael had taken his To have kissed and hugged him for Grief is universal. I am learning to the oversized microwave and very last breath here on earth with- 25 years. My earth angel before his live without my child as I have no whisper-quiet dishwasher out me. My child had died. death. Now, my angel in heaven. choice. It is the hardest thing I’ve all dead I was in shock, I was in denial, Michael’s life was so short. His ever had to do. There is no right or I felt angry, I felt so much guilt. death was catastrophic. In a split wrong way to grieve the loss of a while every man’s family waits in silence The depression. Still to this very second, Michael’s life ended. There child. Grief is a lifetime journey in the dark day, almost five years later, I cry is nothing in this world that can and it’s as individualized as our having forgotten now that in any minute every single day for my child taken prepare a parent for the loss of their precious child. the light could return so suddenly. How can a mother child. There is nothing anyone can PAGE 11 Roller Skating in the St. Croix Valley By the St. Croix Historical Society Recently someone asked us whether there had been a roller skating rink on Union Street back in the 40s or 50s. We found there was, and while doing some digging to answer the question we discovered what a popular pastime roller skating once was in the St. Croix Valley, especially in the late 1800s. The “roller skating craze” be- The Milltown skating rink – also known as the Milltown Opera gan in the 1880s after a fellow House – hosted a wide variety of community events including polo, named James Plimpton rede- masquerades and races before being lost to a fire. (Photo courtesy signed the roller skate. Roller of St. Croix Historical Society) skates had been invented, not surprisingly, by the Dutch to present River View Apartment sorts of entertainment, some allow the Hollanders to skate House as far as Calais Avenue. with local talent and some during the summer. The Dutch It was a large building with a from away. Uncle Tom’s Cabin “rollers” were one row of bare- highly polished floor for roller played there as well as Peck’s ly functional “in-line” wooden skating. On each side, seats Bad Boys. A prestidigitator The loss of the Novilla dance hall and roller rink was recorded in wheels from heel to toe like an this photo by Jay Hinson in February 7th, 1963’s issue of The Calais were arranged like balcony gave an exhibition of legerde- Advertiser. (Photo courtesy of St. Croix Historical Society) ice skate blade and not practi- seats and at the farther end was main for three nights running cal for any but the Dutch whose a stage where public entertain- (Do you remember how Hod babies wore skates instead of ments were often given. The Hanson mixed up the batter of But the craze was too strong to upon in religious circles. booties. Plimpton designed band played for skating every eggs and flour to be used in one last long.” The Union Street roller rink a skate with two parallel sets other night from a platform trick and then tasted it?) There Woodland’s Opera House operated off and on into the of wheels, the base cushioned built near the center of the rink. were fancy skating and trained doubled as a roller rink and 1950s and perhaps 1960s. with rubber to allow flexibility. A large entrance with two front dogs. The Kickopee Indians much else besides. In 1907 Sally Doten recalls, “That Later, ball bearings were added doors opened near stairs which sold a lot of their Sagua there. Charles Murray erected the was an old church on Union to the wheels. The user then led to the cloakrooms and to But we must not forget the building known as the Wood- Street. I used to skate there as had at least a fighting chance the floor for skating. Several balls, not mere dances, given land Opera House and Michael a kid. I remember the first time of staying upright and this was hundred pairs of roller skates by the Rifle Clubs, and the Foggia became the manager. I tried roller skates and didn’t enough to begin the roller skat- of various sizes were kept on Loom Fixers whose programs The first floor was used as a know how to stop once I was ing craze of the 1880s. hand for rent at a charge of ten are prized relics in families store with bowling lanes tak- in motion. I finally just crashed Fancy, high society roller cents for afternoon or evening. today. St. Stephen built an ice ing up almost one half of the into the wall when I decided I rinks first began to pop in the Carnivals on skates were often rink but the polo teams played space. The upper floor was needed a rest. The night after larger cities like London and held as well as skating contests in both rinks.” The Milltown used as a hall for dancing, my first skate my wrists were New York but soon spread to with girls matched against girls rink also burned. roller skating and as an occa- so sore I could barely write. any town with a building large and men matched against men. The Princeton Town Hall sional prize fight. Mike Foggia But I learned after that. Good enough to contain the throngs Fancy skaters also often gave was found suitable to the needs bought the building in 1911. In times there.” of novice skaters. The St. Croix public exhibitions.” of locals to roller skate in those 1915, when the moving pic- The Union Street “Roll- Valley caught the bug early. This building burned to the early years. According to a tures became a popular form erdrome” suffered the same We don’t have a photo of ground in the late 1890s and history of Princeton, “In 1890 of entertainment, the Central fate as all the other Calais Calais’ first roller rink, but a was replaced by the brick Princeton’s first noteworthy Labor Union leased the hall for roller rinks. The 1966 fire was reasonably accurate drawing block that had the Checchi- band was organized under the a movie theater. They operated started by an arsonist who of the building can be seen on Pisani store at the Calais Av- leadership of Frank Herrick it until 1930 when Mike took it had, it is said, a grudge against the 1889 map of Calais. The enue end. The fiery end of of Calais. This band had a over and continued its opera- several businesses in town, roller rink was on Main Street. the building was to become roster of 16 members and held tion until 1956. all of which he set afire on Calais Avenue was to the left a common theme for Calais together for a period of four or The craze for roller skating one winter night. While there of the rink and the church on roller rinks. five years. Our Billy Robinson may have abated somewhat was plenty of circumstantial the adjacent corner is now Milltown, Maine had its was much interested in this after the turn of the century evidence against the culprit, the parking lot for the food own roller rink. Ned Lamb band; he had a photograph of but it did not die completely. there was not enough direct pantry. It was directly across describes it as follows: “In the aggregation. Since then, The old Catholic Church on evidence to charge him. from what is now Roger’s Auto Milltown, the People’s hall at least two attempts have Union Street, located just up Even though we have gone Body. The roller rink was one was fitted up and used as been made to have a band in Union from the intersection on far too long on this subject of the largest buildings in town a rink. Early in 1884 W. J. Princeton, but neither of them with High Street, was sold by we cannot leave out the Novil- with a floor specially designed Fowler and other men associ- proved long-lived. These at- the diocese in the late 1800s la on the River Road. It should for roller skating. ated with him built THE rink tempts were made by the after the new church was built come as no surprise that it too Calais historian Florence on Boardman Street two lots Reverend McElhinney and by on Washington Street. On Oc- burned. It was most famous Boone described the building as above the fire station. This rink Ned Brown. At this time, roll- tober 7, 1914, a roller skating as a dance hall but gained a follows: “Another sport which was opened June 10, 1884, and er-skating was racing across rink held its grand opening in certain notoriety as a roller became popular in the 1880s became the center of social life the country like wildfire. The the building promising “Good rink in the 50s and 60s. was roller skating. Both young for the whole community. The cities built large skating rinks; Music and Good Order As- We have certainly exhausted and old enjoyed this sport in “Milltown Opera House”, as it the small towns turned their sured.” Roller rinks, like dance this subject but will end with the indoor rinks maintained was often called, witnessed not halls into skating rinks. For halls, had a reputation for one final thought - if operat- in both Calais and Milltown. only skating but also events months the roar of the skating rowdyism and even worse sins, ing a roller skating rink is in The Calais rink was located in such as polo, masquerades, radiated loudly in all directions so frequenting such dens of your future buy plenty of fire the block extending from the racing and the like, and all from the Princeton Town Hall. iniquity was usually frowned insurance.

Quoddy Voices Welcomes New Singers to Friends of the Calais Free Explore World Music Library to Hold Book Sale Maintenance Day Rehearsals will resume for Quoddy Voices' spring concerts at 7 p.m, Monday, February 25, at Eastport Arts Center. This season's program is titled Around the World in 80 Minutes and will include Submitted by Ann Carter choral works from all seven continents, even Antarctica (or written on the way there in 1843!). The chorus will prepare an exciting mix of pieces reflecting the diversity of cultures within the On Thursday, February 14, the library’s Friends group is human family. The program, full of rhythm and joy, draws upon traditional folk idioms, including holding another time of helping out with keeping the book sale a Russian men's chorus; a Zulu wedding song; an Australian work, Hope There Is, with text by an books properly shelved and marked with recent date and price. Aboriginal poet; and an arrangement of a melody of the Ojibwe First Nation tribe in Canada. One From 1:30 to 11 a.m., anyone is welcome to help with the project highlight will be a work composed for Quoddy Voices by the Chinese composer Yujing Bai. and is guaranteed to find a book they definitely HAVE to have The group welcomes new singers of all experience levels. No auditions are required, but those while preparing the hundreds of books for others to explore and wishing to join are asked to contact director John Newell before the first rehearsal at jnewell384@ discover their special books. gmail.com. It also will be librarian Sally Moire’s birthday who is the real Quoddy Voices is a constituent group of the Eastport Arts Center, with dedicated members who force that makes the book sale possible and successful. However, hail from all over our region. For additional information, please contact Newell at the address she won’t be working that day which is nice for her, though we’ll above, or send a message via the Quoddy Voices Facebook page. The Eastport Arts Center is at 36 miss her presence. We’ll have to work extra hard as our “birthday Washington Street, Eastport and www.eastportartscenter.org, and is handicapped-accessible. present” to her! Come join us, anyone who loves books! PAGE 12

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Pictured with coaches are the Shead Tigerettes. Members include front l-r: Ashley Morang, Teryn Smith, Cassidee Lawrence, Justine Cheney, and Kiesha Scott. Back l-r: Madison Greenlaw, Natalie Altvater, Roxanna MacGregor, Ryleigh Andrews, Anasia Tucker, and Halle Sullivan. Nice job by Justine Cheney handling the ball for Shead.

