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VOL. 184, NO. 5 JANUARY 31, 2019 © 2019 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Baileyville School Thaw Leads to Area Flooding

Addresses Chronic Traffic was briefly challenged at the corner of North and Washington Absenteeism by spot flooding. (Photo by Lura Jackson) By Lynn Lawless Regarding chronic absentee- ism, Braun explained that the Following the Baileyville way absenteeism is recorded by School Committee meeting the federal government and the on Thursday, January 24th, way it is recorded in Baileyville The Calais Advertiser had are at odds. In Baileyville, if a the opportunity to speak with child is not present at the time Baileyville School Super- of roll call but arrives later they intendent William Braun at are considered tardy. By fed- the Baileyville school. Braun eral rules, they are considered explained that, according to absent. Chronic absenteeism the federal government, Bai- is defined as absent 17 days or leyville is not living up to its more. Braun is looking at ways basic requirements in its absen- to bring these two processes teeism rate and its mathematics into agreement. performance. (continued on page 9) Patients Urged to Consider CRH for Radiology Needs By Lura Jackson hospital derives its financial scans, thyroid scans, HIDA two national-level awards agnostic scans are scheduled. stability – meaning if it is not scans, gastric emptying, and for its high-quality results. Rather than patients calling With fewer and fewer pa- being utilized, the hospital is minor intestinal radiology, The department has received directly themselves and setting tients utilizing radiology ser- put under even greater finan- including thyroid biopsies, an award from the American up an appointment, the order vices at Calais Regional Hos- cial stress. liver biopsies, and paracente- College of Radiology for the for the scan is faxed to Central pital [CRH], the department The Radiology Department sis. None of its services have clarity of its scans as well as Scheduling, which then reach- is reaching out to urge the offers an extensive array of been reduced or impacted at meeting the Mammography es out to the patient to make community to consider CRH services, including regular all by the hospital’s ongoing Quality Standards Act require- the appointment. “I think that for a wide range of diagnostic diagnostic X-rays and EKGs, efforts to restructure itself to ments. may be the hiccup,” Surles needs. The Radiology Depart- CT scans, MRIs, bone density keep afloat. Radiology Director Kristy said. “People aren’t getting ment, which offers quality- scans, mammography, ultra- Among its radiology ser- Surles says that she believes that instant gratification.” certified services, is one of sounds and echocardiograms, vices, CRH’s mammogra- the decrease in usage may be (continued on page 6) the key means in which the cardiac stress testing, bone phy department has received a result of a change in how di- Neighbors Helping Neighbors Effort Mounts to Restore DHHS Facility to Calais By Lura Jackson the nearby areas now have to Representative Joyce Maker. travel a much further distance The office was closed by the Prompted by the changing of to access services on a regular DHHS based on its rent costs. the state administration, City basis. When it was in operation, During the same time frame, the Councilor Mike Sherrard called the DHHS facility in Calais as- Fort Kent office was also target- for the City administration to sisted approximately 22 visitors ed for closure due to rent costs, once again make the appeal to a day – more than the facilities but it was kept open following the state that a DHHS facility is in Ellsworth, Farmington, Fort that community’s outcry. very much needed in the Calais Kent and Machias, according to (continued on page 6) area. City Manager Mike Ellis, information from former State in preparation of composing a letter to send to the state, reached out to various organizations for their perspective – and found an enthusiastic response in return. Celebrating a Year at Down East Glass...... 3 The closure of the DHHS Picker Finds Naval Lithograph...... 5 facility in Calais in November Calais NHS New Members...... 6 of 2016 has produced a sig- nificant strain on the commu- Writer’s Corner...... 10 nity as residents of Calais and Court News...... 24

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Public Works crews worked steadily throughout the day to control the flooding around Calais, while the St. Croix River was swollen with rising water and ice. (Photos by Lura Jackson)

result of the uncommonly icy partment worked throughout By Lura Jackson season. Wednesday to clear ice from Flooding arose rapidly as the most frequently problem- Temperatures of nearly the afternoon approached on atic catch basins, Director 50 degrees following last Thursday, producing foot- Skeet Seelye said. On Thurs- week’s storm that delivered high streams at high-traffic day itself, the crew mobilized six inches of snow and nearly areas such as the corner of rapidly to control flooded ar- half an inch of ice produced Washington and North in eas by improving drain access Let us help you with all of copious amounts of flooding Calais. Other trouble areas as more and more snow and your hardware needs! in trouble areas around Wash- outside of town included ice melted into the streets, ington County on Thursday. a stretch of Route 1 by the getting “plenty wet” as they Flood control in Calais was Redclyffe Motel. In St. Ste- did so. “I would like to thank successfully managed by the phen, road conditions were the people who slowed down Public Works Department bad enough to cause school driving through the water which, per City Manager closures. while the crew was working,” Mike Ellis, is nearing the In preparation of the melt- Seelye said. “But as usual, end of its sand reserves as a ing, the Public Works De- there are the few who think it Aluminum Step ben Premium is funny to splash the guys.” Stool Waterborne Interior Paint Seelye said there weren’t any surprises from the storm Special rate of: for this time of year, elaborat- ing that the crew responded to a few flooded basements and put down “a lot” of sand. City Manager Ellis de- scribed the storm as “quite Per night, all week. Plus tax. 4 Miles from Bangor Mall! 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Previ- ously, it was under the owner- ship of Brian Cundiff – but that changed in 2015 when he sold parts of the business to his employee, Rick Bailey. The Baileys are both from the Calais area, though they ventured to southern Maine for six years, Emily shares. When their first son prepared to enter kindergarten, they realized they wanted a dif- ferent environment for their children. “We’re so used to small towns, used to knowing everybody,” she said. They made the decision to move back in 2013. Rick and Emily Bailey and their sons Parker (right) and Fynn – Rick transitioned from and Moose – are pleased to assist the customers of Downeast Glass working at Moody’s Colli- in meeting all of their glass needs. The Baileys recently added auto sion Center in South Portland glass to their lineup of services. (Submitted photo, caricature by as an auto-focused mechanic Tom Brennan) to working at Downeast Glass. “I’ve always been mechani- another auto glass company in golden retriever that has been cally inclined,” Rick said of Florida and continued to ser- a fixture there since he was a his background working with vice auto glass customers in very young pup. Moose isn’t his hands, a familiarity that Maine. In December of 2017, the first golden retriever to made it easy to move into the Cundiff opted to stop the auto call Downeast Glass his home variety of services offered by glass service in Maine, open- as Cundiff also coincidentally the company. In 2015, Cundiff ing the door for the Baileys to had one. Moose is beloved approached Rick with an of- start their own service. Now, by the customers of the store fer to take over the majority Downeast Glass offers the and receives frequent personal of Downeast Glass’s services installation of overhead doors, visits. – with the exception of the home, business and auto win- For the Baileys, owning and vehicle glass component. dows, glazing, and blown-in operating Downeast Glass is a Cundiff, meanwhile, opened insulation, all through the dream come true. “One reason Baileys. They also offer alu- I really wanted to move back minum storefronts. to Calais was to do something Get your support The Baileys employ a full- like this,” Rick said. “I always ads in FAST! time technician as well as part- wanted my own collision or time office help during the paint shop. I never thought I’d ~Special Financing Available~ 2019 Down East busier times of the year. 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Over the past week, I was struck on two occasions with the sound of full-throated joy while sitting in my office. The first was a robin in a nearby tree. Over and over again, seemingly as quickly as it could muster the syllables, it was singing its Song of Spring. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing many robins in my time, and subsequently reflecting on the season it is welcoming in – but never with such enthusiasm. The other occasion occurred a few days later. This time, rather than a joyfully boister- ous bird, it was a spirited human passing by the window. Without regard to who heard them or what their opinion of their voice might have been, this delightful soul was fully engaged in sharing a song that had captured their heart that day as they practically skipped down the street. The back-to-back experiences both occurred on days of abundant sunshine. We who wait for any opportunity to bask in the sun’s rays know well how much it can affect our moods, and the joy shared by both bird and human is easy to understand in those circumstances. More than just a mechanism of sharing joy, singing is a tool through which we can share all of our emotions. Importantly, we shouldn’t restrict ourselves from singing just because we don’t think we’re “good singers.” Scientists have definitely found that sing- ing produces a simultaneous calming and energizing effect, making what some have referred to as the “perfect tranquilizer.” So no matter the emotion you wish to convey, do yourself a favor and share it via song. Join a local Singspiration and belt out hymns. Find a concert in the area and sing along. Put on your favorite artist and crank up the volume and your lungs. Even if no one else is around to hear the pleasure of your voice, your body will know the difference.

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Editor’s note: The following and that we have simply failed Council. He has held many don Smith, and our new com- Editor is a transcript of Governor to address this preventable other high-ranking positions. missioners Jeanne Lambrew, LURA JACKSON Mills’s radio address on Janu- disease. He is an experienced, well- Michael Sauschuck, Randall [email protected] ary 25th. It is time to mobilize Maine respected, and highly qualified Liberty and others, I will issue state government to stem the public health expert. an Executive Order to direct Graphic Designer In the past five years at least tide of this deadly epidemic. As As the Director of Opioid the specific steps we will take CHERYL STABINSKI one thousand six hundred thirty Attorney General, and as a can- Response, I have complete to address this crisis. [email protected] people in Maine have died from didate for this Office, and now confidence in his ability to Among other things, we will Advertising drug overdose – more than the as a newly sworn Governor, I work across departments and be partnering with hospitals BETH MCCRAY population of Chesterville, or promised to take action to ad- to knock down the silos that and treatment providers, with [email protected] Eastport or North Berwick. dress the opiate problem. have prevented us from com- jails and community members 418 in 2017 alone – more than I’ve said before that as Gov- bating this crisis and protecting to increase access to Medi- Reception one a day. ernor I would make sure there Maine families. Gordon Smith cation Assisted Treatment, KATHY DEVINE You know, these people are was one person whose sole will work closely with medical increase availability of life- not “junkies.” They are our responsibility would be to flesh providers, treatment experts, saving naloxone, to promote Reporters neighbors, our co-workers, out what is working and what law enforcement, educators effective education and preven- KAILEIGH DEACON family members, school mates, is not, to draft a blueprint for and community members to tion measures, to establish a graduates of our high schools, change and to report to me ev- Sports Reporter figure out what is working, and robust hotline that works and JOHN ROGERS our CTEs, our universities and ery day, every week about our what is not, and determine the take traffickers off our streets. colleges. They are our sons progress. I have appointed Gor- concrete steps we can take to In my Inaugural Address, Proofreader and daughters. They are people don Smith to be that person. change things around. I spoke directly to Mainers NADA WILLIAMS-WHITE without labels, citizens without Gordon Smith has been Ex- I think it is time for action. suffering from substance use stereotype. ecutive Vice President of the And that that action should disorder. I speak to them again Office Cat History will note that we Maine Medical Association, he begin right now. and to their loved ones when GOOD TOM GEORGE (“TOM”) have lost an entire generation of is former Chair of the American Gordon will convene a Pre- I say, you are not alone. You Contributors: Linda Baniszeski, people to the opioid epidemic Society of Medical Association vention and Recovery Cabinet have my word. Wherever you Ann Carter, Sally Doten, John to include all of our com- are, we will do everything in Dudley, Sharon Frost, Lynn Law- missioners and the Attorney our power to bring you back less, Dave McCullough, Michael General, in consultation with to make our communities, our McLean, Cassie Oakes, Sandra Tom, the Office Cat legislative leaders and will families and our state whole Smith. determine our needs and coor- once again. dinate an effective and prompt We will confront this epi- M to F: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. response. Within the next two demic together. 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PAGE 5 Local Picker Finds Historic Naval Lithograph By Lura Jackson chrome lithograph of the City this area when he learned that October 7th, 1888. Listed in After doing some research of New York from an estate the gravestones used for the the newspaper’s incoming via eBay and Google, Smith What if the Titanic had never in Nova Scotia after hearing Titanic passengers are from a ships are several vessels from concluded that only two other made it out of the harbor? The about it from a friend in Oak St. Stephen quarry. Maine, including from Calais. chrome lithographs of the City infamous vessel, best known Bay. The lithograph, which As a final connection with “I said to myself, ‘Wow – I of New York have been sold for striking an iceberg and measures 32” x 47” in its the area, Smith opened the know this has never been online since 1993, making it a sinking to the frozen depths of frame and weighs upwards of lithograph’s frame and looked touched,” Smith said. “Some- rare find in and of itself. Smith the Atlantic – claiming 1,503 30 pounds, is dated to 1888, behind it to find an intact is- body lined it right after they plans to sell the piece. lives as it did so – narrowly the same year that the City of sue of The Boston Globe from purchased it.” dodged a fateful moment as New York was built. it was departing on its maid- The British-built City of en voyage that would have New York was known in its changed history. On that day, time for its impressive, re- April 11th, 1912, the Titanic cord-breaking speed of 20.11 almost collided with the S.S. knots; later it served as a troop City of New York while it was transport vessel in the Span- docked in the harbor. Today, ish American War. When the a local picker has secured an Titanic nearly struck it, it was interesting find related to the tied up in the harbor, but the City of New York that has ties passage of the massive ship with the local area. caused it to break away from Brian Smith has been a the quay. The captain of the picker for more than two de- Titanic skillfully maneuvered cades, and in that amount of his vessel away, sparing the time he’s found some fairly collision – but ultimately incredible historic items. Re- contributing to the ship’s later cently, he recovered a log demise. from a Machias notary that The deceased passengers of recorded the testimony of the Titanic, once recovered, shipmasters that experienced were brought to Halifax, Nova shipwrecks along the local Scotia, where they were cer- coast. emoniously buried in a grave- While this find is also re- yard not far from where the lated to naval history, the lithograph of the City of New circumstances are a bit differ- York was housed. Smith found ent. Smith acquired a massive a surprising connection with

A massive 1888 chrome lithograph of the S.S. City of New York was acquired by local picker Brian Smith recently from a Nova Scotia estate. (Photo by Lura Jackson)

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Pictured are the current and new inductees to the Calais chapter of the National Honor Society. Pictured are (l-r) Patrick Corbett, Emily Doten, Olivia Huckins, Ivy McLellan, Elizabeth Bitar, Kale Sapiel, Kelsey LaCoote and Dylan Carrier. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon)

By Kaileigh Deacon lection of the new inductees, won the Maine State Teacher of the faculty advisory committee the Year at the High School level The speaker at the National Honor Society Induction Every year the Calais chapter looks at the student body for and has been a teacher at the high Ceremony on Thursday was Toby Cole. (Photo by of the National Honor Society students who show exemplary school for five years. Kaileigh Deacon) inducts new members from status in scholarship, leadership, “Please continue to do what the junior and senior classes. service, and character. These you are doing, it doesn’t go un- The National Honor Society is characteristics set an example noticed and it will make you a seniors will graduate. Until that school’s Winter Carnival week a service group that works for not only for themselves but their better person,” Cole advised the time the students will work on in February. the betterment of not only the fellow students to reach for their inductees. projects both within the school After the induction ceremony, school but the community as a full potential. With the new inductees, the and in the community as well. the students went on to have a whole, taking on projects that This year’s speaker at the National Honor Society now Among other things, they will reception celebrating their ac- fill a need. Induction ceremony was JMG holds eight members through the partner with the student council complishments. When it comes time for se- Specialist Toby Cole. Cole just end of the school year when the to help with events during the

DHHS Facility (continued from page 1) DHHS now operates an itin- week, and so there are a lot that step in the process due to ditional resources and support regarding how their needs erant location in a facility of people going without that their unfamiliarity with using being uncovered by community haven’t been met by the current across from the post office, but would qualify for services.” online applications, Ellis said. members including Julie Red- arrangement. it isn’t open enough to meet the Those who can’t make it in to “They may go to that office ding, Clinical Director of the On the legislative side, a community’s needs, Ellis said. the itinerant office are required over there all days of the week Community Caring Collabora- separate effort is now under- “I’ve talked to some people in to travel to Machias or further looking for help.” tive. “She’s a great advocate for way to reopen the facility via that building, and whether it’s for in-person interviews. Some Ellis said that the effort to the vulnerable and less fortu- a bill that will be introduced due to vacations or whatever, elderly community members formulate a letter has “taken nate in our region.” Redding by Marianne Moore and Anne they’re not always there every aren’t able to even make it to on a life of its own,” with ad- shared some of her findings Perry, serving in the Senate and with the City Council during the House, respectively. Both the most recent meeting. Moore and Perry – who are To help compile the letter, residents of Calais – are on the Ellis is asking for stories and State’s Committee on Health e need PAPER BOYS support from the community and Human Services.

