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VOL. 185, NO. 42 OCTOBER 15, 2020 © 2020 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Inside - Special 2020 Election Voter’s Guide Even Amid Pandemic, Community Comes Through for Turkey-a-Thon Jayna Smith ais. On Monday, Demmons [email protected] said the final totals from all seven locations were being The coronavirus pandemic tallied, and surprisingly, the brought some uncertainties end amount will surpass last for this year’s Classic Hits year’s approximate $35,000. Turkey-a-Thon, specifically From all the donations re- whether it would prevent ceived, Demmons said all ten people from coming out to food pantries in the county make donations or whether will receive gift certificates donations would be as great as purchased from local grocery in prior years. When the day stores to distribute to folks in ended on Friday, however, the need. In addition to those, 16th annual Turkey-a-Thon three other organizations ben- proved to be a huge success. efit from the Classic Hits Volunteers collected mon- Turkey-a-Thon: Washington etary donations at Woodland County Community Col- IGA in Baileyville, Bayside lege’s food pantry, the Calais Market in Milbridge, Four Lions Club Santa’s Helpers Corners Shop-n-Save in Co- Program, and the emergency lumbia, First National Bank shelter Next Step in Machias, in Eastport, Flat Iron Corner which Demmons said often in Lubec, Dunkin in Machias, has families staying over the and VL Tammaro in Cal- holidays.

Rotarians Charlie McAlpin and Joyce Maker were just two of the many volunteers across the county for the 16th annual Classic Hits Turkey-a-Thon. The pair are pictured with Classic Hits 92.7’s Jeff Sen. Collins Visits Calais Demmons (center). (Photo by Jayna Smith)

Each gift certificate, valued at $12, will allow a fam- ily in need to purchase their holiday-meal turkey. The day started a bit slow with regards to donations coming in, according to Dem- mons, but the last hour or so, he said every collection site was seeing a jump in the number of donations brought in. New this year to make do- nating more convenient, Dem- mons added the smartphone app Venmo as an alternative to coming by in person. That, he said, brought in many dona- tions from not just locally, but from out of state as well. Chris Taylor, of The Blue Devil Fund, speaks on air with Jeff Dem- (continued on page 9) mons about his program and its annual donation to the Turkey-a- Thon, just one of the annual donations made locally by the fund. (Photo by Jayna Smith)

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Commander Michael McLean and Sen. Susan Collins at Karen’s Scores Her Diner during the senator’s Tuesday visit to Calais. (Photo submit- ted by Michael McLean)) See page 2 for the full story. 100th Goal

Calais High School senior Sophia McVicar scored four goals on We need your Thursday to help the Blue Devils remain undefeated with an 8-1 win over the Woodland Dragons. Veteran Those goals also got Sophie to We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! her 100th high school career photo goal, a feat only reached by one other Blue Devils girls soccer player, Meaghan Cavanaugh, submissions. who graduated in 2013. Sophia is pictured here with her parents Check out prattcars.com See page 13. Bill and Kim McVicar. (Photo US Route 1, Calais • 207-454-0600 by Brenda Batson) CA000001776 PAGE 2 Fatal Fire in Robbinston Jayna Smith tion. scene. [email protected] Robbinston Fire Chief Rob- The cause of the fire is still ert Merrill said there were no under investigation. According State Fire Marshals investi- other injuries associated with to the fire marshal, the blaze gated a fatal structure fire that the fire. started near the kitchen and occurred in Robbinston on “The report [on social me- entryway of the building. Wednesday, Oct. 7. dia] that ambulances took two Robbinston Fire Depart- At around 6 p.m., fire crews people to the hospital was false. ment received mutual aid from responded to the fire at 88 There were no injuries at the Calais Fire-EMS, Perry Fire Ridge Road. According to scene,” the chief said. Department, and Charlotte Fire Fire Marshal Joseph Thomas, Merrill added that one fire- Department. a 66-year-old man was found fighter was “blown off a porch” deceased. due to a possible propane cyl- The man’s body was sent to inder exploding on the inside, the Office of the Chief Medical but that firefighter was unin- Examiner for an autopsy, and jured and was able to continue it was determined that Wayne fighting the blaze after being (Photo courtesy of the Maine Morrell died of smoke inhala- checked by EMS crews at the State Fire Marshal)

Trap Shoot Fundraiser to Benefit Lions Santa’s Helpers Program

Jayna Smith with only shotguns permit- Both novice and experi- towards the Lions Club’s an- any 2021 memberships pur- [email protected] ted. For each clay bird shot, enced shooters are invited to nual Santa Helpers Program. chased. The cost for a family the shooter will receive one participate in the Lobster Trap The club’s Weenie Wagon membership is $30, or $25 for The men in the Calais Lions lobster. Shoot, including youth shoot- will be on site with hot dogs, one person. Club have come up with a Lion Ricky Bailey said the ers with a good knowledge of fries, and beverages available The Calais Lions Club Lob- unique fundraiser to benefit club decided on such an event firearms safety and a parent for purchase and the men will ster Trap Shoot takes place on its upcoming Santa’s Help- due to trap and skeet for sport present. The cost is $10 per have raffle tickets available Saturday, Oct. 24th beginning ers program, a Lobster Trap shooting already offered at person, per round, and partici- as well. at 10 a.m. at Calais Rod & Gun Shoot, where participants have the Calais Rod and Gun Club. pants can purchase and play as According to the Calais Club, Charlotte. One can learn chances to win--you guessed And, the timing of the event many rounds as they wish. Lions Club, the Calais Rod more about this event and oth- it--lobsters! aligns with hunting season. All money raised from the & Gun Club will also include ers by following Calais Lions Those wishing to take part Participants will need to Lobster Trap Shoot will go the remainder of 2020 with Club on Facebook. will have a random chance to provide their own ammuni- hit off colored clay birds from tion, and a limited amount of 25 shots, shooting five times ammunition will be available from five different stations, for purchase at the event. Senator Collins Meets with Friends and Supporters in Calais Help Bring Better Broadband to

Your Community U.S. Senator Susan Collins morning, which was the per- wastewater, at the Eastport made a stop in Calais on Tues- fect way to begin a busy day Municipal Airport. Senator Join Sunrise County Economic Council and the Island Institute for day morning as part of her “All in Washington County,” said Collins, the Chairman of the an informational discussion about Community-Guided Broadband of Maine Bus Tour,” which is Senator Collins. Transportation Appropriations “The ‘All of Maine’ bus planning, funding, and development in Washington County. taking her to all 16 of Maine’s Subcommittee, secured a $5.8 counties. tour is a Maine election year million grant for the project. “I always enjoy visiting Cal- tradition and my favorite part Other stops in Washington October 21 at 2PM via Zoom - you may either call in by of every campaign,” Senator County included a tour of Bar telephone or join us online. For more information and to register visit ais and speaking with members of the community. I had a great Collins continued. “This has Harbor Foods in Whiting, a sunrisecounty.org/community-broadband/. breakfast at Karen’s Diner this been a tremendously difficult downtown walk of Machias, MVNO000008763 year for our state and for the and a visit to Helen’s Restau- nation, but Mainers are resil- rant in Machias for pie. ient, and we look out for each During the “All of Maine” other. I will continue to work bus tour, Senator Collins is hard every day to deliver for visiting small businesses, at- the people of our state.” tending community events, and After having breakfast in listening to Mainers from every Regional campus of the University of Maine Calais, Senator Collins con- corner of the state. She is also tinued on to Eastport, where discussing her ongoing efforts she delivered keynote remarks to deliver economic relief to at the groundbreaking cer- Maine amid the COVID-19 emony for runway and light- pandemic. ing improvements, as well as

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Possible owner financing. $599,000 3 ½ +/- acres of working shorefront with part of the pier still present. ing available for $100,000 more. $229,000 A great location for boat building & many more ideas! $259,000 CA000000230 PAGE 4 To The Editor Susan Collins’ re-election in the past doesn’t predict how to the Senate is under severe he’s going to vote when the first challenge, and when asked abortion challenge comes his why, voters frequently reply, way. Two abortion related cases “She voted to confirm Brett were on the agenda during this Kavanaugh.” What does that past Supreme Court session. mean? “He’s going to repeal One got sent back to the lower Roe v. Wade,” they contend. court, and the other bit the Dems went into crisis mode. dust when a couple of judges They accused him of being a flip flopped. Something about rapist, smeared him and his ‘standing,’ whatever that is. family, picketed Republican Anyway, ‘choice’ is alive and committee members’ homes, well and living in Washington, threatened poor Jeff Flake in D. C. In fact, it’s probably bul- the elevator, and sent Senator let proof. Collins an envelope with white Senator Collins’ vote was powder. They hauled in Blaisy only incidentally about the Ford, who whined and moped abortion issue. Dems on the around for a week. When that Senate Judiciary Committee didn’t work, they got Michael just did not prove their case Avenatti to trot out some ‘me against Justice Kavanaugh. too’ pop ups whose stories She voted to reaffirm our ba- fell apart like a pair of Pay- sic founding principle that in less Shoes after the first snow America you are innocent until Publisher storm. proven guilty. Managing Editor • Owners Just because some judge had David G. Reed PIERRE & WENDY LITTLE a conservative voting history West Rockport, Maine Controller / Administrative Manager WENDY LITTLE To The Editor [email protected] My name is Beth Wands strengths of our community. see more childcare resources, together. If elected to represent Reporters and I’m supporting Jeffrey As a local nurse I consistently Jeffrey will push for those. As us in Augusta, Jeffrey Lovit • NATALIE BOOMER Lovit for Maine State Senate. see the healthcare challenges my husband and I start a small will demand fair treatment for • KAILEIGH DEACON I love Washington County, a our community faces, Jeffrey farm, I see in Jeffrey a repre- rural districts and the resources • JAYNA SMITH large part of District 6, with does too, and has pledged to sentative who will advocate we need to build a vibrant com- its breathtaking beauty and fight for affordable, accessible for small businesses and help munity. Graphic Designer CHERYL STABINSKI welcoming community. Jef- healthcare. As a mother I want foster economic opportuni- Beth Wands, RN [email protected] frey Lovit understands the high quality education and as a ties without sacrificing our Machias problems, challenges, and working mother I would like to environment. We’re all in this Assistant Sales Support EBONICA CARSON To The Editor [email protected] Reception/Administration Former senator supports she undertakes. I am confident to set the record straight. My col- again, it was supported, and the KATHY DEVINE Moore for senate that she will continue to serve leagues and I in the Washington Department of Human Services [email protected] I have had the pleasure to Senate District 6 with the same County delegation, both Repub- is back in Calais as well as is work with Senator Moore over attributes. During Marianne’s licans and Democrats, supported the rebuilding of the Downeast Sports Reporter many years. Whether she was tenure, she campaigned for Med- the Downeast Correctional Facil- Correctional Facilities. Please JOHN ROGERS working as a city councilor icaid expansion and supported its ities and the office of the Dept. of note that the political arena is Cartoonist or mayor, Chamber of Com- implementation as a member of Human Services in Calais every no place for false statements and BOB BRYSON merce, Maine Municipal Board the health and human services step of the way. After I retired misinformation that have been Proofreader of Directors, adjunct teacher, or committee. She has shown she and Senator Moore took over, published in recent weeks. NADA WILLIAMS-WHITE a volunteer for Healthy Acadia, will put partisan politics aside she continued that work with I hope you will join me in Office Cat our current senator gave all of and remember who she serves, our entire delegation to get the re-electing Marianne Moore for TOMMY TOM TOM herself. Anybody that knows the people. Downeast prison and the Calais Senate District 6. Marianne realizes the energy and As a former senator for Wash- office reopened. When the new Hon. Joyce Maker Contributors: Linda Baniszeski, enthusiasm she puts into what ington County, I would also like session started, it was presented Calais Jordan Donovan, Sally Doten, John Dudley, Dave McCullough, Michael McLean, Joanne McMahon, Kathy Mekelburg, Ann Montgomery, To The Editor Cassie Oakes, Sandra Smith. In Support of a Calais City Councilor and Specialists” for over 30 years, be a balance and sincere co- M to F: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senator Marianne Moore Mayor of Calais. Washington she has what it takes to success- operation in the Legislature to We here in Washington County and Downeast Maine fully tackle all of these issues assure equal treatment to all Edited and designed in Maine. County are very fortunate to need this kind of strength and on our behalf. counties. Senator Moore will Printed in Canada. have qualified, honest and all background when it comes time In this extremely difficult help to assure that balance and Phone: (207) 454-3561 • (207) 454-0484 around good folk step up and to speak for us and make sure time of Covid and economic we have her record and her Toll Free: 1-844-268-6356 run for the Maine Legislature. southern Maine doesn’t run us hardship for so many families promise to verify that. Please Fax: (207) 454-3458 Our current Senator, Marianne over. I know, as I served eight and small business, we need a support Marianne Moore on www.calais.news Moore is running for re-elec- in our Legislature where it is strong and experienced voice November 3rd and make sure E-mail ads to: [email protected] tion, where she has established a constant effort to keep our and vote in the Maine Senate. we are well represented in the E-mail letters to: [email protected] respect and a strong reputation issues in the forefront of the The next two years promise next Legislature. E-mail events to: for fighting for issues impor- agenda. to be challenging for all of us David Burns [email protected] tant to Washington County Marianne Moore has an es- and especially our small, rural Former Senator for SD 6 and bi-partisan cooperation tablished record in the Senate communities. There needs to USPS-082760 Periodicals paid in Calais, 04619 when called for. Though I have and has proven to be someone Postmaster: known her opponent for de- that thinks for herself, not Send address changes to cades and both like and respect manipulated by “party” dic- The Calais Advertiser, Inc., him, experience in the Senate tates and pressures. She has To The Editor P.O. Box 660, Calais, ME 04619. is especially important to con- promised (and delivered) to stituents and district you serve. work “across the aisle” to the I encourage people in our area of Down East Maine to report In Washington County Senator Moore has served as benefit of her District and the any past cougar sightings to editor V. Paul Reynolds of The 1 year: $48 / 6 months: $24 Northwoods Sporting Journal. Join the many others that were Out-of-County the “Ranking Member” of the State of Maine. She looks for 1 year: $52 / 6 months $27 very important Health and Hu- “common sense priorities” encouraged enough to do so. 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Notes on Leaving the Farewell, Friend, aka Selectman Jim Whalen Washington County Bubble Machias has lost a leading fig- to correct conditions, Maine’s should be blessed to have some- ure in the checks-and-balances DHHS issued a conditional one like him, speaking up, being Last week saw a quick trip lot waiting room and admittance unwritten scheme of running a license to DECH. The four- the devil’s advocate and always through Southern Maine, coastal by cell phone request only. It is town. Innumerable people have page letter sent to Dodwell said walking the straight and narrow. New Hampshire and Northern a step above telemedicine, but lost a curmudgeonly presence that “this action was necessary He was so proud to be a select- Massachusetts (no that is not only a small one. who always shouldered the to protect the interests of the man, and that pride showed all the same as Southern Maine) The drive down to Boston personal burden of setting often general public.” It was written the time. Deeply hurt by the to Logan airport and back. I and Logan airport is remarkably irreparable things on a controver- two weeks after DHHS Comm. lack of support of the hospital watched the political signs, heard unjammed, and Logan looks sial path. And I have lost a dear Brenda Harvey wrote to Annie board and the medical staff, he the results of $90 million dollars empty. Lines are short, lobbies and valued friend. Dickinson and the Committee to would nonetheless continue over spent in the Maine Senate race, and terminals are mostly empty, When Jim Whalen died last Save Our Hospital, assuring that the next decade to always be saw the pandemic-stricken and and storefronts are closed. week, everyone was stunned at all open complaints were being available 24/7 for anyone who struggling airline and hospital- Wednesday: Boston to Coo- the sudden loss of him. Perhaps investigated. needed him. ity industries and a slice of the per we should not have been, as he Catherine Cobb, executive Although reinstated, years of health care sector that minimized The long drive back to Wash- had been unwell for a long time. director of Maine’s Division investigation resulted in CMS face-to-face interactions wher- ington County features some But somehow most of us thought of Licensing and Regulatory notifying DECH that they no ever possible. radio talk show discussion of his crusty, argumentative pres- Services, worked jointly with longer qualified as a Medicare Monday: Cooper to Scar- Amy Coney Barrett. Somewhere ence would be ever-present, forg- the Boston branch chief of the provider. Krista McCormack, borough around Kennebunkport, I sud- ing onward in defiance forever. Centers of Medicaid and Medi- veteran OR nurse, was fired be- A preponderance of Trump/ denly realized that there was one For me, he was support during care Services for weeks, placing cause she reported an anesthetist Pence signs as we make our way way that the Democrats could times that would have tried saints. DECH in a category called Im- dozing off during surgery. DECH west down the airline. The state prevent her confirmation. There In October 2008, following four mediate Jeopardy. The federal continued to be accused of not senate race on the east bank of are seven states with Republican years of censure and suspension, definition labels this “the highest being transparent. Even the the Penobscot features incum- Senators and a Democratic gov- Whalen, an orthopedic surgeon level of deficiency,” IJ referring Committee to Save Our Hospital bent republican Kim Rosen ernor: Colorado (Cory Gardner), in Machias for 30 years, was to a situation when the facility understood why personnel mat- versus Brewer mayor “BEV” Kansas (Pat Roberts, Jerry Mo- fired by Downeast Community is so noncompliant that serious ters could not be discussed. But Uhlenhake (It is easy to under- ran), Kentucky (Mitch McCon- Hospital. He received the news injury or death could be a likely why, asked Dickinson, couldn’t stand why she goes with “Bev” nell, Rand Paul), Louisiana (Bill via a fax. result. the policy covering the disputed signs). On the radio, sandwiched Cassidy, John Kennedy), Maine Those four years previous to The hospital missed its first action be read by anyone who between incessant U.S. Senate (Susan Collins), Montana (Steve his firing he faced constant criti- deadline to submit its plans for wants to better understand? negative ads, the Ellsworth-area Daines), and North Carolina cism for questioning the manage- corrections, even as other viola- Whalen remained at the center state senate race features veteran (Thom Tillis). All the Democrats ment style of then-CEO Wayne tions in the areas of pharmacy, of these controversies, always legislator Brian Langley trying have to do is knock off three or Dodwell, and his complaints clinical records, standards of fighting for a better hospital. And to take back his senate seat from four of those Senators and re- about the wisdom of nurses care and patient safety increased later, donning another hat, he up- and-coming first-term Sena- place them with Democrats. Su- working double shifts, saying in number. would launch his fight for a bet- tor Louis Luchini in a race that san is probably safe since she is a overworked nurses presented Plagued by lawsuits and re- ter town. A source of aggravation may well decide who controls no vote anyways. I am sure there a risk to patients. Although ad- taliatory actions by the hospital, in another arena. the senate. are plenty of Antifa and BLM mittedly guilty on both counts, Whalen eventually severed his On October 20 nine years ago A stop in Waterville for Ital- peaceful protesters who could a landmark judicial decision ties with the hospital, canceled receivership ended, and EMHS ian cookies at Holy Cannoli be subtly programmed to do restored Whalen to DECH with his malpractice insurance (ties head Michelle Hood, who had reveals a healthy mix of Trump the job. Remember the peaceful full privileges, highly unusual as had remained even after his fir- functioned as an emergency and Biden signs and state sen- Sanders volunteer who shot up such civil cases rarely make it to ing), and began a new chapter. receiver, said it was satisfying ate signs for Democrat Hilary the House Republican baseball the courthouse. Although he repeatedly won all to see the hospital now standing Koch. They grab my attention team, including Steve Scalise? But the advent of 2009 found of his appeals, the regular trips on its own. because the names are in politi- After being disappointed that the hospital facing new battles to court proved to be too time- Whalen will be missed by cal opposition — Hilary meets COVID didn’t knock off Don- over the same old issues. Man- consuming and expensive. many. He was one of a kind in the Koch Brothers? It is a purple ald Trump, there must be plenty agement listening to employees, About now, probably 90 per- this harried, unforgiving world. district, so I guess Ms. Koch is of Biden voters who would be freezing/decreasing positions and cent of those reading this column So many others get jumbled up not worried that her last name happy to see Mitch McConnell, workplace harassment were key are asking, why is she dredging in their own lives, to the extreme will hurt her. Rand Paul, Cory Gardner and points presented by Bob Simp- up all this old history? Well, the detriment of not thinking of any- As we drive into Scarborough, John (Foghorn Leghorn) Ken- son, ER nurse and union chief answer is that now he’s gone, and one else. That was never Jim. a Moxie truck from nearby Lis- nedy gone. of Local 124. Of course, Whalen no one has the balls or the back- I really will miss my Christmas bon Falls makes a delivery, prov- I realized when I got home was often front and center in any bone to play the very necessary card this year. The one signed ing that COVID has not killed all that five-plus hours of driving discussion over issues. community role that he did. “Selectman Jim Whalen.” taste yet in Southern Maine. and talk radio was probably not By February, in a rare move Every community in America Tuesday: Scarborough to a prescription for mental health. Boston Nevertheless, I hope those sena- A morning drive around Scar- tors beef up their security. borough, South Portland and Jon Reisman is an associate Cape Elizabeth suggest this is professor of economics and To The Editor pretty solid Biden/Harris and public policy at the University of Simply put, I am writing to God is trying to get our at- ye in the ways, and see, and ask Pingree country, with a few Maine at Machias. His views are urge the people of the state of tention! We need to heed the for the old paths, where is the lonely Trump signs scattered on his own. Mr. Reisman welcomes Maine to seek the Lord. warnings of God, lest worse good way, and walk therein, and some brave homeowner lawns. comments as letters to the editor Our nation used to be a truly crises befall us. God loves us ye shall find rest for your souls.” A medical appointment in here, or to him directly via email God-fearing nation. “In God and wants to bless us, but He (Jer. 6:16) Scarborough requires medical at [email protected]. We Trust,” right? Our culture cannot bless an unrighteousness Find a Bible and read it every history over the phone, a parking now says, 'There is nothing we nation. I am not trying to panic day. Be faithful in prayer. 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God.net is a wonderful, trust- in the Calais area have recently less network in the area. is calling out to us, “O earth, Here is the answer for our na- worthy resource. They have noticed their cellular phone ser- “Most of the upgrades have earth, earth, hear the word of tion in a few simple verses: an online chat available where vice has been inadequate, includ- been completed, so custom- the LORD.” (Jer. 22:29) And “Seek ye the LORD while he you can get answers to your ing experiencing dropped calls ers should already be noticing so I urge you -- my fellow may be found, call ye upon him questions, as well as a 24/7 and dead spots, among other improved service,” Bauer said. neighbors, friends, and citizens while he is near: Let the wicked prayer line you can call: 888- things. This lack in service has “The remaining maintenance – Seek the Lord! forsake his way, and the unrigh- 388-2683. been noticed in areas where poor will be completed soon and we Our nation is facing very teous man his thoughts: and Thank you for your time. service has not been an issue in apologize for any inconvenience difficult times. We have all felt let him return unto the LORD, And may God heal America the past. these necessary network im- the affects of this pandemic and He will have mercy upon as we humble ourselves, pray, Upon this publication’s inqui- provements may have caused as and economic crisis. I think we him; and to our God, for He and seek to live according to ry, Chris Bauer, communications our engineers worked to improve can all agree that this has been will abundantly pardon.” (Isa His Word! manager with US Cellular, had the wireless technology that will a challenging year in many 55:6&7) Abigail A. Beal his local network team explore help provide a better customer ways. “Thus saith the LORD, Stand Cherryfield, ME these issues. Bauer explained experience.” PAGE 6 GUESt VOICE Addressing Racism in Maine