Ryleigh Andrews beats the defenders to the glass. Anasia Tucker handles the ball near midcourt. Kiesha Scott leads the fast break after pulling down the rebound.

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Halle Sullivan sets as she prepares to take the shot. Cassidee Lawrence gets down inside between defenders. PAGE 13

Photos by John Rogers unless SHEAD TIGERETTES IN otherwise noted. ACTION PHOTOS Lady Dragons End Regular Play In 3rd Place Early in this past week the Dragons defeated Fort Kent in a 49-47 victory, the team made the long weekend trek to the county where they again faced Fort Kent on their home floor Friday evening and then traveled to the tough Madawaska Lady Owls on Saturday. Against the Warriors Emily Curtis poured in 10-second-period points to give the guests a 16-11 advantage at the half. In the third Emily netted 7 and closed out that 8 minutes with a slight 28-25 advantage going into the final stanza. The hosts were held to 8 points led by Hafford with six, while the Lady Dragons connected on 7 free throws and two baskets from Emily to secure their second win in the week against the Lady Warriors, 39-33. Emily Curtis and Sadie Smith led the win hitting 22-7 respectively. Woodland 4 16 28 39 Fort Kent 6 11 25 33 Saturday Woodland traveled a few miles east to Madawaska (3RD Place Class C) where they squared off against one of the top teams in Class C. The Lady Dragons had a solid start with scoring from Sadie Smith, Katie Erskine, and Emily Curtis to grab a 13-6 advantage after 8 minutes of action, and then went to the lockers sporting a 24-13 spread. Although the Lady Owls rallied in both the third & fourth frames, Woodland kept the lead and battled to a huge 41-35 victory. Again Emily and Sadie paced the win with 21 & 12 points on the ledger. Woodland 13 24 33 41 Madawaska 6 13 25 35 In the second meeting on the season the Calais Lady Blue Devils traveled to Woodland this past Wednesday to the popular annual Pink Zone contest sponsored by the Calais Regional Hospital. With a strong balanced attack from Lauren Cook, Olivia Huckins, and Sophia McVicar, the guests exploded Teryn Smith-Oravec takes the ball around the top of the key. to a 41-21 lead at the half. The second half proved very similar as Calais played to the buzzer secur- ing an 81-46 win. Lauren led all players with 28-points, Olivia Huckins netted 18, McVicar 15, and Nedra Bassett added 6. Emily Curtis paced the Lady Dragons with 24 points, Katie Erskine added 6, and Abby Walker and Brooke Russell netted 5 each. Calais 23 41 57 81 Woodland 10 21 26 46

Dragons Earn Three Wins This past Monday the Woodland Dragons hosted the Fort Kent Warriors in what proved to be the battle of the season. Chris Plissey paced the opening period with 7-points allowing the hosts to take an 11-8 lead. In the second period good balance allowed Woodland to go to the lockers sporting a one point 19-18 lead. Camden Jandreau paced the guests in the third with 9 points, but the Dragons put 4 players in the scoring column to make the spread 37-34, and then they hung tough in the final stanza to complete the huge 45-44 victory. Chris Plissey paced the decision with a big double-double, 16 points with 10 rebounds. Sabre Phelps scored 11 and pull down 7 boards, Gavin Gardner netted 9 points with 7 assists, Alex Morrison hit 8-points, and Drew Hayward pulled in 7 boards. Fort Kent 8 18 34 44 Woodland 11 19 37 45 Friday the game was repeated in Fort Kent but the high rated C squad jumped ahead early taking a big 33-15 spread to the lockers midway. The Dragons reduced their hosts’ lead in the third to 42- 30, a game still in reach. However, a big 22 point final stanza from the Warriors gave them a solid 64-43 decision, and the Dragons lone loss on the season. Jandreau, Delisle, and Paradis had 14, 18, 17 points respectively. For the guest Dragons Drew Hayward netted 20, Sabre Phelps 10, and Chris Strong drive in the paint to the hoop. Plissey 7. Woodland 6 15 30 43 Fort Kent 22 33 42 64 Then Saturday Woodland traveled 23-miles to Madawaska where they dominated the class C ex- Woodland Rec. Calendar ploding to a 23-11 lead after 8, and 45-20 midway, playing to a 68-34 win while putting 8-players in the scoring column. Sabre Phelps led the Dragons with another double-double hitting 14-points, P​lease contact the Recreation Dept. at 427-6205 ​or Facebook 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. Drew Hayward hit 9 with 5 assists and 4 steals, Chris Plissey scored 15, for more information. Gavin Gardner 12, Wyatt MacArthur netted 8 and pulled in 6 rebounds, and Jaidyn Williams added WED. FEB. 6 6-points. The Dragons regular-season ends Wednesday at 6:30 when they host the Shead Tigers. 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Jr. Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym Woodland 23 45 60 68 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Sr. Cheering, 5/ 8, WES Gym Madawaska 11 20 22 34 6 p.m.: Exercise / Aerobics, WES Gym THURS. FEB. 7 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky / Georgetown, WES Gym 6 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, WES Gym Final Week County MPA Basketball Standings FRI. FEB. 8 As of 2/5 2:30 p.m.: Elem. BB, Sr. Cheering, 5/ 8, WES Gym Boys Place W-L Index Girls Place W-L Index 4 p.m.: JR. Cheering, K / 5; WES Gym CLASS B SUN. FEB. 10 WA 11TH 7-10 27.3 15TH 2-15 9.3 4:30 p.m.: Open Gym BB, Gr. 8 & below, WHS Gym CLASS C 6 p.m.: Open Gym BB, Gr. 9 & up, WHS Sumner 8TH 10-6 59.9 16TH 4-13 16.5 6 p.m.: Exercise / Aerobics; WES Gym Calais 13TH 5-11 38.5 4TH 17-0 104.3 MON. FEB. 11 Narraguagus 19TH 3-13 6.7 7TH 14-1 88.2 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Duke, WES Gym CLASS D 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky, WES Gym Woodland 1ST 15-1 126.5 3RD 13-5 42.7 TUES. FEB. 12 J-B 3RD 14-2 87.2 10TH 6-10 10.7 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Georgetown, WES Gym Machias 10TH 8-9 23.8 15TH 0-17 0.0 5 p.m.: JR. Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym Shead 15TH 0-14 0.0 5TH 6-9 40.5 6 p.m.: SR. Cheering, 3 / 8, WES Gym

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207-454-7545 • 207-255-4652 888-855-2992 www.wcrq.fm PAGE 14 Undefeated Lady Blue Devils Climb Into 4th Take Wins Over Woodland, Lincoln, WA & Houlton After Monday’s 64-50 win over Houlton, the Lady Blue Devils have earned 4TH place in Class C northern action. With one final game remaining on Wednesday with Narraguagus, a win could Calais Dolls Cheer Squad move the team even higher. This past Monday Calais held Lincoln hosts to a single point in the opening frame and took a 23-15 lead midway. Four points from the Lynx in the third allowed the Lady Blue Devils to play to a 52- 38 victory. Great team balance had Cook with 12, Huckins 10, McVicar 9, and 8 each from Bitar and Bassett. Calais 8 23 31 52 Lincoln 2 15 19 38 At East Machias the Lady Blue Devils played the opening 16 minutes to a slight 23-22 advantage, but then outplayed their hosts by 16 points in the second half securing a 53-39 decision paced by 13 from Lauren Cook. In the win Lauren led all scorers with 21 points, Olivia Huckins added 11, McVicar 8, and Sage Phillips 7. Calais 12 23 38 53 WA 7 21 28 39