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By Kaileigh Deacon covers a five-year period with the AWARE budget will allow approval to attend overnight shortly. an allotment of $200,000 per for several of these services to trips. The Skills USA program The third trip was an over- A hot button topic in schools year for the programs. continue through the duration will be attending the State night for the Calais High has been the mental health of Calais has started taking of the school year if the health Competition on March 7 and School cheerleaders for a its students and making sure steps this year to establishing center’s budget for such ser- 8 in Bangor where students competition in Bangor. The that the staff at the schools the programs the state wants vices has been exhausted. from the SCRTC will compete team attended last weekend have the training necessary to to get in place for the AWARE As the program grows and with similar programs across and came home with a fifth- deal with issues around mental grant starting with hiring Mi- gains further implementation, the state for the chance to place standing. They will go on health. chael Chadwick as the Project training will be offered to the showcase their skills on the to compete at the state level. Back in October, the Calais AWARE Manager for the Cal- Calais schools’ staff (teachers national stage. The School Committee also School System was notified ais School System. Chadwick and other staff members), the The CHS Drama program accepted the resignation of of their receipt of a $1 million was hired on January 14 and community, and students. The also received permission to Karyn Demmons as an Ed grant called the AWARE grant. has already worked on as- State is still developing the attend the State Drama Festival Tech I at the Calais Elementary This was awarded by the State sembling a committee of nine guidelines and components of on March 8 and 9. This will be School which was effective as of Maine to help create a sys- members for the program. the program and it will grow at the first time since 2012 the of January 18, 2019. tem of education and support The school system is work- Calais as these come down. program has competed in the The next meeting of the in schools for the students, ing to get out ahead of the The School Committee re- state festival. Prior to attending School Committee is sched- faculty, and parents involving program by getting services ceived their audit reports from the festival, the Drama Pro- uled for February 5 at 6 p.m. mental health issues. The grant and trainings set up as soon as the auditors’ visit back in gram will showcase their play at the Calais Middle/High possible. Currently, the Blue October. The School Com- for the school and community School. Devil Health Center at Calais mittee members will review with dates to be announced High School offers some men- the documents and come back Calais Free tal health services, but when to the next meeting with any the program’s budget runs out, questions or concerns regard- Library these services become limited ing the report. or stop, according to Chad- Several high school groups Why not hear in this Friends’ wick. He went on to say that received School Committee Winter Book NEW YEAR? Don’t live in isolation any more Sale Harold and Rachel You can and SHOULD take action Silverman are pleased ǨƒŽŽ—•ǣ™‡ǯŽŽŠ‡ƒ”›‘—Ǥ to announce the marriage of their Hearing Testing daughter, Anav Hearing Aids Silverman, a 2004 If you haven’t checked out graduate of Calais Acadia Hearing Center the shelves of the on-going High School, to David A. Cuthbertson, Au.D., CCC-A book sale on the lower level of Elyakim Peretz the library, now’s definitely the of Kiryat Shmona, Toll Free: 1-888-667-4014 frugal time to do it! Through Israel. Elyakim We’ll be at the Masonic Hall, 10 Calais Ave., Calais Valentine’s Day, the regular st nd hardbacks and paperbacks are served in the Israel on Friday, February 1 and Friday, February 22 going for reduced prices - 2 Defense Forces and Call now for your appointment! New technology available at lower prices. adult hardbacks for $2 & 3 works as a mechanical ‘‡‡†‹ ƒ”‡†˜ƒ–ƒ‰‡’Žƒ•‘™‘ˆˆ‡”ƒŠ‡ƒ”‹‰ƒ‹†„‡‡ϔ‹–Ǩ paperbacks for $1. On the top engineer. Anav graduated level, in the children’s area Dr. Cuthbertson is the only Audiologist 2 hardbacks will be sold for with a BA in English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing and seeing patients in the Calais area works as an English teacher and journalist. Anav and Elyakim were 50¢ or 2 paperbacks for 25¢. On the web at www.AcadiaHearing.com Can’t beat the prices, and what married on December 31, 2018 in Israel. They currently reside in a great way to have plenty of Ashalim, a small community located in the Negev desert of Israel. Member, St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce good books to while away the :HDOVRKDYHR඼FHVLQ(OOVZRUWK %DQJRU winter weather! Better Business Bureau Accredited A+ “Start with Trust”®

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FEBRUARY 6: Blood has potluck and testimony at Drive at Washington County 6:30 p.m. -Ecstatic Dance, Tuesdays, JANUARY TO FEBRU- Community College in Cal- ais from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays 5 to 6 p.m. at Eastport Arts -Irene Chadbourne food ARY: Tai Chi for arthritis at every month: The Monday Center. Info: info@eastpor- pantry open 10 a.m. to noon. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church FEBRUARY 8: Open Mic Night at Eastport Arts Cen- Night Music Circle at CCLC tartscenter.org. Closed holidays. in Calais from 4:30 to 5:30 at 7 p.m. Bring an instrument -Crafters gather to work p.m. There is a class fee. ter from 6 to 8 p.m. Fami- ly-friendly, all types of acts or come and listen! on projects at 10 a.m. at St. JANUARY 30: (resched- -Irene Chadbourne food Anne’s, Church St., Calais - uled due to bad weather from welcome. FEBRUARY 9: RE- pantry open 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. FMI call 454-8016. previous week) - Let’s Talk Closed holidays. -St. Croix International -Zumba, dance-based fitness About It: Yankees & Strang- SCHEDULED: A benefit talk for EAC by NYC Mayor -TOPS 228 Baileyville Quilter’s Guild meets the 3rd is being offered at St. Anne’s ers, a book discussion series; meets at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wednesday of each month at Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. this session focusing on “A Bill de Blasio at Eastport Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tick- People’s United Methodist the Methodist Homes Rec. All levels welcome. New England Town” by Ken- Church, Baileyville. Corner of Center at 6 p.m. New members -Grief Support Group at neth Lockbridge at Dennys- ets at the door or at eastpor- tartscenter.org. Third and Summit Street. welcome. United Methodist Church in ville’s Lincoln Memorial Pub- -Zumba, dance-based fitness -AL-ANON meets at 6:30 Calais from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. lic Library at 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 10: Sunday series: Harpsichord Hour is being offered at St. Anne’s p.m. in the old Calais Hospital Share your story, receive so- with Gregory Biss, “Bach, Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. basement. cial support, and learn cop- Bach and More Bach” at All levels welcome. -St. Croix Valley Internation- ing techniques. Free. First and Eastport Arts Center at 3 -3rd Monday of each month: al Garden Club meets April to third Thursday of each month. FEBRUARY 1: Riverside p.m. Eastern Area Agency on Ag- January, third Wednesday af- -International Dance, Rebekah’s Food Sale at Bai- FEBRUARY 13: Let’s ing cafe in Machias held at the ternoon of the month. Activi- Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 leyville Food Mart from 9 Talk About It: Yankees & Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant at ties include garden tours, dem- p.m., Eastport Arts Center. a.m. to noon. Strangers, a book discus- 11 a.m. onstrations, speakers and tips. All welcome to explore world FEBRUARY 2: Eastport sion series, this session fo- -Last Monday of each FMI Anne (506) 466-6637 or dance traditions. Greek, Ro- Art Center’s Annual Inter- cusing on “A New England month: Veterans’ Meet and email us at SCVIGC@yahoo. manian, Bulgarian and Israeli national Dinner at 6 p.m. Girlhood” by Lucy Larcom Greet at Schooner Pub on com. music, and more. Info: east- Reserve by Jan. 31. 207 &, for contrast “OUR NIG: Main Street in Calais at 6 p.m. -Are you affected by a loved portartscenter.org. 853-4650 or chris@eastpor- or Sketches from the Life Enjoy free appetizers and so- one’s drinking? AL-ANON -Eastern Area Agency on tartscenter.org. of a Free Black” by Harriet cialize with fellow veterans. meets every Wednesday at 7 Aging cafe serving meals at FEBRUARY 2: Breakfast E. Wilson at Dennysville’s All are welcome. p.m at West Lubec Methodist Palmer Lane Estates in Calais at the Parish Hall in Dennys- Lincoln Memorial Public Li- -Third Monday of each Church. at 11:30 a.m. ville from 7 to 9 a.m. Pan- brary at 7 p.m. month: American Legion Sher- -Calais Community Cafe -St. Croix Valley Assembly cakes, eggs, home fries, etc. FEBRUARY 14: Calais man Brothers Post #3 monthly is serving lunch at noon at 72 of God is sponsoring Over- FEBRUARY 2 & 9: Brush Free Library (lower level) meeting at St. Anne’s Episco- Palmer Lane, Calais. For reser- comers Outreach, a biblical up on your skills with Google - Friend group Book Sale pal Church in Calais at 6 p.m. vations call 454-2215. study of the 12 Step Program. at Calais Free Library. 2/2: 9 Maintenance Day from 10:30 All veterans and their families -Calais Free Library Wednes- If interested contact Pastor a.m. to noon. 2/9: noon to 3 a.m. to noon. are welcome to attend. day Morning Knitters from 10 Chuck Green 315-806-6457 p.m. Laptops provided. Sign FEBRUARY 16: February -First Monday Tea at the li- to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates: or Rex at 207-904-8087. up is required. 454-2758. Family Frolic at Machias Bay brary (except when it falls on 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, -Alcoholics Anonymous FEBRUARY 3: Sunday Chamber Depot and Visitor a federal/state holiday) at Lin- 4/24, 5/8, 5/22. FMI: 454- meeting in the Calais Hospital series: Hugh French, “Art Center, Route 1 in Machias. coln Memorial Public Library 2758. old building Every Thursday of the Unknown Coast: An (Directly across from Helen’s in Dennysville (parking lot -Wednesday Morning Weav- night at 7:30 p.m. Please use Illustrated Talk Drawing on Restaurant). Ski, sled, skate shared with church),15 King ers at the Calais Free Library side entrance. the Collections of the Tides and a bonfire. In the event of Street from 4 to 7 p.m. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcom- -KinderArts presents Tiny Institute & Museum of Art” no snow, participants will be -4th Monday of the month: ing dates: 2/6, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1. Yogis, Thursdays from 9:30 at Eastport Arts Center at 3 invited on a guided walking Potluck and Community Dis- FMI: 454-2758. to10:15 a.m. at Eastport Arts p.m. tour of the Downeast Con- cussion: Building a Recovery -Life Drawing Workshop, 7 Center. Free for children up to FEBRUARY 5: Holistic servancy Properties. Community. From 5:30 to to 9 p.m. at Eastport Arts Cen- age 5. Must come with parent Farm Management, a free FEBRUARY 16 & 23: 7:30 p.m. at Your Place, Inc., ter. Info: Joyce, (207) 853-2358 or caregiver. In case of AOS workshop on decision-mak- Learn how to operate and 8 Old Mill Road, Ellsworth. or [email protected]. 77 school delay or cancella- ing, goal setting, and farm work with Microsoft Excel Bring a potluck dish to share -Writer’s Group meets on al- tion, Tiny Yogis will be can- planning, with Alex Fouliard at Calais Free Library. Both if you choose. FMI email de- ternate Wednesdays at CCLC celed. at CCLC in Trescott, from 1 dates are 9 a.m. to noon. [email protected] or in the Heartwood Lodge at 1 -Calais Free Library Home to 4 p.m. Snow date, Feb. 6. Laptops provided. Sign up is call 667-7171. p.m. No fee. All writers are School from 10 a.m. to To register, call 454-3364. required. 454-2758. welcome! FMI mrbrown64@ noon. Come join other home msn.com. schooled families as they participate in activities and crafts. -Chair Drumming at St. -Friends of the Calais Free Anne’s Church in Calais at 9 Library Book Sale mainte- a.m. Domestic Violence Sup- nance at 10:30 a.m. Upcoming -Knitting group at the Pem- port Groups. dates: 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9. broke Library from 11 a.m. to The Next Step Domestic -StAR (St. Anne’s Reads) at January 30 & 31 2 p.m. Violence Project is providing Calais Free Library from 3 to -Ironworks Quilters at the confidential support groups 4 p.m. Story, conversation and Pembroke Library from 6 p.m. for those that have experi- activity for ages 5 and up. Up- to 8 p.m. enced or are experiencing coming dates: 2/14, 3/14, 5/9. The A Dog’s The -The Freeway - Addiction domestic abuse. For more in- Mule Recovery at Calvary Chapel, formation, dates, times, and Upside Way Home 295 North Street, Calais. Ad- locations please call our 24 Nightly 7 p.m. dicts, friends, family mem- Nightly 7 p.m. hour hotline 1-8 -315-5579 or Nightly 7 p.m. R bers; All are welcome. 7 p.m. Resource Center at 255-4934 PG-13 PG Final Shows First Tuesday of the month and 667-0176. -Wiggles and Giggles at the Calais Free Library from February 1 - 4, 6 - 8 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ba- bies, toddlers and caregivers are welcome. The -Irene Chadbourne food A Dog’s Glass pantry open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Upside Way Home Closed holidays. -Creative Coloring at St. Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. Anne’s Church St., Calais Sun. at 1:30 p.m. Sun. at 1:30 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sun. at 1:30 p.m. FMI call 454-8016. 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Baileyville School (continued from page 1) In mathematics, Baileyville ties may be invited to attend, And finally, the outcome of facilities, and efficiency and -Gentle Flow Yoga with Ka- is considered an economically thus helping those schools also tie Wilson, Saturdays, 8:30 violations of this policy. Policy economy. disadvantaged community. Ac- improve. “DKC” explains the procedures As the sports season contin- to 9:30 a.m. at Eastport Arts cording to federal guidelines, During the school committee Center. Info: anchorandbal- involved with expense autho- ues there is a need for volunteer Baileyville is 1.5 percent under meeting, Braun stated that he rization/reimbursement for coaches. Deb O’Neill and [email protected]. the goal of having every child has scheduled interviews with -Spinners at the Pembroke school personnel and school Holly Adams were appointed at a level three. With only four contractors interested in system officials. Policy “DM” by the committee as volunteer Library from 11 a.m. to 2 forty children in the elementary redoing the elementary school p.m. addresses cash left in school cheerleading coaches. school, just one child moving roof. The four businesses being buildings and states that money The hot topic from the audi- -Saturday Morning Knitters from a level two to a level three considered are King Construc- at Calais Free Library from 10 can only be kept overnight in ence was the discussion around will bring the community into tion, E.W. Littlefield, Nicker- a locked depository and must students taking their own vehi- to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates: compliance. son O’Day, and Builders ETC. 2/16, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18. be deposited within 24 hours. cles to and from external school To meet the goal, Braun has Braun has dealt with some of It also describes what money activities. One such issue has -Nostalgic Storytellers at signed a $7,500 Memorandum these businesses in the past and Calais Free Library from 10 will be insured in case of theft. been students taking personal of Understanding to give the says that they were all positive Finally, policy “DN” deals vehicles to St. Croix Regional to 11:30 a.m. Come listen or school a grant for $7,500 to be experiences. Interviews will share. FYI on dates and times with the disposal procedure of Technical Center. There seems used from now until June 30th be held, and construction will school properties. to be some discrepancy be- call 454-2758. for staff to use for professional begin in the spring. -Children’s Theatre Work- There will be meetings in the tween the students’ rights and development. This, in turn, First readings were given of future dealing with programs the school’s liability. A policy shop at Eastport Arts Center leads to an opportunity for a the “D” policies were given: from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Begins to meet the needs of the entire meeting has been scheduled grant for $30,000 for a three- Policy “DB” looks at bidding/ student body, staffing arrange- for February 5th to discuss this Jan. 26. Under 6 should be ac- year process of education on purchasing requirements. This companied by a caregiver. ments adequate for proposed issue and hopefully bring about improving our resources and policy is intended solely as an programs, maintenance of a resolution. guidelines for meeting compli- internal guide to purchasing by the district’s equipment and ance. Grants, unlike loans, do the school unit. Policy “DJH” not need to be repaid. Not only deals with purchasing and con- is this good for Baileyville, tracting procurement staff code -First Sunday of the month: but as the program has room of conduct. It details conflict of Woodland Jr./Sr. High School Coffeehouse at Cobscook for fifty people if there are interest and disclosure of con- Grade 8 Community Learning Center any seats left open, educators flicts of interest. Also defined from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from surrounding communi- are staff gifts and solicitations. Spaghetti Dinner & Auction -Third Sunday of each month, meeting of the St. Cro- ix Valley Amateur Radio Club in the rec. room at Methodist Feb. 2 • 5:30 p.m. Homes at 5:30 p.m. TACO BAR Woodland HS Gym Calais Police Calais Elementary School Doors open at 5 p.m. Department Saturday, Feb. 2 • 1 to 6 p.m. $5 per person. Supports the Anonymous Tip Line: Grade 8 Class trip and spending 454-8730 Benefits families affected by the government shutdown, money for each student. Border Patrol, Immigration, Customs and Coast Guard families. Non-Emergencies: 454-2752 GREAT FOOD! 50-50 Drawing • Chinese Auction Wonderful Auction Items! EMERGENCY: There will be an account set up for AMAZING KIDS! DIAL 911 donations at Machias Savings Bank.