Rep. Anne C. Perry experience COVID-19 than educational and faith-based ed office can work towards fair and equal opportunity to white Mainers. institutions and people from racial justice and changing the benefit and prosper. Over the last few months, we As lawmakers, we see that impacted communities. racist elements ingrained in Perry, a retired family nurse have watched as Americans this fresh exposure of inequi- This summer I joined 54 of law and other areas of public practitioner, is serving her of all ages, races and back- ties gives us the opportunity my legislative colleagues in policy. By taking examining sixth non-consecutive term grounds have come together to do something about them. collaborating with the Perma- how a piece of legislation in the Maine House. She to call for racial justice. This Although government alone nent Commission to see how will affect all individuals serves on the Health and Hu- is nothing new, but the public can’t solve structural rac- we can ensure that our work and groups in our state, we man Services Committee and murder of George Floyd, a ism, we can lead in the fight in the Legislature moves us have begun to look at making represents Baileyville, Calais, Black man, has thrown a fresh for racial justice and work forward in addressing ineq- laws in a way we never have Charlotte, Passamaquoddy In- spotlight on the issue of struc- to dismantle racist elements uities in our state. We were before. In short, by putting dian Township, Passamaquod- tural racism in America, and in law and public policy. In glad to learn from the lived racial equity at the heart of dy Pleasant Point, Pembroke, renewed efforts to address it. looking at where the Legisla- experiences, professional ex- our lawmaking, we can help to Perry, Robbinston and Baring Sometimes it is hard to see ture should start in addressing pertise and policy skills of its ensure that every Mainer has a Plantation. racism as a serious problem systemic racism, it became members. in Maine, with its relatively clear that race had never been This work was two-fold. small non-white population a considered when crafting First, it sought to look at the and its history of producing most legislation in our state. over 400 active bills before heroes in the fight for equal- As a result, there is no process the Legislature to understand To The Editor ity. We can look proudly at in place to discuss or analyze their impact on racial dispari- Mainers like abolitionist Har- the racial impact of our legis- ties. Second, it recommended Marianne Moore is running life experiences to draw from, riet Beecher Stowe, Civil War lative actions. issues that future Legislatures for re-election as State Senator she is reasonable, respectful, General Joshua Chamberlain To address this lack, the may wish to examine, and out- for District 6. While I have and has integrity. Having been and civil rights leader Gerald Legislature looked to the lined a process to make sure only been a resident of Maine a small business owner, she Talbot as role models who newly-formed Permanent that these issues are kept in for 4 years, I have been coming knows and understands first have fought to oppose racism Commission on the Status mind as we write laws. to Cooper and Alexander for 50 hand all the difficulties for in America. of Racial, Indigenous and The final report from the years. I first met Marianne at small business owners and she Sadly though, it is a problem Maine Tribal Populations. Permanent Commission rec- her place of business Curves in knows how vital those small even here. A woman from a This body acts as an advisory ommended 26 specific bills Calais. I was impressed with businesses are to Washington racial, Indigenous or tribal arm for all branches of state for the 129th Legislature to her professionalism and the County. I know first hand of minority with a college de- government, and its mission pass, and also noted 20 bills care and concern for members. her concern for our veterans gree earns only slightly more is to examine racial dispari- that could combat disparities I had the chance to talk with and gold star families, she than a white man with a high ties across all systems and to with some additional work. Marianne on many occasions will always represent us well. school diploma in Maine. work at improving the status Critically, the final report and learned how involved she Marianne has a genuine love While three-quarters of white and outcomes for historically makes the recommendation was in the community and how for Country and Community. Mainers own their own home, disadvantaged racial, Indig- that future Legislatures adopt much of her time and energy She has shown her commitment the same is true for less than enous and tribal populations. a process that changes how we she was putting into doing what to the people she represents one in four Black Mainers. A majority of the Permanent legislate in the long term. she could to help others. She in Washington County, all the Mainers who are representa- Commission’s membership is For those of us in Downeast has been involved with the city people. Please join me in sup- tives of racial, IndigenousThink people you ofmay racial, be pregnant? Indigenous Maine, this report is espe- of Calais for years in multiple porting Marianne Moore for or tribal minorities typically Youand tribalare not populations, alone. and cially important because of positions because she honestly re-election. experience unemployment the Commission also includes the way that it supports our cares about the quality of life Dorothy Sullivan and poverty at twice the rate representatives from sover- Passamaquoddy neighbors for others. Marianne has a lot of Alexander of white Mainers. Black Main- eign tribal nations, policy and at Pleasant Point and Indian ers are 20 times more likely to service organizations, labor, Township. We look forward to making sure that the Per- MVNO000008767 manent Commission’s recom- Subscribe online today! 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House Republican Leader town office to ask about early maintain a safe distance away ers, our two-year terms promote Auditor. Kathleen Dillingham voting hours. from other voters and election the need for elected leaders at I am often asked how these You may vote absentee at workers, and be sure to arrive every level of government to be positions are selected. The of- Many of my colleagues in the the clerk’s office as soon as early. If lines are long, don’t responsive to the needs of our ficers are nominated by legisla- Legislature are hearing from absentee ballots are available. let it discourage you and please constituency. tors. They are then voted on by constituents throughout the The deadline to request an be patient with the poll work- I along with my colleagues in all the legislators. This means state with concerns about the absentee ballot is 5: p.m. on ers. Remember that it will be the House of Representatives that whichever party, Republi- security of voting by absentee Thursday, October 29, 2020. A a very long day for municipal have an opportunity to meet can or Democrat, has the most ballot, the safety of voting in voter may vote in the presence employees that will be working with constituents, visit with legislators gets to select the person, and just as important: of the clerk during the clerk’s at the polling station as well as local businesses, and continu- constitutional officers. This what’s on the ballot this year. office hours until 5:00 p.m. on for those members of the com- ally strive to truly represent the is an important responsibility While Election Day is No- Friday October 30, 2020. munity that will also be putting communities which elected us of the legislature but one that vember 3rd, here in Maine Any registered voter may in long hours to volunteer at throughout our entire two-year doesn’t very often get attention we have no-excuse absentee request an absentee ballot and the polls. Don’t forget to thank term. when looking at who controls voting. That means that you vote by mail, which can easily them for what they do. As someone who has worked the body. can vote by absentee ballot if be done online by searching I also encourage you to do with state legislators through- The Secretary of State is want to avoid voting in person Maine Absentee Ballot Re- your research, stay informed, out my career, even before run- responsible for keeping and for any reason at all, whether quest. Make sure to use the watch the debates, and never ning for office myself, I know preserving the records of all you have other commitments Maine’s Secretary of State be afraid to reach out to your firsthand that staying connected official acts and proceedings that day, issues around reliable website which ends in .gov. State Representatives and State with the people of our districts, of the Governor, the Senate, transportation, or plan to avoid If you are going to mail your Senators to see how they stand whether on the campaign trail and the House of Represen- in person voting due to the absentee ballot to your town on issues important to you. or in our official capacity, tatives. Among other duties, coronavirus. clerk, do it right away, or drop Whether you vote on Election makes us stronger advocates Maine’s Secretary of State is If you are thinking about it off at a secure location at Day at your local polling place, for the people of Maine. also charged with safeguard- voting by absentee this year, the town office or city hall or or decide to cast an absentee The first order of business ing the electoral process and you are not alone. It has been turn in directly to your clerk’s ballot this year, know what is after Election Day for those protecting the motoring public predicted by the Office of the office. on the ballot— nationally and individuals newly elected to by promoting the safe use of Secretary of State that in total, I have voted here in Oxford here in Maine. serve in the Maine Legislature Maine roadways. 600,000– out of one million for 30 years. I believe deeply We all know this is a presi- is to gather in Augusta during The State Treasurer is re- registered voters— will vote that exercising our right to vote dential election year as well as the first week in December to sponsible for recording, col- before election day with an is not only a privilege but also a one of Maine’s US Senate seats, be sworn-in as Legislators. lecting and investing all of the absentee ballot. duty. As the daughter and wife and both of our US House of These lawmakers then gather in state’s money. You can vote early at your of Veterans, I believe exercis- Representative seats. a Joint Convention consisting Maine’s Attorney General is local town clerk’s office be- ing my right to vote honors The entire State Legislature, of the members of the Maine the chief lawyer for the state, ginning at least 30 days before those who have fought for and 35 Senate Seats and 151 House House and the Maine Senate who represents the State of the election. You won’t need to given their lives for me to have Seats, are open this year and to elect four Constitutional Maine and its many agencies complete an absentee applica- this right. For those of you like every two years. Officers: the Secretary of State, in court cases. tion if voting in person, and I’d me, who plan to vote in person While other states may have the State Treasurer, State At- encourage you to contact your on Election Day, don’t forget to longer terms for state lawmak- torney General, and the State (continued on page 8)

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Jayna Smith Washington County, Maine.” work online on his off days), but McVicar for scoring her 100th precautionary steps in place to [email protected] This is another chance to learn his teachers are as helpful and high school career goal in the make this safe for all, but reach even more about those local understanding as ever. Great game against Woodland. out with any questions to pastor- We have a great voter’s guide people hoping to represent us job to the teachers and staff, The Lioness have had to [email protected]. included in this week’s edition, on the city council or the school and bus drivers, too, for keeping change the date of the yard sale Second Baptist Church of which will continue in next board. Thanks to the Rotary for our students safe and managing due to impending rain. Instead Calais will soon be taking part week’s edition with answers organizing this very important through these crazy times. of this Saturday, the new date in the National Collection Week from Maine U.S. Senate and event. Sports are still being played, is the following, Saturday, the for Operation Christmas Child. U.S. House of Representatives I am happy to report that area as well, so great job to coaches 24th. The location is at the This will take place Nov. 16-23, candidates. Thanks to those lo- schools are still in session and and athletes for working hard end of Eaton Street, which is so start gathering little items to cal city council candidates and have been now for over a month, to follow all those guidelines. between O’Brien’s and Inter- help fill these boxes. Learn more school board candidates who and I hope teachers and students The golf team from Calais High national Motel. The ladies will about this program by visit- took the time to participate. are all adjusting well. My high School is currently sitting with have something for everyone, all ing www.samaritanspurse.org Mark your calendars for school junior is having to work an impressive 7-0 record. They by donation, starting at 8 a.m. or reach out to calaisbaptist@ Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Cal- extra hard to stay on top of this will be wrapping up their sea- until noon. gmail.com for details on collec- ais Rotary’s Candidate’s Night new way of learning (attending son this week or next, but it’s The men of the Lions Club tion week. will be held, beginning at 5:30 in-person school every other great the team was able to get also have a fundraiser coming If you follow DownEast Re- p.m., live streamed on Facebook day with shortened classes to fit on the courses this season, even up. They are hosting a trap shoot covery Support Center on Fa- in the group “What’s Happening them all in, while doing lots of if it was a shorter-than-usual at the Calais Rod and Gun Club cebook, you must have seen schedule. on Saturday, Oct. 24th. $10 will the great paintings completed In soccer, the Blue Devils get you 25 shots. If you’re not at the snack and paint held re- boys’ team won two of their up to trying it out, the Weenie cently. There will be another three games last week. They Wagon will be onsite so you can held on Nov. 6, and it’s free to shut down Shead twice and enjoy watching while support- take part. Go like the page on John’s had a loss against Washington ing them through concessions. Facebook and learn about all the Academy. Their record as of Learn more on the Facebook great community events that are Whole Dry Fish Monday is 2-4. page Calais Lions Club. hosted there, or stop in at 311 John Collora, Sr. The girls’ soccer team is going This Sunday at 4 p.m., the Bar- Main Street. strong and is undefeated with a ing Baptist Church will host a Drop me an email if you We ship anywhere! record of 5-0. Last week, the soup and fire singspiration event. would like to include some in- 207-299-5270 Blue Devils beat Narraguagus All are welcome to attend, just formation in this column on your Jonesport, Maine 04649 7 to 1 and Woodland 8 to 1. A bring a camp chair if you can, upcoming event, or to give shout [email protected] big congratulations to Sophie MVNO000008750 and be sure to have a face mask, out for a good deed or a wish for as it will be required for the pot- a birthday or anniversary. Have luck food line. There are lots of a great week.

Rep. Dillingham ernment by the majority who (continued from page 7) participate.” Those words are Some of the areas investi- from President Thomas Jef- gated by the Attorney Gen- ferson, and are as true today as eral are consumer fraud, suspi- they were in the earliest days of cious deaths, and other major our Republic. crimes. If there was any question as And finally, the State Audi- to how much power the people tor is charged with examining of Maine have in our own state whether funds are spent legally government, know that just one and properly, and that data sys- election— maybe this one— tems are secure. can change the entire balance It has been said before that of power in the State Legisla- “we do not have government ture and all four Constitutional by the majority. We have gov- Officers. Tom, the Office Cat

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Kaileigh Deacon after a referendum in favor approaching retail spaces on a the properties to go out. When recommendations. of the change. Since that time case-by-case basis. the properties go out for RFP Walton also asked the com- As laws and the state of af- there has been a slow move The council has already they will require not only bids mittee to amend the current fairs continually change and toward getting laws and rules heard and discussed Adult on the price of the building or land-use rules to allow for tiny evolve to the more present established, and the city felt Use Marijuana twice, and both lot but as well a plan for what homes to be built on smaller times, so too must city and the need to be up to speed times the council has voted will be done with it. lots around town. These would state laws and ordinances. This on all the issues before the it down. According to City The Property Committee be lots that don’t meet the has been the case for many finalization of the rules. In Manager Mike Ellis, if there also heard a proposal from 10,000 square foot minimum situations, and in recent years keeping with this, the city de- is no action taken it defaults Code Enforcement Officer for a livable structure. She there have been changes in cided to hold a joint Property to prohibition. Andrea Walton about the pos- mentioned that there are state the way marijuana is seen not Committee and Public Safety City Manager Ellis would sibility of creating a new zone guidelines that the city can only by the public but by the Committee meeting to sort out like to get something on the called an overlay zone. This adapt for tiny homes and their government as well. their stance. Currently, the city books to allow the city to be new zone would allow for the construction. Both Councilor Several years ago the State has no policy or ordinance in more prepared when proposed city to strategically allow resi- Marcia Rogers and Coun- of Maine legalized marijuana place to follow and has been with a new shop. While Calais dential space on the first floors cilor Artie Mingo commended currently has no ordinance in of currently zoned commercial Walton on her work and her place regarding medical mari- properties. Walton believes efforts to keep moving Calais juana shops, it has been fol- that the zone would allow for forward. lowing the limited state guide- residences and not interfere No future committee meet- Quoddy Farms lines for all the shops thus far. with the tif of the commercial ings have been set at this The committees agreed to have zone. Walton will look into this time. City Manager Mike Ellis look matter and bring back more Upcoming 2 Bedroom into not only the state guide- lines but what other towns Vacancies! have done. We are always accepting Calais Police Chief David Randall was at the committee Writer’s Submissions. Please drop Quiet, comfortable, safe and affordable living on meeting as well to provide Toll Bridge Road in Eastport. Beautiful ocean views! input. Chief Randall said that off at 23 Church Street in Calais or having an ordinance in place or email to [email protected] Laundry on site, heat and hot water included. something on paper will make Townhouse style with private entrance. enforcement easier. Ample parking & plenty of lawn area for children to play! City Manager Mike Ellis also brought forward the idea of putting city-owned property Call for more information or visit our website. out to bid. This request comes www.mainedevelopment.com after several inquiries about the lot where the Kwong Wah 1-800-639-1747 • TTY Dial 711 restaurant used to stand. The committee would like to see Preference given to very low income. a list of all of these properties Equal Housing Opportunity CA000007391 in order to ensure they want all CA000007496

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Calais City Council City Looks at Improvements By Kaileigh Deacon

