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VOL. 185, NO. 8 FEBRUARY 20, 2020 © 2020 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) VL Tammaro Delivers Extra Warmth & Savings on Valentine’s Day By Jayna Smith VL Tammaro drivers Rosena Cross- [email protected] man and Andy Ramsdell displayed great Valentine’s Day spirit with bright red Some unsuspecting VL Tammaro Oil coveralls that complemented nicely the customers received a nice treat on Val- truck with its large “Fuel Your Love” de- entine’s Day when Mike Tammaro and cal. The eye-catching scene was appro- his drivers showed up. Their visit did not priately completed with each customer only bring the traditional Valentine’s Day also receiving a rose from Tammaro treat of chocolate but also brought 100 himself. gallons of fuel free of charge. Tammaro said the best part of being This is the second year VL Tammaro able to give back to some of his loyal cus- Oil has taken part in Maine Energy Mar- tomers is seeing the heartfelt responses keters Association’s Fuel Your Love and the surprise. “The genuine emotion campaign, topping off the tanks of of these people when they find out that some area households. Approximately we’re giving them 100 gallons free, 1,000 gallons of fuel was delivered to they’re just shocked.” ten customers, all in an effort to bring Tammaro added that he appreciates all joy, warmth, and savings to them this of his customers. “Thank you to them Valentine’s Day. for being so loyal through the years and According to owner Mike Tammaro, standing beside us. Thank you for help- recipients were chosen based on the oil ing to make us grow,” adding that he has company’s own criteria. Together with a great staff that helps make it happen. his office staff and delivery drivers, the This is the fifth year of the Fuel Your Tammaro team considered customers Love campaign. The Maine Energy Mar- for a variety of reasons, narrowing down keters Association partners with energy choices from his thousands of custom- providers across the state, giving away ers to only ten. Some may have been 13,000 gallons of fuel for Valentine’s experiencing health issues, some perhaps Day, all as a way to give back and share financial issues, while others simply the love. Learn more at maineenergy- For the second consecutive year, VL Tammaro Oil Company took part in the Fuel may have just “needed a good uplift in facts.com. Your Love campaign, giving away 1,000 gallons of fuel on Valentine's Day. Pictured spirits,” Tammaro said. is Mike Tammaro. (Submitted photo)
City Approves License Funding Plans to Improve Child Care in for New Taxi Service Maine Have Been Announced
By Kaileigh Deacon cil meeting, representatives By Natalie Boomer to meet the needs and demands the Children’s Cabinet, Pre- from L&L Transportation were [email protected] of children and families. school Development Grant Rural Maine communities in Calais to ask the City Council “This is great news for Maine Planning Grant, Child Care have a limited supply of trans- to approve their taxi license for The Department of Health and terrific news for Wash- Mapping with the bipartisan portation options, and for those Calais. The group has already and Human Services sent out a ington County. The need for policy center, and a three-year that don’t have a license, ve- been operating in the Ellsworth plan to help improve childcare Inclusive Quality Child Care is state plan. hicle, or other means to get area for five years offering in Maine on February 12th. so great, and I am thrilled that Plans for improving the ex- around, the options are even transportation services through There has been a $550 mil- the state is working towards pansion of infant and rural child fewer. Thankfully, for many partnerships with Healthy Aca- lion increase for the Child Care helping meet the need,” said care include waiving licensing years, Calais has had a taxi ser- dia and LogistiCare and is look- and Development Block Grant Penni Theriault of Lots of Tots fees for providers in these rural vice that helps meet the trans- ing to expand by offering taxi Program, which is the primary Child Care in Princeton. areas and for new providers portation needs of locals. services in the Calais Area. funding source for Maine’s The spending plan is based who are serving infants. At last Thursday’s City Coun- Child Care Subsidy Program, on the goals and strategies of (continued on page 9) (continued on page 9)
Continued Spreading of Coronavirus Expected
By Jayna Smith Control and Prevention (CDC). United States. Thus far, Mas- tory illness including a cough For more information on [email protected] The CDC has been monitoring sachusetts is the closest state to or shortness of breath. If both the situation, visit cdc.gov/ the outbreak. Nationwide, 42 Maine which has had a positive exposure to the virus and symp- coronavirus/2019-nCoV/sum- The coronavirus, now of- states and territories have sent case or cases of COVID-19. Ac- toms of the virus are present, the mary.html. ficially named coronavirus dis- samples to the CDC for testing. cording to the CDC, it is likely CDC guidelines state that the ease 2019 and abbreviated as In the United States, there that person-to-person spread will patient should be isolated. COVID-19, has caused major have been 15 confirmed cases continue to occur. health concerns worldwide. The of COVID-19. An additional In Maine, one person was re- International Health Regula- 452 people were identified as cently tested for the virus. That tions Emergency Committee of possible cases, with 392 testing person did test negative, accord- the World Health Organization negative and another 60 cases ing to the Maine CDC. recently declared the outbreak still pending. These numbers The Maine CDC said in a a “public health emergency of do not include persons under in- press release that it was “made international concern.” vestigation in the U.S that were aware of the individual through We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! Chinese health officials have evacuated from the Diamond protocols established by the U.S. reported tens of thousands of Princess cruise ship, including Centers for Disease Control and cases of COVID-19 in China, presumptive-positive cases. Prevention to limit the spread with the virus reportedly spread- The CDC warns people that of coronavirus in the United The Calais Advertiser is ing from person-to-person in more cases are likely to be States.” your official publication parts of that country, according identified in the coming days, Symptoms of COVID-19 may Check out prattcars.com to the U.S. Centers for Disease including more cases in the include fever or signs of respira- US Route 1, Calais • 207-454-0600 for Calais IGA sales flyer. CA000001776 PAGE 2 Human Trafficking is Occurring in Maine By Jayna Smith (STEN) further explains on department and has not heard addiction,” the Maine STEM ing is that it often involves kid- [email protected] its website (mainesten.org) of any such cases on this side site explains. napping or physically forcing that law enforcement in every of Washington County, train- The organization further someone into a situation. In Maine is not exempt from one of Maine’s 16 counties has ing on recognizing human reports that the same circum- reality, most human traffick- human trafficking. Jess Be- identified victims/survivors trafficking department does stances that make someone ers use psychological means dard, Director of Program of human trafficking, report- take place within his depart- vulnerable to sex trafficking such as tricking, defrauding, Planning at Maine Coalition ing that nearly 40% of law ment. also make someone vulner- manipulation, or threatening Against Sexual Assault, said, enforcement officers saw a hu- “Human trafficking is part able to labor trafficking – peo- victims into providing com- “Last year sexual assault and man trafficking case in 2015, of a continuum of violence ple who experience a lack of mercial sex or exploitative domestic violence programs the most recent year for which and vulnerability, and deeply opportunity or isolation, lack labor. served between 300 and 400 statistics are available. tied with economic instability, of access to basic needs and If you suspect human traf- survivors of sex exploitation Calais Police Chief Dave lack of access to education, poverty leads them to seek out ficking, call the National Hu- and trafficking.” Randall said that although he the demand for cheap goods opportunities for employment man Trafficking Hotline at The Maine Sex Trafficking has not dealt with a case of and services, racism, sexism, and can be easily exploited. 1-800-373-3888. and Exploitation Network human trafficking within his and in many cases, trauma or One myth to human traffick- What’s Up, Calais?
By Jayna Smith saw the last play by the students for the meal is $8 and take-outs Be sure to follow Calais Little yahoo.com. The Calais Adver- [email protected] who make up the Calais Call- are available. This will be held League on Facebook. tiser will also have additional backs this past fall and was very at the Congregational Church The St. Croix Valley Interna- information about the club in According to Cindy Wart- impressed. Under the direction from 4:30 to 6 p.m. tional Garden Club (SCVIGC) the next few weeks. man, about 20 ladies are having of Mrs. Kati Grass, the students With spring (yes, it is com- is also getting ready for spring. This week is Random Acts of a blast every Thursday night do a wonderful job, not only ing!) comes baseball and soft- It’s entering its 41st year with Kindness Week. What was the in a line dancing class offered with the acting, but the light- ball, and Jessie Delmonaco monthly meetings resuming in last random act of kindness you by Barbara Lara. The class ing, set design, and all else that has shared some information April. According to the club’s carried out? Or maybe you’ve is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. at goes along with the production on the Calais Little League newly-elected president Tonya been on the receiving end. If Barbara’s School of Dance on of a play. This time, The Calais softball program. Girls ages 7 Troiani, the members work on you know someone who’s Temperance Street. Cindy said Callbacks presents Tracks writ- to 12 can sign up on March 3rd, community gardens and have gone above and beyond to do not only is the group getting ten by Peter Tarsi. Admission 10th, or 17th at locations to be garden tours, demonstrations, something special for you or a great workout, but the fun is by donation, as is the array determined. Remember, Calais speakers, and tips. Reach out for someone else, let me know, they are having keeps them all of baked goods. Little League baseball and soft- to Tonya for more information and remember this: kindness is coming back. No experience Mark your calendars for ball are not just for Calais kids; at 454-3696 or email scvigc@ free; let’s pass it on. is necessary, and according to Thursday, March 12. The Cal- there’s quite a wide area that the Cindy, one can just show up ais High School music program league serves, from Topsfield to to take part or call Barbara for is hosting its annual spaghetti Dennysville and all the towns more information at 454-2824. dinner. This event is always in between in addition to the The cost is $5 each week. very well-attended and includes St. Stephen area. Call or email Email You will not want to miss your choice of sauce, along Jessie for the details on softball the play coming up at the high with broccoli salad, coleslaw, at (207) 454-7640 or jdcalais@ [email protected] school this Sunday and Mon- rolls, and dessert, as well as a yahoo.com. Volunteer umpires day at 6 p.m. each evening. I great Chinese raffle. The cost and coaches are also needed.