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Every week, you’ll find short stories and poems by local authors in this section. If you would like to have one of your pieces featured, please send them for consideration to [email protected], along with any other information you’d like to include about it or yourself. The Pile of Pink Bricks, part 2 Maine Ice Storm 1998, Here we continue Joanne McMahon’s compellingly reflective tale. Check out next week’s edition part 2 for the conclusion. By Becky LaCasse That night when the streets were deserted, I stood looking at the pile of bricks, now ghostly in the glow of the street lights. I shivered when I thought of the close call I'd had. The freezing rain fell evenly A few days later a neighbor stopped me on the street. "Did you hear about the guy who got killed in that indiscriminately building they tore down?" she asked. "There's an article in today's paper about it." across our world "What!" I was stunned. and stayed where it landed "Yeah," she said. building slowly layer upon layer He worked for the demolition company, drove one of their trucks. They missed him at the end of the day freezing drop by drop when he didn't show, thought he went home early. But his wife said he didn't come home at all, reported night after night him missing to the police. Took a couple days before they made the connection. Found his body in the cellar until the job was done under the collapsed brick walls, flat as a pancake, head bashed in." We did not notice "My God!" I felt faint. My legs went weak and the back of my neck was prickly. I said, "Aren't they sup- posed to make sure the building is cleared before -" In human terms the disaster "That's what I heard, but -" she shrugged. "They probably didn't bother. Now they're in a lot of trouble. would become apparent Told the police and reporters they didn't know why he was in the building, wasn't supposed to be there, the nightmare would begin knew the dangers." for men too accustomed to comfort Her voice seemed to be receding into the distance. afraid of the cold and the unplanned "The news article" she went on, "says the site's been closed, a stop-work order pending an investigation and the unknown and inquest. Police are asking anyone who knows anything about it to come forward, help them fill in the details." the wires down I tried to speak, but nothing came out, and she was already turning away. "Well, gotta go, I'm late," and in dark places she was gone. unseen by helmeted men searching I stood on the corner unable to move, people pushing around me as the traffic lights changed. Finally, I cold and wet started walking. I walked for hours, aimlessly, lost in deep devastation. and frantic What must it have been like for him? He's poking around that dark cellar, squinting in the dim light from for them the small dirt-crusted windows, confident he's safe. while an entire State waited - He heard the muffled boom of the wrecking ball, the roar and rumble and breaking glass of the building hundreds of thousands crashing down - the same sounds I heard upstairs. His heart stops. He knows what those sounds mean. huddled in candlelight - He looks up, frozen in horror. The last thing he sees - walls of bricks cascading at him. Does he realize plotting their survival in that moment that it's his last second of life? Hours later, back home, I told my husband the whole story. for each man's family "You shouldn't have been in that building in the first place," he said, "you should have known better." at first it's a game "But I'm sure it's my fault he's dead. If he hadn't spent time looking for kittens, he might have been out an adventure of there before -" which soon grows old "Don't be ridiculous! It's not your fault! It's silly for you to think it is." as the dark encompasses them I respected my husband's good judgment; he was a realist, logical, made decisions based on facts, whereas the cold infiltrates them I gravitated toward the mystical, magical, imaginative. the diversion leads to gnawing questions So I tried to put it out of my mind, but I couldn't help becoming preoccupied with my dilemma: I wanted and an uneasy pall breeds fear to go to the police, and the wife, and the demolition company and tell them the whole story. But each time I got myself psyched up to go, I couldn't get up the courage to face them. the little needs become Large - So I began writing letters to them, pouring out my anguish and remorse. But I was afraid to send them, the washing of hair so I never did. (I kept them in a shoebox hidden in the back of my closet.) the pumping of water Finally after some time had passed, I was convinced that it was better to, as my husband said, “leave the procurement of food, the frozen meals thawing well enough alone. The police might dismiss you as a ‘silly broad’ out to get attention, and the wife might the contact with friends - be better off not knowing, and the demolition company could try to use your story to screw the wife out of the job, the pipes, the shivering cat, insurance or settlement money. the cooling tropical fish and the So, in the end, I did nothing. withering African violet After some time my husband noticed my pre-occupation. “Are you still brooding about that guy getting there is a loss of life as they knew it inside this killed?” he said one day. “I told you it’s NOT-YOUR-FAULT! Why can’t you forget it and get on with cold and your life?” suddenly But how could I get on with my life? I was caught in a whirlpool, round and round endlessly: If the friend frightening home hadn’t told me about the kittens, I wouldn’t have been in that building. If I hadn’t been in that building, I wouldn’t have met him. If I hadn’t told him about the kittens... with the morning comes hope I began to have recurring nightmares: I’m suffocating. My mouth is packed with dirt. I’m crouching, the sun will surely come looking up at a massive dark form falling at me. In my last second of life, I suddenly understand. I’m living the end must be near HIS last second of life. I’m becoming HIM. the ice starts to fall in pieces One morning after waking from one of those nightmares, I remembered an ancient Chinese proverb I’d warmed by the sun once heard: that if you save someone’s life, you are bound to them, responsible for their life for the rest of cascades of fallen glass, our own. But what if you cause someone’s DEATH? What then? shards of broken rain The Maine Poets Society Prize Poem Contests From the Wee Drops of Rain The Maine Poets Society is is permitted, but each entry must on Thursday, June 13th in Portland. By Renata Bartnicki proud to present our second annual be covered by an entry fee. The shortlists will be announced $100 prize poem contest. This year Topic and form are left open to beforehand by email and on the From the wee drops of rain in Spring we are also offering a $50 prize to the poet’s judgment, but there is a MPS Facebook page. Winter fashions its flakes of snow Maine poets who have not been limit of 50 lines. Entries exceed- Please send two copies of your Sending waterfalls thundering previously published. Publica- ing the limit will be disqualified. poem, one of them identified with To rivers flowing far below tion in a newsletter or an online Previously published poems are your name, contact details (mailing workshop does not count for this not permitted. address, email address and tele- And flow they must to fill the seas purpose. Our distinguished judge in 2019 phone number) and which contest That bathe the shores of earthenland The contests are open to all for the $100 prize poem contest you are entering, and one with no And everywhere life abounds Maine residents, including season- will be Gibson Fay LeBlanc, di- additional information on it, to Crown jewels of the cosmic grand al. If your entry will be postmarked rector of The Telling Room, and MPS President Jenny Doughty, out of state, please enclose a let- winner of the Vassar Miller Prize at 31 Rustic Lane, Portland, ME ter verifying your address when in Poetry 2011. Board members 04103. Mark your envelope CON- Calling all local writers! We are now accepting submis- residing in Maine. Entries must of the Maine Poets Society will TEST. be postmarked between February judge the contest for previously Enclose a check payable to sions of short stories (nonfiction or fiction) and poetry for 19th and March 30th 2019. unpublished poets. The winner will Maine Poets Society, with ECon- a new section that will be dedicated to sharing the creations There is a $5 entry fee for the be published in MPS’s newsletter, test entry on the memo line. Entries of the community - and we'd love to hear from you! If you $100 prize poem contest, and a Stanza. will not be returned, so please $2.50 entry fee for the $50 contest Our prizes will be presented at retain a copy. You may also check have a submission that you'd like to have published in a for previously unpublished poets. the 2019 Maine Writers and Pub- out this group at www.mainepoet- future issue, send it to [email protected]. A maximum of 4 entries for each lishers Alliance awards evening, ssociety.com/contests.html PAGE 11 The Old Arch Bridge

The above photo better ex- plains the location of the arch bridge. The photographer is standing on the American side at Knight’s Corner at a point near what is now the parking lot of the Sandwich Man. Di- rectly below the photographer but not visible in this photo are the Murchie mills. To the right is Milltown NB and the top left shows Milltown Maine. The tall stack center left is on the water company building which is still standing minus the stack across from US Customs at the Milltown Bridge. The mills to If you drive from Calais to Milltown on North Street you will find, the right of the bridge are on just after rounding Knight’s Corner and beginning down the hill the Canadian side and are built into Milltown, a “Bridge Street” street sign on the right. There is over the river. no longer a street, just the sign but at one time a street connected North Street with the arch bridge to Milltown, NB and for many years this bridge was the epicenter of wholesale smuggling in the St. Croix Valley. (Photos submitted by St. Croix Historical Society) MEA Donates a Book to Every First Grader in Maine, Promotes Reading Free books will be in the hands of all first- graders by the end of the school year

To create life-long read- can help support the learning ers, the Maine Education process, our students win Association is delivering a and our educators win,” said free book to all public school Grace Leavitt, President of first-grade students across the the MEA. state. MEA is in its fifth year Students across the state of book donations as part of will receive the same book, the Association’s continued titled Lizards. The book is effort to create great pub- from the National Geographic lic schools for every Maine series. Each book is intended student. By the end of the to help cultivate our first grad- school year, first graders will ers’ reading skills while help- have a book to take home and ing them develop a love for The Boundary House was located on North Street at the top of practice their reading skills. reading and learning science Lincoln will have been given Bridge Street just above the Baptist Church on the way into Mill- The delivery of the books is at the same time. 4 books each by the end of the town. It was notorious as a haven for smugglers and other renegades an Association-wide effort “This donation from the and often provided a meeting place for those planning to move large school year. In addition to the quantities of lumber or other contraband across the river. During titled MEA’s Cat Tracks Tour, Maine Education Association MEA donation, the PTO and Prohibition it was usually on the list of local establishments to be which sends MEA leadership means so much to the teach- literacy night events will help raided by the authorities. and staff, including MEA ers and students at Abraham provide a total of 700 books President Grace Leavitt, into Lincoln. Some of the students to our students over the course schools across the state with in my class don’t have many of the year,” said Cyndy Fish The arch bridge was also a shortcut for US residents who worked at books in tow. books at home—getting a gift, a special education teacher at the Cotton Mill in Milltown, NB. The arch bridge met its end in the "The book donation is especially a book is special to Abraham Lincoln School. flood of 1923. The decline of the lumber industry and financial prob- one way the MEA helps to them and will help encourage The MEA purchased the lems at the Cotton Mill resulted in a decision to abandon the bridge support educators, so they them to read more and hope- books with grants, including and it was not repaired. The era of wholesale smuggling had passed can inspire students—not all fully fall in love with reading. a Read Across America grant and there were no longer lumber barons who could make fortunes students have access to books With the help of the MEA's by converting a Canadian log or board to an American one. funded by the National Edu- at home, so if the Association book, the 1st graders at Abe cation Association.

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Pictured are the Woodland Dragons Cheerleaders. Members include front l-r: Cassidy Bilodeau- Shain, Captain Taylor Lane, Captain Mackenzie Campbell, Halie Smith, Alexis Pilotte, Alex Papke, Sarah Cilley, Jazz Bohanon, and Kiona Newell. Back: Dana Howland, Faith Johnson, Captain Ma- kayla Overlock, Maranda Honas, Captain Charles Newman, Jayden O'Neill, Myka Clark, Samantha Jazz Bohanon, Mackenzie Campbell and Maranda Honas lifted by McGouldrick, Jaiden McPhee and Coach Missy Campbell. their teammates for a portion of their pyramid stunt.

Taylor Lane, Alexis Pilotte, Maranda Honas, Sarah Cilley, Myka Clark, Kiona Newell and Faith Faith Johnson, Mackenzie Campbell, Jazz Bohanon, Makayla Johnson finishing strong. Overlock, and Charles Newman.