Blue Devils Defeat WA In Overtime At Lee the Blue Devils trailed for most of the contest but an 18-point fourth put the game within reach but time ran out. The Devils finish regular season with Bucksport and Houlton contests. Calais (5-11): Justice Bassett 4-0-11, Richard, Dawson Critchley 2-2-6, JD Turner 4-1-11, Blake On Monday January 28 the Calais Dolls cheer squad joined the Collins 4-2-11, Moore, Newell, Tony Dana 3-1-7 CHS cheerleaders at the game again at Washington Academy. The Lee Acad. (6-10): Peters 0-2-2, McLeod 2-1-6, Ea. Allard 3-3-9, Noyes, Knowles 1-0-2, Willy squad helped welcome the crowd with the CHS Cheerleaders on Hsu 6-0-15, Harriman 1-3-5, Et. Allard 3-4-10 the sidelines before taking center stage themselves during halftime Calais 8 14 28 46 performing a cheer for the crowd. The Dolls are getting ready for Lee 15 32 42 49 their competition in Calais on February 28 and then in Bangor the 3 pt. goals: Bassett 3, Turner 2 , Collins; Hsu 3 , McLeod following weekend. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) JV: Calais 36-35 At Harrington a big second period gave the Knights what they needed to secure the 7-point win. Calais: Bassett 3-0-6, Richard 3-0-8, Critchley 2-1-6, Socobasin 2-1-5, Turner 1-0-2, Collins Calais and Woodland 9-7-25, Dana 1-0-2 Narraguagus: Brantley Kane 2-6-12, Isiah Pinkham 3-3-10, Levi Shaw 5-3-13, Cooper Beal Cheerleading – 4-2-11, Strout 2-2-6, B. Thompson 3-0-6, C. Kane 1-0-3 Calais 18 29 41 54 Best of Luck at States! ‘Guagus 15 36 48 61 3-pt. goals: Richard 2, Critchley; B. Kane 2, Pinkham, Beal, C. Kane At Calais the Devils came back from a deficit to tie the game after regular play 57-57. The Blue Devils defense held the Raiders to 2 points in the OT, while securing an important 6-point win. Calais (5-9): Justice Bassett 0-1-1, Kyle Richard 0-1-1, Dawson Critchley 0-5-5, John Socobasin 3-3-9, JD Turner 7-2-19, Blake Collins 9-4-23, Mason Ritchie 3-1-7, Sebastian Moore Washington Acad. (7-9): Jax Lin 6-0-15, Jose Blanco 3-0-6, Andon Wood 5-3-17, Cecil Gray 1-0-3, Josh Ketchen 3-2-10, Donald Soctomah, Daniel Huang 1-0-2, Jamie Ortega 3-0-6, Petak Dana WA 19 33 45 57 OT 59 Calais 13 30 41 57 OT 65 3 pt. goals: Lin 3, Wood 4, Gray, Ketchen 2; Turner 3

Lincoln Memorial Public Library in Dennysville Submitted by Ann Carter described as “one of the most Mitty” - inspired by James charming and detailed cultural Thurber’s classic story of the A nice group, just short of a histories of the nineteenth cen- same name dozen, gathered for First Mon- tury.” Her account of growing “L.A. Story” - a romantic com- day Tea at the Library. Among up in Beverly and Lowell, Mas- edy with Steve Martin the many things discussed was sachusetts will be contrasted “Jersey Boys” - directed by whether we wanted to have a with “Our Nig, Sketches from Clint Eastwood monthly movie night again this the Life of a Free Black”, by “The Wedding Singer” - ro- winter/early spring and if so, Harriet Wilson. The books may mantic comedy what to view. Seemed as though be borrowed from the library Eight Westerns on two DVDs: folks were pleased with the idea during regular hours (Mondays “Blue Steel”, “I Will Fight No and went along with Ron Wind- 4 - 7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays More Forever”, “The Daugh- Calais Blue Devil Cheerleading on Saturday at 2:30 at Augusta Civic Center – MPA States. (Photo by John Rogers) horst’s suggestion of a series of 1:30 - 4 p.m.). Contact the library ters of Joshua Cabe”, “ Aces & videos that involve “visiting” at 726-4750 during regular hours Eights”, “American Empire”, famous and wonderful gardens. or check the Facebook page for “Once Upon a Texas Train”, Since many of the participants more details. “The Ranger, the Cook, and the have gardens themselves, we DVD’s new to the library col- Hole in the Sky”, and “Tulsa”. were also warned not to allow lection: “I Am Legend” - a futuristic ourselves to become guilty of “Heaven Is for Real” based tale of the last survivor of a “garden envy!” The first movie on a book about a four-year-old rampant, incurable virus, battling night will be coming on Friday, boy’s visit to heaven mutant survivors and trying to February 22, at 7 p.m. “I’m No Rock Star” - Tim create a cure to save humanity’s The Yankees and Strangers Hawkins in concert future book discussion series continues “Monster” - another true story, “Pain & Gain” - action com- on Wednesday, February 13, at but this one of violence in a con- edy 7 p.m., with “A New England victed killer “Dying of the Light” - action Girlhood”, by Lucy Larcom, “The Secret Life of Walter thriller starring Nicolas Cage

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Sewall Memorial Congregational Church Submitted by Ann Carter L to R Grand Knight George McLaughlin accepting the check from Calais Celtic Concerts Director Helen Brooks made a donation to the window lighting fund for Tom MacDonald, alongside trustee and volunteer to the Celtic Concert Series Gary Madore. (Sub- the month of February in memory of her dear husband, Eddie, mitted photo) who died Feb. 12, 2011, eight years ago. He faithfully and well served the automotive needs of innumerable people, residents Calais, January 27, 2019. At a to both Baileyville and Calais Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of and travelers alike, ever since he opened Brooks Garage next to special dinner ceremony at the High School. For the past few Man, Canada and the United his home on Route 1, in 1934. St. Croix Knights of Colum- years the scholarships have States. Their eighth season will There have been no responses to the request for favorite scrip- bus Hall Sunday night, Calais been funded by the Calais start up this spring with more ture passages, although people must have them. So how about Celtic Concerts Director Tom Celtic Concerts Series. award-winning groups from hymns? Maybe people could send the title of their favorite MacDonald presented a check The concert series holds around the world. Negotiations hymn(s). I start with “Jesus Loves Me” and go on to one we sang for $1,000 to the Officers of the between 10 and 18 shows are now ongoing for some su- in Perry and Dennysville - “When Peace Like a River …, it is Council for their High School in Calais per year of special per groups to be held this year well with my soul.” So many wonderful, inspiring, encouraging Scholarship Fund. Each year award-winning groups from in Calais. hymns!! Share your favorite(s) on our Facebook page, or send the Knights of Columbus give around the world. Last year the titles to Ann Carter [email protected]. out high school scholarships they featured top acts from