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64 Houlton Road, Baileyville: Location, location, location! A 293 River Road, Calais: A 3 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian style 583 River Road, Calais: A home with a home business. The sec- home & motel at the very busy, prime location at the intersection 448 Houlton Road, Waite: A 50x100 garage with office building. home on River Road just south of town with a 1+/- acre big yard. ond floor apartment has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. The first floor cur- of Route 1 & 9, the busiest intersection in Washington County on 25 +/- acres right on Route 1. Each building has its own septic. Home has a 2 car garage, a one car garage/game room, large rently has an antique shop, has two out buildings and a big deck. the Canadian border! With 500’ of road-front, plenty of parking & Has been a truck garage has gas & diesel pumps ready to go. eat in kitchen and two enclosed porches. A great location and a A great set up! Business & inventory is included in the sale. Great possibility of more land, investors should look beyond the motel More land is also available! $189,900 as it’s only use! Priced to sell! $176,000 great family home! $170,000 location on the Route 1 corridor. $159,000 CA000000230 PAGE 3 Baileyville Town Council A regular meeting of the to go with the recommendation C O M M E N T S this meeting: Noah Southard Meeting with the School Baileyville Town Council was of the Assessors from April 1, Dale Brasher and Bobbie Deed, Spednic Club, Addi- Board held on Tuesday, January 28, 2019. b. Harris from Downeast Com- tional insured Vacation/Pay- EXECUTIVE SESSION – 2020, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mu- Initial Boundary Validation munity Partners were present roll, Property Maintenance M.R.S.A. 1, CHAPTER 13, nicipal Building. The Council Program. It was moved by to discuss the possibility of Meserve Property, Signs for $405, 6 (A) - PERSONNEL members present were Tim Councilor Knowles, seconded getting land in Baileyville the fields, Opportunity Zone MATTER Call, Craig Croman, Carl by Councilor Ripley, and to set up power panels that Internet, Seavey Property/ The council went into ex- Ripley, Acacia Emery, Steve unanimously voted to autho- will provide 100% power to Campbell property, Duty Free ecutive session at 6:45, came Knowles and Town Manager rize the Council Chairman to 500 homes. It will provide America - Road from Rt. 9 to out of this session at 7:04 and Chris Loughlin. Also pres- sign the U.S. Census Bureau energy at a reduced rate until Industrial Park, BaCAT Crawl went back to regular session ent was Marilyn McLaugh- 2020 Initial Boundary Valida- they reach a cap. The Council line advertising of Broadband at 7:05 at which time it was lin, Jamie McLaughlin, John tion Program Form. favored the idea but directed BaCat link on the town web- unanimously voted to table McPhee, Mike Boies, and TOWN MANAGER’S them that the next step with site, Improvements to the any decision on the matter Dale Brasher and Bobbie REPORT be to speak with CEO Snow- Town Office discussed. Harris from Downeast Com- a. Task List Update. Town man. New Items Added: COUNCILOR AD- munity Partners. Manager Loughlin noted that COUNCILOR CLOSING CES quote for lot 34 in the JOURNMENT CALL TO ORDER Jackie Martin and the chick- COMMENTS Industrial Park School #s for The meeting was adjourned It was moved by Councilor ens/rooster item can be re- Councilors Ripley, Emery, the ongoing projects. Joint at 7:06 p.m. Croman, seconded by Coun- moved; the Spednic Club has Croman, and Call had no fur- cilor Emery, and unanimously not provided the insurance ther comments or questions. voted to open the meeting at certificate yet; a visit to the Councilor Knowles was thank- 5:30 p.m. Campbell and Seavey proper- ful for the $104 refund from APPROVAL OF MIN- ties needs to happen; and that the state provided to anyone UTES OF THE REGULAR the website information will w i t h a h o m e s t e a d e x e m p t i o n . COUNCIL MEETINGS OF b e d o w n l o a d e d t h i s w e e k . Action List items listed at JANUARY 14, 2020 b. Update of Discussion It was moved by Councilor with Tri-Town Marine. Town Croman, seconded by Coun- Manager Loughlin met with cilor Knowles, and unani- Dave Whitney about a pos- mously voted to approve the sible location for him to open minutes from the January 14, a business within the Town of 2020, regular council meet- Baileyville with the possibil- ing. ity of utilizing the Opportu- OLD BUSINESS nity Zone. Mr. Walton will be a. Broadband Project Sta- in contact with Mr. Whitney tus - Update. Town Manager about the Opportunity Zone. Loughlin reported there are Town Manager Loughlin will 285 addresses ready to be get in touch with CES about served and another 275 about lot 34 in the Industrial Park to to be released. There are 24 get a quote to redo the park. residents in Calais and one Town Manager Loughlin in Baileyville that are now reported that some numbers hooked up. Councilor Call provided by the BUD for would like to have the Fa- sewer billing showed large cebook page updated with increases in water usage. The pricing and he noted that new meters have increased the Pioneer has been putting bills by 7 or 8%. An increase door hanger ads out. Town in sewer bills may have to Manager Loughlin noted that happen in the near future. roughly 304-340 households He reported that rep- in Baileyville will need to resentatives from Ma- be hooked up for the town chias Savings Bank did to break even. b. Line t h e i r q u a r t e r l y v i s i t t o d a y . of Credit Extension - It was Councilor Call would like the moved by Councilor Knowles, CES quote for the industrial seconded by councilor Emery, park added to the action list and unanimously voted to as well as the school numbers extend the line of credit with with reconciliation for the The First for the construction money estimated on projects of the Broadband network for compared to what has been an additional year. spent. The Council would N E W B U S I N E S S like Town Manager Loughlin a. Abatement - Homestead/ to set up a joint meeting with Veteran's Exemption. It was the school board. the consensus of the Council PUBLIC CLOSING CA000007096
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The Calais Advertiser and the Machias Valley News Observer endorses a Vote YES on March 3 Primary Question 1 and place child medical decisions back in the hands of Parents and Families.
Get out and vote in the upcoming March 3, 2020 Primary.