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Faith Johnson, Maranda Honas and Charles Newman Dancing. Woodland Lady Dragons Hold Off Royalettes Recreation Earn Big 20 Point Fourth Frame The Woodland Lady Dragons played host to Jonesport-Beals Dept. Royalettes this past Friday and had a battle from the tip as the Royalettes led by as many as 13 points in each of the first three Calendar stanzas. It wasn’t until 1:13 of the fourth period that the hosts Please​ contact the Recreation Abby Walker nailed a three pointer to give Woodland the first lead Dept. at 427-6205 or​ Facebook at 56-55. In that final frame Abby scored 9 points to pace the 60-55 for more information. win. Brooke Russell was cool on the line sinking 4 free throws WED. JAN. 30 and Sadie Smith added 4 big points in the victory. Brooke led the 3:30 p.m.: Elem. BB, Jr. team hitting 18 points, Abby Walker netted 15, Emily Erskine 14, Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym and Sadie Smith 8 in the well balanced attack. Sprowl made 20, 6 p.m.: Exercise / Aerobics, Childers 16, and Ireland 13 for the guests. WES Gym Jonesport-Beals 19 36 48 55 THURS. JAN. 31 Woodland 13 23 40 60 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky / Georgetown, WES Gym 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Duke / Kentucky, WES Gym Dragons Rally In Second Half 6 p.m.: SR. Cheering, 3 / 8, Defeat Southern Aroostook guests 59-48 WES Gym FRI. FEB. 1 A good Warrior squad from Southern Aroostook traveled to 4 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, K / 5, Woodland this past Thursday in what proved to be a battle as the two WES Gym Makayla Overlock, Mackenzie Campbell, Jazz Bohanon and teams see-sawed through the opening half, SA leading by a single SAT. FEB. 2 Charles Newman performing after their jumps. point after one, and Woodland by a point midway. In the third the 9 a.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, Dragons took charge with scoring from Phelps, Plissey, and Mor- WES Gym rison and 3 free throws by Hayward to close out the eight with a SUN. FEB. 2 42-32 spread which they carried to the 59-48 win. Siltz led the guests 6 p.m.: Exercise / Aerobics, with 13 points. On the Dragons ledger Chris Plissey connected for WES Gym 16 points, Sabre Phelps earned a double-double with 11 points and MON. FEB. 3 11 rebounds, Jaidyn Williams poured in 10, Drew Hayward hit 9 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Duke, with 5 assists, and Alex Morrison added 8 points. WES Gym Southern Aroostook 14 25 32 48 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky, Woodland 13 26 42 59 WES Gym TUES. FEB. 4 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, George- town, WES Gym Calais Rec. K-2 Basketball 5 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym 6 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, WES Gym

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Dennysville-Edmunds VINA E. MCKAY Baileyville – Vina Elizabeth (Gallant) McKay, 98, our beloved Congregational Church mother, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, Submitted by Ann Carter 2019, at Colonial Health Care in Lincoln with her loving family by her side. Vina was born in Woodland on February 12, 1920, This Saturday, February 2, is the always popular pancake breakfast daughter of Frank and Adoline (Wedge) Gallant. with all the fixings including eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, toast, After living throughout the United States, Vina returned home beverages, and baked beans on the side if you like. All are welcome to Woodland with her four children. She worked hard to help from 7 - 9 a.m., $6 for adults and $3 for children. Raffle tickets on support them and was employed many years with St. Croix Paper the spring basket will also be available. The next dinner is scheduled Co. and George-Pacific Corp. at the Clubhouse, a job she loved, for Saturday, February 16th. followed by a position at It’s A Small World Preschool, a job she Now that the Christmas season is well behind us and the congre- thoroughly enjoyed seeing the many area children each day. Vina gation is holding services (barring weather causing cancellation), it loved to cook for all her family, go for rides to Eastport, staying was time to “un-decorate” the beautiful greens, candles, trees, lights in hotels, reading, eating lobster rolls and hot dogs at Grampie and other ornaments of the season. A few members of the church Bill’s, and last but not least, cookouts at camp along with family helped the pastors do the task of dismantling and packing away of all trips to The Bar Road in St. Andrews over the last eighty years. the things to be carefully saved for the next and the next and the next Vina was a Communicant of St. James the Greater R.C. Church in Baileyville her entire life. years. Then there was the cleanup. Much work, but good memories Her faith was an important part of her life. of all the blessings enjoyed in this year’s celebrations. In addition to her parents, Vina was predeceased by brothers Leo, Francis and Lawrence Gal- lant, all of whom she cherished; a loving sister, Mary (Gallant) Skelley; and very dear cousins, Pauline and Louis McCluskey and Mary McCluskey Foster. Surviving are her four children, Michael McKay and his companion Mary of Ukiah, California, John McKay and wife Linda of Charlotte News Solomons, Maryland, Kathy Irving and husband David of Baileyville, and Carol Stoddard and Submitted by Ann Carter husband Kenny of Baileyville; her grandchildren, Kelly McKay Harris and husband Jason, Heather Irving James and husband Greg, David Irving and wife Sarah, Lauren McKay Fean and husband At the Charlotte Historical Society meeting, George Enman pre- Tyler, Ian McKay, Holly Stoddard Thompson and husband Dan, and Jessica Stoddard Ferry and sented four possible designs for a veterans’ memorial monument husband Robert; great-grandchildren, Luke and Lainey Harris, Taylor James Carle and husband to be placed somewhere in the town. Two designs were selected Matt, Courtney James, Morgan James, Sam and Elliot Irving, and Brooklyn and Austin Ferry; as best suited to the purpose and these options are being shared great-great-grandchildren, Matthew and Jacob Carle; and many nieces and nephews. with some members who weren’t able to be at the meeting so that The family would like to thank the staff at Colonial Health Care in Lincoln for their excellent a final choice can be made at the February meeting. It is hoped care given to Vina with special thanks to Jinky and Sarah. that the monument can be in place in time for Memorial Day. An A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Kevin Martin 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, adjacent memorial display is planned that will include the list, able 2019, at St. James the Greater R.C. Church in Baileyville, where the Rosary will be recited prior to be edited as needed, of the Charlotte veterans. Eileen Clark and to Mass at 10:30 a.m. A spring burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery. Donations in Vina’s Sandra Sawyer are still seeking information about people from memory may be made to one of two organizations that she held dear, Woodland Public Library, Charlotte who have served in the military. PO Box 549, Baileyville, ME 04694, or St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, PO Box 898, Calais, ME Also, the officers for the new year were accepted unanimously: 04619. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Condolences and memories Kenneth Carter, president; Arthur Carter, vice-president; Sandra may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. Sawyer, secretary; and Eileen Clark, treasurer.

BURDETTE (BILLY) O. BROWN III On the morning of January 26, 2019, Burdette Brown passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Billy was born in Damariscotta, Maine on December 21, Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. 1942, the son of Burdette and Alice (Devine) Brown. He grew up in Edmunds, Maine and graduated from Dennysville High Friday Night Youth Group at 6 p.m. School Class in 1961, the last graduating class of the small Wonder what’s going on at ~Grades 6 and up~ People’s UMC? “Like” our school. Facebook page! He was a member of Local #4 International Union of Op- Corner of Summit St. & Third Ave., Baileyville erating Engineers and owned his own truck. Billy loved the Church: 207-427-3923 Parsonage: 207-427-6672 salt water; digging clams, trapping lobsters and dragging for scallops. He also loved standing beside a stream and fishing for trout and caught many over the years. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Alice Ann, his nephew Joe Newman, his uncle Thomas Devine, and best friend 29 Church Street, Calais • 454-8016 Franklin Phinney. Rev. Sara Gavit, Rector Burdette is survived by his loving wife, Wanda and their [email protected] combined families, Paula and companion Nick Chambliss of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, Burdette IV and wife Nikki of Edmunds, Thomas and wife Brenda of Cooper, Walter and wife Jennifer of Charlotte; two step-children, John Wentworth Holy Eucharist Rite II 10 a.m. (Beginning Jan. 6) and Patty of Calais and Susan Provencher and companion Shane Phelps of Princeton; his three Office Hours: Wednesday/Friday 10:00-4:00 pm or by appointment sisters, Anna Childs of Alabama, Alice Gertrude (Donald) Newman of Alexander and Abigail Downs of Edmunds. Billy and Wanda shared thirteen grandchildren, Meaghann, Burdette V, Samantha, Patrick, “To know Christ and make Christ known” Bailey, Ellie, Ben, Zack, Edward, Thomas, Jack, Sarah, and Cora; and four great-grandchildren, Lexa, Burdette VI, Max, and Sam. In addition, Billy loved his two dogs, Biscuit and Lucy, who could be found riding the roads of Washington County with him. This man was a good husband, father and grandfather. He loved hunting and fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed taking pallets apart and selling them for firewood next to his vegetable stand on Route l in Robbinston. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. Billy was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post #3 in Calais and the St. John’s Sunday School, all Ages at 9:30 a.m. RC Church in Pembroke. He was a strong advocate of his church, involved in the Eucharistic Ministry and fought to keep the church opened and maintained. Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. You could always find him watching TV. He didn’t miss any NASCAR races or games by the Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6 p.m. Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees. Services will be held at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Pembroke at 11 a.m. on Sat- urday, February 2. A reception will follow at the American Legion Hall in Pembroke. Burial www.calaisbaptist.org Office Hours: Thurs/Fri-9am-4pm or by appointment will take place later this spring. 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 Those wishing to honor Billy’s memory may donate to the St. John’s Roman R.C. Church. Checks should be made out to St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish with a note or memo stating “for St. John’s R.C. Church,” PO Box 898, Calais, ME 04619.

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JOHN WESLEY MORRISON Mills Removes Medicare Work Requirements Cleveland, Tennessee and Robbinston, Maine - John Wesley Morrison passed away December 19, 2018, in Cleveland, Ten- On January 22nd, Governor Janet Mills sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services nessee. He was battling cancer. informing the agency that Maine would not accept the terms of the pending 1115 Medicaid waiver, He was born March 31, 1952, in Calais, Maine, the youngest which included work requirements for recipients. Instead, Governor Mills has directed Acting Com- son of Colin and Helen Joyce (McNutt) Morrison. missioner of Labor Laura Fortman and Acting Commissioner of Health and Human Services Jeanne John was predeceased by his parents. Lambrew to make available vocational training and workforce supports to MaineCare participants at He is survived by a brother, Ronald Morrison and wife Lynn; every opportunity while increasing access to needed services that keep people in the workforce. a sister, Mary Parks and husband Albert; a niece, Diana Mahar “Maine’s low unemployment rate, its widely dispersed population, and our lowest per capita income and husband Arthur; nephews, Troy Morrison and wife Shan- in New England make mandates – without appropriate supports like vocational training and specific non, and John Clark and wife Helen; and many great-nieces exemptions for groups like people undergoing treatment – problematic,” wrote Governor Mills. “We and nephews. believe that the likely result of this 1115 demonstration would leave more Maine people uninsured Burial will be private in the spring. without improving their participation in the workforce.” Many MaineCare recipients already participate in our various work program opportunities and through collaboration, DHHS and the Department of Labor will offer health and work opportunities to a greater number of people in the coming months. Consistent with the Governor’s direction, the Man’s Bologna Becomes A Department of Health and Human Services will support Maine residents develop their skills and find good jobs by: Bunch of Baloney -Maximizing the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding. The services provided through TANF include job readiness and job search trainings that prepare participants to By C.D. Green enter the workforce; targeted skills development, training and education; connecting participants with employers; and job retention services once the participant has earned a job. In the last two years, the Two construction workers sat down at noon to eat. One opened his program has helped over 5,700 individuals across the state get jobs. lunchbox and began to complain. “Bologna again! I can’t believe it. I -Rapidly implementing the Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) program, hate bologna. This is the third time this week I’ve had the stuff. I can’t enacted during the most recent legislative session. As early as the next school year, this program will stand bologna.” His coworker tried to settle him down. “Take it easy,” provide a robust set of supports for low-income families seeking higher education and skills train- he said. “Just tell your wife that you don’t like bologna.” ing. “Wife!” the first guy griped. “Who said anything about wife? I - Connecting participants in Maine’s Food Supplement Program to jobs. For example, all Food make my own lunches.” Supplement recipients who meet the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Isn’t that the way it usually is? Most of the baloney in our lives is qualifications to be a “work registrant” (about 20,000 individuals) set up a “job link” account with the stuff we make for ourselves. If you whittle things down to their nub, Maine Department of Labor, which is designed to connect job seekers with employers. Additionally, you’d probably have to admit that most of our troubles, problems and Maine administers a Food Supplement Employment and Training Program (FSET) that has received all the other baloney in our lives result from my anger, my impatience, national attention for its support of the two-generational post-secondary education program Family my selfishness, my pride, my sharp tongue, my ignorance, my impure Futures Downeast. FSET also partners with Goodwill of Northern New England to develop job skills thoughts, my uncontrolled passions. I like the way one old-time church for SNAP recipients who voluntarily participate in the program. song said it: “It’s not my brother or sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing -Continuing the SNAP to Skills Project. This work is strengthening Maine’s SNAP Employment in the need of prayer.” and Training (SNAP E&T) program to help more participants find work and reduce their need for Too many times people try to shift responsibility onto others. “I’m SNAP. Maine has committed to growing its FSET program, with the goal bringing on new partners not to blame,” they’ll tell you. “It’s society’s fault. It’s my parent’s and serving SNAP recipients throughout the state. fault.” Like Adam in the Garden of Eden, they may point their finger The Department of Labor will continue to target SNAP and TANF recipients through the Competitive and say: “It’s that wife (or husband) you gave me, God. Don’t blame Skills Scholarship Program, the CareerCenter system and the Workforce Innovative and Opportunities me.” Or they’ll claim the fault lies within their culture, or skin color. Act to help them obtain work by: They’ll blame stuff on the bleeding-heart liberals or a vast right-wing -Helping workers learn new skills to succeed in the changing economy through the Department of conservative conspiracy or some shadowy evil like the Illuminati. Labor’s Competitive Skills Scholarship Program. It pays for education/training and support services Some will even get spiritual and shift the blame onto the devil. for high-wage jobs in-demand in Maine. Eligibility criteria include a family income of no more than Every once in a while someone will surprise you though. There 200 percent of federal poverty or family receipt of TANF or Food Supplement benefits and a desire have been a few cases in recent memory that a public figure has been to earn a marketable college degree or post-secondary occupational certificate considered to lead to caught in some kind of moral failure and instead of resorting to the high-wage and in-demand occupation. hocus-pocus of spin-doctors, he stands, admits his guilt and accepts -Connecting TANF and Food Supplement participants to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity the consequences. Those people are to be admired—not because of Act education, employment and training services to promote education, training, and job placement. failure—but for their honesty and simple human dignity. To err is -Connecting participants with the Maine CareerCenter system which provides a full range of assis- human, after all, and if God can forgive them, so can we. But try- tance to job seekers under one roof. The centers offer training referrals, career counseling, job listings, ing to cover and blame our failures on someone or something else and similar employment-related services. debases all of us. Mounting evidence demonstrates that work requirements only impose burdensome mandates on Listen. The only dignified way out of the messes we create is to people without increasing workforce participation. In Arkansas – an early state to implement Medicaid be honest with God, each other and ourselves. David, the one who work requirements –results show that thousands of people have lost health coverage but were not moved wrote most of the Psalms in the Bible, learned that lesson the hard into the workforce. Additionally, these conditions for Medicaid coverage are of questionably legality. way. He had a fling with a married woman, then had her husband In June 2018, a federal court put a stop on Kentucky’s effort to move forward with these conditions. murdered to cover it up and got caught and exposed. It was then that God, the Holy Spirit, unmasked David’s heart to David and he prayed “I acknowledge my transgression: and my sin is ever before me.” He Lincoln Memorial Public Library openly admitted his culpability and further acknowledged that the worst part of his actions was not what he had done with Bathsheba or Submitted by Ann Carter seem interesting are “Explore Stark Guthrie to her husband, but, in his own words, “against You God and You only, the Grandeur and History of -Potpourri, Incense and have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight.” Read for yourself the In addition to the Let’s Talk Our National Parks,” “What Other Fragrant Concoctions rest of Psalm 51 to appreciate how David came to realize and accept About It Series mentioned in Was It Like to Live in Ancient by Ann Tucker Fettner responsibility for David. the calendar of events and the Times?,” “Western Civiliza- -This Trifling Distinction: Maybe it would be a good idea for all of us to sit down and have a monthly First Monday Tea tion - the Way You Wish It Reminiscences from Down time of quiet reflection before God. It might do wonders for our situ- at the Library (Feb. 4th), we Had Been Taught,” “Discover East by John Gould ations and relationships if we ask God and ourselves, if maybe, just are hoping to get some public the Connections of Famous -Bullwhip Days: The Slaves maybe, the fault of the problem, the whole baloney business, is closer feedback on a new possibil- Music and History,” “Learn Remember: An Oral History than where we’ve been pointing our finger. ity. How to Effectively Train Edited by James MellonOp- We received a catalog from Your Dog,” “Learn Science- eration The Great Courses, well Based Gardening Techniques -Iceberg: The Invasion and known for their excellent to Make Your Landscape Conquest of Okinawa in World home-study courses, good for Thrive,” “Native People of War II by Gerold Astor County MPA BB Standings interest, education or learning. North America,” “Explore the -Pro & Con: Both Sides of The catalog offers a large dis- Earth’s Most Fantastic Natural Dozens of Unsettled And Un- As of: 1/28 count through February 15th, Features,” “Archaeology: (the settling Arguments by Walter but the library still wants to world’s most famous sites),” Isaacson Boys W-L Index Girls W-L Index spend its small amount of “Interpret the Old Testament’s -Lines & Shadows (a true funds available for purchases Most Enlightening Passages,” story of an earlier period of CLASS B on items that the public would “Unearth Profound Secrets of the Mexican border crossings) WA 11TH 7-8 20.4 15TH 2-12 7.0 really want to use. We can’t the Holy Land,” “Experience by Joseph Wambaugh order any unless we have a the Battle for America through -Shadows of Forgotten An- CLASS C call for them, so please call the Eyes of the Founders,” cestors: A Search for Who Sumner 8TH 8-6 38.9 17TH 3-10 9.9 the library at 726-4750 during “The Guide to Essential Ita- We Are by Carl Sagan & Ann Calais 14TH 4-9 21.7 10TH 12-0 58.6 open hours (Mon. 7 - 9 p.m.; ly,” & “The Barbarian Em- Druyan Narraguagus 19TH 2-12 1.1 9TH 14-1 58.8 Tues. & Fri. 1:30 - 4 p.m.), pires of the Steppes.” There -Washington Pioneers from or better yet, come peruse the are many others. Come check the State of Maine: 1860 - CLASS D catalog for yourself. Also, them out. 1870 compiled by Nellie P. Woodland 1ST 12-0 73.3 4TH 9-4 42.7 you may send your requests New books on our shelves: Savage & William H. Blue J-B 2ND 13-1 65.8 10TH 5-9 6.2 to [email protected] -A Primer for Pickles: a -Great Mysteries of the Machias 9TH 6-8 14.5 15TH 0-13 0.0 directly to the managing vol- reader for relishes by Ruby 20th Century published by Shead 15TH 0-14 0.0 5TH 6-9 40. unteer librarian. A few that Charity Stark Guthrie & Jack Reader’s Digest PAGE 16 Baring