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(Submitted photo) Sunday School, all Ages at 9:30 a.m. Each year over Columbus to three area schools and a non- $752.24 to the state office of Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Day weekend, the members profit program for mentally the Knights of Columbus to Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6 p.m. of the St. Croix Council #149 challenged adults. This was be joined with other councils of the Knights of Columbus the 27th year the Knights have to make statewide larger dona- www.calaisbaptist.org Office Hours: Thurs/Fri-9am-4pm or by appointment join other councils across the made contributions to these tions. state of Maine for their annual organizations. The St. Croix Valley Coun- 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 Tootsie Roll Campaign. At that Receiving checks for $752.24 cil of Knights of Columbus is time, volunteers station them- each from the Calais Knights comprised of approximately 65 selves at busy spots and offer were the Special Education De- members from the communi- Tootsie Rolls in exchange for partments of Calais, Baileyville ties of Princeton, Woodland, donations for people in Maine and Princeton, and the Frank N. Alexander and Calais. Accord- Catholic Mass Schedule who are challenged with physi- Beckett Center of Calais. Kathy ing to Grand Knight George cal or mental handicaps. Smith accepted the donation McLaughlin, the Calais Coun- Saturday Sunday Each January, the local on behalf of Calais Special Ed cils are consistently among 4 p.m. at St. Joseph 8:30 a.m. at Knights return 100% of the Department, Principal Charity the top 10 Tootsie Roll Fund in Eastport Immaculate funds raised over Columbus Williams accepted the donation earners in the State; this year 5:30 p.m. at Elders Center, Conception in Calais Day weekend to local commu- on behalf of Princeton Schools, they were fifth in the state. This Pleasant Point nities. This year was no differ- Leslie Monk for Baileyville and year’s total was $3,761.20! The 10:30 a.m. at ent as on Sunday, January 27th, Troy Donovan accepted for the Calais Knights are celebrating St. James in representatives of the St. Croix Beckett Center. In addition, the their 123rd year in the St. Croix [email protected] Baileyville Council distributed over $4,200 local Knights donated another Valley. PAGE 16 Outreach Program Brings the Arts to Area Preschoolers Eastport Arts Center’s Kin- of three. She also leads the from the Crewe Foundation and the derArts program has received Tiny Yogis program at Eastport Maine Arts Commission. a Kars4Kids grant in support Arts Center, which will resume “We reached out to area childcare of expanded educational out- weekly starting March 21. centers because these children did reach efforts for the 2018/2019 “Caroline’s quiet and patient not have the opportunity to travel school year. In collaboration presence when working with to our center,” said Alison Brennan, with Theresa Fisk, District young children helps them to EAC’s Education and Outreach Di- Early Childhood and Youth become fully involved in the rector. “Early arts learning is so im- Coordinator for Washington activity.” said Marcia Rogers, portant to the well-rounded growth County of the Cutler Institute, Site Manager for Head Start at of healthy children.” EAC has organized outreach Child and Family Opportuni- Eastport Arts Center’s mission is visits of the KinderArts pro- ties. to stimulate and nurture an appre- gram for the Passamaquoddy “The yoga and music experi- ciation of the visual and performing Child Development Center, ence can be relaxing and fun arts and the creative process and to KidzFirst childcare center, when the instructor is able to provide a home and an environment Calais Head Start and Pre-K, capture their interest. Caroline within the community where they Passamaquoddy Head Start excels at this, which is evi- can prosper. More information may Caroline DiLio, instructor for Eastport Arts Center’s Kinder- and the St. Croix Early Care dent in the excitement of our be found online at eastportartscenter. Arts outreach program, is shown working with children at and Education Center. More children when they learn she org/education. KidzFirst childcare center in Calais. than 60 local preschoolers is coming to visit their class- have enjoyed learning yoga room.” and meditation through dance, Prior to receiving the Kar- music and storybooks with in- s4Kids funding, EAC’s Kin- Eastport and Calais Churches Teaming Up to structor Caroline DiLio. Owner derArts program did a series of Maine Moon Kids Yoga, of outreach visits to private Help Machias Area Newborns and Families DiLio is a certified children’s home-based caregivers in East- Parishioners at St. Joseph Church (51 Washington Street outpatient medical, surgical, and yoga instructor and a mother port and Perry, with support Church in Eastport and Im- in Eastport) and Immaculate emergency services. To help sup- maculate Conception Church in Conception Church (31 Calais port its mission, visit www.dech. Calais (both part of St. Kateri Avenue in Calais). org/Support-DECH/Donate. Tekakwitha Parish) are join- Incorporated in 1960, Down For more information about ing forces all month to make East Community Hospital is the “baby shower,” call St. Ka- Dining with Diane what can be a stressful time a an integral part of Washington teri Tekakwitha Parish at (207) If you’re not worried about fat & calories this is the recipe little easier for new parents and County, providing inpatient and 454-0680. for you. I used milk chocolate chips for this to make it easy newborns. but you can use any good chocolate chopped up. SUPER & The Daughters of Isabella Cir- EASY and a very nice dessert. It’s WONDERFUL! Leave cle 781 have organized a “baby Tom, the Office Cat time for chilling the chocolate mix before you whip it. YES, shower” throughout February to this is rich but if you are looking for an easy dessert, this is help those in need at the obstetric the one. It’s beautiful piped into a glass. unit at Down East Community EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Hospital in Machias. 2 c. (1 pint) heavy cream Those who attend the church- 1 ½ c. milk chocolate chips es, as well as community mem- 1 t. vanilla bers, are encouraged to help the Heat cream until little bubbles form around the edge of the cause by dropping off onesies, pot. Add the chocolate chips and stir to melt the chocolate. socks, diapers, wipes, blankets, Don’t leave on the stove for long, turning off the stove as the clothing, and other new items chocolate begins to melt. You just want to melt the chocolate that can be used to care for and not cook it. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Chill babies (Note: formula, bottles, until really cold. This will stay liquidy. When the mix is very pacifiers, or powders are not cold, whip until desired consistency. It only took me about being collected as part of the 2 minutes to whip. You want it to be smooth and creamy initiative). Hospital staff will use but not real stiff. the gifts to help families identi- Makes 8 -½ cup servings fied as being in need. 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The future USS Augusta (LCS of 104 feet and be capable of Media may direct queries to 34) is named in honor of the operating at speeds in excess of the Navy Office of Information capital city of Maine, and is the 40 knots. at 703-697-5342. For more news sixth vessel to bear the name The Navy has accepted deliv- from Secretary of the Navy, Augusta. ery of 17 littoral combat ships visit www.navy.mil/SECNAV, “It is an honor to name the (LCSs). Including the recent or follow us on Facebook at next Independence variant LCS contract modifications, a total www.facebook.com/secnav76, after the city Augusta,” said of 35 LCSs have been procured and Twitter at www.twitter.com/ Secretary of the Navy Richard with 11 ships under construction secnav76 V. Spencer. “From the earliest (LCS 17, 19-26) and seven more Get more information about days of the American Revolu- ships in pre-construction ships the Navy from US Navy face- tion to every conflict since, the (LCS 29 - 32, 34, 36, 38). book or twitter. WASHINGTON (Jan. 29, 2019) A graphic illustration of the future citizens of Maine have been an The LCS is a highly maneu- For more news from Secretary Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Augusta (LCS 34). important part of the Navy and verable, lethal and adaptable of the Navy, visit www.navy.mil/ (U.S. Navy graphic/Released) Marine Corps team. I am pleased ship, designed to support fo- local/secnav/. Sunday Series to Feature Songbirds & Songwriter The Sunday Afternoons at the Mainer who has had the pleasure best known locally as director EAC series, a winter offering of calling Eastport home since of the choral ensemble Quoddy of informal and interactive pro- 1989. He is employed by the Voices. Born in Charlotte, North grams every Sunday at 3 p.m. at Maine Sea Grant College Pro- Carolina, he graduated from Eastport Arts Center, continues on gram and conducts research and Duke University, having pursued February 17 with Chris Bartlett’s education programs to address studies in composition, piano presentation on Winter Songbirds issues of interest to coastal com- and conducting; and earned his of the Passamaquoddy Bay Area. munities. He has led many bird- M.F.A from California Institute Bartlett will provide a look at the ing trips in Washington County of the Arts. He completed his changing populations of song and has conducted several studies formal training at SUNY Buffalo, birds and other non-seabirds related to the interaction of sea- working with Morton Feldman seen during the winter months birds with commercial marine as recipient of the first Edgard in Eastport and the surrounding development in our area. Varèse Fellowship. area, highlighting irruptions— The series continues on Febru- Newell has composed works dramatic migrations in search of ary 24 with composer and pianist for a number of performing seed crops—of redpolls, siskins, John Newell, who will perform groups such as Eight Strings & A grosbeaks and other species that and discuss selected works that Whistle and Atlantic Sinfonietta are attracted to our bird feeders. he has composed over the span (New York), Monday Evening Redpolls will be among the birds discussed at Chris Bartlett’s pre- He’ll also delve into the records of four decades. Titled “Moments Concerts (Los Angeles), as well sentation on Winter Songbirds of the Passamaquoddy Bay Area on Sunday, February 17 at Eastport Arts Center. (Photo by Chris of Christmas bird counts to em- In Time,” the program will con- as amateur ensembles such as Bartlett) phasize shifts in year-round bird sist of two sets of shorter works, Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony populations such as cardinals, tit- Companions I ("early") and II Orchestra. His works are self- ing an all-Bach presentation. Easter Sunday. For more infor- mice, and chickadees. Participants ("later"), as well as his Varia- published through Abierto Music. Sunday Afternoons at the EAC mation and to view the rest of will be encouraged to share their tions On Amazing Grace ("in More information may be found programs are held downstairs at the series lineup, please visit ast- observations of winter birds. between"). at johnnewellmusic.com. the EAC. Hot drinks and refresh- portartscenter.org. The Eastport Bartlett, who gave a packed Newell lives in Eastport, is As a reminder, the February ments are offered; donations are Arts Center is at 36 Washington house presentation last year on on the faculty of the Summer- 10 program will be Harpsichord gratefully accepted. The series St., Eastport, and is handicapped- winter sea birds, is a lifelong Keys program and is perhaps Hour with Gregory Biss, featur- will run through April, skipping accessible.