The Ballot will show: Question 1: Religious and Philosophical Vaccination Exemptions Referendum
A "yes" vote is to: * repeal Legislative Document 798, which was designed to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions from vaccination requirements for K-12 and college students and employees of healthcare facilities, and
* reinstate the law allowing for religious and philosophical Publisher/Managing Editor exemptions from vaccination requirements. Letters Policy: Letters to the Editor: We reserve the right to publish or PIERRE LITTLE not publish a letter. We may edit for taste, clarity, and length. Letters that are potentially libelous, slanderous or written with harmful intent will be rejected. Controller / A "no" vote is to: We do not publish form letters, petitions, quotations, or anonymous letters. Administrative Manager Please limit letters to roughly 300 words, and send by email to letters@ WENDY LITTLE * uphold Legislative Document 798, which was thecalaisadvertiser.com, by fax to 207-454-3458 or by mail to The Calais [email protected] designed to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions Advertiser, 23 Church Street, Calais, Maine, 04619. We prefer letters that Reporters from vaccination requirements for students to attend schools beget letters — that offer sound opinions on current events, editorials on • NATALIE BOOMER the community, city, state and federal matters. • KAILEIGH DEACON and colleges and for employees of healthcare facilities. • JAYNA SMITH
Graphic Designer CHERYL STABINSKI Opinions on Maine Question 1: Religious [email protected] Assistant to the Publisher/ Advertising and Philosophical Vaccination Exemptions BETH MCCRAY [email protected] Reception/Administration On Tuesday, March 3, all 2019, Gov. Janet Mills (D) legislative Democrats (84 per- 17, 2019, Secretary of State KATHY DEVINE registered Maine voters, re- signed LD 798, “An Act To cent) supported the bill. Most Dunlap (D) announced that the [email protected] gardless of party affiliation, Protect Maine Children and legislative Republicans (91 per- veto referendum qualified to may go to the polls to vote on Students from Preventable cent) opposed the bill. In June appear on the ballot at Maine’s Sports Reporter the Religious and Philosophi- Diseases by Repealing Certain 2019, the campaign Mainers statewide election to be held JOHN ROGERS cal Vaccination Exemption Exemptions from the Laws for Health and Parental Rights March 3. Cartoonist Referendum. Governing Immunization Re- filed paperwork for the citizens’ BOB BRYSON Background: On May 24, quirements” into law. Most veto referendum, and on Oct. Proofreader NADA WILLIAMS-WHITE When you go to the ballot box: Office Cat TOMMY TOM TOM A “no” vote is to uphold Legislative Document 798, which was designed to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions from vaccination requirements for students to attend schools and colleges, and for employees of healthcare facilities. Contributors: Linda Baniszeski, Sally Doten, John Dudley, Dave Mc- A “yes” vote is to repeal Legislative Document 798, which was designed to eliminate religious and philosophical exemp- Cullough, Michael McLean, Joanne tions from vaccination requirements for K-12 and college students and employees of healthcare facilities, and reinstate McMahon, Kathy Mekelburg, Ann the law allowing for religious and philosophical exemptions from vaccination requirements. Montgomery, Cassie Oakes, Sandra Smith. Here at The Calais Advertiser, our mailbox has been brimming with opinions on both sides of the question, and we’re pleased M to F: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to feature them here. If you would like to add your voice to the dialogue, email [email protected] or mail to 23 Church Street, Edited and designed in Maine. Calais, Maine 04619. Printed in Canada. Phone: (207) 454-3561 • (207) 454-0484 Toll Free: 1-844-268-6356 Fax: (207) 454-3458 Home is Where the Heart is www.calais.news E-mail ads to: [email protected] By Gov. Janet Mills The waiting list for afford- with cosponsors from both Three weeks ago, in my State E-mail letters to: [email protected] able housing has risen to more houses and both parties — in- of the State, I told the Legisla- E-mail events to: A home is more than brick and than 32,000 households. Over troduced legislation to address ture, “send this bill to my desk [email protected] beams and wood and maybe a 20,000 Maine households are this housing shortage. and I’ll sign it.” USPS-082760 barn and a little yard. Home is on waitlists for federal rental LD 1645 provides a refund- Well, thanks to the bipartisan Periodicals paid in Calais, 04619 where my husband, Stan, and assistance. able tax credit, similar to the work of the Legislature, this Postmaster: I raised five daughters. Where And yet, for all of that, Maine Maine Historic Tax Credit, to week I did sign it. Send address changes to we sat at the kitchen table is only producing 250 new af- create an additional 1,000 af- You know they say home is The Calais Advertiser, Inc., paying bills and helping with fordable homes each year. fordable homes over the next where the heart is. P.O. Box 660, Calais, ME 04619. homework. It’s where we slept Families that don’t qualify eight years, more than doubling I believe the goal of ensuring In Washington County safely every night. for affordable housing, or don’t our current production rate. that Maine people have a safe 1 year: $48 / 6 months: $24 But for thousands of Maine have access to it, are paying At least 30 percent of the place to rest their head at night, Out-of-County families, a safe and affordable outrageous rent prices. More funding will go towards hous- a place where they can take care 1 year: $52 / 6 months $27 home is out of reach. than 35,000 renters in our state ing for seniors, 20 percent of their family, get ready for Check out our website Our state has one of the least pay more than half of their in- towards homes in rural com- work and live with dignity and for online pricing. affordable housing markets in comes for rent and utilities. munities, and 10 percent to comfort is at the heart of this All subscriptions must be paid in advance. the nation. In 2018, the aver- How do we expect to keep renovating rural apartments. Administration. Newsstand price: $1.50 per copy age Maine renter’s wage was young families here, or to at- This investment will also I was proud to sign this bill (tax included) $11.44 per hour, while the tract young families here, if trigger matching federal funds into law, and I hope it will al- The Calais Advertiser will not be responsible hourly wage needed to rent a there is no affordable place for to stimulate job growth and low us to say to thousands more for any errors that occur in advertisements. two-bedroom apartment was them to live? economic activity in the con- Mainers, “Welcome Home.” When an error occurs, we will upon request publish that part of the advertisement in $18.73 an hour –ninth-highest Last legislative session, Rep- struction, engineering and de- which the error occurs, if the error affects in the nation. resentative Ryan Fecteau — sign sectors. the value of the advertisement. PAGE 5
Shirley, Hope You’re Showing Them the Inoculate This! Ropes in Heaven She was a great interview and Fighting the flu two dressed as cops, stormed a a lively and talented lady. Shir- It’s serious business, and so North Side garage, forcing sev- ley Kennedy of Milbridge died many don’t seem to get that en gang members against the last week, and although she had because they’re doing nothing. back wall. Stepping back they been retired from the rodeo cir- Children are dying right across machine-gunned the seven. cuit for a while, her name will the nation -- two last night on History tells us that the North always be remembered. the news. Neither had had a Side Gang (Al Capone) and the Especially whenever the flu shot. Several right here in Outfit (Bugsy Moran) contin- subject of horses came up, she Washington County. No, they ued business as usual for sev- was mostly recalled as a barrel- hadn’t had flu shots either. eral more years. The four shoot- racer of national renown. Many Vaccine misinformation is ers were never identified. Louise Fletcher as Julie Andrews as will miss her kind presence, not everywhere. Just there for the … and on another note Nurse Ratched Mary Poppins just in and about Milbridge. taking and absorption. Sadly, Gov. Janet Mills’ $126- Remember the Maine! it appears to be a generational million supplemental budget “Give me liberty or give me death”- Patrick Henry, speech to Although it happened 122 thing. For those of us who re- focuses on a strong economy the Second Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775, and rejected years ago, it was mid-February member that summer of polio, above all else. While proposing motto for Yes on 1 Peoples Veto of mandatory vaccination law in Havana Harbor when the we get it. to strengthen health, safety and in Maine. USS Maine, a navy ship, myste- I say sadly because we are workforce, she says there will “Give me your guns”- Virginia Democratic Governor Ralph riously sank. Although the sink- no longer the generation with be $15 million for high-speed Northam and Legislative Democrats, 2020, after elections gave ing contributed to the outbreak young children. Please get broadband, and $1.1 million to them total control of state government. of the Spanish-American War educated. It’s never too late restore a forensic crisis team at “Give me your religious liberty”- Maine Democratic Governor in April, details of the explo- for that. It’s also not too late DHHS, previously scaled back Janet Mills and Legislative Democrats after passing mandatory sion were never uncovered. to get a flu shot. By ignoring under LePage. vaccination law and stripping religious and philosophical exemp- Even after an investigation medical advice and common Calling each of these pro- tions in 2019, and now advocating No on 1. headed by Adm. Hyman Rick- sense, so many are endangered. posals bipartisan, nonetheless “I would prefer not to”- Melville’s Bartleby the Scrivener and over in 1974, the cause of the Often with deadly results this votes were split along party Maine Yes on 1 advocates/Republicans/conservatives/opponents sinking of the Maine remains season. lines, with Republicans con- of the nanny state. unknown. Maybe a clue? That Remembering the massacre cerned about spending the sur- entire quote was: “Remem- An awful thing, unfortunate- plus, and Democrats supporting When Democrats won both Houses of the Virginia Legislature ber the Maine! The hell with ly, belonging to February, is the the budget. to go along with Governor Ralph Northam (he of the blackface/ Spain!” St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Other measures to watch for Klan robe medical school yearbook picture), they wasted little The very best of yellow jour- This horrific war between the progress: $2.6 million to allevi- time keeping their campaign promises to ban guns and remove nalism prevailed during those North Side Gang and the Chi- ate DHHS waitlists; $1.9 mil- restrictions on abortion and infanticide. Shocked that Democrats turbulent times, sad to say. cago Outfit had been escalating lion for 10 new state troopers; were actually keeping their campaign promises, Virginians rallied The ship’s main mast is now for five years. $10 million for infrastructure. around their County Sheriffs and Commissioners and created 2nd memorialized at Arlington Na- Tensions climaxed on Febru- Amendment Sanctuary Counties where gun-grabbing Democrats tional