Sally Doten per at the People’s United Sympathy is extended to the 454-2625 Methodist Church in Bai- family of Vina McKay. This leyville on February 7. These lady was the oldest member of Pull out your snuggies suppers are delicious, and the the St. James Catholic Church and long-johns, it’s going service is great. I hope to see in Baileyville. to be colder after the snow you there. Pat Yardley is still at a on Wednesday. The weather Rolfe Flood is home and healthcare facility in Bangor report said that North Dakota feeling better after spending but is feeling better. The fam- will go to 50 below. Wow!! a few days at EMMC. Glad ily hopes to have her back in Glad I don’t live there. Just you’re feeling better, Rolfe. Calais soon. Get well soon, remember to stay warm and be Jim and I had visitors this Pat. careful when you’re outside. past weekend. Our grand- Sending out smiles, sun- I heard that the Boy Scouts daughter Shannon and hus- shine, and prayers to Wanda from Baileyville and Calais band Scot were here for a Brown, federal workers, the had a great “sleepover” at too short time. We did get to family of Steven Dow, Colton the scout hall over the week- Marden’s for shopping. Their Sherrard, and Tonya John- end. The most exciting part favorite place to stop is the son. about this was the fact that the Sandwich Man so we enjoyed Thought for the week: “sleep” took place outside in lunch from there. They re- “You’ve got 3 choices in life tents. Now that is cool!!! turned to Falmouth very early – Give up, Give in, or Give it Sending prayers to the fam- Sunday morning. all you’ve got.” ily of Burdette (Billy) Brown. Baring Baptist Church held Stay well; be strong, you Billy passed away at home on a Singspiration on Sunday are loved. Tom scaled the windows to inspect a rare winter visitor of the insect Saturday, Jan. 26. He was a evening that was well at- Call me at 454-2625 or variety. good man and gone too soon. tended. Five churches were email me at sdoten@roadrun- Don’t forget the turkey sup- represented. ner.com. Dining with Diane This is a really delicious snack and it makes a lot. This Meddybemps was a big hit at grandson’s birthday party. Its kind of messy to make but well worth it. I used pretzel sticks. You want it Linda Baniszeski aid of a cane. She is a trooper. them a 16” landlocked salmon to be separated into individual pretzels if you can. I got the It’s great to have her back in that they caught. recipe from Jeff Morro on the Food network. There is a video We have one winter month Meddybemps after spending We see eagles soaring over- if you want to see how it’s done. This will be a great snack now behind us. Some are about six weeks away for post head most days. Flocks of for your Super Bowl Party! elated, others not so much. Me, surgery followed by physical evening grosbeaks continue I’m thankful for every day no therapy. to bless us with their presence PRETZEL CHOW MIX matter the weather. Each is a Meddybemps residents are at the feeder right before each 1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips priceless gift. Enjoy! enjoying riding snowmobiles winter storm. The adorable 2 T. butter Happy birthday wishes to throughout the area when there chickadees are a constant de- ¾ c. peanut butter Justin McCoubrey on February is adequate snow. Terry Lingle light, and doves congregate on ¼ t. vanilla 1, Amy Rotheberg Salamon - went ice fishing for the first the ground. Blue jays continue 6 c. pretzels, broken slightly (I used pretzel sticks) 2nd, and Harold Hansen - 3rd. time. Brother-in-law Buzzy to act as if the feeder and sur- 1 ½-2 c. powdered sugar Congratulations to Patty and Seavey showed him how along rounding turf belong to only In double boiler melt chocolate with butter. Turn off heat and Rich Lentz as they welcome with grandson, Braden. We them. The scrappy little red add the peanut butter and vanilla and stir until combined. Pour the another great-grandson. Patty’s cannot believe how grown up squirrels tell them otherwise. chocolate over the pretzel pieces in a large bowl. Toss as best as oldest granddaughter has two Braden has become. It’s nice Such is life around the feeder in you can to coat each piece well. Add 10 X sugar to the chocolate sons - Jax and Alex, and now seeing Buzzy and Braden out our front yard along the lake. pretzel mixture and toss well until all the chocolate coated pretzel her youngest granddaughter on the lake on their snow sled, Please let us know what is pieces are coated with powdered sugar. Lay on parchment lined delivered a healthy little boy, and Terry Lingle enjoying his going on with your families, baking sheet and separate as best as you can to dry slightly. Bobby. All are doing well. now that snow has fallen again. organizations and the wildlife NOTE: If you don’t have a double boiler, use a pyrex bowl Mona Van Wart appears to Buzzy, Braden and Terry were visiting your homes. LBanisz- over a pot of simmering water. Make sure you don’t heat the be recovering nicely after a out on the ice for a couple of [email protected] or 454- chocolate too much because it will seize and you will have to complete hip replacement. I hours on Saturday. They had no 3719. start over. Just keep the water on a very low simmer and don’t saw her walking down a hall luck; however, the Hills, who Blessings! let the bowl touch the water. at Calais Hospital without the were also out ice fishing, gave

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Princeton Sandra Smith lent attendance all three days. In if you can help out. This could be chatting with chamber members a rewarding opportunity. The adventure for this week was Lin and Steve Whitman of Long The Princeton Elementary to drive down country to the New Lake Camps, who have done the School will be having their Snow England Fishing and Outdoor Expo show for a number of years, they Ball Family Dance on Friday, Feb- in Boxborough, Massachusetts. agreed it was better than last year ruary 8 from 6-8 p.m. for grades Jo-Anne Cannell from Indian Rock with many more families attending. 4-8. $3 for individuals and $10 Camps and I left a couple of days Working at a show is very tiring for families. Refreshments will be early so as to avoid bad weather with long hours of standing and available for purchase. Formal at- and stayed with family in New talking but it is always a well-spent tire is required and children under Hampshire. We had a late Christ- opportunity to introduce the area to grade 4 must be accompanied by mas celebration with my daugh- new visitors and remind others to an adult (not an older sibling). ter. It’s not the date itself that is come back. This annual event is sponsored by important,it is being able to spend Ruth Curtis sent me a note last the PTO. it with family when we can. Friday week about her granddaughter, A reminder that January 31 is morning we set off for the hour’s Lisa Curtis’ special achievement. your last chance to license dogs drive to Boxborough, checked in She was selected for the President’s otherwise there will be a $25 List of Husson University for her penalty. Grand Lake Stream Area Chamber of Commerce booth with and set up our booth for the Grand President Jo-Anne Cannell at the New England Fishing and Lake Stream Area Chamber of exemplary studies in the Bachelor January 31 - Deadline to license Outdoor Expo in Boxborough, Massachusetts. Commerce. The office of Down of Science in Healthcare Adminis- dogs East Acadia Regional Tourism tration and Public Health/Master of February 5 - Princeton Select- donated funds to help us attend this Science in Occupational Therapy men’s Meeting 6:30 p.m. Princeton event to promote the area. Friday Program during the fall semester Town Office the show was open from 1 p.m.-7 of 2018. In order to qualify for the February 6 - Princeton Parks p.m. We were supposed to have President’s list, a student must have and Recreation Meeting 6 p.m. the same booth space as last year 12 or more graded credit hours Princeton Fire Station but were moved toward the middle within the semester averaging February 8 - Princeton Elemen- of the room where it was not well between a 3.8 and 4.0 grade point tary School “Snow Ball lit. We let the show staff know average. Congratulations Lisa on February 13 - Princeton Elemen- and soon the show owner, Dan your Academic Excellence. tary School PTO Meeting 3 p.m. Kenney, came by, understood our This year’s play at PES is “Press February 13 - Princeton Library situation and came back with six Start” which will be presented in Committee Meeting men who moved our entire display May. The directors, Mrs. Lozano February 20 - Princeton Library to a better space. He explained that and Mrs. Disher, are looking for - Tax help from Paula Davis from fire regulations forced the change. help with set design, teaching chil- 1-6 p.m. Throughout the show staff asked dren to sing and costume design. To send me news, just drop me a if we needed help and we truly Also, they are looking for someone note [email protected] appreciated the willingness of Dan to provide grab-and-go snacks for or give me a call after 10 a.m. at to resolve our issue in a pleasant the kids in the cast. Contact Mrs. 796-2261. My deadline to submit and helpful manner. Overall it Disher at [email protected] or the column is 4 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Lozano at [email protected] Chamber members Lin and Steve Whitman of Long Lake was a very busy show with excel- Camps were also at the expo. $15 per week