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Alexander School Baileyville Cassie Oakes Lynn Lawless Superbowl in history? I admit receptions and holiday parties. 441-9677 I don’t know anything about Others of you may go there each Have you checked out the AES website? It can be found at football and watched mostly for week for Bingo. Odd Fellows www.alexanderelementary.org. There is also the AES Weather Hello Baileyville. Another the commercials (which weren’t is now open to both men and Station that can be found at www.wwunderground.com and week gone. We survived an- anything to write home about women. This is one of those op- search for KMEBAIL9 or use the zip code 04694 and select other winter month and are either). The half time show portunities I was talking about Alexander Elementary. one closer to spring. How has was all right though. I was con- last week to get out on occasion AES is getting high tech and there is a place for parents to sign everyone’s week been? cerned that it would be the only to enjoy good company and do up to volunteer for basketball games online. Also, you can go to Once again, I don’t have Superbowl in history without a some good at the same time. If tp://signup.com/go/eKns0XB. much news to give. But I will touchdown but FINALLY the you are interested or want more AES is continuing to look for an assistant basketball coach for persevere and see what I can Pats came through. information you may call Jim the season. Please contact the school if you are interested or for come up with. I had a nice call Birthday wishes this week go Greenlaw at 427-3887. more information at 454-2623. from Harriet Martell from Texas out to Kobe Saunders, Haylie Don’t forget the United Meth- There are still a couple of students without physicals. Stu- this week. She gets the Calais McCray, Shawn Babin, Kel- odist Church is having a public dents must have a recent physical to play sports. Please get Advertiser sent to her so she ly Lavoie, Sadie Tupper, Bill supper on Thursday, February these to the school as soon as possible. can keep up with all the local Seavey, Mary Parks and Linda 7th at 4:30 p.m. Nothing like Please keep in mind that if your financial situation changes news. Thank you for your kind Cullerton. Hope everyone has a turkey dinner with all the fix- anytime during the school year you can contact the school for a comments. a great day. ings. Yet another chance to get new free/reduced application. There is a policy commit- Looks like Mother Nature out and have a great meal with Remember there will be no school during February vacation tee meeting for the Baileyville is going to take pity on us this your friends and neighbors. I week beginning on President’s Day February 18th-22nd. School Department on February week. Maybe a little nastiness remember going to the church Fun in the AES Library this week included a snowy Wednes- 5th at 5:30. Among the topics Monday and Tuesday but all in suppers when I was a kid. Baked day with the Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Graders and the read- for discussion will be the ongo- all it looks like a good week. beans, corn scallop, salads, rolls ing of “The Little Snowflake” written by Steve Metzger and il- ing issue with students driving Baileyville’s Independent and delicious deserts. lustrated by Monica Wellington. After the story, the kids got to their own vehicles to St. Croix Order of Odd Fellows is look- That’s it for now folks. Call make their very own melting snowman and sing “Once There Regional Technical Center. I ing for members. This is a me with any news at 441-9677, Was a Snowman”. It was a great day for fun out in the snow at will be attending this meeting small group looking to make a e-mail lynnlawless@outlook. recess and snowman making in the Library. Thursday Grades and will have an update in next comeback. Some of you may com or see me at Tractor Supply. 2 and 3 followed suit, hearing the same story and making their week’s issue. remember when the IOOF Hall Have a great week. own versions of melted snowmen. Who watched the most boring was the place to have your Calais American BOYNTON Quoddy Farms Legion MANOR Accepting applications for: Michael McLean Eastport Current 2 BR Vacancies & 454-3435 Accepting Applications for Future 1 BR, 2 BR HC & 3 BR Vacancies We will be having the 15th current 1 Bedroom Vacancy and District meeting in Machias Post #9 on Sunday! I will keep future 2BR, 1BR Handicap Accessible Units. Quiet, comfortable, safe and affordable living on you posted on the agenda. Our Toll Bridge Road in Eastport. Beautiful ocean views! 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for whatever reason, be gener- attended, beautiful candlelight watch them on television. ous. Give them the chance to service was held on Christmas We want to bring you some see their names in the paper. Eve, and on News Year’s Eve biographies - life stories - of Town News Well, Ken and Karen Hol- a special communion service us Cooperites so you can get mes have finally moved into was held. Any more news from to know your neighbors. If you Cooper their beautiful new home after the churches that we Cooperites know someone who wouldn’t many months of work on the attend? mind having their life spread welfare of others. Good life site. Karen is very active in In this so called “Space Age” out for all to see - or if you are Joanne McMahon lesson for the children. All my area events, is chairman of the with its technological advanc- that person please give us a 454-7383 thanks go out to them. Cooper School board, and has es, the sky has become a part word, and we will do an inter- Maybe you didn’t know, but charge of the courtesy boat Hi there folks! Well, our of our everyday lives. In the view with you. we have some great kids out inspection program of the past, and even more so in the And how about your pet opening salvo last week, that there in our little town. For Cathance Lake Association. is our first Cooper column in ancient past, people thought peeves? Come on, it will do you instance, there’s Sam Perkins, Karen, a naturalist, is well- the heavens were comprised of good to get it off your chest. a while, made it into print. son of Micah and Erica Per- known in the area for her Hurrah! We regard that first only the stars which they could It’ll give us a chance for com- kins. He won high honors at participation in various annual count. In fact, some cultures ments (which we love!), maybe column as an invitation of gift- Washington Academy - Schol- bird counts, keeps us informed ing something informative and thought the sky was a bowl it could start a debate - or even arships in his future, for sure. with her frequent reports on covering the earth, a bowl with arguments! That would be great entertaining to our neighbors Congratulations Sam! local wildlife, and often voices and friends and to ourselves, holes punched in it and that to have in this column. Liven it Then there are Jordan and her concerns in letters to the the stars were the light from up! All those in favor - Yea! All just a little pleasantness in our Faith Meyers, daughters of Jer- editor of this paper. A caring, lives. Heaven shining through the those against - Boo! emy and Amanda Meyers, both involved citizen. holes. Now we know there’s I have loads more to share Talk about acts of kindness to on the honor roll at Washington A new junior youth group is your fellow man: after the storm a whole universe of stars, and with you, but I want to leave Academy. Congratulations, getting started at the Church of that most of them (like our star/ space for other people. I don’t last week, I heard boots crunch- girls! Jordan was inducted into the Open Bible for ages seven ing in the snow on my porch. sun) are a world with planets want to be greedy, so I’ll just the National Honor Society and through eleven, conducted by orbiting them. The stars this sit by my phone at 454-7383 It was a family, a couple and recently volunteered for the Linda McArthur. I hear the first their two teenage sons. They time of year are especially and wait for your call or stand pancake breakfast fundraiser meeting was a lot of fun for the brilliant and a real treat for you by my mailbox at 82 E. Ridge had shoveled out my mailbox, for the NHS and used her ex- kids. Both this group and the my driveway and my very long star-gazing fanatics who love to Rd. till the mail ladies bring pertise at flipping pancakes and teen’s youth group, under the be out under the stars with your me word from you all. Thanks path right up to and including turning bacon. direction of Gerard Berry, meet my porch. This family has the telescopes. I say BRRRR! to for tuning in. I remain wait- If you know of any other kids on Friday at 6:30 at the church. you super hardy spirits. We’ll ing, Jo. right spirit of caring about the who should be congratulated Backdate news: A very well FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 10, 2019 Baring THE TV CROSSWORD by Jacqueline E. Mathews Sally Doten attended the funeral on Saturday broke his big toe. He just can’t 454-2625 that was held at the St. John’s seem to get ahead. Church in Pembroke. A beauti- Now I know most of you think I can’t figure out where the ful homily was given by Father I’m crazy but I’m quitting this time goes. It seems like yes- Kevin Martin. column for this week. Why? If terday that I was sitting in this Don’t forget to attend the tur- you must know, The Bachelor same spot trying to figure out key dinner on Thursday evening is on TV and I can’t watch and this same problem....what can at the People’s United Methodist write at the same time. So, good I write this week? I can tell you Church in Baileyville. I hope to night. one thing, it won’t be much. I get there to see all of you. Sending out sunshine, love, don’t feel like calling to check Judy Antoniello, Ann Brackett and prayers to Edna Ferson, on neighbors and events. Guess and I enjoyed a great meal at the Joyce Matthews, Lisa Pangburn, I am wearing out. New Friendly Restaurant this John Baker and Billy Cody. Sympathy is extended to the past week. Good company and Thought for the week: “Live family of Betty Rice. Betty many laughs. your life in such a way that you passed away earlier this week. Poor Jim has had a rough wouldn’t be ashamed to sell Thinking this week of the fam- beginning to the new year. Last the family parrot to the town ily of Billy Burdette Brown. I Saturday he fell outside and gossip.”

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The Snowmobile Club Town News in Grand Lake Stream will be open for lunch Grand Lake Stream Saturday, February 9th Winter Survival Day.” On from 11:30 to 1! Dave McCullough Come support your Wednesday, February 20, join local club! The further the season goes DLLT Deputy Director Co- the more positive the snow- lin Brown for a wintry excur- mobiling. Take a trip to Grand sion into the Downeast Lakes Lake Stream on groomed trails. Community Forest. Hands-on The “Rabbit” has been busy lessons will include snow shel- under the guidance of Les and ter construction, fire building, What month of the year are 47.10 pounds and Dave To- Robert. With nearly 40 miles navigation, wild edibles, and the eggs stripped from the bey the largest female at 40.6 to groom it has been a blessing more! This class is intended salmon to be used in the hatch- pounds. A lot of young deer to have such dedicated volun- for students in grades 4-8, and ery? will be able to live and help teers to work on the trails. Not kids should bring a lunch, wa- Have a great week! expand the deer herd in east- only is the grooming going ter, and dress warmly for the The coyote harvest contin- ern and northern Washington well but also other volunteers weather. Parents must pre- ues with 72 registered at the Country. So keep up the good are busy removing brush and register their child(ren) for this various tagging locations. hunting. other wintertime obstacles. unique opportunity. To pre- Smith’s General Store’s to- Have a great week and stay The Valentine's Pot Luck will Great work by all involved! register, please contact DLLT tal is 37, Partridge Farm has warm and healthy: Your hum- be on February 16 at 5 p.m. at Do you know of kids who are at (207) 796 – 2100, or email tagged 14. The Pine Tree Store ble correspondent, Dave Mc- the Schoolhouse in Grand Lake interested in survival skills? [email protected]. has tagged 10. Whitney’s has Cullough. Contact 207-712- Stream! Everyone welcome! Get them out of the house this This program has an inclement tagged 11. Overall Tim Jipson 8294 or dmccull1@maine. Bring a dish to share, dessert February Break for a “Kids weather date of February 21. has tagged the largest male at rr.com. will be provided! Meddybemps