Earlier in the year, the city coverage of the Main Street consideration was what the fere with the first one. There former DiOddo Pizza building. started to look at and allocate including Fountain Park, where zone change would do to the is the potential for the city to Also, the Recreation Depart- funds and times for projects there have been some issues in tif (tax increment financing) receive $600,000 between two ment was approved to go out that need to be done before the the past, as well as lower Main zone. Code Enforcement Of- projects. and get bids on a zero point onset of winter. Street. ficer Andrea Walton is working In addition, over the sum- mower. The current mower Earlier this year the city At the previous meeting, the with the council and property mer Kim McClintock brought is 14 years old and the Rec allotted funds to replace the council heard from City Man- committee’s consent to create forward a request for a medical Department can use the tower dock floats for the boat launch ager Ellis about a proposed an overlay zone that would al- marijuana store and was told lease funds for the purchase. downtown. The floats, which change to the phone system low for the city to choose where to come back when she had se- The quotes will come back be- were guaranteed for ten years, for the city. The current phone they would allow first-floor cured a building and they would fore the council for approval. have been installed at the docks system has been having issues residences in commercial zones consider it at that time. At this The next council meeting will for 15 years. The city planned and will be unable to work with and keep the tif intact. meeting, the city approved the be on October 22 at 6 p.m. at earlier to install new floats that the planned upgrade to the fiber The city agreed to join a part- request for a medical marijuana Calais High School. were budgeted in the last fiscal internet. At that time Mike Ellis nership with Pleasant Point for store at 479 South Street in the year’s budget. However, due presented the council with a va- EPA/Brownfields Grants. The to challenges presented with riety of options for a new phone city currently has a Brownfield the coronavirus, the company system which the council tabled Grant to deal with the under- they were ordering from was until they could have more in- ground tanks at the former expecting a three-month delay formation. At this meeting, the Texaco in Milltown, and the BOYNTON in providing them. Given the council agreed to go with the additional grant won’t inter- delay, the city held off ordering city manager’s recommenda- MANOR the floats. Recently, City Man- tion of the CVS phone system. Eastport ager Mike Ellis came before the The upgraded phone system council to request their consent and internet system will save NOW AVAILABLE 1 BR and to purchase the floats. As the the city approximately $390 money had already been set per month. 1 BR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE APARTMENT aside, the council approved the Also at the previous meeting, Auctions on purchase the council was asked to con- Must be 62 or disabled of any age. For other improvements, sider the rezoning of a portion Sundays at 1:00 Rent based on 30% of income, utilities included. the city also approved the city of Lowell Street to allow for Jack Fortier Preference given to extremely low income: manager’s request for quotes first-floor residences in the old 1 person - $13,650 / 2 person - $16,910 (Higher incomes may also qualify) for security cameras around the McVicar Flooring building. The Auctioneer #auc1625 park in Milltown. The council request came before the council 1 Washington Street, View property and print application at approved this request and will again so Rod Tirrell could have Calais • 207-904-8619 hear the bids when they come a chance to hear the council’s www.mainedevelopment.com or contact: back. City Manager Ellis also reasoning on the denial of the We buy and accept Maine Development Assoc. asked the council to consider rezoning. Knowing one issue consignments, jewelry & coins. 1-800-639-1747 adding two additional views was the parking in the munici- One item or whole to the existing camera system pal lot across the street, Tirrell households. TTY Dial 711 or (800) 437-1220 Equal Housing Opportunity CA000007451 downtown. The added views said that he could figure out CA000003800 would allow for the complete the parking situation. Another

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LORNA “SUE” Capacity at Daily and Sunday Masses LEGLEITER Effective October 13, Catholic churches in Maine will now allow up to 50% capacity or 100 Lorna “Sue” Legleiter, people total (whichever is less) at indoor daily and Sunday Masses. age 76, of WaKeeney, passed Since June 1, the Diocese of Portland has allowed Maine churches to hold public Masses with away Thursday, October 8, restrictions and safeguards in place, including a maximum of 50 persons in attendance. Despite the 2020, in Hays. She was born increase in capacity, the restrictions and safeguards will remain in effect, including: November 22, 1943, in Hays, -Masks are worn by those attending Mass to protect against the projection of respiratory par- Kansas, to Alfred “Sonny” ticles. and Berniece M. (Johnson) -Pew seating arrangements are established to keep each person/family at least six feet from the Gross. Sue was a WaKeeney next person/family. resident for over 50 years. -Communion is offered with social-distancing guidelines adhered to in the form of six feet of On June 19, 1965, she was space between recipients. The distribution of the shared consecrated wine for the faithful is still united in marriage to Melvin suspended. W. Legleiter in Hays, Kan- -Seats and pews are sanitized after each Mass. sas. They enjoyed 42 years -The flow of foot traffic goes in one direction to avoid crowding. of marriage before Melvin passed away on April 17, 2008. -All pews, knobs, door handles, bathrooms, altars, musical equipment, and touched surfaces are Sue was a retired bookkeeper from her husband’s trucking cleaned after Masses. company. She spent her time reading countless novels and -Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are positioned in churches. enjoyed sitting in her backyard, watching the birds at her bird In addition, parishes will continue to keep track of attendance in a variety of ways, including feeder, and talking with her neighbors and with her neighbors’ sign-up sheets and online registration. For more information about the Diocese of Portland’s contact pets. She loved animals of all sorts. Sue also enjoyed visit- tracing policy, visit www.portlanddiocese.org/ContactTracingCompliance. ing with people. At any family event, you could find her in “Adhering to diocesan and CDC guidelines have enabled the successful reopening of our churches the midst of people talking about life, giving her opinion on without incident,” said Bishop Robert Deeley. “After careful consideration and discussion, we have matters, and laughing in her distinctive way. She especially concluded that our worship spaces are large enough to permit additional participants at Masses. For enjoyed visiting with her nieces and nephews. instance, the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston can seat over 2,000, but has been limited One of Sue’s guilty pleasures was smoking, and over the last to just 50. Similar to our Catholic schools, which successfully reopened six weeks ago, the great several decades, Sue found herself relegated to the “smokers’ size of our worship spaces allow us to accommodate more people.” section” of many places she visited. There, Sue talked with The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass continues to be in place, and the and made countless short-term friendships. Because of her many live streamed Masses being offered at churches around Maine (www.portlanddiocese.org/live- easy laugh and disarming personality, Sue could get people streamed-Masses) continue. Any changes to the current schedules of public Masses, live streamed to talk about life in those few minutes together. It was always Masses, parking lot Masses, and other special events will be updated on the Diocese of Portland’s a wonder to witness Sue bring friendship to others in these Coronavirus Response page (www.portlanddiocese.org/response-coronavirus). small ways. She collected angel figurines, as well as anything dealing with owls. When Sue could, she found great adventure and joy taking cruises with her sister and traveling to Maine to visit with her. Most of all, Sue enjoyed her two grandsons, Stop the Michael and Stephen, who brought great joy to her life. She is survived by a daughter, Christine and husband Tony Memorial Mass spread of germs! Gabel of Hays; two grandchildren, Michael and Stephen of A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in memory of John and Hays; a brother, Eugene Gross of Cary, North Carolina; and a Carolyn Sabattus and their two daughters, Sharon Sabattus Use tissue to cover your sister, Patricia Fellers of Calais, Maine. Sue was preceded in and Lisa Turner at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 17th at Immaculate mouth and nose when you death by her husband and her parents. Conception RC Church, Calais by Father Kevin J. Martin. The cough or sneeze. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oc- four family members will be buried together at Calais Cemetery tober 14, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. following Mass. Please follow CDC guidelines throughout the Never Burial will be in the church cemetery. service with social distancing and the use of face coverings. use your Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 at the funeral Mass will also be livestreamed on St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish home in WaKeeney. There will also be a short visitation one Facebook page. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais hands. hour prior to Mass at the Parish Center (across from the & Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www. church). MaysFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Cem- CA000008135 Clean your hands by etery Fund, Humane Society of the High Plains, or for Masses. washing with soap and water These memorials in Sue’s memory may be sent to Schmitt Funeral for at least 20 seconds or use Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral. hand sanitizer com. ~Serving Maine since 1985~ if soap is CA000008147 not available.

Clean and disinfect common household areas and areas that get touched the most, • Immaculate Conception (ICC) in Calais such as door knobs, phones, Monday and Tuesday – 9 a.m. counters, etc. Thursday and Friday – 5:30 p.m. CA000001963 If medical treatment is needed Sundays – 8:00am and 5 p.m. call the ED or your doctor first. Masses at ICC also LIVE-stream on FB: Do not just show up at your local Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish doctor or hospital! Registration is required to attend. • St. James in Baileyville: Saturday at 4 p.m. Email: [email protected], or call • St. Joseph in Eastport: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 454-3333, or 454-0203. Sunday Worship Service All Masses have a 50 person capacity facebook.com/ Traditional: 9 a.m. DECH Please call 454-0680 in advance to register for weekend Masses calaisbaptist calaisbaptist.org Contemporary: 10:45 a.m. Births [email protected] • 207-454-0680 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 Baby boy Jackson Don- CA000002568 CA000002564 ald Lewis McGouldrick born on October 9, 2020 to parents Megan Leveque and Joel McGouldrick of Baring Plt., Maine. Baby 29 Church Street, Calais • 454-8016 Jackson weighed 7 lbs., 5 Rev. Sara Gavit, Rector [email protected] Worship at 11 a.m. oz., 20.5 inches long. Baby girl Mia Lynn Lurs- Masks are Mandatory en born on October 10, Join us on Facebook Friday at 5 P.M. Wonder what’s going on at We Will be Following CDC & Insurance Guidelines 2020 to parents Scott and People’s UMC? “Like” our Kaylee Lursen of Calais, for Evening Prayer. Facebook page! Handicap accessible • No nursery provided Maine. Baby Mia weighed Sunday services are suspended until further notice. Corner of Summit St. & Third Ave., Baileyville 7 lbs., 3 oz., 20 inches CA000002566 Church: 207-427-3923 Parsonage: 207-427-6672 CA000002576 long. PAGE 13

Police Remind Public it’s a Crime to Steal Political Signs

Jayna Smith have great deterrents of sign [email protected] thieves with security or game cameras and even things like Political signs are a com- the Ring doorbell with its mon sight with any elec- HD camera to see from your tion, but this year, with our smartphone who is at the front Presidential election, such of your house. signs seem to be planted ev- “The election is quite con- erywhere. tentious this year, so it seems According to Calais Police more than ever, emotions are Department’s Sgt. Matt Vin- high,” Vinson said, adding, son, it is a crime to unlaw- “The signs, as long as the fully remove or deface any laws are followed in placing political sign. “There are them, are part of our free lots of stipulations regarding speech and need to be left the placement of temporary alone.” signs, and just because you may not agree with what it displays, you can’t simply remove it,” he said. Political signs at the traffic circle cannot be missed upon enter- Vinson said penalties for ing Calais. (Photo by Jayna unlawfully removing signs Smith) can come with a fine of up to $250. He added that many

St. Kateri Youth Group in Calais to Collect and Distribute Free Coats to Community Thanks to the youth group Coat Closet this winter,” said St. Kateri Tekakwitha. “I lived Main Street in Baileyville. announced on the parish’s Fa- at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Par- Fr. Kevin Martin, pastor of St. in Farmington for 12 years and “Youth and parish leaders will cebook page (www.facebook. ish (Immaculate Conception Kateri Tekakwitha Parish. “They had several friends who helped collect the donations of hats, com/Saint-Kateri-Tekakwitha- Church, Calais; St. Joseph are currently seeking new or get it off the ground. It is very gloves, mittens, and coats; laun- Parish-481290575406498). Church, Eastport; St. James the gently used coats, hats, mittens, well-utilized in the community der them, and then the youth will “Keep us in prayer that this Greater Church, Baileyville; and gloves of all sizes.” and I hope we can have similar organize them in a designated can be a good work of mercy for St. John the Evangelist Church, The idea for the coat closet results in Calais.” space in our parish hall by sex our youth and a blessing to the Pembroke; St. Ann Church, In- came from a Congregational Donations can be made at and size,” said Monique. community!” said Monique. dian Township; St. Ann Church, church in Farmington. several locations. The youth Two Sundays per month, the To make a financial donation Perry), many community mem- “It’s an idea that I adapted have placed donation boxes in coat closet will be open to the to support the closet, visit the bers in need will receive warm from a similar venture a youth the entryway of Immaculate public to come in and "shop" the parish office at 31 Calais Avenue clothing this winter. group there operates,” said Mo- Conception Church on 31 Calais inventory for free. Once enough in Calais or call the parish at “The St. Kateri Youth Group nique Claverie, a coordinator for Avenue in Calais and Woodland inventory is collected, the open- (207) 454-0680. is organizing a free Community high school faith formation at Pulp and St. Croix Tissue on 144 ing date for the closet will be Sewall Memorial Congregational Church

Bonnie Lyons a flashing light by the Brewer The event will include stories, of Jean Johnson by her class ebrate or honor someone spe- bonnielyons Road during church services songs and crafts. All children mates of 1956 Calais Memo- cial email me at bonnielyons@ @roadrunner.com and getting a sign made. We are welcome. rial High School. If you'd like roadrunner.com. hadn't heard from the company The window for the month of to have the window shine in This Sunday was Clergy Sun- on the repair and price to fix the October is shining in memory memory of a loved one, cel- day. The congregation asked steeple and roof so nothing was me to give Ron and Colin a decided. We will hold another gift card and to tell them how meeting to plan ways to raise much we appreciate them bring the money to fix the steeple WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS! the word of God to us. They do and roof. so much for us and our church Helen Brooks told how her that I don't think we could prayer and mediation went. ever express our appreciation She'll be holding more later. enough. On Sunday, October 28 from Saturday we had our council 1-2 p.m. there will be a chil- meeting. We discussed getting dren's workshop at the church. In appreciation of those who have served our Country, The Calais Advertiser will be featuring local veterans in our November 12th issue.

Please e-mail or drop off photos and/or articles with name, branch of service, time served and any war service time. Include a phone number in case of questions please. Veterans are also invited to share their stories. (250 word limit) Not all submissions will be included.

SUBMISSIONS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 9. E-mail to: [email protected]. Please put in subject “VETERAN” Drop off to 23 Church Street, Calais, ME Monday-Friday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. or Mail to PO Box 660, Calais, ME 04619 We can not mail your photos back, but you can pick them up at the office after Nov. 12 PAGE 14 Senator Collins Participates in Eastport Airport Groundbreaking U.S. Senator Susan Collins, frastructure. the Chairman of the Trans- “Eastport Municipal Air- portation Appropriations port helps connect Downeast Subcommittee, delivered the Maine to the world. Just as keynote address at a ground- important, and to the benefit breaking ceremony at Eastport of those not fortunate enough Municipal Airport on October to live here, it connects the 13. Senator Collins secured a world to Downeast Maine,” $5,806,900 grant for runway said Senator Collins. “This and lighting improvements, project is evidence of a spirit as well as for wastewater in- that brings people together

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Washington County Voter’s Guide to the 2020 Race for Maine’s House and Senate Though nationally all eyes are on the race for the White House and the U.S. Senate, candidates for Maine’s House and Senate are also coming down the home stretch of their 2020 campaigns to become members of Maine’s 130th Legislature. This week we are pleased to showcase the views of 10 local candidates contending for five Washington County seats, including House Districts 138, 139, 140 and 141, plus Senate District 6. Next week, we’ll bring you answers to our questions from the candidates vying for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

Including the towns of Milbridge, Cherryfield, Harrington, Addison, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Race for House District 138 Centerville, Addison, Jonesboro, Whitneyville, Marshfield, Jonesport and Beals. Lobster Union. I am a veteran what they need for their job at our towns and cities’ sewers tions? retired from the U.S. Navy and the Academy. and drains into our rivers and We should welcome immi- a retired school teacher/princi- How would you strengthen oceans. We need more scientific grants to our state, make sure pal. These give me the experi- Maine’s economy? testing on the coast. their kids get into school and ence needed for the job. We need more small busi- Would you support in- help their parents find work. What action should the state nesses in Washington County. creased government funding This could help establish new government take to address Some of these could be started to increase broadband access businesses that would improve the coronavirus pandemic, or with grant money. across Maine? our economy. what changes should be made What changes would you A state- or county-wide What can be done to to Maine’s current pandemic support to provide tax relief to broadband system would be strengthen rural healthcare response? residents and municipalities? great but it is very expensive. in Washington County and Our hospitals and medical Again, grant money for some In the past four years, I have across the state? Robert W. Alley, Sr. Democrat centers should have equipment town projects would lower the gone to bat and gotten grant We need more medical cen- incumbent in House District for testing and getting quick tax burden for residents. The money for internet hotspots ters — walk-in clinics and 138 results. We need more local last thing we want to do is put for our libraries where they private practices. We should Why are you running for information on where the virus our seniors outdoors. are loaned out to families who support the sustainability of the reelection? is in Washington County. We What changes do you favor don’t have internet so the kids two hospitals in Washington I think I am best qualified should believe the scientists. as we deal with climate change, can do their homework. Some County. One way would be to to serve as a representative What changes would you pollution, and other environ- communities are building their offer more classes in the Uni- of Dist. 138. I have six years’ make, if any, to policies that mental issues? own broadband lines. I hope versity System that would train experience working on the affect the police in Maine? A group of us at the state someday we can do that in the our younger folks and enable Marine Resources Committee For the most part, the police house have been trying to come greater Machias area. them to stay in Maine and earn and with the Wild Blueberry are honest and dependable and up with ideas to clean up pollu- What can Maine do to ad- a good living in health care. Commission. I am a lobster don’t need to be burdened with tion in Maine. We are particu- dress racism and improve out- fisherman and member of the more requirements. They learn larly worried about runoff from comes for its minority popula-

to get employees back. and see what they are doing. I What changes do you favor and share in wanting the same What changes would you read I believe it was Colorado, as we deal with climate change, things in life as we do - respect make, if any, to policies that that was giving tax breaks to pollution, and other environ- for the earth, the towns, and affect the police in Maine? the local businesses so that they mental issues? the people. I recently attended I will be backing my local law would be free to reinvest their This is a topic that I am not two very large events and there enforcement 100 percent. These own money to boost the local fully versed on, but I do believe were many walks in life pres- guys are working hard dealing economy. I would be interested there is a shift in the weather ent. No fights broke out, no one with all kinds of situations. in other ways also and would conditions, but we have always degraded another. If anything, The ability of police officers to never rule out anything until it had years where we have earlier they paid tribute to memories of respond to ever-changing situa- was considered. Encouraging or later snowfalls, colder than others with a moment of silence Kimberley Robinson, Republi- normal with less snow or warmer can candidate for House District tions is not in question. What is small and large businesses with and a run through the mud pit 138 in question is how they react to tax breaks, and other consider- with lots of snow. Like the year I by the daughter of her deceased the total situation. If an officer ations rather than overburdening went to NC for the winter. I felt dad with his mud truck. I do not Why are you running for acts within policy and proce- them with red tape and regula- bad for you all when I looked on support racism any more than I election or reelection? dure, then they are covered by tions. Facebook and you all got snow support a man/boy sharing my When I was considering run- the agency they work for. If they What changes would you again. If elected I certainly will or a young girl’s restroom. Pe- ning again, I was concerned act in an unprofessional manner support to provide tax relief to take more note on the topic and dophiles would be stalking our about my health and as things out of policy, then they should residents and municipalities? be more open to the issue. But young. For God’s sake folks, progressed, I became more con- be held accountable for that be- I had made a statement re- any measures we pursue must open your eyes on this one. vinced that I must run. When havior or action. We as a nation garding property tax relief for be balanced with keeping our What can be done to strength- I got the word that we did not have seen highlighted incidenc- people who have reached re- economy strong. en rural healthcare in Wash- have a candidate and that I had es of improper actions by law tirement age. I want to create Would you support increased ington County and across the to take my name off the ballot, enforcement that results in the a bill that would qualify them government funding to in- state? I struggled with the decision. I injury or death of a suspect. It’s to be exempt from the state’s crease broadband access across We need affordable health- could not do it. I could not, not not always about chasing down property tax when they reach the Maine? care. People who can afford the run. With what is going on in the bad guys either if you were age of retirement. My thought is There is a need for good com- insurance are insurance-broke our world now we need to stand to look at the whole picture. that we are eligible for lifetime munication. From experience, with co-pays unless they are up. Enough is enough. So here I That call they are responding to licensing at a particular age, so I can swear that good commu- fortunate enough to have the am, and my intention is to win could be your loved one. Do you why not? Seniors need incen- nication is the key to success. Cadillac of insurances. The Af- this election in November. want delays in the response time tives to stay here in Maine. They I will look at all options to see fordable Care Act has increased What action should the state or injury or death of your family are not a burden on education that this can become a reality for some of these costs exponential- government take to address member? If your loved one is in and their retirements and invest- all. We need broadband cover- ly, maybe a price cap on some the coronavirus pandemic, or their custody, they need to act in ments which allow them to be age for many reasons, but the of the medications for people what changes should be made a manner that is consistent with consumers are needed to bal- government is not the only solu- with diabetes, kidney failure to Maine’s current pandemic the oath they take as a profes- ance the tax burden, but prop- tion. Private business should be and cancer. I am sure there are response? sional law enforcement officer. I erty taxes are killing them and a partner in this, in a “public/ other serious illnesses that can I say lift these restrictions we attended the meeting at Helen’s, those with very little resources. private” partnership. lead to death with overpriced are under. This year has been and there are many of the local Also, we need to have legisla- What can Maine do to ad- medications also. I also know destroyed for every citizen that offices that are hurting for good tion that requires nonprofits and dress racism and improve out- that a lobster fisherman being lives in this state in one way, staff. I say they are understaffed tax-exempt conservation groups comes for its minority popula- self-employed is almost always shape, or form. Whatever hap- and underpaid. The funding and to share the tax burden. tions? uninsured unless he happens pened to people knowing how training needed for law enforce- For the municipalities, I would For starters, ALL LIVES to have a wife that works for to practice good hygiene when it ment should be a priority as investigate grants. That would MATTER! Growing up I re- a business that provides insur- came to infectious germs? Janet well as making sure that the ac- pay for the loss of business member a time when the area ance. I have seen firsthand how Mills needs to open our state up countability of conduct counter revenue for the local organiza- did not look fondly on outsid- her paycheck can be consumed before it’s too late for recovery. to the policies of the agency is tions that had to put events on ers, period. I believe our area in just the family insurance. A We should not pay those out of enforced. hold. Maybe funding for some of society has evolved into discounted employee with a work more money than they How would you strengthen betterment to our public areas something way greater than family plan that gives them an have earned. This is making it Maine’s economy? to promote people wanting to that. We have opened our lives even better break for supporting impossible for small businesses I would look to other states get outdoors. to people who have moved here their family would be ideal. II Voter’s Guide