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Shevenell titled The Home so cold the salt just wouldn’t out at Linda’s in Baileyville, Road. The storyline started work. Finally, we got a stretch McDonald’s for lunch and just in 1845 when her great-great- of warmer weather and some hanging out with friends. My Town News grandfather, Israel, age 19, left rain that washed a great deal of birthday fundraiser is com- home in Compton, Quebec the ice away. But word has it ing to an end with only a few Alexander/Crawford and walked 200 miles to Bidd- that more snow may be on its days left, and I have raised eford where he worked in that way. Well as the saying goes, over $1,500 to help Camp Cassie Oakes January 16th at the Civic Cen- coastal Maine town as a brick it is January in Maine. Capella’s Expansion Project. ter in Augusta. Two presenta- maker. There were lots of Upcoming birthday wishes They are a summer camp that I am a bit short on news this tions were informative, and jobs in the textile mills, so the go to Mavis Snyder, Caleb dedicates itself to giving folks week, want to help a girl out? one was entertaining and of following year Israel walked Blake, Sarina Carter Speed, with disabilities a true summer My contact information is at historic interest. home and convinced his fam- Allen Rood, Brent Bohannon, camp experience and it is very the end of the column. From State Entomologist ily to immigrate to Biddeford. David Frost, Bryan Blake, handy, just outside of Bangor. There is going to be a Sing- Allison Kanoti, John and Ma- His parents and nine younger Phyllis Daggett Campbell, I am looking forward to seeing spiration on February 3rd at rie learned that 4 percent of siblings came by horse-drawn Ashleigh Pyles and Eleanor my totals and all of it will be Peoples United Methodist the trees in Maine are true ash, wagon. Dean. doubled by a matching grant! Church in Baileyville begin- white, green or brown. No way In 2016, Tonya’s father, Ray Good thoughts this week go Word on my new wheelchair ning at 6 p.m. This is open has yet been found to stop the Shevenell, retired (for the third to Betty Rice, Matt Austin, Lu- is that things are coming along to the public, so come enjoy invasion of the Emerald Ash time) and expressed a desire to anne Durgin, Mike and Mari- nicely, more paperwork has good music, fellowship and Borer that is presently found in follow in their immigrant an- lyn Trafton, Kenneth Poole, been filed (purchase orders) delicious food. northeastern and southwestern cestor’s footsteps. Ray walked Judy Clark, Debbie and Fred and I am waiting very patient- Also mark your calendars Maine. They expect most ash 20 miles each day; Tonya car- Sprague, Elwin Daley, Avis ly. for February 7th when there trees will be history by 2030. ried supplies in RAV’s, made McIntyre, Barbara Landry, If you have news to share, a will be a turkey dinner with Paula Jackson Jones gave necessary arrangements and Susan McCray and Eva Rose group or club meeting, an ac- all the fixings at People’s an excellent presentation titled recorded the sites, faces and Fairbrother. tivity, bragging rights for you United Methodist Church in “How Not To Have a Tick En- sounds from along the way. The messy weather kept me or your family please do not Baileyville beginning at 4:30 counter”. They didn’t know What a great gift for their fam- home on Monday with Mom hesitate to contact me. My p.m. that 15 species of ticks live ily these two created. and Dad and we had a quiet email address is ptcfan@hot- The Breakneck Mountain in Maine, and they can pass Any news on the ice storm day. Tuesday Dad and I took mail.com. Our phone number Sno-Riders will be having a multiple diseases to humans. of 2019? How did you survive, Mom to a dentist appointment is 454-2344 and you can con- meeting on February 6th at The five points of prevention loss of power, frozen pipes or in Princeton and Mom and I tact me on my Facebook page 6:30 at the Club House on are our skin (deet), cloth- perhaps slippery travel? I live were both very glad that Dad Cassie Oakes. You may also the Cooper Road. All are ing (permethrin), pets (see a on Rte. 9 and I can tell you did the driving as the roads snail mail me at 1328 Airline welcome. The Snowmobile vet if over-the-counter prod- one thing for sure, the state were very slippery. Wednes- Road, Alexander, ME 04694. Club and the ATV Club work ucts don’t work for your pet), was out non-stop trying to get day, Thursday and Friday were together for you to ride rec- home (use cleaning products the ice off of the roads. It was full of fun - BINGO, eating reational trails. Please think containing essential oils), and about joining a club and keep- their yard (mow grass short, ing our trails open. cut back overgrown vegetation Alexander/Crawford History Marie and John Dudley at- and remove wet leaky areas). tended the annual meeting of After lunch, John and Ma- Maine Woodland Owners on rie enjoyed a film by Tonya By John Dudley & birch”, and “laborers” Curtis dry the bars. Men who listed Cassie Oakes Ross and Marshall Berry. jobs as “sticking bars” were The bolts were carried George H. Perkins, Floyd THOSE WHO WORKED into the mill on an endless Hunnewell, Russell Perkins, AT THE MILL 1940 chain. The job of placing Ira Perkins and Morris Per- Here are the Stowell- the bolts on the chain was kins. This job was some- BOYNTON MacGregor “millmen” ac- called working “on the snap times done after dark with MANOR cording to the April 1940 dragon”. Hazen Strout was gasoline lanterns for light. census. Note that these jobs the man in 1940. Edgings were a by-prod- Eastport were held by many different Sawyers were the ones uct of the operation. James men during the years of op- who sawed. They were Earl Holmes’ job was “sawing Accepting Applications for eration. Barker, Orris Cousins and edgings”. Harold Dwelley, current 1 Bedroom Vacancy and Last week we told how the Wayne Dwelley. Horace Lewis Carlow and Frank future 2BR, 1BR Handicap Accessible Units. white birch trees became 52- Cousins was the “stripper Dwelley were “tying edg- inch bolts in the mill yard. sawyer”. ings”. Those bundles of Rent based on 30% of adjusted monthly income, utilities included. We know that Coolidge Allan Strout and Elwood birch edgings were burned Must be 62 or disabled of any age. White came to Alexander Perkins were “carrying bars” in many stoves around town. with the mill. He had an to or from the men who sort- The good was they were free Preference given to extremely low income: important role in setting up ed the bars. Juan Carlow and and the men didn’t have to and running the mill and in Elbridge McArthur sorted cut their own firewood. The 1 person - $12,650 / 2 person - $16,460 / 3 person - $20,780 / 4 person - $25,100 (Higher incomes may also qualify) April 1940 was the overall “spool bars”. bad was they caused many boss, but he listed himself as Robert Hunnewell was a chimney fires. the “foreman” as did Harold “team driver”, likely hauling When Edi Crouse Maine Development Assoc. Cousins. the spool bars to the sticking screamed, “The chimney’s 1-800-639-1747 Men who got the birch bolts fields. In the “sticking fields” afire!”, husband Jim cried TTY Dial 711 or (800) 437-1220 from the yard probably were near the mill and up the Pokey back “Let her burn, we’ll Equal Housing Opportunity Morey Hunnewell “handing Road, the bars were stacked save the cellar!” in”, Neil McArthur “loading crossways so the air would Women had a role at the mill but were not listed as such on the census. Edith (Harriman) Crouse was a cook, often at the home she Quoddy Farms and Jim shared just up the WOODLAND hill from the mill. Jim was on the snap dragon the time MANOR Accepting applications for: of the chimney fire at the Baileyville Current 2 BR Vacancies & house. Floyd Hunnewell described the noon meals as NOW AVAILABLE Future 1 BR, 2 BR HC & 3 BR Vacancies “wonderful, pies and cakes, 1 BR Apartments all kinds of sweets all for 50 Quiet, comfortable, safe and affordable living on cents”. According to Mar- Rent based on 30% of income. ian (Dwelley) Cousins who Heat, hot water and electric included. Toll Bridge Road in Eastport. Beautiful ocean views! worked with Edith, “She was a wonderful cook!” Preference given to extremely low income: Laundry on site, heat and hot water included. One friend thought the pay 1 person - $12,650 / 2 person - $16,460 / (Higher incomes may also qualify) Townhouse style with private entrance. was 60 cents per hour. Cal- Ample parking & plenty of lawn area for children to play! vin White told that the first View property and print application at saw was the bolt saw. He www.mainedevelopment.com or contact: Call for more information or visit our website. sawed the bolts into planks Maine Development Assoc. and slabs, and the stripper www.mainedevelopment.com saw sawed planks into bars. 1-800-639-1747 1-800-639-1747 • TTY Dial 711 Any slabs that were thick TTY Dial 711 enough were re-sawn into Preference given to very low income. Equal Housing Opportunity smaller bars. Thanks, Cal- Equal Housing Opportunity vin for the help. PAGE 19 Please be Remember America is Town News safe out on still at War in Baileyville the ice! Afghanistan. https://secure.uso.org/ Lynn Lawless has missed the Dean’s List fers a large menu of favorites 441-9677 only once in his college career. for a relaxing meal with no What a great effort is being clean up. There are church Hello Baileyville. Whoops put forth from this young suppers and family activities Alexander School I did it again. While working man. Congratulations Damon. at the local churches. Look Cassie Oakes at Tractor Supply this week an Keep up the good work. around people, you might just elderly gentleman approached Belated birthday greetings be surprised. AES is looking for an assistant basketball coach for the season. me and asked if I was the one go out this week to Anthony Mother Nature has been a For more information, please contact the school during school who wrote for the Calais Ad- Lazzaro, Kasey Siering, Ol- wench lately with no end is hours at 454-2623. vertiser. Sensing a bit of news, ivia Pike, Edward Collins, sight. Roads were treacher- If your child is staying after school for basketball practice, they I excitedly answered “YES, do Carmelina McCall, Sadie ous after this week’s storm must have a note saying so. you have news for me?” Ap- Smith, and Don Roffey. Up- with many accidents not only There will be no school February 18th-22nd due to February va- parently, that was not the case. coming birthday wishes go to during the storm but also in cation break. Monday of that week is a holiday, President’s Day. Nope, this wonderful man was Allen Rood, Kobe Saunders, the days after when the roads The AES library was full of fun this week with library volunteers just wanting to inform me that Haylie McCray, and Shawn were still icy. Plowing and Emily Runnels, Michelle Brown, Cortney Kinney, Ellie Sanford, I had the alumni game scores Babin. sanding can only do so much. Jenny Sanford and Rhonda Oakes. The pre-k, kindergarten and wrong. It appears the alumni Bored? Looking for some- Please be aware of the black 1st graders heard the story “First Day of Winter” written and illus- men also beat the high school thing to do? Most people ice and road conditions and trated by Denise Fleming and worked on an art picture depicting team. I would like to apolo- assume this is a boring little drive accordingly. No one’s either the boy in the story or the snowman along with a matching gize profusely to those players town. I say we just need to life is worth getting some- paper about the items in the story. The pre-k, kindergarten and 1st for my erroneous reporting. look around. The Rec De- where five minutes sooner. grade class had a few more minutes during their time and heard Also, I would like to thank partment offers aerobics on Looking at weather.com it another story entitled “My Bossy Dolly” by Steve Metzger which the gentleman, whose name Sundays and Wednesdays at appears the old gal isn’t done they enjoyed and giggled throughout. Then with just a few min- I did not get,for pointing out the elementary school. They with us yet. I see snow show- utes left they learned a cute little song called “Once There Was a my error. While no one likes also have open gym available ers forecasted every day from Snowman” Thank you, Ellie. Second and third graders also heard to know they reported some- on Sunday at the high school. February 3rd until the 10th. the story “First Day of Winter” and they worked on prediction thing wrong, it shows that Rec basketball is in full swing While most of those days are and clues throughout the book and then completed a packet of fun people are reading my column with games played at both the calling for only around an inch activities surrounding the theme of the story. and that makes me happy. elementary and high schools. it will still make for messy FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 3, 2019 Speaking of readers, I would Why not watch some of these traveling. If you must be on like to thank the people who junior athletes honing their the roads, give yourself plenty have seen me about and com- skills? Bingo is available at of time to get where you are THE TV CROSSWORD plimented me on my column. the Spednic Club and Ameri- going. Better to have to sit by Jacqueline E. Mathews Your comments are greatly ap- can Legion on Tuesdays and and wait for a few minutes at preciated. Also, thanks to the at the IOOF hall on Hillside your destination than to never few who have given me news St. on Thursday. The Spednic make it. to print. You are the people Club also offers bowling or That’s it for this week who make this column. I am maybe just go out for a relax- folks. I remind you to keep just the hands that record it. I ing evening at the upstairs bar. me informed. E-mail lynn- appreciate any news no matter Dues are extremely reason- [email protected], phone how big or little. able, and it is a friendly and re- 441-9677, or see me at Trac- Avis McIntyre contacted me laxing atmosphere. Of course, tor Supply and check out our this week. She reported that you can always go to Linda’s great clearance bargains going her grandson Damon Lincoln for some pizza and a game of on at the same time. Have a made the Dean’s List at UMM. pool or some video games. safe and healthy week. Damon graduates in May and The Big Stop Restaurant of-

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Distributed by creator Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved. ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 2/3/19 All Rights Reserved. 46 File drawer, perhaps PAGE 20 Polk - good memories know- tant! Day 4) A hug is still one p.m. ing him thru the years, he al- of the best things to give or get. A benefit spaghetti supper ways stopped to talk and have Day 5) Your “flaws” are few for Bill Cody was held on Fri- Town News a laugh. Heather, thought and and your strengths are many! day evening at St. Anne’s. It prayers are with you and the Day 6) Stress can wait. Your was beautifully set up with red Calais boys. happiness can’t! Day 7) Life table cloths and the aromas of To the McGlinchey family is a layer cake, great in every coffee, tea and spaghetti sauce Sharon Frost ary 6th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Florence you were loved by level. cooking. There were rolls, sal- 454-3339 Winter Wonderland Festival - all, a great lady with a loving A lady went to an auction to ads, a raffle table which also a fun day is planned at Ganong smile. bid on a parrot. The bidding consisted of whoopie pies, January 31st has been named Nature Park on Saturday, Feb. If you have footwear, warm was spirited, but the lady fi- fudge, a 50/50, and homemade National Handwriting day. 16th from noon - 4 (CAN) fea- clothing or other gently used nally prevailed and bought the duffel bag won by our guest or- February - Dental Health turing snow art, yoga, sleigh clothing, the Bayside Seafarers parrot for an unheard of price of ganist, Alexander Lane. Many Month. rides, bonfires, face painting Mission is in need, I have sev- $500. When she went to claim varieties of cakes were served Groundhog Day is February and much more. The indoor eral Guidepost books they are the bird, she asked: “Can the for dessert. It was a great turn- 2nd. Some people believe that market sounds fantastic. asking for that I will donate. parrot really talk?” “You bet” out. Dick Ramsey took a bow. if the groundhog comes out on Mark your calendars to at- If you are having insect- responded the auctioneer. “He A great crew you had, thanks to that day and sees his shadow, tend the official sod turning for plant problems, empty your was the one bidding against all for your help, Thoughts and winter will last six weeks lon- the Beacon Waterfront Apart- pencil sharpener, toss the shav- you.” prayers are with you, Bill. ger. ments at 51 Budd Avenue in St. ings around the plants and mix Cut the cake! Feb. Sarah Lo- New Moon is Feb. 4th Stephen on Friday, Feb. 22nd them into the soil at the base of man, Debora Townsend, Kim The Taco Bar which was at 4 p.m. (CAN) May need a the plant. Bugs don’t like the Stanhope, Barbara Clark, Vin- being organized by the Calais backhoe to get one started. smell. cent Day, Carla Bridges, Al- Elementary School has been Junipers bear berrylike Take a day of inspiration and lison Atkinson, Shane DelMo- canceled. cones. They grow well in poor feel great all week! Day 1) You naco. The Blood Drive at Wash- soil and are unaffected by aver- have so much to offer. Day 2) I visited Irene O’Hara last PAWS Animal ington County Community age winters. Positivity is always on your week. She’s doing well and College in Calais is on Febru- Sorry for the loss of Skip side. Day 3) Listen to your looks great at 91 years old. Shelter in Calais is heart - it knows what’s impor- I am in touch with Pat Yard- ley almost every day and she’s in need of dry cat feeling stronger. food! Please HELP A great event at the Garce- lon Civic Center on Saturday donate today. WANTED on Saturday, Feb. 2nd for Aces Located at 368 Idol, a fundraising spaghetti TOWN OF PRINCETON dinner and talent show. Tickets South Street in Per Diem are $15. Calais. The Town of Princeton is looking for VFW meeting Feb. 7th at 6 volunteers for the Budget Committee. Cook for a 30-bed ~Moist Lemon Cake~ The budget committee is an advisory board that helps the Mix angel food cake mix with two cans lemon pie filling, assisted living Selectmen determine the yearly budget. This is a good stir until mix is moist, pour into a 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 until pick comes out clean. Let cool. Frost with cream chance to have your voice heard and understand facility. cheese frosting or add cool whip as you serve. the town budget process better. Application can be ~Mandarin Orange Salad~ Interested volunteers please contact the obtained at: 1/2 lb bag spinach salad blend. Princeton Town Office at 796-2744 to sign up. 1 can (15 oz.) Mandarin oranges, drained Washington Place, 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup sliced red onion 40 Palmer Street, 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette Determination of Environmental Calais, ME 04619 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Place all in a large bowl with vinaigrette and toss. Compliance For Non-equivalency EOE Top with feta cheese Projects PUBLIC NOTICE To: All Interested Parties Date: 1/28/2019 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE As required by Section 4 of the State of Maine Rules Relating to Please take notice that Mark Ranalli and Wesla Ranalli Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Chapter 230, the Depart- (Name, Address and Phone # of Applicant) ment of Health and Human Services staff prepared a “Determina- 55 True North Ln., Big Lake Twp, ME 04668 tion of Environmental Compliance” on behalf of “Baileyville Utilities is intending to file a Site Location of Development Act permit application with the Maine Department of District” of Baileyville to assure the project to pump #1 Replacement Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. 481 thru 490 on or about Feb. 1, Project is consistent with applicable environmental regulations. 2019. The application is for a new recreational lodging facility including 51 RV/camp sites and two comfort The project has been determined to require a Non-Equivalency cabins. At the following location: Project Environmental Review due to total projected costs of less Big Lake Twp, Washington County, Maine than $400,000. Baileyville Utilities District has certified that the (Project Location) project complies with all local and State reviews and permit require- A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction ments for construction of the project. Baileyville Utilities District has over this application must be receive by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application reviewed alternatives and described positive and negative impacts is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not of the project on the environment. be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application. This determination may be revoked at any time if 1) the project is altered and no longer meets the requirements of the Determination For Federally licensed, permitted, or funded activities in the Coastal Zone, review of this application shall of Environmental Compliance 2) new evidence shows that serious also constitute the State's consistency review in accordance with the Maine Coastal Program pursuant environmental issues exist or 3) a local, State or Federal law is to Section 307 of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C 1456. being or may be violated. The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection's officein Bangor during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal office This determination will be published by Baileyville Utilities District. in Washington County, Maine. Project documents are on file and are available for public review at the offices of Baileyville Utilities District and the offices of the Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Bangor where the application is filed for Drinking Water Program. The Department of Health and Human public inspection. Services Drinking Water Program will distribute this determination to all known interested parties. MDEP, Eastern Maine Regional Office, 106 Hogan Road, Bangor, Maine 04401 PAGE 21