Linda Baniszeski Cove. Hey!, we’re not getting then, the outside temperature We continue with frigid tem- had a few over the past several older, we’re just getting better, was 6 degrees. The caretaker peratures and gusty winds which weeks, without having to travel a Warm birthday wishes to Bar- like fine wine. fired up two wood stoves im- don’t seem to bother Maizie, the great distance in bad weather or bara Clark and Mike Johnson on Our yo-yo temperatures and mediately after putting in a call Lingle’s Australian shepherd. dangerous road conditions. We February 7, and Louise Lee on precipitation continue to con- to Tammaro Oil who discovered For some reason, Scuffy doesn’t all need to use our local hospital the 13th. Mike Johnson’s family found and, often, discourage us. a faulty part, replaced it and got seem to mind the conditions so when we can or one of these had quite the party for him on Last weekend it was in the single the furnace going again -- all much when she and Maizie frolic days we won’t find it here for us Saturday in Bangor at “Paddy digits throughout the days, and this after 9 p.m. Thursday night. and race around outside. It prob- anymore. Volunteers are always Murphy’s Irish Pub.” Quite a few sub-zero overnight. We certainly have dependable ably takes her mind off her cold needed to help in the hospital from Bangor, Calais and Med- A wonderful caretaker and people and service companies paws. Maizie has a beautiful, coffee shop, run by the Hospital dybemps were there to share the Tammaro Oil came to the res- in our little part of the world. We heavy coat, and she seems not Auxiliary. One doesn’t need to fun. His oldest son and daughter cue just in time at a seasonal are blessed. to mind the cold at all. be an Auxiliary member to be a and families live in Bangor, with residence that had lost heat Scuffy sure hates the cold The lake surface has many volunteer. Shifts are generally 2 the younger son living in Calais. due to a furnace glitch. When snow under her feet when she small snow dunes all over it. By 1/2 hours one day per week (or I will not divulge his age but will the caretaker arrived, the tem- needs to go outside. Today she now the ice is quite thick, but more if preferred). It’s not dif- reveal that he is now the third perature was already down to came back to the door running on of course, some areas are the ficult work. Contact the Hospital oldest full-time resident on our 34 degrees inside the house. By three legs, with the coldest paw exception. Caution is always the Public Relations Office to get an suspended as she ran. Of course, best policy. application. we’ve tried to put little boots on It has been a blessing to have Please contact me with your her. They only serve to paralyze the Calais Hospital so easily news at LBaniszeski@myfair- Determination of Environmental her as she will not even move accessible for diagnostic tests point.net or phone 454-3719. Compliance For Non-equivalency with them on her little paws. and radiology services. I’ve Projects Robbinston To: All Interested Parties Date: 1/28/2019 Kathy Mekelburg or below, and 1 day with a inches above normal. The 454-0654 minimum of zero. There were maximum daily amount was As required by Section 4 of the State of Maine Rules Relating to 1390 heating degree days! or 6.4 inches on the 20th. Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Chapter 230, the Depart- Robbinston Weather Sum- 22 below normal. Total since There were 18 days with ment of Health and Human Services staff prepared a “Determina- mary For January 2019: July stands at 4387 or 178 measurable snowfall. This is January was a little on the above normal. a new January record high tion of Environmental Compliance” on behalf of “Baileyville Utilities mild side. The monthly mean January was quite wet, the beating the old January re- District” of Baileyville to assure the project to pump #1 Replacement temperature of 19.9 degrees fourth wettest in 25 years of cord of 16 days set in 1998 Project is consistent with applicable environmental regulations. was 0.6 degrees above nor- record! Total precipitation of and 2002! It was also a re- mal. Monthly maximum of 6.80 inches was 2.43 inches cord for any month! Monthly 50 degrees occurred on the above normal. The maximum January average is 13 days The project has been determined to require a Non-Equivalency 24th, while the minimum of daily amount was 2.19 inches for precipitation and 11 days Project Environmental Review due to total projected costs of less zero degrees occurred on the on the 24th. There were 19 for snowfall. There were 31 than $400,000. Baileyville Utilities District has certified that the 12th. This figure is the high- days with measurable pre- days with an inch or more est January monthly mini- cipitation. This ties the Janu- of snow on the ground. Peak project complies with all local and State reviews and permit require- mum since a low of 7 degrees ary record high set in 1999! depth was 11 inches on the ments for construction of the project. Baileyville Utilities District has in 2006. There were 18 days Total snowfall of 23.9 inches 20th-23rd. reviewed alternatives and described positive and negative impacts with maximum readings 32 was 1.6 inches below normal. The highest barometer of of the project on the environment. degrees or below, 30 days Total snowfall since October 30.50 inches occurred on the with minimums 32 degrees stands at 57.4 inches or 7.9 15th, while the minimum of 29.00 inches occurred on the This determination may be revoked at any time if 1) the project is 9th. Mean relative humidity Please take notice that Mark and Wesla Ranalli of 55 True altered and no longer meets the requirements of the Determination was 83.5 percent. North Lane, Big Lake Twp, ME 04668 are intending to of Environmental Compliance 2) new evidence shows that serious Monthly minimum of 48 file a Site Location of Development Act permit application percent fell on the 28th. Pre- environmental issues exist or 3) a local, State or Federal law is with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection vailing winds were west with being or may be violated. an average speed of 3.9 miles pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 481 thru 490 per hour. Peak gust was 43/ on or about February 1, 2019. ssw on the 24th There were This determination will be published by Baileyville Utilities District. The application is for a 51 site RV park and 2 com- three days with peak gusts Project documents are on file and are available for public review fort cabins at 55 True North Lane, Big Lake Twp. ME 40 miles per hour or higher. at the offices of Baileyville Utilities District and the offices of the There were eight clear days, 04668. Drinking Water Program. The Department of Health and Human eight partly cloudy days, and A public informational meeting will take place at the 15 cloudy days. Daytime sky Services Drinking Water Program will distribute this determination Princeton Town Office on Saturday, February 16, 2019 cover averaged 64 percent. to all known interested parties. from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. (continued on page 23) PAGE 21

in winter so trucks could haul Woodsmen listed were Don- Strout, Eldon Hunnewell, Mil- spool bars to the turning mill at ald Frost, Carl Frost, Evens ton Hunnewell and teamsters South Lincoln. Orris Cousins Frost, Cecil Frost, Steve Hun- Almond Frost, Roland Perkins, Town News had driven that dozer here from newell, Arnold Bohannon, Tom Fletcher Perkins and Ivan Per- South Lincoln in the winter-no Blaney, Dan McArthur, Percy kins. Alexander/Crawford History heater and no cab! Stowell-MacGregor had a By John Dudley & 2012. John found the census contract to supply Coats and Remember Cassie Oakes on the federal government site Clark with wooden spools for but could not copy it. Marie re- thread. John’s sewing kit has America is THOSE WHO WORKED minded John that he needed to two sizes of spools, only one is still at War in AT THE MILL 1940 go to therapy and leave his job plastic. In the spring of 2018, being undone. Becky Bridges, CFL Stowell-MacGregor had been Afghanistan. cold and windy, John Dudley librarian, saw his problem and buying white birch growing https://secure.uso.org/ sat down at this 1999 ACHS suggested that he leave the cen- land here for 30 years to sup- computer to tell a story for sus program up and she would ply this mill with the raw ma- yours truly. That in mind, make the copies. And that she terial. This list from the Alex- weeks before John had gone to did. Thank you! ander census is likely the most the Calais Free Library to find John Dudley was way too detailed rundown of local men Certified Medical the 1940 census of Alexander. young in 1940 to remem- who worked for that company. Now the CFL is like the free ber much of that year, but Check the list in mine and Assistant lunch, not free. Calais resi- he does remember Stowell- John’s next article carefully. Eastport Healthcare has an immediate dents pay for it through their MacGregor’s mill in its last Are there men listed that you opening for a full-time CMA in our property taxes and non-resi- year of operation in 1946. And remember? Are any of your Machias Family Practice Office. dent users pay an annual fee of John well remembers his older family members listed? How $25. That, for John Dudley, is friends and neighbors tell- about a parent or a grandpar- a bargain - Internet connection ing what a great thing it was ent? Woodsmen cut birch with $300 Sign-On Bonus plus books to take out from any when the spool bar mill came an ax or crosscut saw, sawed it library in Maine. Not free, but to town in 1933. There were to 52-inch lengths with a buck a bargain. stories of walking to the mill, saw and likely hauled it on EHC offers its Employees a Market Competitive Salary; The 1940 census was not of the dinners and about the horse-drawn sleds to the mill 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental, Vision Premiums; available to the public until 72 company CleTrac dozer clear- on Pocomoonshine Lake at the 8 Holidays; 9 Days Off in First Year. years after it was taken; that was ing the South Princeton Road end of the Pokey Road. We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! Nominations Sought for Norman W. Duzen The position requires excellent people skills and the ability to work under Community Service Award pressure in a fast-paced medical office environment. Must have proficient computer skills and possess excellent communication skills, and a positive The Washington County Extension Association (WECA) seeks nominations for the 2019 Nor- attitude. Electronic medical record experience is a plus. man W. Duzen Volunteer Award, honoring a Washington County resident whose volunteerism has enhanced the lives of community members. Norman W. Duzen had a special place in his heart for the people of Washington County and Please submit cover letter and resume to: donated many hours of his time to make their lives better. University of Maine Cooperative Exten- Eastport Health Care, Inc. sion Washington County staff and the WECA Executive Committee established the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award in his honor. The recipient will receive a wooden keepsake box, Attn: Roxy Woodworth, H.R. Coordinator engraved with their name, at the WECA annual meeting later in the year. The recipient's name also 30 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 will be added to a plaque at the Washington County UMaine Extension office. [email protected] The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 1. Nominee forms and more information are avail- able online at https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/duzennominationform/ or by contacting Eastport Health Care is an equal opportunity employer & provider 800.287.1542 (in Maine), 207.255.3345; [email protected].