Including the towns of Cutler, East Machias, Eastport, Lubec, Machias, Machiasport, Roque Bluffs, Race for House District 139 Whiting, and Trescott Township. response? them, and help them do their state. Mandates cost towns county-wide effort supported The virus has shaken every- jobs as effectively as possible. money, and that cost is passed by our entire delegation includ- thing up since it began ravag- I am proud of what they do and on directly to taxpayers whether ing the Native American com- ing our country months ago. will always support Maine first they realize it or not. munity and law enforcement It is real. It is serious, and it responders in their mission. What changes do you favor agencies across the county. We is something that is constantly How would you strengthen as we deal with climate change, can work together and must if changing. As a state, we are Maine’s economy? pollution, and other environ- we are going to have justice in fortunate to have Dr. Shah co- If this pandemic has shown mental issues? rural Maine. ordinating our response. That us anything, it is the need for The fishing industry has led What can be done to strength- isn’t to say it hasn’t been a expanded broadband technol- the way on climate change. en rural healthcare in Wash- bumpy ride for our businesses, ogy in rural areas. Last year They’ve had to as the Gulf ington County and across the schools, and communities, or the legislature passed a bill that of Maine is warming at an state? that there hasn’t been confusion. would provide roughly $7 mil- alarming rate. I think we need The fact that Washington When the Legislature goes back lion annually in funds to invest to partner with our fishermen, County has three legislators on Rep. Will Tuell, Republican, we need to come up with addi- in broadband. We ultimately work with them to clean up the Health and Human Services is incumbent for House of Repre- tional relief for our hospitality came to another bipartisan deal oceans, and incentivize those huge whether we are talking sentatives District 139 industry, work with our natural on a bond issue for broadband, who do. On a broader scale, I about resources to combat opi- Why are you running for resources industries, and come and we have to make sure that think we need to listen to all of oid addiction, secure funding reelection? up with ways to stretch every that money, those resources, get our natural resources industries for our nursing and veterans Now more than ever Wash- dollar further. We also need to into rural areas so that people and be very careful not to raise homes, or ensuring that local ington County needs people review the Governor’s emer- who want to work from home the gas tax or institute a pay per people in need have local people in Augusta with experience, a gency powers and come up with and own a business right here mile tax. We have to balance the they can reach out to when they proven bipartisan track record, bipartisan changes that reflect can do so affordably. I also economy and the environment, need help the most. Beyond that, and a willingness to use both both the health and economic believe we need to be as sup- and that means it can’t all be one I think the pandemic has shown to advocate for our area. I’ve needs of our state. The challenge portive as possible of our fishing way or the other if we’re going how critical it is that we expand worked hard over the past six we all face is knowing where industry. Beyond the pandemic, to successfully do so. telehealth options, keep HHS years to reach across the aisle this virus will be in the next fishermen are facing a scary Would you support increased offices in Washington County on issues from saving/reopen- 12-24 months. Anyone who tells future with punitive rules that government funding to in- open so that those who need ing the Down East Correctional you they know is selling you a could make it much more costly crease broadband access across one-on-one assistance can get Facility to protecting Maine’s line of goods, so I think we have to earn a living on the water. Maine? it without having to drive for Forest Rangers, and helping our to be flexible and willing to roll The Legislature needs to work I have, and will as long as we hours on end. I also think we fishermen earn the living. With with the punches. hand in hand with our fishing are assured that the funding is need to continue to support the the state facing a $1.5 billion What changes would you industry and federal delegation going to rural areas that do not fine work our veterans’ home in shortfall in the next three years, make, if any, to policies that to push back and stand up for have the infrastructure or tax Machias does. This past budget, we need people in Augusta affect the police in Maine? those whose livelihoods depend base to support otherwise. It is Sen. Moore and I worked with who are even keel, who have Maine is one of the safest on the wishes of a few people really the only way our rural majority Democrats to secure strong relationships on both states in the nation. One of thousands of miles away. areas can compete with the rest funding that, quite frankly, kept sides, who know the process, the reasons is the way our law What changes would you of the country and the world. our rural veterans’ homes open. and who put their communities enforcement and first respond- support to provide tax relief to What can Maine do to address These elderly veterans with first. I’ve done that since I’ve ers interact with the public. It’s residents and municipalities? racism and improve outcomes dementia and related diseases been there and will do it until why between 70-80 percent of As a selectman, I have always for its minority populations? served our country. We owe it to my time is up. Civility is more the public supported my bill to supported fully funding revenue The first thing we can do is them, and the people who serve than a catchphrase or a buzz- arm Maine Forest Rangers in sharing – the share of sales give Washington County its own them, to see that they are cared word. It’s essential to getting 2018, and why hundreds of lo- tax split between the state and district attorney. Unlike legisla- for in normal times and even anything positive done for our cal people came out to the end towns – and will do so again. tive districts that are changed more so during the pandemic. region – and with only a hand- of their driveways on the Fourth While the budget shortfall is every ten years, DAs haven’t This is yet another example ful of legislators representing of July to watch the first-ever going to make that increasingly been redistricted in 35-40 years. of how our delegation comes Washington County, you’re not “Red, White, and Blue Parade”. challenging, I also think we Washington County is remote, together to support Washington going to get very far unless you People know the officers. They need to look at further increas- it is one of the more diverse County regardless of party or work together. are our friends, neighbors, and ing the homestead exemption so counties in the state, and for political beliefs – because it was What action should the state keep our communities safe. that homeowners aren’t pinched those two reasons really needs our delegation that really went government take to address Community policing is criti- as badly. Beyond that, I think we its own DA who is here, living to bat for the veterans’ homes the coronavirus pandemic, or cal, and our law enforcement have to give towns flexibility and working in the community and many other important re- what changes should be made community gets that. I believe in how they govern themselves every day. When I got the ball sources local people depend to Maine’s current pandemic we need to support them, fund and be less prescriptive as a rolling last winter, it was a true upon.

cation for many years and was What action should the state ance with face coverings and Make investments in broad- afraid my students would think government take to address social distancing from everyone band, wind and solar energy, and I was a fraud. We thought we’d the coronavirus pandemic, or would be the single most effec- education. Without high-speed learned that our Constitution what changes should be made tive interim step we could take to internet, we will never attract and our system of checks and to Maine’s current pandemic get us through the winter months potentially large employers balances would protect us from response? that lie ahead. who can provide good jobs and unlawful activity by government We are currently at a tipping What changes would you tax relief for our municipalities. officials. point in terms of which way the make, if any, to policies that af- The pandemic has prompted in- Unfortunately, that turned out virus may go. We had been on a fect the police in Maine? migration to our region as people to be false. What I’ve learned downward trajectory for several I believe our police forces in seek the safety of our less-dense- since then is that democracy is weeks, but are now beginning to Maine should be strengthened ly populated state. Many of them fragile and won’t endure unless see a slowly developing uptick with better pay and benefits. This can work from home but need we work for it. We had become in cases statewide. With colder would attract more highly quali- high-speed internet to conduct complacent and took our de- temperatures moving people fied individuals to these impor- business. I would like to see mocracy for granted. Like many indoors along with the onset of tant jobs. These first responders growth in wind and solar con- people in the past few months, flu season, I believe we need are not trained social workers struction as we transition away I became highly motivated to to re-evaluate our current re- and we should not expect them to from fossil fuels. Currently, the do whatever I could to work at sponse. If mask-wearing could fill that role while simultaneous- nearest solar installers are in strengthening and hardening our be made more a public health ly upholding the law. We have Bangor, Searsport and Pittsfield. Pat Godin, Democrat, candidate They are so busy there are long for House of Representatives institutions. We have become response than a political one, a great need for professionally District 139 campaign volunteers, food bank we might be able to retain our trained crisis workers who know wait times to get residential workers, poll workers, candi- current guidelines and keep non- how to respond to mental health installation commitments, and Why are you running for dates, sign makers, protesters, essential businesses and services emergencies in a non-violent many companies will not even election? and letter writers. I became a operating at a controlled level. manner aimed at de-escalating travel to Washington County After the US Senate failed candidate for District 139 be- However, non-compliance by a situations. First responders who because they have all the work to convict the current president cause I care deeply about our few puts all of us at risk, and we show up with guns blazing some- they can handle closer to their after his impeachment in the district, our state and our nation. may need to retreat to the safety times create more problems than headquarters. We are being left House of Representatives, I I have a vision, a mission and the of our homes over the winter they solve. behind in this area and we need found myself searching for ways energy to help us move forward; or until an effective vaccine is How would you strengthen to get up to speed. to respond. I taught civics edu- stronger together. available. Voluntary compli- Maine’s economy? (continued on page 17) III Voter’s Guide

clean economy. Attracting new mono-culture ocean farms that the examples and tone set by the ington County and across the District 139, Godin talent will depend on growth that can be decimated when disease adults in their lives, and we all state? (continued from page 16) respects our environment and or predators strike. These poly- must take responsibility. Since The Federally Qualified Health Finally, we need a better- way of life. When these things cultures thrive on nutrients in the Black Lives Matter march Centers (FQHCs) have been a educated workforce coming out happen, the tax burden that now the water, don’t have to be fed, that took place in Machias on lifeline for healthcare in Wash- of our K-12 systems as well as falls mainly to individual resi- and will not swim away. It’s a June 7th, there has been an in- ington County over the years and in higher education. We need dents will see relief. cheap, simple and elegant way creased and on-going awareness should continue to be supported to provide career and technical What changes do you favor to grow food. of racial inequality and other for primary care, dental care and education that can train skilled as we deal with climate change, Would you support increased forms of bigotry in our local mental healthcare. However, our workers that will be needed to pollution, and other environmen- government funding to in- communities. Zoom groups have small hospitals are still having to service the solar and wind en- tal issues? crease broadband access across emerged asking, “As a white absorb the cost of unfunded care ergy employers. We also need We can provide good-paying Maine? person, what can I do?” Local they provide for people who are to incorporate computer science jobs with benefits by investing in Maine approved a $15 million business leaders have stepped up uninsured. After having just ex- beginning in middle and high computer science education and dollar bond to support the expan- to provide safe spaces for people panded Medicaid, the pandemic school as almost every business career and technical education. sion of broadband in rural Maine and have offered their support for threw another 14,000 Mainers or profession needs in-house These are areas that currently on July 14 during the primary vigils and other forms of peace- off their employer’s healthcare experts to keep their computer lack enough people graduating election. Coupled with a $30 mil- ful protest. coverage as businesses closed infrastructure running in a safe to fill the number of jobs that lion federal match, we should be Change begins with each of and had to lay off workers. Our and effective way. are available. Another area to able to make substantial progress us, even if all we do is acknowl- small hospitals cannot continue What changes would you explore is Restorative Ocean toward this goal. edge the injustice and the overt to shoulder the cost of providing support to provide tax relief to Farming. Traditional fisheries What can Maine do to address acts of racism that are all around healthcare for Mainers without residents and municipalities? in other New England states are racism and improve outcomes us. We can no longer say, “I am insurance, nor can they refuse Tax relief will come if we suc- evolving by taking a column of for its minority populations? not racist,” then turn a blind eye. to provide that care. This is un- ceed in all of the ways I’ve de- water and growing/harvesting We need to coalesce around We have to call it out when we fair and unsustainable. The next scribed in the previous question. a number of species along that the message that it’s no longer see it. We have to demonstrate, administration must find a way These three areas are inter-relat- column: mussels on the top, cool to be racist. Much attention legislate and restore our sense to provide universal healthcare ed and co-dependent. Broadband kelp and other sea greens in has been given to incidents that of fairness and decency for all coverage so that hospitals don’t will provide the foundation for the middle, and scallops, oys- happened at Washington Acad- human beings. get stuck with the unpaid bills. the growth of business and edu- ters and clams on the bottom. emy, but WA does not exist in What can be done to strength- cational opportunities tied to a These farms are healthier than a vacuum. Students learn from en rural healthcare in Wash-

Including the towns of Baileyville, Calais, Charlotte, Passamaquoddy Indian Township, Passa- Race for House District 140 maquoddy Pleasant Point, Pembroke, Perry, Robbinston, and Baring Plantation. to continue to serve the people need to look at this. Not every restitution of revenue sharing. One thing is to continue the of House District 140 and department is the same. What changes do you fa- work we started regarding the Washington County. How would you strengthen vor as we deal with climate Maine Indian Claims Settle- What action should the state Maine’s economy? change, pollution, and other ment Act and continue work government take to address We need to continue the work environmental issues? on the Permanent Commis- the coronavirus pandemic, or of ensuring that broadband is I have been working with sion on the Status of Racial, what changes should be made available everywhere in Maine, WCCOG regarding wetland Indigenous, and Maine Tribal to Maine’s current pandemic and continue to support and guidelines that have been dif- Populations. response? help our small businesses grow ficult for municipalities to un- What can be done to I think the response has been and ensure good education derstand and follow. We have strengthen rural healthcare? appropriate and is the reason resources and access to afford- recommendations ready for We need to ensure that our that Maine is among the top able healthcare. changes in this law to make this rural hospitals can survive. This states that are showing a faster What changes would you easier to follow. will require working with our economic recovery. support to provide tax relief to Would you support in- Federal delegation. And, for What changes would you residents and municipalities? creased government funding the recruitment of providers, Rep. Anne Perry, Democratic make, if any, to policies that The difficulty with discussing to increase broadband access we need access to broadband incumbent candidate for Maine affect the police in Maine? tax relief is that we also have to across Maine? and education opportunities. House District 140 I am not sure. I am not aware determine what programs we Yes! This will also aid in bringing that what we are dealing with is are effecting. Municipalities What can Maine do to ad- down some of the community Why are you running for about the policies in place but have responsibilities to serve dress racism and improve out- ratings that are higher because reelection? the culture that is encouraged the citizens, and the first thing comes for its minority popula- of access factors. I am running for re-election within the organizations. I will I would recommend is the full tions?

goal is to create private-sector tours overseas with the Marine they fare better when that virus How would you strengthen jobs in this district first, then Corps during my seven years reappears (1958 and 1969 as a Maine’s economy? elsewhere in Maine. We need of service. I feel that Maine has descendant virus from 1918). I would try and build more to work with the local schools, what it takes for people to call The 2009 pandemic was this private-sector jobs and attract colleges and trade schools to it home and be proud to live in example as research and reports businesses to the state. This encourage the youth of Maine Maine. show. -https://www.ncbi.nlm. will employ people that will to stay in Maine by being en- Quite simply, I want to repre- nih.gov/ in turn pay income taxes and trepreneurs. My whole purpose sent the people of District 140 What changes would you buy Maine products increasing for running is to strengthen and ensure that ALL the people make, if any, to policies that the sales tax revenues for the Maine through pride, devotion here are represented, not just affect the police in Maine? state. Businesses will also pay and respect for the state. We one group, one sector, or one The police forces in Maine into the revenues of the state need to build people up through demographic. Downeast Maine are generally doing a good job and increase the need for more jobs, businesses, and valued deserves better. We the People of policing. We know from housing and rentals. This is a work, not prop people up with of District 140 deserve better. SCoTUS cases that police are cascading effect that will only Michael Lawson, Republican taxpayer-funded programs. We Maine deserves better. not here to “protect” us. In help the state and local govern- candidate for Maine House need to attack the opioid crisis What action should the state DeShaney vs. Winnebago and ments and people. District 140 head-on and show people that government take to address Town of Castle Rock vs. Gon- What changes would you Why are you running for there are better ways to live as the coronavirus pandemic, or zales, the court ruled “Nothing support to provide tax relief to election? this will help in rehabilitation. what changes should be made in the language of the Due residents and municipalities? I am running for office be- I am running for office to to Maine’s current pandemic Process Clause itself requires Before we can offer tax re- cause I feel there needs to be help the people remove govern- response? the State to protect the life, lief to our citizens, we need to more done for the people of ment from their lives and allow The state has addressed the liberty, and property of its citi- increase private sector tax rev- Maine. We are in an econom- people to live and let live. We virus as appropriately as pos- zens against invasion by private enues through businesses and ic downturn and need swift, are the safest, prettiest, and best sible. However, as time drags actors.” We all know that there jobs. After that is increased, we strong, and tough responses to place to live in this Republic. I on, more and more people are are some things that need to need to create relief to elderly this crisis. I feel that little is be- can say this as I have lived in succumbing to the effects of the change. Supporting the police residents that have paid into ing done to bring private-sector North Dakota, Minnesota, Cali- extended response. We know 100 percent, I feel that the only the system from their early jobs into Maine to help offset fornia, Tennessee, Washington, this is real, and we know this thing that agencies need to do lifetime. We need to create all the government jobs being North Carolina, Japan, Oklaho- is deadly. We also know from is train their officers better/more relief for the disabled that are created. We gain state revenues ma, Colorado, New Mexico and past pandemics that if people in the application of policing no longer able to work and pay (taxes) through private sector now call Maine home. I have are exposed to a virus and and the law, and the use of justi- the high taxes of Maine. growth, jobs and sales tax. My visited all 50 states and had two build antibodies (1918) that fied force. (continued on page 18) IV Voter’s Guide