Cemetery. ary 14, 1929, when four men, would be resisted and not cooperated with. Leftist apoplexy at such peasant effrontery is like having your cake and eating it too. Maine’s leftists do not have either the cojones or the numbers to come after guns (outside of Portland anyway) so Governor Mills New Low Income Housing Bill Signed and the Democrats attacked the First Amendment instead. Attacks on free speech from Governor Mills (as Attorney General prosecut- ing pro-life protestors for speaking too loudly and investigating climate change “deniers” in hopes of silencing them, and also winning the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary) and now Senator Rebecca Millett (D-Cumberland and Maine Educational Associa- tion) (introducing a bill to regulate and penalize political speech deemed “false or misleading”) are actually standard progressive fare. Up until now, attacks on the free exercise of religion have generally originated from the LGBT wing of the Democratic Party, but like anti-Semitism and the coronavirus, hostility to religious freedom now seems to be spreading like a plague. In the name of public health, Gov. Mills and Democrats have abandoned liberty, carrots and persuasion, choosing authoritarian tyranny (always the preferred policy choice of socialists, “democratic” or not), sticks and mandates. It so happens that I do not share the health, safety and religious concerns and objections of the anti-vaxxers, but I do share their philosophical objections. If vaccinations are such a public good (and I believe they are), the government should promote them with carrots, subsidies and persuasion, not sticks, penalties and mandates. Trampling individual liberty for the “public good” is exactly what socialist autocrats Joseph Stalin, Mao Tse Tung, Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez have done in the past. The public health community may have a different definition of “public good” (or maybe not), but those ends are not justified by authoritarian means that reduce liberty. For what I assume to be political reasons, the Yes on 1 advocates have chosen to make Big Pharma the bad guys here as opposed to the left’s hostility to religious freedom. Everybody hates Big Pharma (until you need a wonder drug of course), but that level of Gov. Janet Mills recently signed LD 1645 “An Act To Create Affordable Workforce and Senior Hous- enmity is not so universally relative to the public health community ing and Preserve Affordable Rural Housing.” The bill provides tax incentives for new low-income housing and helps in maintaining and renewing existing units. (Submitted photo) or even leftist autocrats who seek to covertly restrict liberty (as in Virginia or the weasel words of Mayor Pete, leftist bromides often hide freedom phobia). What do you suppose would happen if Big Pharma developed We want your a vaccine that prevented homosexuality or progressivism? Or, for that matter, heterosexuality and conservatism? Keep the nanny wildlife state out of our bedrooms, boardrooms, wallets and medical deci- sions. Our nanny may look like Mary (or in these trans-enlightened photos! days Marty) Poppins, but she’s actually Nurse Ratched in drag. Jon Reisman is an associate professor of economics and public policy at the University of Maine at Machias. His views are his own. editor Mr. Reisman welcomes comments as letters to the editor here, or to @calais.news him directly via email at [email protected]. PAGE 6 To The Editor Maine Vaccination Law Infringes on Civil Rights By Meryl Nass whether we will allow some of they feel, and resentful to now emptions to vaccines. Are they in danger. The court has also our most basic civil rights to be be called anti-vaxxers? Most trying to beat the system or try- held that childrens’ right to an An important referendum taken away. of my doctor colleagues are ing to protect their children? education is of the utmost im- question is coming up for a vote The rights I am talking about unwilling to give these families With respect to how the new portance. Furthermore, federal on March 3. The question asks are: 1) the right to informed medical exemptions for further vaccine law revoked our civil special education law prohibits Maine citizens if they want to consent for medical procedures; vaccinations because it could rights, the right to informed mandating medications as a retain religious and personal 2) the right to bodily integrity; be detrimental to their careers. consent requires patients to be condition of receiving educa- belief exemptions for vaccines 3) the right of parents to make In California, doctors who have accurately informed about the tional services. (in that case, vote Yes on Ques- decisions for their children; and issued vaccine exemptions to risks and benefits of medical We are on a slippery slope. tion 1) or instead require that no 4) the right to an education. more than five children in one procedures, and to decide on If the law denying religious child can attend school without The state is obliged to pro- year must be reviewed by the the procedure without coercion. and personal belief vaccine all state-mandated vaccines (in vide an education to even sick Department of Health. Denying children an education exemptions is not overturned that case, vote No). The Maine or disruptive children, in some Furthermore, in late 2019, the is highly coercive. by popular vote on March 3, Legislature voted to take away cases sending tutors to their U.S. Centers for Disease Con- Public health law only per- the citizens of Maine will have these exemptions in 2019, leav- homes. But if the vaccine man- trol and Prevention changed its mits restricting a person’s lib- voluntarily surrendered rights ing only limited, hard-to-get date law is not overturned, per- guidelines for medical condi- erty when their actions pose and freedoms that are crucial to medical exemptions. If this law fectly healthy children may be tions that justify exemptions an immediate and compel- what we hold dear as a nation. is allowed to stand, children denied the right to attend school for vaccinations. Now, for most ling harm to others. Keeping Do we really want to trade our lacking even one required vac- because at some future time vaccines, only a severe allergic healthy, uninfected children freedoms for an unmeasurable cination may not be permitted they might spread a disease. reaction is sufficient reason to out of school is punitive, not reduction in childhood infec- to attend any public or private I have met many parents who avoid another dose. Doctors are protective. Quarantines during tious disease? school in Maine next year. gave their children every vac- sure to be even more hesitant outbreaks are what has worked Meryl Nass of Ellsworth is While the referendum ques- cine on schedule, until some- to issue a medical exemption and meets the legal standard. an internal medicine physician tion is about whether every thing happened to one of their when they see the new guide- The Supreme Court has up- and has testified before six con- child must have all recom- children after a vaccination. lines. held the right of parents to make gressional committees, primar- mended vaccines in order to After that, they became hesitant So, what parents have done medical decisions for their chil- ily on the anthrax vaccine. attend school, underlying it is about following the schedule. instead is avail themselves of dren, only allowing the state to a foundational question about Can you imagine how guilty religious or personal belief ex- intervene when a child’s life is To The Editor Tonya Troiani is certainly small dogs and cats. It is legal and Constitutionally based for of fresh air in an otherwise Neither should she. welcome to her express her to shoot any animal that proves a her liking. Reisman's pieces controlled media climate. Many As of now, we still live in opinions, but not to present them threat to the life and limb of hu- are substantive and factual, and of we more conservative “Con- a free society where the 1st as “fact” when they clearly are mans and pets. Target practice professionally written with great stitutionalists” rarely like the and 2nd Amendments are vi- not (Letters 2/6 and 2/13). is also legal in a safe setting dur- skill. Just because she does not political reporting and postur- able. American journalists and Two weeks ago, she found ing daylight hours. Ultimately, like them or disagrees, she has ing of the mainstream media. citizens are still able to espouse, fault with people legally shoot- unless someone's actions are no right to dictate what the rest Media giants like CNN, ABC, read, hear and endorse varying ing firearms on private property illegal or harmful to the com- of us can read and appreciate. CBS, NBC, their affiliates and concepts and practices -- unlike (2/6 letter to the editor), and munity at large, property owners As to her claims that CA most mainstream media, on any Russia, Cuba, China, Venezuela, the kind of ammunition they are entitled to exercise the rights “slants” its contents. Another given day, consistently present North Korea, some Middle East use. If Ms.Troiani had checked of a free society. fallacy. The CA consistently the exact same sound bites, ver- countries, and other enslaving her facts, she would know that Secondly, Ms.Troiani's Feb- prints items from many perspec- biage, and innuendo. It is clearly regimes around the world. All the majority of ammunition ruary 13 letter included her tives. It regularly prints Gover- and purely "slanted" news. It who do not appreciate the great used today have steel pellets, unfounded statements about nor Mills’ progressively leaning has become the equivalent of advantages of living in the Unit- not lead. Ammo for hunting The Calais Advertiser’s (CA) addresses and press releases, as Pravda in the former Soviet ed States are certainly welcome water fowl 'requires' steel shot. news policies. Despite Ms. well as those of Senator Angus Union and China's state run me- to move elsewhere. But, do To hear several shots in a rural Troiani's claims that Professor King, and individual letters to dia. The majority of us simply not dare attempt to destroy the area is not uncommon. There Jon Reisman's opinion pieces the editor. CA is the quintes- turn it off, switch the channel, or greatest system of government are times when it is necessary are “convoluted and rambling” sential small town American don’t subscribe to what we don't in the world's history. to get rid of rats or vermin so -- they are exactly the oppo- newspaper, printing and cover- like to read. She can too. We Linda Baniszeski they do not multiply. Coyotes site. Perhaps they are a bit too ing whatever is relevant to the do not deny the right of others Meddybemps are increasingly brazen toward thought provoking, conservative market it serves. It is a breath what to read, watch and think. To The Editor