snow shelter construction, fire Smith’s General Store’s to- expand the deer herd in east- building, navigation, wild ed- tal is 29, Partridge Farm has ern and northern Washington ibles, and more! This class is tagged 14. The Pine Tree Store Country. So keep up the good Town News intended for students in grades has tagged 10. Whitney’s has hunting. 4-8, and kids should bring a tagged 6. Overall Tim Jipson Have a great week and stay Grand Lake Stream lunch, water and dress warmly has tagged the largest male at warm and healthy: Your hum- for the weather. Parents must 47.10 pounds and Dave To- ble correspondent, Dave Mc- Dave McCullough good to see Rob Gagner and pre-register their child(ren) bey the largest female at 40.6 Cullough. Contact 207-712- Les Severance preparing to for this unique opportunity. pounds. A lot of young deer 8294 or dmccull1@maine. We had a great time these take the “Rabbit” out for a day To pre-register, please contact will be able to live and help rr.com. past few days in Grand Lake of trail grooming. A special DLLT at (207) 796 – 2100, or Stream spending time with thanks to everyone who does email info@downeastlakes. friends and neighbors! We had all the volunteering to make org. This program has an in- an invite to join a neighbor to the trails for sledding in the clement weather date of Feb- Moore's Auto Body is looking for an have a delicious chicken stew Grand Lake Stream area. With ruary 21. one evening and we said we most trails groomed, take the Did you finish the column experienced full-time Mechanic. would bring the dessert (our sled out and enjoy a ride to before checking out the puz- winterized cupboards held Grand Lake Stream to enjoy zle answers? A-4, B-4, C-4. Auto Body experience is a plus. If interested send the scenery and welcome at D-True. peanut butter and teabags). So a resume to: option 2 was to contact Diane the Pine Tree Store! Thanks, The day following the recent at the Old School House Res- Les and Rob!! heavy rain and a quick freeze I Moore's Auto Body taurant in Princeton who is a Do you know of kids who drove the Bonny Brook Road PO Box 69 champion in the pie depart- are interested in survival and was it slippery!! All the Baileyville, ME . 04694 ment. We ordered a lemon me- skills? Get them out of the distance thru to Journey End or email [email protected] ringue. It had to be 6” tall with house this February Break for was the slickest driving I a “Kids Winter Survival Day.” have ever experienced! Danny lightly browned meringue. It Any questions, call Gary Moore at 214-9175 was delicious and by divid- On Wednesday, February 20, came thru with a good sanding ing it equally with our hosts join DLLT Deputy Direc- and the travel improved sig- the pie was a memory by bed- tor Colin Brown for a wintry nificantly. Thanks, Danny!! time! excursion into the Downeast The coyote harvest contin- While enjoying breakfast at Lakes Community Forest. ues with 59 registered at the the Pine Tree Store, two young Hands-on lessons will include various tagging locations. FULL TIME Billing Specialist foresters stopped by and we engaged them in a conversa- Join a dynamic team of health care professionals tion about “carbon credits” bringing quality health care to coastal and their work to assess these Certified Medical credits on Land Trust property. Washington County and Campobello Island. At your leisure take the time Assistant The Billing Specialist is responsible for reviewing and to research and understand Eastport Healthcare has an immediate the role of carbon credits, it is submitting insurance claims and processing remittances. most interesting. opening for a full-time CMA in our Quiz for the week. “A” Machias Family Practice Office. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the “Lakenwild” (1) was a piece use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and of land in Grand Lake Stream near the village stream, (2) $300 Sign-On Bonus billing software. In addition public relations, organizational was a successful cottage de- and strong communication skills are essential. velopment, (3) a portion of EHC offers its Employees a Market Competitive Salary; An educational background and/or work experience in land located on the west side of 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental, Vision Premiums; Grand Lake Stream, (4) none business, accounting and/or billing is preferred. of the previous. “B” “Caribou 8 Holidays; 9 Days Off in First Year. Rock” has a special challenge Please send a cover letter because (1) the ice moves the We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! rock annually, (2) the area east and resume to: of the rock is very shallow HealthWays/Regional The position requires excellent people skills and the ability to work under with a sandy bottom. (3) The Medical Center at Lubec “GUT” is south of the rock’s pressure in a fast-paced medical office environment. Must have proficient location, (4) none of the previ- computer skills and possess excellent communication skills, and a positive 43 South Lubec Road, ous?. “C” Grand Lake Stream attitude. Electronic medical record experience is a plus. Lubec, Maine 04652 has had several boat canoe 207-733-1090 • [email protected] builders. The most popular is (1) The Pine Tree Canoe; Please submit cover letter and resume to: Equal Opportunity Employer (2) The Three seater, (3) The Eastport Health Care, Inc. Single Ender; (4) The Grand Laker; (5) none of the previ- Attn: Roxy Woodworth, H.R. Coordinator ous. “D” The Fish Hatchery 30 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 was first started in 1875 by the [email protected] United States Government. (1) True or False. Eastport Health Care is an equal opportunity employer & provider With some new snow, it was 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 22 Cooper Notice Town of Robbinston Joanne McMahon hospitalizations, births, family schools. They need our atten- 454-7383 reunions, kids getting awards tion and concern - and our love. and prizes, Dean’s List, NHS, 8.) “Cooper Community Center Nomination Papers Calling all Cooperites! Call- birthdays (with the consent of Friends” events and activities, ing all Cooperites! Oh. Hi there birthday boys and girls), your announcements and reports. 9.) are now available folks. I’ll be writing this column visitors, especially those from Cemeteries (tie in Cooper’s his- for a while. But it won’t be my outer space (in my opinion that’s tory): Exploring and discovering Completed papers are due column. No sir-e-e-e-e. It will anywhere outside of Maine). 4.) small family cemeteries in the be our column. It will belong to Wildlife (which Cooper has in woods. 10.) Churches where back by February 12 at 5 p.m. all of us here in Cooper. I’ll just abundance): Observations at bird Cooperites attend, announce- be the coordinator. I’ll try to as- feeders, bird counts, loons on ments of special events (but not semble the information you give the lake. If you sight an unusual regular Sunday services). 11.) me into a reasonable form, and creature, please share with the Veteran’s affairs (tie in with next week. Send us your versions is for you too. Write to us. We our column will be whatever we rest of us so we can all enjoy Cooper’s history): Those now on or favorites. Have fun with it! want your ideas, or what you make it - together. it too. And if anyone sights a active duty, our military history, (Note: Time sensitive items will think about things, or nice things I have a lot of ideas of what I’d Bigfoot or UFO - Please, Please, past heroes (they’re all heroes) have priority.) that have happened to you lately, like to have in our column and Please! Take pictures! Submit 12.) Astronomical: Moon, plan- So that’s it. That’s my list. or if someone you know needs you probably have a lot of ideas, them to the “Wildlife Photos” ets, eclipses, comets, discoveries Anything I’ve forgotten? Yes? help, or whatever you want to too. So let’s share! I’ll tell you page of the newspaper! 5.) Sea- in the universe, space station No? Then it’s your turn. What tell us. We want to know, so let’s mine, you tell me yours. OK? sonal: Nature: observations, transit, rocket ships to Mars - have you all been up to? Don’t hear from you! So now, let’s get Here’s my list (Not necessarily town beach, summer rentals, info There’s plenty happening in the be shy. Speak up. Give us your going! We’ll all be waiting to in order of importance). on lake ice, ice fishing laws and night sky this time of year! 13.) news, or your ideas or sugges- see what you send in. And I’ll 1.) Interview with you Coo- permits, snowmobile rules, trails Town Government: Reports tions of what we could have in be waiting by my phone at 454- perites, a different person each maintenance, winter sports, what on board meetings (you have our column, or even your criti- 7383, and by my mailbox at 82 week, a sort of mini-biography to wear, and that type of thing. a right to know what’s going cisms of this column (Give us E. Ridge Road, Cooper, ME. in a nutshell including what 6.) Town news: Road conditions, on in your town, who’s who, a chance to get a few under our 04657-3206 you’re up to now or expect or families moving in, families and more. 14.) Town office: belts first, OK?) And let’s not Looking forward in anticipa- plan for the future. 2.) The story moving out, lost - or found - Dates/hours open, information forget the kids - Hey Kids! This tion, Sincerely, Jo of Cooper: A series each week pets, random acts of kindness on permits, licenses, payment chronologically from the earli- to someone in need, someone of taxes and other information. est beginning in Boston with who needs a hug for whatever 15.) Opinions: We want you to the first twinkle in General John reason - in short, anything that’s express your opinions on any DECH Births Cooper’s eye. Our town’s history happening around Cooper that subject, no matter how far out To Alex Wentzell and Dynesha Lank of Machias, a girl, is very unique and fascinating. we all need to know about. 7.) or controversial, no kidding! Adalyn Leigh Wentzell born on January 28, 2019 weighing You’ll enjoy it, I think. 3.) Fam- School news: Our students are 16.) Trivia: “Did you know...” 7lbs., 2oz., 19.5 inches long. ily news: Weddings, graduations, widely distributed in various Questions this week, answers

9 Years Ago - Jan. 28, 2010 WCCC Outdoor Adventure For the school year 2009- Center 2010, Princeton Elementary School will be recognizing Public Rock Wall Nights students for responsibil- Mon. and Wed. from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Croix Hall Gymna- ity. Students who follow sium at WCCC the rules, come to class pre- pared, make the school safe, Youth Climbing Program respect others, take initia- 8-week instructional climbing program for 3rd-8th graders. tive for their own learning, and face consequences. For Starts Jan. 28th & ends Mar. 27th November/December, front: 3rd-4th Tues. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wyatt MacArthur, Toni 5th-6th Tues. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Gagner, Jaidyn Williams, 7th-8th Wed. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ethan Cilley, Nathaniel 5th-8th Mon. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Intermediate group ONeill. Back: Paige Fitch, Ryan McIver, Jasmine Sto- Woods and Waters Program rey, Cordell Hold. 7-week program designed to connect participants ages 10 and up to the natural world through traditional Maine guide-like ex- periences. Starts Feb. 6th meets every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Calais Rec Center. Originally Went Includes two Saturday outings (Ice Fishing and Animal Track- LARGE BASEMENT APARTMENT: ing) Over 1000 square feet, living room, Missing in Perry bedroom, half bathroom, kitchen, wood stove, storage. Also shared Black Lab/Pit bull Feb. Break Winter Adventure Camp shower and laundry. New paint Feb. 19 to 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for grades 3-6 and kitchen. All utilities included. mix with Skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, winter shelter building, geo- Modern home in Calais area with 4 white chest caching, rock climbing and more acres of land overlooking a pond. Wearing a blue We are looking for a person or Please reach out through Facebook @wcccoac or email oac@ persons to live in a basement collar. (Xerxes) wccc.me.edu for more information, such as pricing, for events apartment at a modified rent in Please call Megan and programs. return for assistance with looking after our two dogs and looking after 951-795-3919 the house when we are away. Nonsmokers, no drugs, no cats, dog might be considered. FOR RENT References from previous landlords FURNISHED AND UN- ONE BEDROOM AND EF- LARGE 1 BEDROOM IN and or employer required. Reply Spacious single FURNISHED 1 AND 2 FICIENCY APARTMENTS CALAIS. All utilities includ- to QSN PO Box 1191. Calais Maine story 2 bedroom BDRM APTS in Calais and 91 North St. Calais. Call 952- 04619, include references. ed. Very inexpensive. Call apartment Baileyville. Contact 214-0033 9097 853-3101 1200 sq. ft. apartment has after 7 p.m. Heidi Holley: 207- ceramic tiled kitchen/dining room, 347-0880 MODERN NEWLY REN- 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH 7,000 FT. OF full bath and carpeted living OVATED SUITE OF OF- HOME on corner of South WAREHOUSE room. All appliances included, FURNISHED EFFICIENCY FICES. 5 offices with kitchen and Lincoln in Calais Call washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, APTS - Located in Baileyville. handicap accessible bathroom, 207-952-0241 SPACE dishwasher, & garbage disposal. Heat, electric and cable TV parking lot. Heat, electric and AVAILABLE! $1,100/mo includes HEAT, heated included. Laundry available AC included 214-9136 or 454- attached garage, water/septic, on premises. No pets allowed. 7712 RENT ALL OR PARTIAL. Call for more info. 427-6698 Loading dock and overhead mowing, shoveling & plowing of snow and garbage removal. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH- doors and office. Located on riverfront property. 1 OR 2 BDRM APTS AND ROOM MOBILE HOME Truck bed camper 6 ‘ 5” for STOREFRONT available for rent. Princeton. $550 per Chevy Silverado extended Call 454-7712, www.cousinsrealtyonline.com in Calais and Princeton. 949- month. Call 214-9984 for cab, leave message 454-4105. 214-9136 or 214-7497 207-214-6030 1321 more information PAGE 23

Down East Hospice Valentine Chocolate Fest To benefit Down East Hospice Volunteers of Washington County Saturday, February 9 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4 Corners Shop ’n Save in Columbia on Rt. 1 Immediate Openings $5 a Box. You get to fill a Valentine Box with your own selection of delicious chocolates! Buy your tickets for our Beautiful Valentine Raffle Basket! Per Diem Dietary Aide COME EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTIONS ! Part-Time / Per Diem Housekeeping/Laundry Information System Essential Job Duties: To assist in serving food, setting up trays, plating up desserts, handling food, washing & handling dishes, put- Specialist III ting away freight and making sure the kitchen is stocked and clean for the next shift. Check food temps make sure units are stocked, maintain food sanitation at all times. This full-time position is responsible for the advanced technical services and administering and maintain- ing Washington County Community College's local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), and Requirements: Ability to interact with residents and co-workers supervising support services. This position will perform a full range of system administrative functions in in a positive manner; is a team player and communicates well with a complex computing environment, including design, installation, and configuration of hardware, software all staff. Must be flexible and be able to get along with others. and communication networks; perform advanced troubleshooting, technical support, maintenance and replacement of administrative, instructional, and support technology, software, and other equipment for Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC. the college. This position will design and develop application programs for database management and 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387with questions, maintain complex data processing and storage environments composed of multiple operating systems, or email [email protected] networks, servers, and application systems. This position will also work closely with the Dean of Information Technology to ensure open and complete communication between all members of the IT team and assist in the development of an information technology plan for the college. Some nights and weekend maybe required. Position is performed under limited supervision and a high level of judgment required.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer technology and 3 years of experience designing, installing, configuring and troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues in a multi-user operation.