District 140, Lawson an EPA department. This depart- the benefits, they can get their people. Education that we are all up prices. We need to help the (continued from page 17) ment can work for Maine with- residents to vote and bring in Maine citizens and deserve the residents reach the basic needs out interference or input from fiber optics to their towns, too. same access, rights, and oppor- by creating a workable state-run What changes do you favor the Feds or world stage. We need to start thinking outside tunities. We can improve rela- insurance marketplace. Why can as we deal with climate change, Would you support increased the box and quit relying on the tions with the Native American a hospital do a procedure for pollution, and other environ- government funding to in- government to bail us out and tribes in Maine and treat them someone on Mainecare for this mental issues? crease broadband access across build us up. We have the people, with the respect they deserve. cost, but then charge one, two, or I feel that the world organi- Maine? technology, and capability to We can talk to people with re- even three times that for people zations need to hold the rest In January 2020, the Maine do all this ourselves. We need spect and courtesy. Parents need on private insurance? How is of the word to the agreements government came out with a the government to step aside to take an active role in this pro- it that procedures are different they have signed and agreed to. report that says: “The private and allow this to happen. We cess at home. Teaching people to costs for people of different We need to get the rest of the sector broadband investment need the restrictions imposed voluntarily accept others is far means? Standardization in the world on board with saving the model doesn’t work in rural by government red tape to be better than forcing acceptance. healthcare industry is needed. planet instead of holding just a Maine.” Yet, here in District removed so that more of these People need to be taught that Rural Maine has a problem get- few countries responsible and 140, we have fiber optics owned projects can move forward. See that acceptance is desired. ting doctors because they make hostage by the restrictive rules by the users and provided by Maine’s broadband action plan What can be done to strength- less money in rural Maine than of many of these agreements. Downeast Broadband Utility at https://is.gd/w0Xus9. en rural healthcare? they can in larger city centers. Maine can look out for Maine and is in Baileyville and Cal- What can Maine do to ad- We need to change the way Standardizing these costs can without needing the world or ais. As of 16 September 2020, dress racism and improve out- healthcare is viewed. We need help offset that difference. our own federal government Alexander has signed on as comes for its minority popula- to mandate maximum charges stepping in to help. After all, well, all with ZERO tax dollars tions? on services and reduce frivo- Maine and New England have used. Once other towns realize Education that we are all one lous lawsuits that help drive

Including Cooper, Meddybemps, Grand Lake Stream, Brookton, Alexander, Berry Township, and Race for House District 141 35 other towns and townships.

for security and safety. Making funds out of one pocket - the each individual that living large The Golden Rule applies here to sure that the agencies are re- local government, and putting it and in charge or going it alone the greatest extent. ceiving continuous training on into the other pocket - the state is not going to be a solution. We Germany has made great all aspects of contact with the government, then asking for tax must engage in individual, friend strides to correct the wrongs of people who rely upon them. relief from the state government to friend, person to person dis- their past, particularly the Holo- How would you strengthen is an exercise in futility. It is cussions to find solutions both caust, with first acknowledging Maine’s economy? only when there is an excess of big and small, individual and the wrongs and addressing that Ah yes, the economy! The first available reserves that funds can corporate to make the changes with changing the public educa- thing to do is to recognize that flow from one place to another. necessary for the future of our tion system to include the study Maine’s economy continues to When that availability is con- children, grandchildren, great- of the past and its results and change particularly within and stricted, then no one gets relief grandchildren, heck, every- making a pledge that this never because of the current COVID and everyone suffers. Taxes are body. happens again. crisis. Maine has gone from a ru- used for the benefit of society as Would you support increased We can do the same thing with Don Green, Democrat candidate ral agrarian economy and seafar- a whole, used wisely they inure government funding to in- racial injustice here in Maine for House District 141 ing economy to that of a tourist to all citizens. crease broadband access across which has affected our Native economy. Now that reliance has Why are you running for Taxes are an individual’s way Maine? American population. We need proven to be a trap rather than a of paying for what they want Broadband or internet access; to step out of our own skin and election? true economic way of life. I ran for this office, State their government to provide to this is one area that has multiple begin to see one another as hu- We need to encourage small them and their neighbors. With applications and has become man beings, individuals, and House Representative for Dis- businesses and individuals to trict 141, two years ago. I have taxes, as with anything else, you a pragmatic necessity for the inhabitants of one world which step up to their potential as en- get what you pay for! world. Locally, it is necessary for we must share to survive as a become tired of Republicans trepreneurs and business people. promising to do something in What changes do you favor every household and individual species. These folks are the true strength as we deal with climate change, to gain access to the means to What can be done to Washington County and nothing of the Maine economy as they actually getting accomplished. pollution, and other environ- communicate with your neigh- strengthen rural healthcare in have always been. The local mental issues? bor and the world. This access, Washington County and across The current representative has small farmer, the lobster fisher- done nothing to change that. She We need to become educated or lack thereof, will mean the the state? man, the local mom and pop as to what is happening to our ability for a society to rise to Rural healthcare needs to be has voted the party line in almost store, this is where our strength every vote. I have not seen nor climate on both a global and a meet the future. scaled to the rural populations it lies, not in the big businesses that local scale. This starts with us Yes, I would support increased serves. Rural communities can- heard of anything she has pro- come in and last only a few years posed for Washington County. becoming aware that something government funding to increase not hope to compete with larger and leave saying they could not is amiss which at this point we broadband access across Maine! centers for complete proximate At least she has not communi- find the necessary workforce. cated well with all whom she can all agree, big changes are Each and every home, business, healthcare. Larger cities have We are stronger together in our afoot. This education needs municipality and individual larger healthcare units which represents, her constituents communities that we are given What action should the state to happen in our primary and needs to be able to communicate can be supported by the larger credit for by outsiders. secondary schools. It has been with each and every other entity population. Local healthcare government take to address What changes would you the coronavirus pandemic, or shown that by educating our through the information highway can be delivered in an appropri- support to provide tax relief to children, parents will then be- we call broadband, and which is ate local approach. General and what changes should be made residents and municipalities? to Maine’s current pandemic come more aware by affiliation the internet we know today. emergency care with transporta- Taxes are a political football! and contact with their children. What can Maine do to ad- tion when applicable. This will response? Unfair taxes are what started the The State of Maine has made [Footnote: see https://is.gd/Tg- dress racism and improve out- accomplish two things, provide American Revolution. No one Gpsm]. comes for its minority popula- necessary and appropriate care a good effort to address this likes to pay taxes. Yet the taxes nemesis of a pandemic. The The environment affects all tions? on a local level, and keep costs are used to run our municipal of us, every person living on the Again, we first need to admit suitable to the local level so as Governor and the legislature governments, county govern- have made the appropriate re- planet is affected sooner or later. and become aware that there not to be a burden to the com- ments, and our state govern- The urgency that we now feel is a racist bias in our society. munity. sponse and that has shown itself ments. Lower taxes constrict to be the correct and fitting. we are under began back in the This comes from individual We must begin to re-imagine what any government can do. late 1950s carried through the and societal behaviors, what has what we want for local health- The State of Maine ranks #4 in Fair taxes used to provide ser- the lowest infections and death 1960s and then was suppressed been taught, and what has been care, not just what others have vices to the locality or state do and scoffed at for most of the learned. To make a change we but what is correct and fitting to rates of all states. Our CDC has in fact deliver to the individual done a remarkable job in keep- rest of that century. With the again need to look to educating our needs and ability to support what is needed for safety and advent of the 2000s, awareness ourselves to the needs of others. our communities. ing everyone informed about the security as well as the ability COVID-19 and what was being began to creep back into our to educate our children for the collective consciences. Now done in response to the health future. threat to all Mainers. we feel rushed to do something, The best part of living in anything, to make a significant What changes would you Maine is that we have the privi- make, if any, to policies that change to our current bleak lege and the right to attend town outlook for the future. affect the police in Maine? meeting and vote on what and The police in Maine on every Certainly, reducing fossil how our tax monies are spent. fuel use and switching to solar level are highly regarded as Municipal budgets reflect the progressive law enforcement and wind energy as quickly as will of the people and what possible are seen as the biggest agencies. Their continued train- needs to be done to protect and ing and constant contact with the solutions to the pending prob- foster good citizens. lem, and they will help a great citizens of this state ensure that As far as tax relief, taking they are responsive to our needs deal. But creating awareness in V Voter’s Guide

Race for Maine Senate District 6 Including all of Washington County and part of Hancock County. the resounding message that I do the right thing. The vulner- that we are working together to creased government funding wanted to be conveyed was that able need to be protected, the give them a future. to increase broadband access the people of District 141 were healthy need to be encouraged What changes would you across Maine? valuable to Maine; I continue to to live. I believe, categorically, support to provide tax relief to I would; however, munici- want them to know their value, that we need to be investing residents and municipalities? palities also need to do their especially as we all work to- more in educating people on I am not sure exactly what part with matching revenue for gether to navigate through these how to be healthy instead of can be done in the near future broadband. days of such uncertainty. keeping us in fear. to provide tax relief. Our state What can Maine do to ad- What action should the state What changes would you is facing a budgetary crisis. If dress racism and improve out- government take to address make, if any, to policies that tax relief is possible, we will comes for its minority popula- the coronavirus pandemic, or affect the police in Maine? do what we can; but I know the tions? what changes should be made Our Law Enforcement Of- challenge during the next Leg- Model respect. to Maine’s current pandemic ficers put their lives on the line islative session will be to keep What can be done to response? for us; we need to do everything taxes from being raised. strengthen rural healthcare When the Legislature ad- we can to keep them safe and What changes do you fa- in Washington County and Kathy Javner, Republican in- journed on March 17th, we protected so they can return vor as we deal with climate across the state? cumbent for House District were told that the shutdown home to their families at the change, pollution, and other I am not quite sure how, but 141 was to keep our hospitals from end of their shift. environmental issues? I know we need to work on the being overwhelmed. Our hos- How would you strengthen Education is key. True change recruitment of quality health Why are you running for pital systems have, thankfully, Maine’s economy? with these issues cannot be care workers. I just wish every- election or reelection? not been overwhelmed. Our Conversations with business mandated. one loved rural living as much During my first campaign, citizens need to be trusted to owners need to be happening so Would you support in- as I do!

expansion, education, protecting fect the police in Maine? to develop a working solution to government funding. our elderly, and ensuring rural Our law enforcement person- address tax disparities between What can Maine do to ad- areas continue to have access to nel are especially important to all the municipalities and conser- dress racism and improve out- quality healthcare. the citizens in Maine and should vation lands. I would consider comes for its minority popula- What action should the state be supported 100 percent. We legislation providing property tions? government take to address should not in any way consider tax relief for those who have I personally feel ALL LIVES the coronavirus pandemic, or “defunding” but rather consider chosen to retire in Maine. MATTER! There is no place for what changes should be made how we can support our munici- What changes do you favor racism in our society! I would to Maine’s current pandemic palities to be able to compensate as we deal with climate change, continue to review the bills be- response? our police officers at the level pollution, and other environ- fore the Legislature to assure the Initially, all of us saw the im- they deserve! We must continue mental issues? citizens’ needs are being met on portance of pressing the pause to provide up-to-date policing As a member of the Maine an ongoing basis regardless of button on the State of Maine to policies and procedures! Climate Council’s Community “race, ethnicity, gender, sexual protect the health of the citizens How would you strengthen Resilience, Public Health, and orientation, socio-economic sta- of Maine; however, as time Maine’s economy? Emergency Management Work- tus, age, physical abilities, reli- progressed, people began to lose Raising taxes is not the an- ing Group, I will monitor the gious beliefs, political beliefs, Marianne Moore, Republican, their entire livelihoods as busi- swer! I feel we should strongly four-year State Climate Action or other ideologies”. incumbent candidate for Senate District 6 nesses shuttered their doors in support workforce development Plan to be presented to the Gov- What can be done to strength- an already fragile economy. I feel efforts towards providing good ernor and Legislature in Decem- en rural healthcare in Wash- Why are you running for regional considerations should paying jobs with benefits. We ber. After careful and thoughtful ington County and across the reelection? have been considered much must improve access to career review, I will consider any legis- state? For the past two years, I have sooner than they happened. In and technical education at a lative and/or rulemaking actions Having access to affordable, proudly represented the citizens Washington County, with low reasonable cost to the next gen- to enact their recommendations quality healthcare has always of Maine State Senate, District incidents of COVID-19, our eration of Mainers. We also need into law. been a priority of mine! While 6, which includes all of Wash- requests to reopen were not im- to make it easier to do business Would you support increased I have always supported Medic- ington County and the commu- mediately addressed nor has the in Maine removing some of the government funding to in- aid Expansion efforts I feel, as I nities of Gouldsboro, Sullivan, concern to reopen the Canadian layers of bureaucracy! crease broadband access across stated before, we should strongly and Winter Harbor in Hancock Borders between Maine and the What changes would you Maine? support workforce development County. When I was elected in New Brunswick Canadian Prov- support to provide tax relief to Yes, I support broadband ex- efforts towards providing good 2018, I strongly felt it was my ince. Businesses were struggling residents and municipalities? pansion as it is definitely a prior- paying jobs with benefits, espe- job to be there in Augusta to rep- to understand why they could not High property taxes through- ity of mine especially throughout cially in the healthcare industry. resent my district which is why reopen especially our seasonal out the state continue to be a Washington County; however, This would lower the costs to the I made it a point to have a 100 businesses who count on the burden to our Maine residents. I feel a public/private partner- state and provide much-needed percent attendance record. I am summer months to sustain them I will continue to work with the ship is the answer such as what healthcare for the citizens of running for reelection because I through the year. Rather than bi-partisan Municipal Caucus to Calais and Baileyville are doing Maine. I will continue to support want to continue to be my con- restricting businesses arbitrarily assure Revenue Sharing is re- having formed the Downeast increased funding for our hospi- stituents’ voice in Augusta. With by type, they should have been stored to the 5 percent of the state Broadband Utility. This could tals, Veterans’ homes, assisted the support of the voters, I will allowed to demonstrate provid- sales and income tax revenues as provide the template to be imple- living facilities, nursing homes, continue to fight for common ing goods and services in a safe specified in the current Maine mented throughout the state with ambulance services, and direct sense priorities such as small manner. statutes. I would also continue to minimum planning grant fund- care workers without “breaking businesses and the jobs they What changes would you work with the Municipal Budgets ing through the ConnectMaine the budget.” create, our roads, broadband make, if any, to policies that af- and Conservation Collaborative Authority without increased

Why are you running for the coronavirus pandemic, or served from 2011 to 2019, the them as a defense attorney. election? what changes should be made Maine CDC lost 111 workers as There have been some bad Washington County is losing to Maine’s current pandemic positions were eliminated and cops and there have been some local businesses. Too many of response? LePage’s administration de- lazy cops, but I did not see a our young adults and their chil- We should thank Dr. Nirav clined to fill vacancies. When systemic problem with our dren have moved away. Our Shah and Governor Mills for he took office, Maine had 50 police. This may have changed foundational economic blue- the work they have done re- public health nurses. By 2018, and this probably is not true berry and lobstering industries sponding to the pandemic. the ranks had fallen below 20 for the entire state. I would be are facing difficulties today and Maine has one of the lowest …” (BDN 3/18/20) willing to listen to evidence will face challenges in the fu- infection and death rates in the The Maine legislature should of problems that occur here ture with climate change upon country. They have based their support these efforts and work or elsewhere and consider ap- us. Our hospitals face eco- policy decisions on scientific with the Governor rather than propriate solutions. nomic uncertainty, and private data rather than pure political refusing to go back to Augusta In particular, domestic dis- health insurance premiums posturing. and criticize her from afar. putes and responding to indi- in our county are among the Where would we have been What changes would you viduals who are suffering from highest in the state. We need a if this pandemic occurred make, if any, to policies that mental health and addiction change in direction. I hope to during the LePage adminis- affect the police in Maine? crises are particularly danger- Jeffrey Lovit, Democrat candi- be part of that change. tration? I have worked with the po- ous situations. date for Senate District 6 What action should the state “Under former Gov. Paul lice in Washington County as government take to address LePage, a Republican who an Assistant DA and against (continued on page 20) VI Voter’s Guide

revenue.” news/2020/08/17/future-of- could be brought within the and especially in the near fu- District 6, Lovit There are no magic solu- lobster-industry/) purview of the Public Utility ture, they will be on the wrong (continued from page 19) tions, especially in a post- We as a nation will be mov- Commission since in the mod- side of history. COVID economy. Tax relief ing from fossil fuels to renew- ern economy (as we have seen What can be done to If having mental health able energy sources. This will during the COVID shutdown strengthen rural healthcare professionals accompany the in one area will require a tax increase in another. Tax relief occur in part as an economic of businesses and schools) in Washington County and police is both effective and response to the lower cost of broadband is as essential of a across the state? affordable, I would support can and should be done, but it can only be done if legislators renewable energy. This will service as the telephone. The expansion of MaineCare changes that would help bring also occur from governmental What can Maine do to ad- (Medicaid) benefits helped and these episodes to a non-violent act together to solve problems rather than to score political action outside of our borders. dress racism and improve this should be continued. The conclusion. California has mandated that outcomes for its minority reimbursement rates for servic- How would you strengthen points. There is one tax increase that by 2035 only zero-emission ve- populations? es for both Medicaid and Medi- Maine’s economy? hicles can be sold in that state. First and foremost, we can care have to be improved so While volunteering with the is too often used and goes un- noticed - the tax on future tax- This will lower the cost of elec- enforce our laws in Maine that that our hospitals and medical Service Corps of Retired Ex- tric vehicles everywhere. protect minorities. I, therefore, providers will be able to stay ecutives, SCORE, I have noted payers. If we fail to maintain our roads and infrastructure, Where will Maine and New commend Marianne Moore for financially solvent. We have the difference in the economic England get all of this electric- signing the letter notifying the seen nursing home closures conditions between Portland if we don’t adequately support education and health services, ity and how will it be trans- Attorney General’s office of in Washington County which and here in Downeast Maine. mitted throughout the region? allegations of racism at Wash- makes no sense since we are Economies are not built by we are not “saving” on taxes, we are passing the burden on As a state and as a regional ington County. We can encour- one of the oldest counties in the statistical data points; they are electrical grid, we should be age our schools to adopt studies oldest state in the nation. This built by people. To strength- to our children. As a nation, we have inher- planning on a macro level for that will educate students on is directly due to MaineCare re- en rural economies, I would energy production and distri- the corrosive effects of racism. imbursement rates since we do strengthen those business and ited so much from our parents’ and grandparents’ generation. bution and not just fighting We are a stronger state and not have the number of private lifestyle resources that are nec- over each individual project. country by being inclusive. pay patients that can offset the essary for someone to decide They have been called the greatest generation. We must This planning should include In the end, this is something nursing home’s costs. to stay or move to Washington the best minds in government, that should be taught at home. For those under 65 purchas- County. For businesses, it is guard and pass the benefit of that inheritance on to our chil- business and universities with “With alternate immigration ing private insurance with- high-speed internet, reliable the goal of creating a carbon- scenarios, the whole United out Obamacare subsidies, the cell phone service, an educated dren and grandchildren. The American economy as a whole free sustainable economy and States is projected to become monthly premium in Wash- workforce, and understand- not enriching a foreign-owned majority-minority sometime ington County can be as much able and consistent business is strong. Collectively, we can both enjoy a comfortable life- utility company. between 2041 and 2046 (de- as 50 percent higher than in regulations. For individuals, it Would you support in- pending on the amount of net Portland and many policies is the availability of good local style and help ensure a bright future for our children. creased government funding immigration into the U.S. over that are available in Portland healthcare, affordable health to increase broadband access the preceding years). Ethnic are unavailable to us. Why? insurance, schools, daycare What changes do you fa- vor as we deal with climate across Maine? minority children will be the Because insurance premiums and a warm and welcoming Yes, but especially in rural majority in the entire United are rated by county. But the es- community. change, pollution, and other environmental issues? Maine where the large tele- States by 2020.” (https://www. sence of insurance is to spread What changes would you com and cable companies pbs.org/newshour/nation/chil- risk as widely as possible and support to provide tax relief First, it is important to under- stand what is at stake. The Gulf have refused to commit the dren-of-color-projected-to- there is no reason why we to residents and municipali- resources necessary to expand be-majority-of-u-s-youth-this- could not have a state-wide ties? of Maine is warming faster than 99 percent of the ocean. their system. I would also study year) If an individual holds insurance rate as they have in According to the Office of whether broadband service racist and bigoted views now Vermont. Fiscal & Program Revue: “The (https://eos.org/features/why- largest sources of revenue is-the-gulf-of-maine-warming- are from the Individual In- faster-than-99-of-the-ocean) come Tax, Sales and Use Tax, As the waters warm, the CITY OF CALAIS Cigarette Tax and Corporate lobster migration moves to Income Tax. These four major deeper water and towards taxes account for more than the Canadian border. (https:// MUNICIPAL ELECTION 90 percent of General Fund www.bostonmagazine.com/ November 3, 2020