What a beautiful thing you folks did in printing the obituary of “Millie”! This family’s I do not personally know Professor Jonathan Reisman but I do appreciate loving portrayal of their beloved pet and her place in the heart of the family moved me very The Calais Advertiser printing his weekly column. He is a conservative voice. deeply, caused me to shed tears remembering pets I’ve loved and lost over the years. There is nothing wrong with not being a liberal or socialist. Most people are So many people have a deep love for their companion animals, and when they lose well aware that virtually all the mainstream media report news and their insights them, mourn as they would for any member of the family. Love for our pets can make with a liberal slant. I am not surprised to read that a person who “reads liter- us more truly human, and help us to grow more compassionate. ally dozens of news feeds per day” is “shocked” when they read a conservative Thank you so much for the daring venture your paper has undertaken - another innova- viewpoint. Thank you for publishing Professor Reisman’s column. tion among many! Mike Marshall Joanne McMahon Big Lake Twp., Maine King Salutes Maine Veterans at Togus During the week of the VA state’s eternal gratitude, and ate Armed Services Commit- from the VA to Maine com- more veterans to access care National Salute to Veteran it’s up to us to make sure we tee, Senator King has been an munity hospitals and health in their own communities and Patients, U.S. Senator Angus never let them forget it,” said advocate for Maine veterans care providers. In October, reduce the strain on Togus. In King (I-Maine) caught up Senator King. “Each and every during his time in the U.S. Senator King met with Maine June, Senator King took part with several Maine veterans day of the year, we need to Senate, working to honor their veterans, healthcare providers, in the official, bipartisan Sen- at Togus VA Medical Center show our veterans how grate- service and provide them with and advocates at the 22nd An- ate delegation to Normandy, – saluting their service and ful we are for the sacrifices the high-quality care they have nual Stand Down at Togus – a France, to commemorate the expressing the gratitude of they’ve made to secure our earned through their service. yearly event that highlights 75th anniversary of the D-Day Maine people. The yearly way of life, and the National He spent Veterans Day in 2019 services and resources for invasion by Allied forces dur- event takes place during the Salute does exactly that. It was traveling the state and meeting veterans who are homeless or ing World War II. In May, he week of Valentine’s Day, to an honor to meet with so many with Maine veterans in Port- in transitional housing. spoke at Maine Veterans’ Me- show appreciation and support Maine heroes and the dedi- land, Waterville, and Augusta. In September, Senator King morial Cemetery in Augusta to for men and women who are cated men and women who In November, Senator King announced that the Depart- pay tribute to America’s fallen being cared for in VA medi- care for them, and let them joined the Maine delegation ment of Veterans Affairs has heroes and honor the sacrifices cal centers, outpatient clinics, know how important they are in sending a letter to U.S. awarded a lease contract for a of America’s veterans and domiciliaries, and nursing to their communities, state, Secretary of Veterans Affairs new Community Based Out- their families. homes. and nation.” (VA) Robert Wilkie raising patient Clinic (CBOC) in Port- “Maine’s veterans have our A member of the U.S. Sen- the issue of late payments land. The facility will allow PAGE 7 Why I Will Vote “Yes” on Question 1
By Sen. Marianne Moore of “early voting.” to find an educational alterna- philosophical, or religious I am not an anti-vaccine ad- tive that is cost prohibitive, objection to vaccinating their In the election to be held on vocate. I had my own children especially for lower-income own children should also have “Super Tuesday” (March 3rd), immunized when they were Maine families. For these the right to be free from gov- Maine voters will be asked youngsters and do not regret families, denial of a free public ernment action that seeks to whether they wish to repeal the that decision; however, I do education is a denial of any force them to inject potentially law that eliminated religious feel parents should have the education at all. dangerous chemicals into the and philosophical exemptions right to decide how, when, and At the same time, this bill bodies of their children. from vaccination requirements which vaccines their children does not fully protect schools Question One, as worded for K-12 and college students, should receive. and students from the diseases on the March 3 ballot, would and employees of healthcare By forcing every child in that vaccines are designed to “reinstate the law allowing for facilities. Maine’s public schools to be prevent. There are no provi- religious and philosophical While this election is a pri- immunized before being al- sions in the bill addressing exemptions from vaccination mary for each party, any regis- lowed to continue their enroll- teachers, adults on campus, bus requirements.” For this reason, tered voter, regardless of party ment, state government is ef- drivers, sports event attendees, I support the repeal of the law affiliation, may go to the polls fectively violating the rights of and others who come into and a vote of “Yes on Question and request a ballot solely for children whose families choose regular contact with students One”. Referendum Question One. In not to have these vaccinations. in schools that do not have Senator Marianne Moore fact voters can vote absentee By taking away their access to to prove they have been vac- represents Senate District 6 in by going to their town office or a “free and appropriate public cinated. the Maine State Senate. city hall and taking advantage education” we are forcing them Families who have a moral,
The Debate on Question 1 By Jayna Smith tion 1 on the ballot: “Do you vaccines (e.g., encephalopa- of education, whether private child immunized and I could [email protected] want to reject the new law thy), among others. or public.” not get past the abject fear of that removes religious and Medical exemptions are de- Caitlin Gilmet, a spokes- doing harm to their child. I A statewide vote takes place philosophical exemptions to cided upon between patients person for Maine Families for have concerns about what next month that seeks to repeal requiring immunization against and their physicians. Medi- Vaccines, said, “Vaccines are will happen to these children LD 798, a bill that eliminates certain communicable diseases cal exemptions must come one of the most effective ways if this fear prevents the child religious and philosophical ex- for students to attend schools as a written statement from a that parents can protect their from attending school. And emptions from vaccination re- and colleges and for employees licensed physician, nurse prac- children and help them to lead a what could happen to immune- quirements for Maine children of nursery schools and health titioner, or physician assistant healthy life. Improving Maine’s compromised children if they to attend school or daycare, as care facilities?” indicating that the immuniza- immunization rates helps to do attend school? I don’t have well as for employees of health- A “Yes” vote would repeal tion against one or more of protect the entire community a good answer for this.” care facilities. the law, which was designed the diseases may be medically from preventable diseases.” Perry noted that immuniza- Last May Governor Janet to eliminate religious and phil- inadvisable. For Rep. Anne Perry (D-Cal- tions are critical for the public Mills (D) signed the bill that osophical exemptions from Generally, medical exemp- ais), a Family Nurse Practitio- health, but says at this time, puts an end to the vaccine opt- vaccination requirements for tions are given for those with a ner, the issues around the ques- she does not know how she out for religious and philosophi- K-12 and college students and history of anaphylaxis, known tion are difficult. “I have seen will vote on this important cal reasons. The majority of employees of healthcare fa- altered immunodeficiency (e.g. the results of whooping cough question. legislative democrats (84 per- cilities, and would reinstate the cancer), severe reactions after on a two-month-old and fear The primary election will cent) supported the bill, while law, allowing for religious and vaccines (e.g. encephalopathy), that he will not make it through take place on March 3rd. Ques- most legislative Republicans philosophical exemptions from and others. a coughing bout because he was tion 1 is a special statewide (91 percent) opposed the bill. vaccination requirements. Cara Sacks, co-chair of Main- not able to breathe during it. I referendum, separate from the By September, enough sig- A “No” vote would uphold ers for Health and Parental have seen the results of polio Presidential Primary. There- natures from opponents were the law, with only some medical Rights, has argued LD 798 is with resulting paralysis,” she fore, one does not have to be collected to veto the referen- exemptions protected. Medical an “incredibly punitive and explained, adding, “Rubella registered with a specific party dum. This veto referendum will exemptions generally include a overreaching law that allows caused birth defects.” to vote in the referendum elec- appear on the ballot at the state- history of anaphylaxis, known our government to mandate Perry went on further, “I tion. wide election on March 3rd. altered immunodeficiency (e.g., medical intervention in ex- have also seen and tried to Now voters will see Ques- cancer), severe reactions after change for receiving any kind convince parents to get their Vote Yes on 1
By Rep. Kathy Javner Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom. -Albert Einstein Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. I am emotional. I am terri- fied. I am befuddled. I am inspired. I am bewildered. I am exhausted. I am hopeful. Most of all, I am held cap- tive; captive until March 3rd. Our whole philosophy as parents has been that through your hard work, ANYTHING can be achieved. ANY- THING. This is being threatened. And of all places, this is being threatened in Maine. Because we, as parents, have exer- District 141, which includes cised our freedom to make medical the Washington County towns choices that we believe are best for and townships of Alexander, our family; our son’s future is at stake. Big Lake, Brookton, Codyville, Doors, that should be open to him, Cooper, Crawford, Danforth, are now on the verge of being forever Day Block, Dennysville, Dyer, closed to him. We will not allow that Fowler, Forest City, Forest to happen. Twp, Grand Lake Stream, I ask you to stand with us. I ask you Greenlaw Chopping, Kos- to stand with all of Maine. I ask you suth, Lambert Lake, Meddy- to vote Yes on 1 to return Maine’s bemps, Princeton, Talmadge, vaccine law to the way it has been; Topsfield, Vanceboro, and so that ALL children can see their Waite (East Central Washing- dreams come true; so, they too, can ton County)Berry Twp., Ca- labor in FREEDOM! thance Twp., Edmunds Twp., Representative Javner ( R ) serves Marion Twp. Call 207-454-3561 or go to www.Calais.News PAGE 8 Calais High School Winter Carnival (Photos by Kaileigh Deacon)
Each year during Winter Carnival, community members and staff are invited to par- With the total funds raised from the Pie in the Face Contest the Maine Cancer ticipate in the Pie in the Face contest. Participants select a charity/organization to raise Foundation will receive $772. As advisor for the National Honor Society Mrs. funds for and the person who has collected the most funds in their jar at the end of the Scott added $475 collected from taping Principal Mary Anne Spearin to a wall at week is the winner and receives a pie in the face. This year's winner was Anne Scott a recent basketball game, bringing the total donated to the Maine Cancer Founda- who raised funds for the Maine Cancer Foundation. She raised over $400 in donations tion over $1,100 from the Calais High School Community. to get her pie in the face.