TOWN OF PRINCETON The Town of Princeton is looking for volunteers for the Budget Committee. The budget committee is an advisory board that helps the Selectmen determine the yearly budget. This is a good chance to have your voice heard and understand the town budget process better. Interested volunteers please contact the Princeton Town Office at 796-2744 to sign up. Looking for “self starter” and “highly motivated” sales person.

Looking for competent motivated sales person to handle newspaper advertising within Washington Part Time Position County. Full time outside sales with 1 day a week in the office on Friday. Must have mobile e-mail and cell and own vehicle. Responsibilities include: • Service and expand existing accounts through maintaining good customer relations and Monday - Friday - 3 hours a night, 5-8 pm developing ads ideas that meet advertisers’ business needs. $12.00/hr - DOE. • Prospect for new accounts including researching advertisers in competing publications and reviewing new businesses in the area. Cleaning Professional Office Building. • Establish and renew advertising contracts. Strict Background check required. • Respond to incoming telephone inquiries concerning advertising services. • Address customer concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. Must have reliable transportation. • Attain and/or surpass sales targets. Must be able to work without direct supervision, be reliable Qualifications: and consistent. • College Diploma in business, marketing, experience an asset. • Valid driver’s license. Send resume via Indeed or apply online at: http://www.threepointcleaning.com/join-the-team Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover Or call our office at 207-990-5657 letter to [email protected] PAGE 22 Princeton Sandra Smith the town. The cane would belong cane: Pearl H. Mackenzie 1894- pre-registered. Call 207-796- February 13 - Princeton Li- to the town and not the man who 1990 (95), Emma C. Sawtelle 2100 or email info@downeas- brary Committee Meeting On Wednesday the Parks and received it. In 1930, eligibil- 1889-1983 (93), Robert L. Carle tlakes.org for more information February 18-22 - Princeton Recreation Committee will be ity for the cane was opened to 1890-1982 (92), Iva E. Bugbee or to register. Elementary Vacation Week having a special meeting to women. Unfortunately, the town 1860-1955 (94). Also, the DLLT announced February 20 - Princeton Li- start organizing for the Fresh only has records starting in 1991 A reminder that Princeton El- that Ernest Carle of Princeton is brary Story Hour 4-5 p.m. Water Festival which is in June. even though there were earlier ementary School will be having the new Managing Forester of February 20 - Princeton Li- Anyone is welcome to attend. recipients starting in 1909. If their annual Snow Ball Family their sustainable forestry pro- brary - Tax help from Paula To make this a successful event anyone knows of a family mem- Dance this Friday, February 8 gram. He has over 40 years of Davis from 1-6 p.m. many hands are needed. The ber who was awarded the cane from 6-8 p.m. for grades 4-8. $3 experience in forestry manage- February 20 - Kids Winter meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the and if there are any photographs for individuals and $10 for fami- ment and will be an invaluable Survival Day - DLLT 10 a.m. Princeton Fire Station. of recipients, please let Wendy lies. Formal attire is required and resource for their program. - 3 p.m. Wendy at the Princeton Town know. Past honorees include children under grade 4 must be February 6 - Princeton Parks February 25 - Princeton Li- Office is researching the Bos- Mildred D. Legacy, George P. accompanied by an adult (not an and Recreation Meeting 6 p.m. brary - Internet Safety Workshop ton Post Cane recipients. The Fenlason, Jessie A. Fisher, Hazel older sibling). Princeton Fire Station 4:30-7:30 p.m. Boston Post Cane tradition was Ferris, Alice L. Bergeron, Flora During February vacation February 8 - Princeton El- February 27 - Princeton Li- initiated in 1909 by Edwin Gro- B. Leavitt, Lovina Cochran, the Down East Lakes Land ementary School “Snow Ball” brary - Pick up tax returns 3-5 zier, owner of the Boston Post Orris E. Seavey, Harland Hitch- Trust is offering “a wintry ex- 6-8 p.m. p.m. newspaper. He sent the cane to ings, Roy Smith and the current cursion into the DLLT forest” February 10 - North Woods To send me news, just drop me 700 towns in New England to recipient, Elsie Monk. Wendy for hands-on lessons on snow 4-H Club Meeting 1:30 p.m. a note princetonnews@outlook. be presented to the oldest male was able to find that the fol- shelter construction, fire build- Princeton Town Office com or give me a call after 10 citizen of the town to be used lowing were acknowledged as ing, navigation, wild edibles and February 13 - Princeton El- a.m. at 796-2261. My deadline by him, and at his death handed the oldest residents but was not more. The class is for students ementary School PTO Meeting to submit the column is 4 p.m. down to the next oldest citizen of sure if they were awarded the in grades 4-8. Children must be 3 p.m. on Monday. Hiring Begins for Crews at Moosehorn NWR The NorthWoods Stewardship ern Vermont which partners with ing and improvement projects vironmental conservation to be our crews to be some of the Center has begun hiring local US Fish & Wildlife refuges to on federal lands. Projects vary paid to gain training and hands- most rewarding and influential conservation crew leaders and train and run YCC crews across by season and refuge but can on experience in the field," work experiences of their teen- members for the 2019 Youth all six New England states. include the building or im- said NorthWoods Conservation age years." Conservation Corps (YCC) Local youth aged 15-20 are provement of public access Corps Field Coordinator, Dusty Hiring for local crews opened field season at the Moosehorn hired to complete conservation trails, habitat improvement, and May. in January and continues through National Wildlife Refuge in work on public lands 40 hours wildlife monitoring. Last year, "Even for those who don't plan April. Interested applicants Baring, ME. per week for 6-8 weeks from the crew at Moosehorn NWR on pursuing a career in conser- should visit northwoodscenter. The NorthWoods Stewardship June through August. banded geese, removed a beaver vation, the YCC crews provide org to learn more and apply, or Center, now in its 30th year of Refuge crews work as a team dam, and cleared trails through- valuable skills in learning to contact corps@northwoodscen- operation, is an environmental under the direction of North- out the refuge. persevere, work hard, and tackle ter.org, or 802-723-6551x304. education and conservation Woods crew leaders and US- "This is a great opportunity projects as a team. Many of our 501(c)3 nonprofit based in north- FWS staff to complete monitor- for local youth interested in en- alumni consider their work on