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SCA-Calais Rotary is hosting a candidate’s night for Calais School Board and Calais City Council candidates. This virtual For Member of City Council (3 year term) Vote for TWO event will be moderated by local community leader and Rotarian Theresa Brown. The virtual event will be streamed live to the FaceBook group CARR, MARK A., 50 CEDAR ST “What’s Happening in Washington County” at https://www. CODY, WILLIAM J, 116 GARFIELD ST facebook.com/groups/1778552792360444/ The Rotary Club is asking for questions from the public ahead QUINN, WILLIAM F., 23 SWAN ST of the candidate’s night. To submit a question, email calaisrotary@ ______gmail.com. This email address will also be monitored on event night for last-minute or additional questions. ______As of 10/12/2020, school committee candidates Mike Chad- wick and Kim Mason have confirmed their participation, as has For Member of School Committee (3 year term) Vote for TWO City Council candidate Mark Carr. One additional school coard candidate and one more Council candidate have said they were CHADWICK, MICHAEL W., 576 MAIN ST available on the 21st, but they have not yet confirmed. GEEL, CELIA D., 43 MAHAR ST MASON, KIMBERLY ANN, 198 UNION ST SMITH, JASON E., 91 PALMER ST ______

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Three Compete for Two Open Seats on Calais City Council Jayna Smith potentially going under. [email protected] William Cody: The single most important issue currently Three candidates are run- affecting our city is COVID- ning for two seats on the Cal- 19. The virus has affected ais City Council. Scott Geel every city across America, is not seeking re-election, but being a border community leaving his seat vacant, while brings an added challenge to Mark Carr, who earned his seat not only our economy but to on the city council in 2017, is local families as well. running for re-election against William Quinn: Lack of newcomers William Cody and economic opportunity is prob- William Quinn. ably one of the biggest prob- Describe why you are quali- lems with our city, especially fied to serve as a Calais City as this relates to our younger Councilor and why you are citizens. Mark Carr William Cody William Quinn the best candidate. Economic Development: Mark Carr: I have served What is your vision for eco- on the city council for the past nomic growth within the city? officers is adequate for this most certainly have more for Budget: What changes need three years. The current coun- What more can the city do to county hub/border city? And you then. to be proposed? cil, including myself, have all attract new businesses and firefighters? Transportation: One is- Mark Carr: The budget shared a very similar philoso- support existing businesses? Mark Carr: I feel our sue affecting especially our in Calais is a healthy bal- phy of fiscal responsibility and Mark Carr: In 2017, the police and fire departments, older population is the lack ance between responsible maintaining a flat budget for US Congress, with the Tax as well as public works, do of transportation and cost of and proactive. At this time, the purpose of not increasing Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, an outstanding job for our transportation in our area changes to the budget are not taxes for the citizens of Calais. created Opportunity Zones. community with the resources that creates a struggle simply needed. We have done many We have managed to do so Calais has been designated as they are provided. All the getting to the grocery store projects around town, from without diminishing the ser- one of the 8,762 rural or ur- department heads have done a or obtaining healthcare in paving streets to rebuilding vices provided to our citizens, ban communities nationwide great job of maintaining a flat or out of town. What is your playgrounds for our kids, and which I feel are very important for investors to receive tax budget and getting the tasks comment to them regarding bettering our water and sewer to preserve. breaks for investing capital at hand done with the safety this issue? infrastructure, all while main- William Cody: I was born funds into. The current coun- and security of our citizens Mark Carr: Where there is taining services at the status and raised in Calais. I’ve been cil has taken the opportunity always at the forefront. Our a need, there is an opportunity. quo. Our fund balance is a student in our school system to retain an opportunity zone police officers and fire/am- Public transit of any kind is healthy, but not irresponsible. including the community col- fund manager, which is ac- bulance personnel all do an very expensive to operate, City finances are always of lege. In addition to my being tively in touch with investors outstanding job. It is continu- especially in a city our size. upfront importance and our a student of our local school nationwide. We are confident ally getting harder to recruit Many cities suffer from the finance department and an- system, I also spent 15 years that the right investor will find these positions, and I feel we same issue nationwide and nual auditors do a great job of working in the higher educa- Calais to be where they feel are very fortunate to have the have seen many small busi- critiquing our current position tion system at Washington their investment is best spent. quality we have if we can't get nesses pop up to address the and making suggestions going County Community College. This being said, I don't feel the quantity we need. issue. Shopping services, forward. I have worked in law enforce- this is the complete solution William Cody: I currently rideshare services and others William Cody: I think it ment for our local police de- for our community, but the do not have enough informa- are all good opportunities would be premature for me to partment and have served on city is always entertaining tion on our public safety de- that do not require the city to say what needs to be changed the Board of Appeals, chaired opportunities for the economic partments to make a judgment expend resources. if anything. We all can be the school board, and I am success of our community. on that. I will say that I do William Cody: I am fa- quick to make judgments and currently the chairman of the Any successful business starts support all our public safety miliar with this issue and I have opinions without gather- Planning Board. In addition to with simply an idea, and I workers and recognize what think that the city could look ing all the facts first. If my serving on local boards, I have would encourage anyone that they do for our community. at partnering with outside community chooses to put sat on other boards at the state has an idea that they feel has William Quinn: As to the agencies and/or civic orga- their trust in me to represent and national levels. Having potential, push forward and remaining questions about nizations to try to develop a them, I can assure you, I will the experience of growing up make it their success. safety (police), transporta- program to help meet those listen to all sides, always be and working in the community William Cody: We need tion for seniors, and budget needs. We have an aging fair and have their best interest gives me the advantage of to look not so much at at- concerns, I would request population here and we need at heart in making decisions knowing what our strengths tracting the businesses, but The Calais Advertiser inter- to look at how we are meeting for the greater good. and weaknesses are as a rural rather attracting the workers view me six months after I their needs. William Quinn: (Refer to border town city. By having and their families that can am elected and have had an William Quinn: (Refer to answer provided for Public direct experience in knowing work remotely. We have seen honest chance to come up to answer provided for Public Safety question.) our past journey gives me the throughout this pandemic a speed on these issues. I will Safety question.) insight on helping us to move large portion of people work- forward. ing remotely from home and William Quinn: Through- many companies willing to let out my career in Engineering them continue to do so. The and Facility Management current climate in some of our fields, I have always held a cities has many families look- position of leadership. I would ing to small-town America for hope my many years of expe- safety and security. By attract- rience in this capacity would ing new families, we can grow certainly qualify me for a city our tax base and improve our council position. infrastructure which in turn What is the most important will attract more business. issue currently affecting the William Quinn: Calais citizens of Calais? needs to increase the tax base Virtual Candidate’s Night Mark Carr: Currently, in the city starting with the Wed., Oct. 21, 2020 • 5:30 p.m. COVID-19 and the financial downtown area. We need burden it has put on the local to make Calais a destination businesses in our area is one again. As a young boy coming Livestreamed to Facebook Group: of the most important issues to Calais with my family from today. Obviously, we are not Grand Lake Stream in the “What’s Happening in Washington County” the only community struggling summer, the trip to town was a with this, but with the closing family event that we all looked of the Canadian border, it has forward to. The city was a been harder for our businesses destination back then and we to overcome. As part of the need to return it to some form council, we encouraged our of its old charm, you know... businesses to reopen as soon Make Calais a Place Where Ahead of the event, the public is invited to submit questions for School Board or City as responsibly possible in an People Want to be Again. Council candidates by email at [email protected]. This email address will also attempt to keep as many busi- Public Safety: Do you feel be monitored on event night for last-minute or additional questions. nesses from struggling and our current number of police CA000008150 VIII Voter’s Guide

Four Compete for Two Open Seats on Calais School Committee

Jayna Smith [email protected] Four candidates are running for a seat on the Calais School Committee. Thomas Robb is not seeking re-election, leav- ing his seat vacant. Celia Geel, who is seeking re-election, joins Kimberly Mason, Michael Chadwick, and Jason Smith who are all vying for one of the two seats available. Each is for a three-year term. What motivates you to want to become a Calais School Board member? Celia Geel Kimberly Mason Michael Chadwick Jason Smith Celia Geel: I joined the board two years ago after the resigna- Calais Elementary School and in life. will have an open-door policy students (as well as their own tion of a sitting member. A lot the thought of becoming part of What is your vision for edu- and answer whatever concerns families and selves), and this is has changed in the last two years the Calais School Board crossed cation within the Calais School or questions anyone has. Being a difficult road to navigate, to and I would like to continue to be my mind a few years ago, but I Department? available through email, social say the least. I think we need a voice advocating for students, have been pleased with the way Celia Geel: Every student media, and other platforms help to lead with absolute common staff and our community. everything has been going with is able to have access to the create equal access to the in- sense, caution, and with the Kimberly Mason: I am an the current board members. I resources that they need as in- formation and the people who social/emotional well-being of educator in another local school was contacted by a few commu- dividuals to grow and become are making the decisions which all of those involved. As far as district, so the education of the nity members saying that there educated, productive citizens. govern our schools. Again, I a specific plan, that is practically youth of our community is in- was going to be a vacant seat on Kimberly Mason: My vision also want to stress, I want to be impossible to really state with credibly important to me. I am a the board and I should run for the for education is that the com- not just accessible to the public any certainty at the current mo- graduate of Calais High School, position, so I figured this would munity, school administrators, at large, but also to those who ment being that what we know so I have a huge affection for this be a good time to try. educators, and students have a are on the frontlines and know changes daily. I am determined area and my alma mater. I want How do you define success voice in what they feel is best for what the most urgent of needs to listen, watch, and then con- to use what expertise I might for our students? their school. I want to hear from are and exactly what will work sider ALL options. This will be have to contribute and help out Celia Geel: When students all of the local schools and the or not work. my approach to ALL decisions our community. take advantage of their opportu- students themselves and see what Michael Chadwick: We within the school board. Michael Chadwick: I moved nity to make progress, gain con- I can do to help them get what cannot say we work and repre- Michael Chadwick: I see two to Calais 38 years ago to make fidence and reach goals. Success they need to help achieve what I sent our community as board major issues facing our elected it my home and work at Calais can vary greatly from student to stated before, getting kids ready members and then not want to school board and the community. High School, which I did for 18 student and we are fortunate to to achieve any goal they set for listen to them and their concerns, The most obvious is the current years. My children attended and have a school department that their post-secondary careers. If which is a necessary part of the health crisis and the impact it has graduated from the Calais school strives to help each student have it is technology training, or if it is process. It is not our job as board had on our educational delivery system, and my grandchildren their personal success story. more hands-on materials, I want members to run around running to students and families and the presently attend the Calais el- Kimberly Mason: I have al- to know what they feel is needed. the schools, but it is our job to stress that it has placed on them. ementary and high school. I ways defined the success of my I am honestly all for listening to make sure that citizens get the We need to return to some nor- have a bachelor’s, master’s, and students in two parts: a.) Do what the kids themselves think answers they need and to be malcy of instruction, but it needs Certificate of Advanced Gradu- they know more going out of will help them and making it heard. It is our responsibility to to be done in a safe manner for ate Study in education, and I my classroom than when they happen. make sure they are listened to the students, families, and a com- have retained my certifications arrived? b.) Have I prepared Michael Chadwick: Small and can express their concerns munity where approximately 70 as a teacher, high school and them enough for whatever post- rural schools are being chal- in an appropriate and accept- percent of the residents are 55 elementary principal, and pos- secondary goals they might have lenged more and more to provide able manner. We are a small years of age or older. We all sess a Superintendent of School for themselves? Honestly, I feel for all students, but our economy community where everyone saw with a wedding how fast it certificate. During my 4- year if you have completed those two of scale is shrinking, making this knows practically everyone else; can all fall apart and the health career in education, which I just things, you have accomplished more difficult and requiring more this should be a strength of our impact one event can have on an recently retired from, I have a great deal. While I am at it, I creativity. I would like to see all school system. entire state. We need to remem- been a teacher, coach, athletic also like to instill a little desire to the area schools work together Jason Smith: I would like to ber this is a health crisis, not an director, assistant principal, high want to contribute and give back closer to bring in those specialty see more community input and educational one, and deal with it school principal and elementary to the community that helps fos- areas that are so hard to fill to engagement within our school in that manner. Our second is- principal. I ended my career ter them. Our local schools have provide quality instruction even departments and school board. sue is tied in with the 70 percent as the Project Manager of the a great variety of community if it meant sharing some employ- What are the current chal- of people aged 55 or above and AWARE Grant for the Calais serviced-based programs and ees on certain days. I would also lenges facing the Calais School the impact that the schools have schools for the last 20 months, they do a GREAT job of helping like to see greater accountability Department and its school on their lives, which for many a grant to provide counseling show what community involve- on our end product in terms of board? is minimal. Their kids are gone services to students and training ment looks like. All you have to student success, using that infor- Celia Geel: This will be a and we have an aging population to staff around mental health and do is look at the Turkey-a-Thon mation in future planning within pretty obvious answer, but try- being asked to pick up the finan- illness. I have spent most of my or numerous other events and our schools and curricula. ing to make the best decisions cial burden of a service they no adult life working with students, you see our young kids working Jason Smith: I believe in regarding how this school year longer make use of for the most parents, and teachers. I would hard to help others. order to give these kids the best is going to look in regard to the part. Our student populations in like to become a member of the Michael Chadwick: My possible education we can, we COVID-19 pandemic has been town are decreasing, and more school board because I think we definition of success for students as parents, teachers and com- very challenging. Student and and more we are relying on out- should all serve our communi- would be no different as a board munity members need to give staff safety, socialization con- side students and communities to ties to make them better to live member than it was as an edu- them our full support and help cerns, mental health concerns, bear the cost burden of education for all of us and bring to the table cator. We need to prepare our keep and obtain all of the pos- and following CDC guidance are through tuition. We need to find those things that we have skills students to be successful beyond sible resources that we can to just a few of several factors we that balance where we are not or services that we can offer. the walls of our schools and give give them the best education that have had to weigh when making increasing our school budgets This is the one area that I think them the foundation to do that they all deserve. decisions over the past several on the backs of the elderly in our my professional experiences can while in our care. That may be How can the board be acces- months. Given the information community, but also providing benefit the schools and I hope as a university student, attending sible to your community? and resources we have had to a quality program of instruction the members of the community. a community college, or entering Celia Geel: The board mem- consider, I feel the school board, that will draw those outside com- I understand current standards the military or world of work. bers’ contact information is staff members and administrators munities to our schools and their and expectations in classrooms No matter what their goals are available on the Calais School have come together to make the programs. and schools, I will not struggle in life, we need to develop those Department website. There is best decisions for Calais School Jason Smith: As always, the to understand the complexity of innate skills in each student to also a portion of every board Department. biggest challenge I can see is giv- the state’s Handbook 2 budget- find success at the next level. meeting that allows for public Kimberly Mason: The most ing the schools/teachers the best ing procedures, and, as a recently Jason Smith: In my mind participation. pressing challenge right now resources while maintaining an retired worker, will have the time success for our students is giving Kimberly Mason: Accessi- is the pandemic facing us all.. acceptable budget. to commit to the process. them every possible opportunity bility starts with it being widely Parents are concerned about the Jason Smith: I have two to grow and live up to their full available to the public at large safety of their children, staff are younger children attending the potential to help them succeed who is on the board itself. 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ing of the season on October shout out? What about a spe- and bats to decorate and get 28th at 7 p.m. at the Club cial couple celebrating an an- ready for the season. I went House on the Cooper Road niversary? Well, send me their shopping and bought snacks Town News right here in Alexander. name(s), all my contact infor- for the family for a Saturday Washington County Pomona mation is at the end of this col- family movie night, which this Alexander/Crawford Grange canceled their meeting umn. week was Hocus Pocus. Be- Cassie Oakes On Thursday while John was that was to be held on Tuesday, Good thoughts this week ing a long weekend, we had in Machias with Robert Flood, October 5th, due to COVID- go to Linda McArthur, Billy a doubleheader and we also So, what is going on in Marie went to Calais and 19 concerns in the area. This Leighton, Henry Krystolfski, watched Ghost Busters. Car- town? I know a few folks picked up the final copy from was to be their last meeting of Sandie Newman, Dean Wiles, los, Mom, and I went to Princ- have been apple and pumpkin Border Electric where Tammy the year. The raffle that they John Viselli, Avis McIntyre, eton for Carlos’s appointment. picking. Some folks attended had printed the large sheets have going on will be drawn at Eva Rose Fairbrother, Donna Maybe Mom should have the ATV Poker Run and drive- that were delivered to our town their first meeting in the spring Brown, Madeline Perkins, stopped in, too, as she still has in movie in Baileyville as part clerk who is the official keeper of 2021. Frances Bohanon, Harriet some pain left from her Lyme of the Octoberfest celebration. of town records. On that same Alexander Grange followed Martell, and Pauline DeWald Disease. Carlos was late get- Others have been leaf-peeping afternoon, Betty and David suit and canceled their meet- and anyone who may be feel- ting back to school and will and putting their gardens to Chase arrived for a visit. The ing scheduled for Wednesday, ing down and out. And let’s have to have his school pic- bed. I cannot report it if you Dudleys and Chases have been October 6th; their next meet- not forget about those won- tures done on the make-up do not let me know. All my friends since 1967. David has ing is scheduled for October derful caretakers who give so day. On Sunday Mom, Carlos contact information is at the also hosted the ACHS website. 21st at 7 p.m. at the Grange much care and time to their and I went to church, while end of the column. Please On Sunday, Marie was invited Hall on the Cooper Road in loved ones. Dad put fluid film on a few give me a holler. to the Nook and Cranny to cel- Alexander. Birthday wishes for the up- cars, and he and our neighbor Just a week or so ago Miss ebrate her 83rd birthday. The Alexander Assessors coming week go out to Da- Fred Olsen worked on more Brylea Newman, granddaugh- A quick blurb from AES- also canceled their meeting vid Sousa, Cassandra Niles, firewood. Sharon and Gerald ter of Gert and Donny New- Friday, October 23 will be that was scheduled for Octo- Martin Smith, Dr. Larry New- Cooper stopped by for a few man participated in the Miss Picture Retake Day. ber 10; they have rescheduled man, Donalda Allen, Doug minutes with masks on and St. Croix Valley Pageant. Also, it is time to break out their meeting for October 17 Poor, Gary Howland, Jr., Judy social distancing. It was really Staying within the COVID- the fall clothing. The weather at 9 a.m. at the Alexander Mu- McGinley, Stacy Crosby, and great to see them. It will be 19 guidelines, it was a virtual is getting colder and AES tries nicipal Building. Lila Taylor. Special birthday better when they can actually pageant. Brylea won the Miss to go outside daily. Please If you are doing some fall wishes are being sent out to stay longer and have a good St. Croix Valley title for the remember to send your child cleaning or closing up camp my aunt, Janelle (Doten) Ran- visit. pre-teen age group. She also with appropriate clothing. until the spring and you have dall. Okay, folks if you have won the titles for photogenic, Please remember to send in some pesky bottles and cans What is happening in your any news please email me at talent, role model, fitness, and the lunch forms which were kicking around, think about neck of the woods? [email protected] casual wear. Way to go Brylea sent home during the first donating them to the Alex- Well, here in my little spot or call me at 454-2344 and if for all your hard work, deter- week of school. If you need ander Volunteer Firefighters; of Alexander it has been a we do not answer please leave mination and sweet personal- a new one, please contact the they have a cage over by the busy week. Wind and rain a message. You can contact ity shining through. main office. The data from bays just for that purpose. blew down a few trees, Dad is me on my Facebook page, Marie and John Dudley these forms helps AES in Drop them off and then one of okay with that, they did not hit Cassie Oakes. You may also came close to hibernation more ways than just the lunch the trusty firefighters will take the house and he says they will snail-mail me at 1328 Airline this past week. Family vis- program. Lunches are free them from there. make for some good firewood. Road, Alexander, ME 04694. ited briefly on Sunday, and on until December for the entire Do you know someone in I took part in Radio Bingo at Until next week, stay safe. Tuesday they were in Calais to Student Body. need of some good thoughts FBC and they provided us get wild bird food and check Breakneck Mountain ATV or a family member or friend with a delicious supper. The out the town property maps. Club will hold their last meet- who would like a birthday crew at FBC made pumpkins