Students get the chance to demonstrate more than just athletics during Calais High School’s Winter Carnival. Junior Hannah Gadway showed her artistic The junior class completed banner. This year’s theme was decades and the junior class ability on the class banner. chose the 60s. By Kaileigh Deacon For anyone that has attended Calais High School in the last 40 years, they are more than likely familiar with the week before February vacation, known as Winter Carnival. Since its inception, Winter Carnival has been a way to bring the school together and celebrate the upcoming vacation. From the time it was started, Winter Carnival has grown and changed. But the heart of the event, bringing the school together, hasn’t changed. The week gives students and teachers a chance to come together through games and other activities. Winter Carnival has been a way to link classes together in good- natured competition against each other. Because of the activities, students that would not necessarily be outgoing or hang out with other students get to find a common interest. There are games during the morning and in the afternoon as well as hall decorating, banner design, snow sculptures, lip-syncing, and more. Each year the event has an overall theme that all activities and events must be designed around, and this year was decades. All four classes picked a decade they wanted and then built their hallways, snow sculptures, banners, and other activities around it. The freshman class selected the 1990s, sophomores chose the 1970s, juniors went with the 1960s, and seniors selected the 1980s. The week was full of cultural references and history from the four chosen decades as students adorned the school with their chosen period. The week’s activities earned the class points for participation and quality, and at the dance ending the week, the winning class was announced. Winter Carnival is so much more than just a chance to get out of class for a bit and have some fun. The week lets students, who wouldn’t otherwise get a chance, to show off skills or sides of themselves that they might otherwise keep hidden. How could they not when you’re holding hands with a classmate Another activity during Winter Carnival was Human Bowling. Student Council Mem- playing a game of snake, or pushing another student on a rolling pad toward ber Olivia Huckins helps roll her team to victory. bowling pins in a game of human bowling? Friends are made and bonds are formed. PAGE 9 Charting a Path Forward for Arts Education in Maine Rural Public Schools ArtsEngageME, in partner- HS/Rose Gaffney), AOS 77 realities of school budgets, cur- ship with the Maine Arts Com- (Perry Elementary, Eastport El- riculum priorities and student mission, is working with six ementary/Shead High School), achievement goals. “I have Washington County school dis- and Calais School Department. been wanting to launch this tricts to learn more about their Ken Johnson, as President of project for a few years. Thanks current arts education programs Region III Washington County to Jane’s Trust and our partner- and to prepare Arts Education Superintendents Association, ship with ArtsEngageME, it Plans to increase student access “welcomes this collaborative has become a reality. I have to the arts over the next few effort to maximize school and seen what engagement between years. Input from parents and community resources.” arts educators, school leader- the greater community is also a There are three project phases ship and the community can key component. to the project: Assessment, do to strengthen arts education The project reflects both or- Community Forum, and Plan programs within a school. We ganizations’ commitments to Preparation/Review. A draft plan are excited to see this unfold in support arts education across will be presented to each school Washington County.” Maine, especially in rural com- board in early fall 2020. More information about a par- munities, and is an objective of In each district, the com- ent/community on-line survey the Arts Commission’s 2015 munity at large, local arts or- will be announced through each Five Year Cultural Plan – For- ganizations, interested local school’s website and later in tifying Maine’s Creativity & artists, and the entire school February. Community Forums Culture – as well as an out- staff will have the opportunity will be held in April and will come of the Commission’s to participate in the assessment provide an opportunity for the Arts Education Census (2016). phase of the study over the next public to review the collected Funded by Jane’s Trust, a pri- three months. Sarah Strickland, information and provide in- vate foundation, it is the first a Robbinston-based consultant, put on proposed priorities and county-specific study of its kind has been retained to spearhead goals. in Maine. the project. She is working For more information, contact Superintendents from all closely with Martha Piscuskas, Martha Piscuskas, the Maine districts supported the proj- the Arts Commission’s Director Arts Commission’s Director Artwork from Calais Elementary School. Dawn Loper is the art ect, and six districts agreed to of Arts Education of Arts Education at martha. teacher. (Photo submitted by Sarah Strickland) participate this year. They are Julie Richard, Executive [email protected] or Sarah Cherryfield School District, Director of the Maine Arts Strickland at sbs04671@gmail. MSAD 37, AOS 96 (Machias Commission, understands the com.
City Approves die Morseide abstaining from to write off these accounts. Child Care (continued from page 1) the vote. All councilors were in favor (continued from page 1) The Council also took ac- with the exception of Eddie According to Elaine Broad tion on four foreclosed prop- Moreside who opposed the A weekly sum of up to $100 per infant, to those who qualify, from L&L Transportation, erties in the city. 10 Garfield action. will be provided through the Child Care Subsidy Program. $1 all their drivers are trained Street was sent to bid with During the roundtable dis- million in mini-grants will also be provided to new facilities or in first aid, CPR, and PASS the stipulation that the bid- cussion, several councilors expansion of facilities. (Passenger Assistance, Safety der demolishes the building complimented the Public Plans for improving child care quality have been made as well. and Sensitivity). within 90 days of the date Works crew on their good $1 million in mini-grants will also be granted to providers who The City Council held a of purchase. The second work at keeping the city are moving up the Quality Rating and Improvement Systems public hearing on the license property, 38 North Street, streets and sidewalks man- (QRIS). A 10 percent “quality bump” payment under the Child as is mandated by the City was also sent out to bid after ageable during the messy Care Subsidy Program has been made to providers who are Charter. There was no input denying the repayment plan weather. participating in QRIS and in agreement with health and safety from the public regarding the offered. The property can be The council broke into requirements. Parents will be served a reduced copay when they licensing, and the Council redeemed by the residents if an executive session which choose programs at step 3 or 4 on the IQRS. unanimously approved the the total amount owed to the resulted in the unanimous ap- $2 million has been set aside to help ensure the state continues license. L&L Transportation city is paid prior to the open- proval of the union contract to provide child care subsidies without a waiting list. In hopes will be operating 24 hours ing of the bids. 37 Chapel for the Fire Department. to expand child care capacity, $200,000 will also be given to the a day and can be reached at Street was redeemed in full. The City Council will meet Maine Association for the Education of Young Children to oper- 207-214-5323. The final property was 96 again on February 27 at 6 ate the T.E.A.C.H early care and education scholarship program. Prior to the City Council Lafayette Street for which the p.m. at the City Building. To meet the increased demand for child care licensing, one new meeting, the Property Com- Council granted a payment position in each area will be added to ensure quality and expedi- mittee met regarding the arrangement. ent customer service in the licensing of child care providers and sewer abatement policy. The Both City Manager Mike the enrollment of the CCSP. clarity of the policy was Ellis and Councilor Eddie Funding is set to be confirmed at the end of the month. brought into question at the Morseide have been acting last meeting in January when as the voting member and there was confusion on what alternate of the Maine Service DECH Birth the city used as guidelines Center Coalition respectively. for abatement amounts. As Those