Chicken or Ham Salad Calais 1 cup ground cooked chicken, ham or other meat ries and cream, coffee & tea. land is in the working forest 1 hard cooked egg Sharon Frost I’m hungry just writing it all up. and supports logging, truckers, 1/2 cup minced celery 454-3339 4 pm - 6 pm Canadian time. mill workers and other amaz- 1 tbsp. chili sauce • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish Sunday, Feb. 17th St An- ing valuable info and pictures. 1/4 cup salad dressing • 1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar Full Snow Moon February drews Film Society presents It was greatly enjoyed. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, 19th “Faces, Places” 94 minutes at Cut the Cake: Sarah Loman, mashing to make a spreadable mixture. February Birthstone: Am- W.C. O’Neill Arena Theatre. Kim Stanhope, Vincent Day, Chill before using between slices of buttered bread ethyst Flower: Violet February 18th Presidents’ Carla Bridges, Barbara Clark, Valentine’s Day Dinner at Day (USA) Allison Atkinson, Susan Casey, Orange, Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter - A child’s the Anglican Parish Hall on International Friendship Day Sadie Smith turned 18 unbe- favorite. Combine 3 oz. package of cream cheese with Feb. 14th, St. Andrews. Sounds all over the world on Feb. 19th. lievable, Bobbie Daggett and 1/3 cup peanut butter, 1 tbsp. orange juice and yummy, Caesar salad, garlic A time to remember the impor- Denise. 1/4 tsp. grated orange rind. Makes 3/4 cup. bread, chicken parmesan on tance of friends. a bed of noodles with sauce, Talked with Pat Yardley, she’s chocolate cake with strawber- much improved and waiting for a room to make her return LARGE BASEMENT APARTMENT: home. FURNISHED AND UNFUR- handicap accessible bathroom, Over 1000 square feet, living room, The Hospital Auxiliary met NISHED 1 AND 2 BDRM parking lot. Heat, electric and bedroom, half bathroom, kitchen, for their monthly meeting with APTS in Calais and Bai- AC included 214-9136 or 454- wood stove, storage. Also shared a beautiful potluck, lots of vari- leyville. Contact 214-0033 7712 shower and laundry. New paint after 7 p.m. Heidi Holley: 207- and kitchen. All utilities included. ety of casseroles, sweets includ- Modern home in Calais area with 4 ing Jackie’s special. 347-0880 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH- acres of land overlooking a pond. Just got done reading the ROOM MOBILE HOME We are looking for a person or “Water Front” paper. It is so FURNISHED EFFICIENCY for rent. Princeton. $550 per persons to live in a basement informative. One really never APTS - Located in Baileyville. month. Call 214-9984 for apartment at a modified rent in needs to leave Maine, it’s all Heat, electric and cable TV in- more information. return for assistance with looking right in our own backyard. 85 cluded. Laundry available on after our two dogs and looking after percent of Maine’s conserved premises. No pets allowed. LARGE 1 BEDROOM IN the house when we are away. Call for more info. 427-6698 CALAIS. All utilities includ- Nonsmokers, no drugs, no cats, ed. Very inexpensive. Call dog might be considered. 1 OR 2 BDRM APTS AND 853-3101. References from previous landlords FOR RENT STOREFRONT available and or employer required. Reply Spacious single in Calais and Princeton. 949- 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH Just 41 days to QSN PO Box 1191. Calais Maine story 2 bedroom 1321 HOME on corner of South 04619, include references. until Spring! apartment ONE BEDROOM AND EF- and Lincoln in Calais Call 1200 sq. ft. apartment has FICIENCY APARTMENTS 207-952-0241. ceramic tiled kitchen/dining room, 91 North St. Calais. Call 952- 7,000 FT. OF full bath and carpeted living 9097. 3 BEDROOM HOME IN Originally Went WAREHOUSE room. All appliances included, COUNTRY - 18 miles from Missing in Perry SPACE washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, MODERN NEWLY REN- Calais 2 car garage, no pets. dishwasher, & garbage disposal. OVATED SUITE OF OF- 207-454-0405. Black Lab/Pit bull AVAILABLE! $1,100/mo includes HEAT, heated FICES. 5 offices with kitchen mix with RENT ALL OR PARTIAL. attached garage, water/septic, white chest Loading dock and overhead mowing, shoveling & plowing of snow and garbage removal. Wearing a blue doors and office. Located on riverfront property. Truck bed camper 6 ‘ 5” for collar. (Xerxes) www.cousinsrealtyonline.com GUITAR LESSONS - $20/ Call 454-7712, hour text 207-214-5832. 6-2 Chevy Silverado extended Please call Megan 214-9136 or 214-7497 207-214-6030 cab, leave message 454-4105. 951-795-3919 PAGE 23 Robbinston Subscribe Online Today! www.thecalaisadvertiser.com (continued from page 20) January extremes since 1995: Warmest January 27.7 degrees Behavioral Health Receptionist FULL TIME Billing Specialist in 2006. Coldest January 10.2 Eastport Health Care has an degrees in 2004. Warmest day Join a dynamic team of health care professionals 57 degrees on January 13, immediate opening for a full-time bringing quality health care to coastal 2018. Coldest day -20 degrees Receptionist in our Machias on January 16.2004 (record Washington County and Campobello Island. for any month). Wettest Janu- Behavioral Health office. ary 9.27 inches in 2018. Driest The Billing Specialist is responsible for reviewing and January 1.60 inches in 2013. EHC offers its Employees a Market Competitive Salary; submitting insurance claims and processing remittances. The maximum daily amount 100% Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision Premiums; of 4.32 inches on January 24, The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the 8 Holidays; 9 Days Off in First Year. 1998. Greatest storm total 4.68 use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and inches on January 23-25,1998. Snowiest January 55.5 inch- Eastport Healthcare aspires to meet a full spectrum of health billing software. In addition public relations, organizational es in 2015. Maximum daily needs in rural Maine with innovative, affordable treatment. Leading and strong communication skills are essential. amount 16.5 inches on Janu- through listening, learning through partnership, and serving through ary 18, 2009. Greatest snow- An educational background and/or work experience in storm 20.3 inches on January collaboration makes us agents of change for better health outcomes 18-19,2009. Maximum snow in Washington County. business, accounting and/or billing is preferred. depth 32 inches on January 31, 2009. Highest barometer The position requires proficient computer and telephone skills, excellent Please send a cover letter 30.89 inches on January 15, customer service, problem solving, organizational skills and the ability to and resume to: 2018. Minimum barometer work in a fast-paced environment. Electronic medical record and medical HealthWays/Regional 28.29 inches on January 4, office experience is a plus. Medical Center at Lubec 2018. Peak wind 62/s on Janu- ary 28, 1996. Please submit cover letter and resume to: 43 South Lubec Road, Eastport Health Care, Inc. Lubec, Maine 04652 Attn: Roxy Woodworth, H.R. Coordinator 207-733-1090 • [email protected] DECH Birth 30 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer To Apryl Norris and Michael Lursen of Calais Eastport Health Care is an equal opportunity employer & provider Maine, a boy Braun Lursen born on January 31, 2019, weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz., 20 inches long. AOS #77 OPENING Immediate Openings FALL 2019 OPENING HELP Per Diem & Part-Time Dietary Aide SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Part-Time / Per Diem Housekeeping/Laundry WANTED OR SPEECH ASSISTANT The therapist will be responsible for providing services and Essential Job Duties: To assist in serving food, setting up trays, Per Diem evaluating students with speech and language impairments that plating up desserts, handling food, washing & handling dishes, put- interfere with a student’s ability to benefit from their educational ting away freight and making sure the kitchen is stocked and clean Cook program. for the next shift. Check food temps make sure units are stocked, The speech assistant must hold an associate’s degree in a SLPA maintain food sanitation at all times. for a 30-bed program or bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or assisted living communication disorders and must have or be able to obtain Maine Requirements: Ability to interact with residents and co-workers SLPA licensing. The speech assistant will work under the license in a positive manner; is a team player and communicates well with facility. and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist. all staff. Must be flexible and be able to get along with others. Application can be Position will be filled when suitable candidate is found Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC. obtained at: Applications Available at – 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387with questions, Washington Place, Superintendent of Schools Office or email [email protected] 40 Palmer Street, AOS #77 / Sunrise County School System 100 High Street, PO Box 190, Eastport, ME 04631 • 853-2567 Calais, ME 04619 or email [email protected] EOE Equal Opportunity Employer Immediate Opening

Part-Time Med-Tech - Day Shift Part-Time LPN or RN - Evening Shift Immediate Openings Essential Job Duties: Caring for primary residents in all ADL areas. Requires good customer service skills, flexibility, focus CNA: (Part-Time) - All Shifts on creating homelike environment that puts residents rights and choices first. Direct nursing care to residents, must have Essential Job Duties: Caring for primary residents in all ADL areas. Requires good customer service skills, experience in assessing residents, direct supervision of day to flexibility, focus on creating homelike environment that puts residents rights and choices first. Candidate day activities performed by nursing assistants. Supervisor must ensure compliance with current federal and state standards and will scan and administer medications to residents ensuring they receive the necessary care and services regulations. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and great to attain the highest practicable, physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being in accordance to the plan customer service. Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude. of care. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and great customer service required. Willingness to LTC experience & electronic charting experience preferred. change to promote improvement in care as needed. Ability to interact with residents and co-workers with Requirements: Registered Nurse in good standing with the State a positive “can do attitude”, must be a team player and communicate well with all staff. of Maine Board of Nursing. Requirements: C.N.A/M certificate in good standing with the State of Maine Registry Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, Marshall Healthcare, LLC, 16 Beal Street, Machias, ME. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, or [email protected] or [email protected] PAGE 24 Wildlife Photos Washington County Extension 4-H Seeks Youth for Public Speaking Tournament

University of Maine Coop- erative Extension 4-H is seek- ing youth between the ages of 5 and 18 to participate in the Washington County 4-H public (Photo by Tom Webster) speaking tournament on March 9, beginning at 10 a.m., at the (Photo by Tom McLaughlin) University of Maine Machias, Science Building, room 102. Youth ages 9-18 who participate in the tournament, and receive the required score, will be in- vited to the state tournament in Orono on April 6. An informational session will be held Feb. 9, 10 a.m.– noon at the UMaine Extension office, 28 Center St., Machias. For more information, to reg- ister or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Tara Wood or Sandy Copel-Parsons at 207.255.3345. More information about the 4-H public speaking program is also available online at https://extension.umaine.edu/ washington/washington4hpub- (Photo by Tom Webster) licspeaking/. (Photo by Donna Melanson)

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