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Linda Baniszeski Elizabeth Brown, early this shallow waters by the lake- a short while, while I talked to Scuffy when Dawn and Everett Monday morning. All is well shore. Now we know at least it softly and lightly stroked its stopped by on Sunday after- Fall is upon us here on the with Jessica and the baby. one kind of animal that is eating belly. I covered it with tissues. noon. They shared Scuffy’s lake in Meddybemps. Sunday They have a son Nolan, who them in front of our properties When Barry got home from toys and napped together. night provided the hardest frost celebrates his 2nd birthday in and discarding the shells where some errands, he buried it at Greetings from her neighbor we have experienced here since December. we can see them to let us know my request. It would have been friends always make her day last fall. Although the mornings Fall has put many animals they were here. awful to see a hawk or eagle -- Mazey (Australian Shepherd) are cold, temperatures warm up on the move in recent weeks. The Lingles took trail rides take it away. It is nature’s way and cat Buddy Lingle (grey and most days by noon. We have Our neighbor Diana saw a large on their ATV last weekend. of providing for the food chain; white tom). When we passed had more much-needed rain. bull moose walking around Terry didn’t get home with the but still a hard thought. I have by Buddy on a walk, the cat was Another 3/4” last Wednesday Meddybemps. Too bad there ATV until after dusk. not seen a bird this close in a hiding in tall grass. He made overnight and 3/4” more on are no permits for this area. Others spent some of the long time, especially one I have himself known with a repeti- Saturday night. We understand However, McKaela Carson was weekend removing boats and admired at our feeder. It was tion of short, cheerful meows really heavy rains are on their fortunate to get a moose permit docks from the lake for the sea- a beautifully marked male. A three or four times. I meowed way from the storms starting in for northern Maine. She, her son. Signs of the season tell us very sad incident for me. back in the same way. Buddy the southern states. dad, and Danny Wallace left summer has come to an end. On a lighter critter note, our slowly made his way out of the Happy Birthday to Patty on Sunday to go up north. Best Some birds and ducks are on Scuffy enjoyed play dates with grass toward us. He and Scuffy Reynolds on October 17; and wishes to her! the move. Others stay right family, friend and neighbor made friendly advances toward a Happy Anniversary to Bob The Lentzes took a long drive here. It would seem they call pets -- Emmy (Yorkie) and each other. and Linda Gordon on the 18th. last weekend into more remote this home. A pretty pine siskin Barney (orange cat) Lentz. Please share your family, Many good wishes to Patty and parts of Maine. They didn’t see crashed into a sunporch win- Barney greatly enjoyed fol- community and/or organization the Gordons. any remarkable wildlife on that dow. The poor thing quickly lowing Scuffy’s dragging leash news at LBaniszeski@myfair- Congratulations to former trip. However, when they got fell to the deck. When I went throughout the Lentz camp, point.net or phone 454-3719. residents Jeff and Jessica home, an otter was playing on to check on it, it was still mov- pouncing on it as she stealthily Everybody is waiting to hear Brown. They welcomed their the beach in front of their camp. ing its wings a bit, but its neck followed from a short distance. from you. new little baby girl, Lanie We often see muscle shells in was obviously broken. It lived Laney (Yorkie) Libby visited Blessings!

Baring and About

Sally Doten end. Connor attends school happen to see it fly over? The Staying home is getting rather there at 6:30. The meeting 454-2625 at Eastern Maine Community mystery deepens. No one saw boring but we need to do what will be set up to meet CDC College. it come in; no one saw it go we have been advised to do. standards. Please wear a mask. Hello, my friends. I hope you Lots of trucks going around out. Hmmm…. wonder what If you are feeling well, be Sanitization items will be have had a good week. I really the corner here. The Pike’s fu- happened??? thankful. available for those needing have a hard time writing this ture home now has had cement It was good to hear that only TOWN MEETING COM- them. If you don’t attend, then column because no one calls run. Looks like that home may a couple of positive tests came ING UP you can’t complain about the me. You need to help me if you get started before the snow back on the mill employees. The annual town meeting outcome. want this writing to continue. flies. So happy for these kids. They will still have one more to discuss the budget will be Thought for the week: “You Please call me with the small- It will be great having young round of testing to be sure. Thursday, October 15, at the bless my heart in ways I can est or biggest of items. faces in town. Pray that all come back nega- Baring Baptist Church. The never explain.” Connor Cook, son of Patty Well, what happened to the tive. meeting will be held on the Stay well; be strong; you Ferguson, was home from wingless plane that was sitting I hope you’re all feeling first floor and is handicapped are loved. college for the long week- in the field on Rt. 1? Did you well and free from the virus. assessable. You need to be PAGE 16

Downeast Lakes Land Trust itself to talk with the pilot, Discard orange rind, and will be holding a “pump- Adam Williams. The plane transfer to hot sterilized jars. kin festival” on October 17, was a 185 Cessna build in Cover and let reach room Town News 2020 from 11-2 p.m. at the 1975. The prop had three temp. This will keep two James Brite School building. blades and when he took off, months refrigerated. Makes Grand Lake Stream Bring a friend and DLLT will the power to lift the floats three cups. provide a pumpkin. was ready and waiting. Sev- It is enjoyable to watch the Dave McCullough the winner of the club mem- While talking with the eral people commented to fishermen on the stream cast- bership by Carl Roy. Many “Baker in Chief” of the me that the waves on Grand ing out their lines hoping for The Grand Lake Stream thanks to the new members Tressa & Trudy Bakery in Lake were so high on that a good catch. We have met ATV Club is proud to an- who joined to support the Talmadge, she mentioned Thursday that it reminded some wonderful, enthusiastic nounce a total of 233 vol- club and for the generous that she had so many outside them of the ocean waves they people of all ages that have unteer hours have been donations folks made in ap- chores to do that during the used to ride in on as a kid at stopped by our place on the logged by club members to preciation of the club work. week of October 12 thru 18 the beach. stream and asked permission date this season. Work has The Pine Tree store has she will not be doing any Have you ever made peach to park their cars or trucks included signage, brushing, offered to display the 2020 baking. But we were assured jam? This fruit is in season by our camp so they could rock removal, major repairs Conservation Award Paddle that the following week the and is a low sugar preserve. go down to the stream to try to two bridges, and general received from the Downeast bakery will have that de- The ingredients: 2 ½ lbs. of their luck. It brings to mind trail maintenance. Addition- Lakes Land Trust along with lightful smell of fresh baked ripe peaches, 3 strips of or- how fortunate we are in GLS ally, members have donated the award also received by goods! Call 207-214-8512 to ange peel (1/2 x 2”), 2/3 c. of to meet people from differ- $1,000 worth of equipment the GLS Snowmobile Club. place the next week’s order. orange juice, 2/3 c. unsweet- ent parts of our country who use and time. On your next visit to the Fall weather has brought ened white grape juice, 2/3 share wonderful stories from The club supported the store, look for them above some high winds to Grand c. light brown sugar, 1 tbsp. their own towns. Sometimes Baileyville Joker Run this the inside front window. The Lake Stream and a testament lemon juice, ¼ tsp. ground they mention their relatives past Saturday with a table at paddle was crafted here in to this was hearing a float- ginger. Bring a large pan of from “way back” that en- the Pine Tree Store. A game GLS and has beautiful wood plane flying over the stream water to boil and drop the joyed this unique little area of fun was played by many, burning art on it, also crafted in anticipation of landing peaches (2-3 at a time) in the when they had crossed the with the final winner of a by a local woman. just above the dam. The pi- water for 30 seconds. Re- bridge to GLS. It brings to gas card by Jim Braley and A reminder that the lot tried three times but the move, and rinse under cold mind the saying: “This is the FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 18, 2020 crosswinds were so strong water to cool. Peel off the way life should be!” the pilot could not make a skins, remove the pits and Have a wonderful week!! safe landing. On Saturday chop coarsely. Put the peach- Your Humble Correspondent, THE TV CROSSWORD afternoon the plane could be es in a large saucepan and Dave McCullough contact at: heard again and had a suc- add remaining ingredients. 207-796-2286 or dmccull1@ by Jacqueline E. Mathews cessful landing and was able Bring to boil slowly until maine.rr.com to tie up at the guide’s wharf. candy thermometer reaches The opportunity presented 220 degrees (about 30 min.)

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Substance Use Disorder Hotline Available in Washington County Natalie Boomer [email protected] A phone line support system for Washington County has been created by AMHC. AMHC is a non-profit, private community health and social service organization. With operations serving Aroostook, Hancock, and Washington Counties, AMHC offers mobile crisis response and stabilization, outpatient, case management, behavioral health home rehabilitation, supportive visitation, residential, peer support, and educational services. These services are available to those who (Photo by Cindy Joyce) seek mental health, substance use, and brain injury treatment and needs. The organization’s new hotline offers over the phone support to those who are dealing with substance use disorder. “This service was developed due to Washington County having the highest rate of OD in the State,” said Michelle Ferris, LCSW, Program Director of Emergency Services. The line is staffed 24/7 by recovery coaches. These coaches are fully trained to help those with substance use disorder themselves, those who are concerned about someone with substance use disorder, or anyone in the community looking for resources that are available for substance use disorder support, intervention, treatment, medical emergency personnel, law enforcement, academic and educational staff, and public officials. “It has been live since mid-August with very little utilization so we want people to know it is available,” said Ferris. Coaches are ready and able to help by giving examples of re- sources such as counseling, peer recovery centers, recovery coaches, medication-assisted treatment, 12-step programs, residential, Narcan kits and training, syringe exchange, and more. Along with helpful resource advice, coaches will also listen, of- fer support, assess for safety, and help the caller make a plan based on their needs. According to Ferris, the service was developed to coordinate services for substance use disorder, to bridge gaps in services, and to establish a “coordinating telephone system based in Washington County.” (Photo by Donna Melanson) (Photo by Cecilia Stillings) For help call 1-833-687-4887, (833-NVR-GVUP). PAGE 18 Legals/Notices

Stop the NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE spread of germs! INVITATION TO BID Use tissue to cover your Please take notice that the Gloria Tanton mouth and nose when you SNOW REMOVAL AT THE 605 Notley Road cough or sneeze. MUNICIPAL/SCHOOL LOTS Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tel. 301-384-0852 Never The Town of Alexander is soliciting bids for Snow Removal at use your the Municipal Lot and the Alexander Elementary School for the is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit hands. upcoming Snow Season. Successful bidder must supply their application with the Maine Department of Environmental own equipment. Contact Larry Hill, road supervisor, for specific Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A requirements. Copies of the contract may be picked up with the thru 480-BB on or about Clean your hands by required Bid Forms, at the Alexander Town Office located at 50 washing with soap and water Cooper Road Alexander, ME 04694. October 16, 2020 for at least 20 seconds or use

hand sanitizer Sealed bids marked “BID, MUNICIPAL/SCHOOL LOT SNOW The application is for if soap is REMOVAL” must be received at the town office before the next rip rap shoreline stabilization and beach access. not available. Selectman’s Meeting. Bids to be opened at the next Selectmen’s at the following location: Clean and disinfect common Meeting TBD. The Selectmen reserve the right to reject any or all 61 Carver Industries Road Beals, Maine household areas and areas bids. that get touched the most, A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Envi- such as door knobs, phones, For more information, please contact Town Office at 454-3011. ronmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must

counters, etc. CA000008151 be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held REQUEST FOR INFORMATION at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental RSU 85/ SAD 19 School Board Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted Lubec, Maine 04652 throughout the processing of the application. October 8, 2020 The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department Introduction of Environmental Protection's office inBangor during normal working The School Board of RSU 85/SAD 19 in Lubec, Maine kindly requests information from HVAC design hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal professionals, vendors, and contractors regarding a boiler replacement project at the Lubec Consolidated offices in Beals, Maine. School, 44 South Street in Lubec, Maine (the “Project”). Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in The School Board intends to eventually seek competitive bids from vendors to perform the Project and Portland, Augusta, or Bangor where the application is filed for will engage an engineer/designer to prepare specifications for the bid package. At this time, however, the public inspection: School Board has not decided on the details of the type of boiler and HVAC system it will put out to bid. MDEP, Central Maine Regional Office, 17 State House Station, This Request for Information (“RFI”) is intended to inform the School Board of available options and ap- Augusta, Maine 04333 proaches to the Project, on which the School Board will base its bid specifications. MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103 Instructions MDEP, Eastern Maine Regional Office, 106 Hogan Road, Bangor, Responses to this RFI shall discuss possible solutions for the Project with brief details, Maine 04401

which may include: CA000008148 • Types of boilers; • Fuel source(s); • Type of controls; The Washington County • Expected economic life; Development Authority • Operation/maintenance & repair; • Approximate cost; Notice of Public Hearing • Available energy efficiency rebates; October 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. • Other HVAC details; and • Pros and cons of the solution. The Washington County Development Authority (WCDA) will hold • Responses may discuss more than one solution. a public hearing by ZOOM video conference at 6:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2020 to discuss a US Environmental Protection Agency There will be a site visit/walkthrough of the Lubec Consolidated School on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Brownfield cleanup grant application. The purpose of the grant is at 2:00 p.m. Questions about this RFI or requests for blueprints of the existing HVAC system should be directed to the Superintendent at [email protected]. to assist with removal of building materials containing asbestos and paint containing lead and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at Respondents are responsible for their costs of preparing and submitting a response to this RFI. the former Recreation Building at 1549 Cutler Road, Cutler, Maine. Submitting a response to this RFI will not preclude a person or company from submitting a bid to a future A copy of the grant application will be available for public review competitive bid for the Project. on October 20 through 22, 2020 at the Cutler Town Office, 2655 Cutler Road, Cutler, Maine; and on the Washington County Council Background of Governments Brownfields web site at wccogbrownfields.com. The Lubec Consolidated School is seeking to replace a steam boiler that is over 40 years old as well as Zoom conference information will be posted on the Brownfields a smaller hot water boiler. This steam boiler supplies heat to the gymnasium and the other boiler to one web site on or before October 22, 2020. wing of the larger building that is currently leased space. Any replacement plan must include conversion to hot water as well as a plan for back up and/or redundancy capacity. An additional requirement of the Public comments will be solicited at the video conference and will design must also be the ability to effectively measure or “meter” the usage of heat flowing to the leased be submitted as part of the grant application. All persons wishing space area of the building. to make comments or ask questions about the grant application are invited to attend the video conference. Comments may also be Asbestos abatement to the boiler room in question was completed in the spring of 2020. submitted in writing to Betsy Fitzgerald, Board Chair of the WCDA, 85 Court Street, Machias, Maine 04654, prior to Friday, October No award shall be made from this RFI. 23, 2020. If your circumstances do not permit access to the town Responses shall be submitted in writing to Kenneth Johnson, Superintendent at office or web-based resources, or if you need language translation [email protected] by Friday, October 30, 2020. support, please call (207) 255-3127. CA000008143 MVNO000008781 PAGE 19

bit later. Over the years, Bobbi To send me news, just drop after 10 a.m. at 796-2261. Note moved away, Sharon wintered me a note at princetonnews@ that my deadline to submit the in Florida and membership outlook.com or give me a call column is 4 p.m. on Monday. Town News dwindled as others moved on. Over the years, Friends spon- Princeton sored many events such as Litter See page 13 for more information eton community service group. Bug Pickup; Barrels of Flowers Sandra Smith The balance of our account was on Main Street; Princeton Direc- donated to the Town of Princeton tory of Businesses and Services; to honor a veteran this The Princeton Board of Se- Legacy Square account. Sharon Princeton Flea Market; Princeton lectmen held their meeting on Norman has been the primary Summer Festival; Bellmard Tea/ Veterans Day, October 11, 2020. Tuesday after the special or- worker on maintaining Legacy Hat Social; Treats on Wheels; dinance hearing. The decision Square ever since she initiated Christmas Tree Lighting; and for the two items scheduled for the application for the grant to House Christmas Light Deco- the special hearing was as fol- replace the monument which rating Contest. I hope that some lows: The dog ordinance is now occurred in 2011. This year is her of the younger residents of the town can take up the community changed to say “all dogs need last year maintaining the gardens AOS #77 to be on some type of leash un- at the square, and it would be a service banner. less they are working or hunting good community service project October 20 - Princeton Town IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Office Special Hearing-Prince- dogs”. This change is for the for someone to take over for next FOR ALL SCHOOLS safety of our dogs as well as year. At least there will be some ton Regional Airport Authority residents. The second item was funds to help out. As for Friends, Loan 6 p.m. regarding General Assistance it was started in 2011 by Bobbi October 31 - All arrangements Substitutes: must be removed from Princeton Ordinance changes which re- Mather and Sharon. I joined a Teachers sulted in the town continuing to Cemeteries follow the current State of Maine Cooks Ordinance. On the board agenda Legals/Notices Custodians was road repairs that had been made, Fire Chief, Tony Rams- Bus Drivers dell, discussed the fire depart- ment, and the board approved Application Packets Available at – and signed a contract with Indian Superintendent of Schools Office Township Ambulance Service AOS #77 for another year. Brad Richard Sunrise County School System and Jason Theriault presented their proposal regarding the 100 High Street, P.O. Box 190 Princeton Regional Airport Au- VEHICLE FOR SALE BY BID Eastport, ME 04631 thority. There will be a public 853-2567 hearing on October 20, 2020, Truck# 141: GMC Sierra Classic Regular Cab 1500 4X4 Engine, or send an email to [email protected] at 6 p.m. at the town office to Steel Leer cap, 157,599 miles. Frame needs work.This vehicle vote on the proposal to lend Equal Opportunity Employer the Airport Authority $20,000 can be seen at the EMEC garage on North Street in Calais. CA000008156 to finish paying off contractors who worked on the terminal Mailed bids should be clearly marked with the Co-op truck project. The loan will be repaid number on the front of the envelope and sent to: as soon as the Airport Authority receives their payment from the Andrew Tickle Maine Department of Transpor- Eastern Maine Electric Co-op tation which should be received P.O. Box 425 by the beginning of December. Calais, ME 04619 DENTAL ASSISTANT This is a standard request from the Airport Authority which has Full time 30 hours a week Dental Assistant needed to Bidding closes November 9, 2020.. Eastern Maine Electric Co-op always fulfilled their obligation work in a team setting as an Assistant to the Dentist. reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. to the town. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Heidi, the librarian, has set CA000008153 aside books with a Halloween Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past environment. theme. This would be a good Experience preferred; however on the time to stop into the library and PRINCETON RESIDENTS borrow some of these books job training will be considered. for children, young adults and PRINCETON RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND A the scary ones for the adults as PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LOANING THE PRINCETON Apply to: well. REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY $20,000 TO FINISH PAYING HealthWays/Regional Medical Center at Lubec On Wednesday, I wrote the last 43 South Lubec Road, Lubec, Maine 04652 check for the Friends of Princ- CONTRACTORS FOR THE AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT. For more information or an application contact THIS LOAN WILL BE REPAID IN FULL AS SOON AS THE AUTHORITY Terry Rier, (207) 733-1090 ext 5203 or email [email protected] The Advanced Placement RECEIVES PAYMENT FROM THE MDOT. English class is EOE CA000008152 collecting photos of THE HEARING WILL BE OCTOBER 20, 2020 AT 6 PM AT THE veterans to include in the PRINCETON TOWN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM. annual vets assembly. Those submitting photos IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE should include all pertinent TOWN OFFICE AT 796-2744. information on the back CA000008137 Eastport Health Care aspires to meet a full spectrum of health needs in of the photo to ensure it rural Maine with innovative, affordable treatment. If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you! Please visit our website will be returned promptly Notice to Calais Water to the sender. This would for career opportunities at https://www.eastporthealth.org/jobs/. include the veteran's name, Department Customers branch of service, and FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING Current open positions: years of service. • Temporary Part-time Screener - Eastport Collection ends on The City of Calais Water Department would like to remind everyone October 21, 2020. • Per-Diem Patient Service Representative – Eastport that we will be starting our Hydrant Flushing Season. We will be • Full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Calais starting in October, and into November, between the hours of 8 • Full-time Certified Medical Assistant in Eastport a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. $500 Sign-on bonus after successful completion of 90-day See page 13 for During this period, expect occasional yellow water which is due to probationary period. • Per-Diem CNA/CMA in Machias more information to the presence of iron sediment. Customers are urged to check their • Full-time Community Health Worker – Eastport honor a veteran this water before bathing, or doing laundry during this time. Veterans Day, If you have any questions or concerns, call the water department For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Roxy during regular business hours, at 454-2760, or the City Building at Woodworth, HR Manager at 207-853-0181 October 11, 2020. 454-2521, extension (2). or [email protected]. CA000008067 MVNO000008807 PAGE 20