terms have come up A baby boy Levi Mi- Welcome Adam Simmons, D. P.M. was discussed in the com- for renewal, and the Council chael Maker born on Feb- mittee meeting, the Council voted to keep Ellis and More- ruary 12, 2020 to parents Ashley and Ryan Maker made the following changes side in their positions. Eastport Health Care, Inc. is pleased to to the policy: a request must The final action in the regu- of Machiasport, Maine. be made in writing within lar session was to act on Levi weighed 6lbs., 7oz., welcome Podiatrist Dr. Adam Simmons to the 90 days of the billing due the 2017 Personal Property 21 inches long. staff in Eastport, Machias, and Calais. date, proof of a leak must Tax Write-offs. The three be provided, proof of repair accounts before the council Dr. Simmons has 8 years of Podiatric must be provided, and the are Border Town Subz in the experience and 4 years of Clinical and amount of the abatement will amount of $283.68, Coastal be based on the highest of Med Tech in the amount of Surgical training. the last three statements. The $130.02, and Julianna Mahan Council voted in favor of the in the amount of $301.41. He obtained an undergrad degree in Biology changes with Councilor Ed- It was voted by the Council Auctions on from Utah Valley University in Provo, UT, a 4 year Podiatric degree from Barry University in Miami, FL, as well as Sundays at 1:00 3 years of a surgical residency training in Tampa, FL. Sales & Service Jack Fortier Auctioneer #auc1625 For the past two years, Dr. Simmons has been a Certified Clinic 86 North St., CALAIS • 454-3650 1 Washington Street, Director for the Fit Feet Program in the Special Olympics. MON-FRI 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SAT. by appointment Calais • 207-904-8619 Dr. Simmons is accepting new patients at Eastport, Machias and LAUNDRY SALE ALL Financing We buy and accept Calais locations. OF FEBRUARY! available consignments, jewelry & coins. Please call Juanita at 853-6001 to schedule an appointment. One item or whole We Offer: GE • HOTPOINT • Haier • CROSLEY • Premier households. 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Tell - Woodshed of the Lin- coln House in Dennysville at 7 p.m. For more information FEBRUARY 21 and 22 at call 726-3905, or contact the MARCH 1: Sunday After- -Monday night music at -Last Tuesday of each 7 p.m., FEBRUARY 23 at 3 Society at drhs@myfairpoint. noons at the EAC presents: CCLC on the 2nd, 4th and month: Veterans’ Meet and p.m.: Stage East and the Mag- net. Leslie Bowman: Why Paint at 5th Mondays at 6 p.m. All are Greet at Schooner Pub on nificent Liars present Dear FEBRUARY 26: Read- 3 p.m. at Eastport Arts Center. welcome, bring instruments, Main Street in Calais at 6 p.m. Elizabeth by Sarah Ruhl, ing Club for 3rd - 6th grade Free, refreshments. voices, and refreshments. Do- Enjoy free appetizers and so- Shead High School Theatre, students - Lincoln Memorial MARCH 6: Riverside Re- nations accepted. (207) 733- cialize with fellow veterans. 89 High Street, Eastport. Lim- Public Library shortly after 2 bekah Food Sale at Baileyville 2233 https://www.thecclc. All are welcome. ited seating; advance ticket (whenever the bus drops them Food Mart from 9 a.m. until org/ongoing-events -The Knit Wits knitting purchase recommended; tick- off) to 3:30 noon. -Irene Chadbourne food group’s weekly sessions are ets at stageeast.org. FEBRUARY 27: Story MARCH 7: Monthly break- pantry open 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. held on Tuesdays at the Pem- FEBRUARY 21: The Pem- Time at Lincoln Memorial fast at the Parish Hall in Den- Closed holidays. broke Library at 10:30 a.m. broke Historical Society will Public Library - open to all nysville from 7 - 9 a.m. -TOPS 228 Baileyville -Ironworks Quilters at the hold a planning meeting at 5 children (accompanying adults MARCH 11: Reading Club meets from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pembroke Library from 6 p.m. p.m. at the Pembroke Library. welcome, plus siblings) Pre-k for 3rd - 6th grade students at the Municipal Building, 63 to 8 p.m. All are invited. FMI Kris Pa- through 2nd grade shortly af- - Lincoln Memorial Public Broadway, Baileyville. -The Freeway - Addiction procki, kwpaprocki@gmail. ter 2 (whenever the bus drops Library - from shortly after 2 -3rd Monday of each month: Recovery at Calvary Chapel, com or PHS Secretary Ste- them off) to 3:30. (whenever the bus drops them Eastern Area Agency on Ag- 295 North Street, Calais. Ad- phen Sanfilippo, secretary@ FEBRUARY 28: Calais off) to 3:30. ing cafe in Machias held at the dicts, friends, family mem- pembrokemainehistoricalso- Area Breast Cancer Support MARCH 12: CHS band Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant at bers; All are welcome. 7 p.m. ciety.org. Group will be meeting at 3 annual spaghetti dinner fund- 11 a.m. First Tuesday of the month FEBRUARY 22: Astron- p.m. in the downstairs parlor raiser with Chinese raffle, -Third Monday of each has potluck and testimony at omy meeting with Charlie at the Calais United Methodist First Congregational Church, month: American Legion Sher- 6:30 p.m. Sawyer - Pembroke Library 7 Church, 849 Main St., Calais. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Cost for dinner man Brothers Post #3 monthly -Ecstatic Dance, 5 to 6 p.m. p.m. This free “gathering” is a com- is $8. meeting at St. Anne’s Episco- at Eastport Arts Center. Info: FEBRUARY 23: Hymns- forting and safe environment MARCH 12: Story Time pal Church in Calais at 6 p.m. [email protected]. ing at Marshfield Congrega- to find encouragement and at Lincoln Memorial Public All veterans and their families -Third Tuesdays, Communi- tional Church at 2:30 p.m. hope. Open to all that have a Library - open to all children are welcome to attend. ty Cafe - Meddybemps Com- FEBRUARY 23: Sunday breast cancer diagnosis. FMI (accompanying adults wel- -First Monday Tea at the li- munity Center (849 Main St.) Afternoons at the EAC pres- call Marianne at 454-0501. come, plus siblings) PreK brary (except when it falls on - sponsored by Eastern Agency ents: Annual Harpsichord FEBRUARY 29: Eastport through 2nd grade shortly af- a federal/state holiday) at Lin- on Aging - dinner served ($4) Hour with Gregory Biss at 3 Contra Dance with The Moose ter 2 (whenever the bus drops coln Memorial Public Library at 11:30 a.m. - visiting with p.m. at Eastport Arts Center. Island House Players and them off) to 3:30 in Dennysville (parking lot others, board games, & cards Free, refreshments. caller Eustacia Landrum from MARCH 18: From Away shared with church), 15 King available from 10 a.m. Reser- FEBRUARY 24: Mindful 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Eastport Downeast Chantey Sing at Street from 4 to 7 p.m. vations necessary by previous Movements and Medical Lit- Arts Center. Family friendly, the Pembroke Library at 6:30 -4th Monday of the month: Monday, 454-2215. eracy at Pembroke Library at free admission, $5-10 dona- p.m. Potluck and Community Dis- -Embodied Yoga & Mind- 10:30 a.m. tion suggested for adults. MARCH 21: Boiled dinner cussion: Building a Recovery fulness with Lilli Danae, FEBRUARY 25: Dennys at the Parish Hall in Dennys- Community. From 5:30 to Tuesdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. River Historical Society’s ville at 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at Your Place, Inc., Eastport Arts Center. Info: lil- annual evening of Show and MARCH 25: Reading Club 8 Old Mill Road, Ellsworth. [email protected]. for 3rd - 6th grade students Bring a potluck dish to share -Every third Tuesday: - Lincoln Memorial Public if you choose. FMI email de- Monthly Fundy Audubon Library - from shortly after 2 [email protected] or Meeting at CCLC from 7 to (whenever the bus drops them call 667-7171. 9 p.m. Every third Tuesday. off) to 3:30. -Al Anon Family Group https://www.thecclc.org/on- MARCH 26: Story Time Meetings, Monday nights 6 to going-events. at Lincoln Memorial Public 7 p.m. at the Elderly Meal Site, -Pottery Classes at CCLC in Library - open to all children 15 Elders Way Pleasant Point, Trescott. New session meets (accompanying adults wel- Maine. All are welcome. FMI Dec. 10 & 17. Intermediate to come, plus siblings) PreK 853-2985. advanced 2 to 4 p.m. Beginner 479 Main479479 Street,Main Main St., CalaisStreet, Calais •Calais (207) • 207-454-7007 •454-7007 (207) 454-7007 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday through 2nd grade shortly af- -Yoga classes will be offered 4 to 6 p.m. There is a fee. In- 1111 a.m. a.m. to to 8 p.m.8 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday Tuesday to Sunday ter 2 (whenever the bus drops on Mondays from March 2 structor Michelle Cousineau, AuthenticAuthentic Pizza, Pizza,Pasta Pastaand Pastries! and Pastries! them off) to 3:30 through June 29 (except Me- Registration: www.thecclc.