Salary Range: Full-time, MSEA Unit/salary commensurate with credentials and experience, Range 23, $47,049 to $53,851. Benefits: 100% employer paid health for employees, dental & life insurance for employees, Maine State Retirement, vacation//sick time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, Are you looking to start your career in the list three professional references (letters accepted) to [email protected] or mail to Robyn Leighton, Technology Field? Human Resource Coordinator, Washington County Community College, One College Drive, Calais, ME 04619. Attn: Information System Specialist by close of business Friday, February 8, 2019. WCCC is an Machias Savings Bank has a full-time EO/AA Employer Computer Operator position available.

The successful candidate must have a helpful attitude, ability to pay attention to detail and be HELP WANTED willing to work the afternoon/evening shift. If you are interested in joining the MBS family, Part-Time please send your application/resume to: Sales Associate Human Resources Machias Savings Bank PO Box 318, Machias, ME 04654 Seeking a self motivated, dependable Or apply online at www.machiassavingsbank.com

individual to work nights and weekends. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Individual needs to be able to follow EEO Employer/Minorities/Female/Vets/Disabled direction with minimal supervision. AOS #77 OPENING Apply at 203 Main Street, Calais FALL 2019 OPENING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST No phone calls please. OR SPEECH ASSISTANT The therapist will be responsible for providing services and evaluating students with speech and language impairments that interfere with a student’s ability to benefit from their educational program. Maintenance Position The speech assistant must hold an associate’s degree in a SLPA program or bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or Government contractor is looking for communication disorders and must have or be able to obtain Maine an individual to perform maintenance at SLPA licensing. The speech assistant will work under the license the ports of entries in the Calais area. and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist.

Position will be filled when suitable candidate is found Applicant should have plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry knowledge with licenses preferred. Applicant must have the ability to work independently and multitask. This job Applications Available at – involves some heavy lifting. Superintendent of Schools Office • This is a full time position with paid holidays and paid leave time. AOS #77 / Sunrise County School System • Applicant will be required to complete a background check. 100 High Street, PO Box 190, Eastport, ME 04631 • 853-2567 • Rate of pay is $17.49/hour plus fringe benefits $4.18/hour. or email [email protected] • Send resume to :Facilities Support Group, 180 International Ave, Calais, ME 04619 Equal Opportunity Employer PAGE 24 Court News ADJ: Adjudicated OFC: probation 1 YR. 5.) Crimi- Baring PLT. GLTY. SNTC Ellsworth, Maine: 1.) Oper- on 10/13/2018 in Lubec. OFC. Offense committed DFLT: nal mischief on 09/27/2018 date 12/05/2018, fine $1,000. ating unregistered ATV on SNTC date 12/04/2018. fine Defaulted judgment GLTY: in Calais. GLTY. SNTC date Cody Grass of Vanceboro, 10/10/2018 in Cherryfield. $100. Guilty DISO: Dis-missed for 12/19/2018, fine $300, Wash- Maine: 1.) Failure to register OFC. SNTC date 12/02/2018, Ralph Sawtelle of Lubec, other reasons DISP: Dismissed, ington County Jail 48 HR, vehicle on 09/28/2018 in Van- fine $100. Maine: 1.) Violation of whelks plead to another charge. stayed 12/27/2018. ceboro. DISE. John Fitzsimmons III of Cal- harvesting rule, CH 13 on David C. Harmon of Calais, Burton W. Poole of Alexan- Cortney L. Levesque of ais, Maine: 1.) Operate ATV 10/13/2018 in Lubec. OFC. Maine: 1.) Operating after ha- der, Maine: 1.) OUI (Alcohol) Bangor, Maine: 1.) Aggra- on public way on 09/20/2018 SNTC date 12/04/2018, fine bitual offender revocation on on 10/07/2018 in Baileyville. vated assault on 10/29/2018 in East Machias. OFC. SNTC $100. 08/16/2018 in Calais. GLTY. GLTY. SNTC date 12/19/2018, in Princeton. DISW. 2.) Vio- date 12/03/2018, fine $100. John Flynn, Jr. of Lubec, SNTC date 12/05/2018, fine fine $750, license suspended lating condition of release Rubin Perry of Lubec, Maine 1.) Other operator com- $500, Washington County 150 DY. on 10/29/2018 in Princeton. Maine: 1.) Illegal transpor- mercial fishing w/o license on Jail 30 DY. 2.) Attaching false David C. Harmon of Calais, DISW. tation of animal or bird on 11/05/2018 in Lubec. OFC. plates on 08/16/2018 in Calais. Maine: 1.) Operating after ha- William E. Gillespie of Al- 10/06/2018 in Lubec. DFLT. SNTC date 12/27/2018, fine GLTY. SNTC date 12/05/2018, bitual offender revocation on exander, Maine: 1.) OUI (Al- SNTC date 12/04/2018, fine $150. Washington County Jail 30 10/11/2018 in Calais. DISP. cohol) on 11/03/2018 in Bai- $300. Lisa A. Suarez of Machias, DY. 2.) Violating condition of re- leyville. GLTY. SNTC date Guptills Logging of East Maine: 1.) Allowing dog to be Felecia Thorton of Prince- lease on 10/11/2018 in Calais. 12/05/2018, fine $500, Wash- Machias, Maine: 1.) Harvest at large on 11/17/2018 in Ma- ton, Maine: 1.) Elevated aggra- DISP. ington County Jail 48 HR, Operator fail to pay within 45 chiasport. OFC. SNTC date vated assault on 08/26/2018 in Dawson Barter of Calais, stayed 12/07/2018, license Days on 10/17/2018 in East 12/27/2018, fine $50. Calais. DISO. 2.) Aggravated Maine: 1.) Operating while li- suspended 150 DY. Machias. OFC. SNTC date Wai-Tat Wong of New York, assault on 08/26/2018 in Cal- cense suspended or revoked on Tanner Merrill of Robbin- 12/04/2018, fine $100. New York: 1.) Wholesaling ais. DISO. 3.) Criminal mis- 07/18/2018 in Calais. DISO. ston, Maine: 1.) Shoot from Scott Gardner of East Ma- seafood without license on chief on 08/26/2018 in Calais. Marshall Crowe of Princ- motor vehicle on 10/20/2018 chias, Maine: 1.) Keeping 06/11/2018 in Eastport. OFC. DISO. eton, Maine: 1.) Motor vehi- in Perry. GLTY. SNTC date dangerous dog on 10/17/2018 SNTC date 12/13/2018, fine Brian Altvater, Jr. of Ban- cle speeding: 30+ MPH over 12/05/2018, fine $150. in East Machias. OFC. SNTC $100. gor, Maine: 1.) Unlawful pos- speed limit on 09/23/2019 in Marc Beal of Pembroke, date 12/04/2018, fine $250. 2.) Branden Williams of Perry, session of scheduled drugs on Princeton. GLTY. SNTC date Maine: 1.) Use artificial light Owning or keeping animal that Maine: 1.) Violation of whelks 07/15/2018 in Perry. GLTY. 12/05/2018, fine $1,000. to illuminate wild animals kills or injures on 10/17/2018 harvesting rule, CH 13 on SNTC date 12/19/2018, fine David C. Harmon of Cal- on 11/01/2018 in Pembroke. in East Machias. DISP. 08/21/2018 in Perry. DFLT. $400. ais, Maine: 1.) Eluding an of- GLTY. SNTC date 12/05/2018, Gary Maker of Calais, SNTC date 12/19/2018, fine Leon Sockbeson of Perry, ficer on 10/26/2018 in Calais. fine $100. Maine: 1.) Minor possessing $200. Maine: 1.) Criminal threaten- GLTY. SNTC date 12/05/2018, Edwin J. Gardner of Oak- liquor on 10/27/2018 in Num- Gregory J. Wilson of Cal- ing on 09/09/2018 in Pleas- Department of Corrections 6 field, Maine: 1.) Operating ber 14 TWP. OFC. SNTC date ais, Maine: 1.) Operate ATV ant Point. GLTY. SNTC date MO. 2.) Aggravated oper after while license suspended or re- 12/04/2018, fine $200. on public way on 08/19/2018 11/28/2018, Department of habitual offender revocation on voked on 10/28/2018 in Calais. Cody Grass of Vanceboro, in Calais. DFLT. SNTC date Corrections 10 MO all sus- 10/26/2018 in Calais. GLTY. GLTY. SNTC date 12/05/2018, Maine: 1.) Minor consuming 12/19/2018, fine $200. pended, probation 1 YR. SNTC date 12/05/2018, fine fine $250. liquor on 10/27/2018 in Num- Amanda Flynn of Calais, Karen Matthews of Calais, $1,000, Washington County Mason Fortier of Baring, ber 14 TWP. DFLT. SNTC date Maine: 1.) Allowing dog to Maine: 1.) Operating while li- Jail 6 MO. 3.) Driving to En- Maine: 1.) Violating condi- 12/04/2018, fine $200. be at large on 10/21/2018 in cense suspended or revoked on danger on 10/26/2018 in Cal- tion of release on 11/05/2018 Brandon M Gagne of South Calais. DFLT. SNTC date 08/25/2018 in Baring. GLTY. ais. DISP. in Baring PLT. GLTY. SNTC Portland, Maine: 1.) Minor con- 12/05/2018, fine $100. SNTC date 12/19/2018, fine Lucas J. Sockbasin of Indian date 12/19/2018, Washington suming liquor on 10/27/2018 Britney R. Foss of Eastport, $250. Township, Maine: 1.) Domes- County Jail 48 HR, stayed in Number 14 TWP. DFLT. Maine: 1.) Other operator com- Thomas Merritt, Jr. of Bai- tic violence assault, priors DV 12/27/2018. SNTC date 12/04/2018, fine mercial fishing w/o license on leyville, Maine: 1.) Unlawful on 10/27/2018 in Indian Town- Justin M. Weaver of Ma- $200. 10/29/2018 in Eastport. DFLT. trafficking in scheduled drugs ship. DISP. 2.) Domestic Vio- chias, Maine: 1.) Operate ATV Asher P. Molyneaux of SNTC date 12/05/2018, fine on 09/17/2018 in Baileyville. lence Assault on 10/27/2018 on Public Way on 09/09/2018 East Machias, Maine: 1.) Dog $100. DISC. in Indian Township. GLTY. in Whiting. OFC. SNTC date chasing moose, deer, or wild Hua Li Shi of Malden, Mas- Mason Fortier of Baring, SNTC date 12/19/2018, fine 12/04/2018, fine $100. turkey on 10/29/2018 in East sachusettes: 1.) Transport Maine: 1.) Aggravated assault $500, Washington County Jail Brent A. Ellinwood of Pem- Machias. OFC. SNTC date lobsters without license on on 09/27/2018 in Calais. DISP. 48 HR. broke, Maine: 1.) Littering on 12/04/2018, fine $100. 10/29/2018 in Eastport. DFLT. 2.) Burglary on 09/27/2018 David Barlow of Augusta, 09/09/2018 in Dennysville. Aaron Riva of Bradley, SNTC date 12/05/2018, fine in Calais. DISP. 3.) Aggra- Maine: 1.) Operate while li- OFC. SNTC date 12/03/2018, Maine: 1.) Apprentice lobster $100. vated criminal trespass on cense suspended or revoked, fine $100. and crab fishing w/out license Tyler Morse of Danforth, 09/27/2018 in Calais. DISP. prior on 10/18/2018 in Calais. Troy Lyons of Lubec, Maine: on 11/05/2018 in Trescott TWP. Maine: 1.) Illegal transpor- 4.) Assault on 09/27/2018 in DISO. 1.) Illegal transportation of OFC. SNTC date 12/04/2018, tation of animal or bird on Calais. GLTY. SNTC date Caleb Scott McKenzie of animal or bird on 10/06/2018 fine $180. 10/29/2018 in Danforth. 12/19/2018, Department of Calais, Maine: 1.) Motor ve- in Lubec. OFC. SNTC date Christopher A. Grant of DFLT. SNTC date 12/05/2018, Corrections 364 DY all but 30 hicle speeding: 30+ MPH over 12/04/2018, fine $100. Lubec, Maine: 1.) Violation of fine $100. suspended, stayed 12/27/2018, speed limit on 10/21/2018 in Jacob William Britton of whelks harvesting rule, CH 13

Up to $6,431 Available for Low-Income, Working Mainers But only if they file their taxes Workers may get a larger tax incomes. In 2018, 25 million ever created in our country. It in addition to the federal credit. Credits. refund this year because of the workers received more than helps Mainers buy groceries, This year, MECEP and CA$H “The EITC can make a real EITC, or Earned Income Tax $63 billion in EITC refunds, pay bills and cover other basic Maine are advocating for poli- difference for helping workers Credit. But that income boost according to the IRS. Roughly living expenses. Mainers with cymakers to strengthen the with low incomes make ends is only available to those who 95,000 Mainers received nearly low incomes should file their Maine EITC. As outlined in meet, but one in five eligible file their taxes. $200 million in EITC refunds taxes, even if they don’t owe MECEP’s Prosperity Budget, Mainers did not receive the Advocates in Maine will last year. any taxes, to make sure they the state should increase the credit in 2018,” said Janet celebrate the 13th annual EITC While millions of Americans get credit for their hard work,” maximum benefit for filers and Smith, statewide CA$H Maine Awareness Day at the State and tens of thousands of Main- said Sarah Austin, a policy ana- expand eligibility to working Financial Capability Coordina- House on Thursday, January ers benefited from the EITC, lyst specializing in taxes and Mainers with low incomes who tor and New Ventures Maine 24. The Maine Center for Eco- many others left money on the budget at the Maine Center for are currently locked out of this Regional Manager. “Our goal nomic Policy, CA$H Maine table because they didn’t file Economic Policy. powerful anti-poverty tool. is to ensure that every eligible and New Ventures Maine will their taxes. The IRS estimates Mainers who worked last Mainers who earned less than Mainer gets the EITC and gather to promote the EITC. that one-fifth of eligible Ameri- year and had income of less $55,000 in 2018 can get free tax the maximum refund they are Activities include meeting cans don’t receive the EITC than $54,884, may be eligible filing assistance by IRS trained due.” with legislators to discuss the they earned by working. That for the federal EITC. Eligibility and certified volunteers at one For more information on importance of filing taxes for leaves on the table billions of can mean up to a $6,431 refund of CA$H Maine's 35 tax sites. CA$H Maine’s free tax filing low-income Mainers, as well dollars that could help low- for some filers. On average, In 2018, CA$H Maine saved assistance program, or for a list as this year’s efforts to expand income Americans make ends federal EITC adds $2,106 to Mainers more than $566,000 of CA$H Coalition locations, and strengthen the EITC. meet. Maine refunds. in tax filing fees, and helped visit https://www.cashmaine. The EITC is a tax credit “The EITC is one of the Tax filers in Maine also are Mainers claim more than $1.51 org/free-tax-prep/ for working people with low greatest anti-poverty programs eligible for a state-level EITC, million in Earned Income Tax

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