Stop the spread of germs! Use tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. JOB OPENINGS Never WASHINGTON PLACE ASSISTED LIVING use your PROGRAM AIDE PER-DIEM hands. St. Croix Early Care and Education Center CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL MEDICATION AID & Clean your hands by We have an immediate need for a Program Aide at the St. Croix Early washing with soap and water Care and Education Center, located on the campus of Washington PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST for at least 20 seconds or use County Community College. Responsibilities include working with • PER DIEM COOK children in a classroom setting, and providing additional support to the • PART-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION hand sanitizer teaching staff. This is a temporary part-time position, 20 hours/week. if soap is Must be able to work variety of shifts, weekends, and or holidays not available. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or equivalent and have prior experience working with preschool aged APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED AT Clean and disinfect common children. 40 PALMER ST., CALAIS, ME • 207-454-3663 household areas and areas that get touched the most, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER To Apply: Send letter of interest stating position for which you are ap- CA000007900 such as door knobs, phones, plying and three professional references to: Human Resource Dept., counters, etc. Downeast Community Partners, P.O. Box 648, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or If medical treatment is needed email to [email protected]

call the ED or your doctor first. CA000008126 Do not just show up at your local doctor or hospital!

Per Diem Nurses

Sunrise County HomeCare Services, a division of Regional Medical Center at Lubec, is seeking Registered Nurses to join Vessel Crew – Deckhand our dynamic team to do home visits and new admissions. New DHC is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, career minded and results Our per diem reimbursement rate is competitive. orientated deckhand to join the company’s team on the Pauline T. This position RN must have one year Med/Surg experience, reports to the captain. home care experience preferred but not required. The Role: As a result of our robust growth, we are adding a deckhand to our team of HealthWays/Regional Medical Center at Lubec professionals. Primary duties of this role include but are not limited to: 43 South Lubec Rd, Lubec, Maine 04652 • Perform watch keeping duties as required; Call (207) 733-1090 ext 5203 or email [email protected] • Perform fire and security rounds; • Perform general maintenance and hygiene duties as directed, including painting, cleaning, planned maintenance work; Equal Opportunity Employer • Other duties as assigned. CA000008139 Qualifications/Requirements/Attributes: • Able Seaman (AB) certification; • Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1; • Valid Standard First Aid and CPR; • Hazardous Communication Training; • Valid Marine Medical; • Able to handle multiple tasks using sound judgment; • Experience in a marine environment in bridge look-out duties and steering duties; • Experience using deck machinery or equipment; • A certification in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods will be considered an asset. • Must be able to follow directions and interact well with others to create a cohesive team. Freelance Reporter The Opportunity: The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to The Calais Advertiser is looking stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We for a freelance reporter are a team that counts performance; we reward contribution and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a fast-growing company and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and We are looking for an individual with the proven ability to pro- energy for moving your career forward is what we offer. duce compelling, accurate stories on deadline for both print and Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and digital platforms weekly, cover city hall meetings with solid digi- dental benefit package. tal cell phone camera skills. Experience with online messenger The Why: and social media an asset. We are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your A degree in journalism/communication or career and your future. If you are interested in becoming a part of this team, please apply in confidence to: English Major an asset. Cooke Aquaculture USA Inc. Attn: Human Resources – Patty Ferguson • Conversational Storyteller. • Driven to get to the truth. 133 Smalls Point Road Machiasport, Maine 04655 • Team player • Located in Calais, Maine Fax: (207) 255-4350 Email: [email protected] Come join * We appreciate all resumés; however, only those selected for an interview will be The Calais Advertiser’s news team, contacted. Send resume to: [email protected] MVNO000008662 CA000008142 PAGE 21

Wanted: Full-time year round Part Time Carpenter Helper/laborer in Calais. Security Officer Must live in Calais and have dependable work history. $1,000 Hiring Bonus! Se- curitas Security is hiring for Mingo’s Evergreen Products of Calais Pay will be based on experience. a part time Security Officer Must have clean driving record and be in Calais, ME. Please apply is now taking applications for: online at www.securitasjobs. Laborers • Wreath, Centerpiece, and Kissing Ball available on short notice. com. Call 207-773-3332 with Makers and Decorators. any questions! Call 207-952-0240 CA000000697 Shipping and packaging positions are also available. CA000008134 We will train you for any of our job openings. We offer flexible hours with great pay opportunities. For more information call 454-7411 or visit our

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CA000007857 St. Croix Regional Family Health Center RN, Triage Nurse Service Vessel Deckhands New DHC is currently recruiting for highly motivated, career minded and results We want to expand our team. This RN posi�on is an ac�ve orientated deckhands to join the company’s team on the Jocelyn Marie and Fundy team member who supports pa�ent care through managing Venture. These positions report to the captain. triage inquiries and coordina�on, care management, chronic disease care planning and health educa�on. The Role: Responsibili�es include, but not limited to, direct clinical and As a result of our robust growth, we are adding a deckhand to our team of non-clinical pa�ent and health center focused ac�vi�es. professionals. Primary duties of this role include but are not limited to: • Perform watch keeping duties as required; Required: Send resume to: • Perform fire and security rounds;  Associates or bachelors degree Corinne LaPlant, • Perform general maintenance and hygiene duties as directed, including painting, from a recognized nursing school Execu�ve Director cleaning, planned maintenance work;  Good communica�on skills and ability SCRFHC, 136 Mill St. • Other duties as assigned. to work well with diverse popula�on. Princeton, ME 04668 Salary commensurate with experience which includes a competitive health and See full job descrip�ons at www.mystcroix.org dental benefit package. SCRFHC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. If you are interested in becoming a part of this team, please apply in confidence to: Cooke Aquaculture USA Inc. Attn: Human Resources 133 Smalls Point Road SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT Machiasport, Maine 04655 OPPORTUNITY Fax: (207) 255-4350 Email: [email protected] Hiring all positions for our * We appreciate all resumés; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. upcoming Wreath Season! MVNO000008661

Whitney Wreath is now accepting applications for our Machias, Crawford and Presque Isle locations.

The positionsThe positions we are wehiring are for hiring are: are:Decorators Decorators • Wreath & CenterpieceWreath & Makers Centerpiece • Quality Makers Inspectors • Quality • Loaders Inspectors • Forklift OperatorsLoaders • •Shipping Shipping • •Call Call Center Center •Tippers • Tippers • •Class Class A A Drivers Drivers Stop by and pick up an application in Machias or online Stockroom Clerk at whitneywreath.com or send/fax resume to: Jasper Wyman & Son is seeking a dependable and experienced Stockroom person, to work in our Whitney Wreath Farm Headquarters in Deblois. Must have 1-year experience in a warehouse or plant, moving product P.O. Box 157, Machias, ME 04654 and stocking and: 207-255-5857 • Fax: 207-255-5875 MVNO000005208 • High School Diploma or equivalent • Excellent customer service and strong organizational skills • Experience with various computer applications • Ability to multi-task • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a routine basis without assistance • Ability to routinely push/pull 100 lbs with assistance of a dolly • Ability to work in field as needed Per Diem Physical Therapist • Other duties will be required in harvest season.

Needed to provide in-home services for SCHS clients in Must have a strong commitment to safety and experience in mechanic parts ordering, shop inventory the Lubec, Calais and mMachias areas. and supply needs for a working farm. Computer skills (Excel) are a plus. If you have stockroom experience and good safety practices, please apply! Easy commute just off Route 193 in Deblois. This Current Maine Licensure and reliable transportation required. is a year-round, full time position. Hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, however hours will fluctuate depending upon the seasons. This is a great opportunity to work extensive overtime during Apply to: harvest season in the summer. Regional Medical Center at Lubec Sunrise County HomeCare Services Benefits include: Medical, Dental, company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, LTD, and 401K Savings 43 South Lubec Road Plan. Go to www.wymans.com to print an application or: Lubec, Maine 04652 For More Information Contact Please contact: [email protected] or (207) 733-1090 ext 5203 Wyman’s April Norton, Senior Director Human Resources EOE [email protected] CA000008136 MVNO000008727 PAGE 22

Snow Removal Positions Aquaculture Technicians Government contractor is looking for multiple individuals to perform snow removal duties, Cooke Aquaculture USA Inc. is offering a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join the company’s saltwater team at Jonesport and Black Island sites. both snow shoveling and snow truck/tractor Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe and operator at ports of entries in the Calais area. South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal Applicant must have the ability to work independently. communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community. Applicant will be required to complete a background check. The Role: Rate of pay is based on position: snow shoveler is Reporting to the site manager, the primary duties include monitoring and operat- ing the feeding systems, and general site maintenance. This is a labour intensive $18.27/hr with fringe benefit and snow operator position and applicants must be comfortable working outside and on the water. Must is $20.03/hr with fringe benefit. be willing to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, safety-minded team player with Contact Facilities Support Group, Jon Bradshaw experience working on a saltwater marine site and operating a watercraft. Related at (207) 454-1475 for more details and application. post-secondary education would be considered an asset. CA000006915 The Opportunity: The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to work within the parameters of the role but to reach your fullest potential. We are a team that is driven to succeed. We count performance, we reward contribution and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of a global leader in seafood and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer. The Why: Why Cooke? Simple – we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to Fish Processing Technicians create your path, your career and your future. Salary commensurate with experience and competitive health, vision, and dental Full-Time and Part-Time benefit package available, as well as retirement and other voluntary benefits pack- New Wage Rates ages available. If you are interested in becoming a part of this Atlantic Canadian Downeast Maine success story, please call apply in confidence to: True North Maine Inc., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a Cooke Aquaculture USA Inc. Attn: Human Resources – Patty Ferguson dynamic and growing east coast family company with Platinum 133 Smalls Point Rd. Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Machiasport, Maine 04655 program, has immediate openings for Plant Production Workers Fax:(207) 255-4350 at our Machiasport, ME facility. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Positions offer full-time year-round employment, competitive hourly We appreciate all resumés; however, only those selected for an interview will be rates and a competitive benefit package for full-time positions. contacted. MVNO000008660 Please forward your resume, in confidence, to:

True North Maine, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 133 Smalls Point Road Machiasport, ME 04655 fax (207) 255-4350 [email protected]

True North Maine Inc. appreciates all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MVNO000008449 is seeking a Certified/Registered MA

Marshall Healthcare, LLC. If you are a Medical Assistant Join our committed team Per Diem Dietary Aide who is focused on excellence of professionals. in care and strives for positive We offer Per Diem Cook outcomes for children, families, competitive wages and individuals, and benefits. Per Diem In Laundry and Housekeeping we want to talk to you. Please read the full job CNA’s Full-time, Part-time And Per Diem Must Have: description at

All Shifts  A Medical Assistant Certificate www.mystcroix.org or Registration is required Send resume and cover letter to: RN’s Part-time Days and Part-time Evenings  Good communication skills Executive Director  Ability to work well with many diverse 136 Mill Street, people Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC. Princeton, ME 04668 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, SCRFHC is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. or email officemarshalls@firstatlantic.com CA000007963 MVNO000007809 PAGE 23 Calais American Legion Michael McLean mander Calais American Le- 454-3435 gion Sherman Brothers Post Moving Sale #3, PO Box 311, Calais, Maine The Calais American Legion 04619. Email: calleg3@ya- email is back on line, thanks hoo.com. Facebook: Calais to Rick Lord’s Computer Ser- American Legion. Tel: 207- Saturday, October 17 vice! 214-4410(cell). Please leave The Veterans Assembly is message! 9 AM- 3PM Friday, November 6 at 12:30 Commander Mike. p.m. at Calais High School 70 RidgeWood Drive, Baileyville, ME Cafeteria. Lori Ellis has asked that all pictures need to be at school by October 21. Please STUMP have name, branch of service, event and telephone number GRINDING on back. Furniture • Houseware Any correspondence: Com- Tools You can mail in your ballot in the state of Maine. Con- Clothes etc tact your local town hall. 217-0626 CA000007996 CA000001877 CA000008145 10 Years Ago Free Walker October 14, 2010

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Free Paper or Digital Subscription for Active or Retired, US Military, Police, Border Patrol, Fire Fighters and First Responders. Call (207) 454-3561 • Toll Free 1-844-268-6356 Free walker to someone who needs it. or send an email to Buck Perkins and Steve McGouldrick were busy last [email protected] Call 207-454-8367 and week getting the belfrey and bell tower ready for its place- leave a message. ment on top of the St. Croix No. 1 Fire House. (Ferguson Calder photo) The Calais Advertiser is grateful to all our heroes in uniform and retired who Classifieds served our great nation for the protection of others. Text ads: $5/First 15 words, 10 cents a word after that. If one of your loved ones is serving overseas please let us know and Small 1x2 block ad is $14.70 per week we will send their copy in US Military Mail Service (MPS)

FURNISHED EFFICIENCY APTS - Located in Baileyville. 7,000 FT. OF Heat, electric and cable TV included. Laundry available on prem- APT. FOR RENT FOR RENT ises. No pets allowed. Call for more info. 427-6698. CA000000038 1 bdrm newly renovated, WAREHOUSE Small 2 bedroom mobile SPACE located in Calais. home, private lot. FOR RENT IN Route 1, Robbinston 04671. The lowest prices All utilities included. AVAILABLE! anywhere! Call 207-454-3573. CA000008078 $550 /mo. Washer, dryer, dishwasher. Pay own utilities RENT ALL OR PARTIAL. Call Greg Pollock at Located in Miltown. Loading dock and overhead doors and office. ONE BEDROOM AND EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS 91 207-454-0725 North St. Calais. Call 952-9097. CA000003169 Call 207-904-9005 Available Nov. 1 Call 454-7712, or 207-952-0241 214-9136 or 214-7497 $675/month CA000008111 CA000000610 FURNISHED AND UNFURNISHED 1 AND 2 BDRM APTS in Calais and Baileyville. Contact 214-0033 after 7 p.m. 1st month and security CA000000443 deposit required CA000008112 HOUSE FOR RENT Rentals available LOCATED IN CALAIS STU- 4 Garfield St., Calais, ONE BEDROOM APT FULLY FURNISHED. Available in Baileyville DIO APT FOR RENT fully 2 bedroom, bath, garage. November 1st. Washer, dryer, internet, cable. All inclusive. Call furnished. Includes washer and and Princeton. 207-952-0241. CA000008146 dryer call 207-952-0241. $600/month or CA000008014 More $675/month for water COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR LEASE - Former CIA 1 OR 2 BDRM APTS AND and sewer included. information building located on Main Street: 6,500 sq. store front footage STOREFRONT available call Ed with extra storage. Lowell Street: 2,000 sq. footage. Rent all or in Calais and Princeton. 949- partial. For viewing please contact 952-9097. CA000006961 Call 207-263-4487 1321. CA000000040 CA000008154 @ 214-9984CA000008130 PAGE 24 Calais-Area Fall Baseball Ends Regular Season Calais-area fall baseball wrapped up its regular season of play on Sunday, splitting with the tough Reapers team from Bangor. Calais dropped the first game 12-4, and then held off a Reapers charged to earn an 8-7 win. Play-offs are set to begin this weekend. (Photos by Jayna Smith)

Cyrus Sewell holds the bag at second as a Reapers runner slides in.

CHS Cross Country Continues Making Strides

Ti Bennett makes the out at second, to end the game and give Calais an 8-7 win over the Reapers of Bangor.

HEY CALAIS! AT&T HAS Shea Lynn Stevens races to the finish line. (CHS Cross Country Fourth and sixth place finishers, respectively, Luke Furtek and YOU COVERED. photo) Tristan Seavey. (CHS Cross Country photo) Coverage & service not available everywhere.

Asst. Coach Ryan Furtek Sophia McVicar powered her gan Trainor continue to make way to a second place finish in strides and will surely be in the SWITCH TO AT&T On Saturday, Calais High 20:18 and Shea Lynn Stevens top ten soon. LEARN HOW TO GET A School’s cross country team finished ninth, followed by Calais High School and traveled to Eastport. The 2.8 Emma Saunders and newcomer Coach Calvin James are excited mile course, although mostly Lexi Doten. For the boys, to be hosting the Downeast GREAT DEAL ON flat and run on the road, offered Luke Furtek finished in fourth Athletic Conference race this its own challenges, mainly the in 19:16, with Tristan Seavey week at the Addison Coty Me- howling winds. sixth in 19:37 and Tyler Furtek morial Race on Oct. 14. THE LATEST Calais had nine competitors eighth in 20:05. Close behind, IPHONES show up and give it their all. freshmen John Foster and Kee- Ltd time. See sales rep for details. Your guide to the area’s best dining! STOP BY OUR AT&T MOBILE Your restaurant should be listed here! Call today, 454-3561 STORE IN CALAIS. FRIEND Now open for inside dining! NEW LY Restrictions will be enforced and applied. Wed-Sun 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Still offering curbside and take out! 361 SOUTH STREET Outside tables! Tradewinds Shop ‘n Save Closed US Route 1, Perry, Maine • (207) 853-6610 Oct. 10 & 11.

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