Authentic Pizza, Pasta and Pastries! CA000007243 MARCH 31: Dennys River morial Day) at St. Anne’s in org/classes-workshops, (207) Historical Society - Program Calais. Sessions begin at 10 733-2233. on Wrought Iron - Woodshed a.m and end at 11 and are open -Chair Yoga, stretch and of the Lincoln House in Den- to participants with all levels strengthen at St. Anne’s Epis- nysville at 7 p.m. - For more of experience. Emphasis will copal Church from 11:30 a.m. information call 726-3905, or be on centering, breathing, to noon. FMI 454-8016. contact the Society at drhs@ strengthening and stretching. myfairpoint.net. Please call Christine Felker at 454-7341 for more informa- FEBRUARY 19 & 20 tion. FREE INCOME TAX - First Lenten Soup and Birds of Prey: Sonic the Downhill PREPARATION for low Sermon at noon. Begins 3/2. -St. Croix International Harley Quinn Hedgehog to middle income resi- First location TBD. Upcom- Quilter’s Guild meets the 3rd dents, (VITA) at the Cal- ing dates 3/9 at Dennysville Wednesday of each month at ais Free Library. Appoint- Church, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6. the Methodist Homes Rec. Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. ment required. Dates will Center at 6 p.m. New mem- R PG R be Feb. 22, March 7, 21 & bers welcome. April 4. FMI: 454-2758. -AL-ANON meets at 6:30 p.m. in the old Calais Hospital FEBRUARY 21-24, 26 & 27 basement. -St. Croix Valley Interna- Birds of Prey: Sonic the Downhill tional Garden Club meets April to January, third Harley Quinn Hedgehog Wednesday afternoon of the month. Activities include gar- Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. den tours, demonstrations, R PG R speakers and tips. FMI Anne Sat. & Sun. Sat. & Sun. Sat. & Sun. (506) 466-6637 or email us at Matinee, 1:30 Matinee, 1:30 Matinee, 1:30 [email protected]. -Are you affected by a loved Closed Tuesdays until April. one’s drinking? AL-ANON meets every Wednesday at 7 Adult $7.75 US / $10 CAN • Child, Senior, Military: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN p.m. at West Lubec Methodist Sun Matinee All Seats: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN Church. 239 Main St., Calais • 207-454-8830 • statecinemascalais.com CA000000100 CA000002421 PAGE 11 Bear, Coyote, Raven Reading Coming to Machias
By Natalie Boomer city alley for supper, or sharing stories Writers, the Lewiston Sun Journal, and [email protected] under a starlit sky. If you listen closely, the Underground Writers Associations you could learn something from these Anthology of Maine Poetry. Poet Jason Grundstrom-Whitney will three magical creatures,” mentioned As well as a writer, Grundstrum- be reading from his book, “Bear, Coy- Resolute Bear Press, Grunsstrom-Whit- Whitney is also a lifelong activist. The ote, Raven”, at the University of Maine ney’s publisher. causes he supports are Native American at Machias on Thursday, March 12th at This Maine poet writes in themes of rights, hospice and end-of-life care, 4 p.m. environmental degradation, violence, sexual and domestic violence survivors, “A bear can be a person, though most and technological troubles. homelessness, the environment and cli- prefer to be bears. Did a coyote ever According to Resolute Bear Press, mate change, and bringing alternative lead you to a story? Have you ever lost Grundstrom-Whitney will be featured medicine into medical thoughts. yourself in the blue-black eye of a raven? in an ad in Poets and Writers magazine, Imagine these creatures transitioning which will appear in Publishers Weekly from people to animals and back, walk- in the month of April. ing along a desert highway dressed in Grundstrum-Whitney’s poetry has also Poet Jason Grundstrom-Whitney will their finest three-piece suits: ribbon been featured in 3 Nations Anthology: read at the UMM Merrill Library on shirts, jeans, and moccasins, foraging a Native, Canadian, and New England Thursday, March 12 at 4 p.m.
-Calais Community Cafe is -Irene Chadbourne food Eastport Health Care Hosts Senior serving lunch at noon at 72 pantry open 10 a.m. to noon. Palmer Lane, Calais. For res- Closed holidays. Needs Circle ervations call 454-2215. -Crafters gather to work -The People’s Youth Group on projects at 10 a.m. at St. meets after school from 2:45 Anne’s, Church St., Calais - By Natalie Boomer said Ellen Krajewski, MPH, grab bar installation and alarm to 4:15 p.m. at the People’s FMI call 454-8016. [email protected] CEO of Eastport Health Care. maintenance, health fairs, food United Methodist Church on -Zumba, dance-based fitness Although this also may dou- pantries, community meals, Third and Summit Street in is being offered at St. Anne’s Eastport Health Care is host- ble as a time for seniors to and more. Baileyville. This year’s theme Church in Calais at 9:15 a.m. ing a community care circle see old friends and socialize, The group meets from 1:30 is Life Choices. Snacks and All levels welcome. for senior needs on the second Krajewski says “it’s a discus- to 3 p.m. at the Eastport Health drinks provided. For ages 12 -Eastern Area Agency on Friday of each month. sion around services and the Care boardroom. A light snack and up. Aging cafe serving meals at This group will be for se- community for the most part. and bottled water are provided -The Pembroke American Palmer Lane Estates in Calais niors, retirees, caregivers, and We have caregivers interested during the meeting. Legion will be having cof- at 11:30 a.m. anyone else who is interested to in building services.” Eastport Health Care offers fee and donuts or muffins on -Alcoholics Anonymous discuss the awareness, action, Previous discussions have a variety of services including Wednesday at 9 to 11 a.m. meeting in the Calais Hospital and needs of seniors in our included legal resources for medical, behavioral health, through the winter. All are old building Every Thursday community. seniors, safety issues such as dental, support and more. welcome. night at 7:30 p.m. Please use “The purpose of the circle is -Life Drawing Workshop, side entrance. to provide seniors and retirees first and third Wednesdays, 4 -Home School Thursdays information on senior-related Fresh, to 6 p.m, though April. Info: at Calais Free Library. Home needs, determine any commu- local anneshieldshopkins@gmail. school families gather be- nity needs related to senior ser- com. tween 10 a.m. to noon for vices that group can help with, -Wednesday Morning Knit- some fun activities. All are and provide friendly support to * ters at Calais Free Library welcome FMI: 454-2758. those engaged in caregiving,” CLAMS • SCALLOPS • MUSSELS from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12, -International Dance, Thurs- 26, March 11, 25, April 8 & days, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at EAC. 22. All are welcome. FMI: Questions: info@eastpor- 454-2758 tartscenter.org. -Calais Free Library Weav- -Thursday Writer’s Group at ers 10 to 11:30 a.m. Begin- CCLC from 1 to 3 p.m. Both -Gentle Flow Yoga with Ka- ner weavers or people who are new and seasoned writers tie Wilson, Saturdays, 8:30 to interested in the art of weav- welcome. Please call Michael 9:30 a.m. at EAC. Info: an- ing are welcome. Upcoming Brown in advance: (207) 454- chorandbalanceyoga@gmail. dates: March 4 & April 1. All 8026. https://www.thecclc. com. are welcome. FMI 454-2758. org/ongoing-events -Saturday Morning Knitters #726-4620 • #214-3765 -The Pie Ladies Vacation -Stage East’s Laugh Lab, at Calais Free Library from Group meets at the Pembroke Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. All 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming Call for orders & pick-up. Library on Wednesdays at 10 welcome to learn improv, dates: Feb. 15, March 21 & a.m. sketch comedy and clowning. April 18. All are welcome. Info: mark@eastportartscen- FMI: 454-2758 736 Leighton Pt. Road, ter.org. -Children’s Theater Work- Pembroke -2nd Thursday of each shop from 10 to 11:30 a.m., through April 20, for all ages Gulf of Maine, Inc. *December -Calais Free Library Wig- month through June - Wash- CA000006814 ington County Beekeepers (6 & under should be accom- gles & Giggles for infants, panied by a caregiver), free, toddlers, preschoolers and meet at the Pembroke Library at 5 p.m. EAC. Questions: info@east- FREE GIFTS with our caregivers from 10:30 to portartscenter.org. 11:30 a.m. Story, songs, play -Children’s Theater Work- Subscription Referral Program! and crafts. All are welcome. shop, Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 FMI: 454-2758 a.m. Free, for ages 7-17, Refer your friends and receive: -Irene Chadbourne food younger children should be 1 tote bag, 1 pen and pantry open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. -First Sunday of the month: accompanied by an adult care- Closed holidays. Coffee House at Cobscook giver. Info: chris@eastpor- a 1-month extension on your subscription -1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays: Community Learning Center tartscenter.org. HOW IT WORKS: Music Circle (country, blue- from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. -Lego Club at Calais Free • Your friend buys a one-year subscription - $47 grass, gospel) for participants -Third Sunday of each Library 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and listeners at the Pembroke month, meeting of the St. Cro- Upcoming dates: Feb. 29, • Your friend gives your Library at 6:30 p.m. ix Valley Amateur Radio Club March 28 & April 25. Geared name -First and third Friday of in the rec. room at Methodist to kindergarten and elemen- February and March: Movie Homes at 5:30 p.m. tary age. FMI: 454-2758. • You get a tote, a pen and a Night will continue on the first -Chess Club at the Cal- 1-month extension on your and third Fridays of February ais Free Library at 10 a.m. active subscription and March, featuring films Calais Free Library Upcoming dates: Feb.8, 22, on travel and mystery, with Nostalgic Story tellers 10 March 14, 28, April 11, 25. El- Offer began June 27, 2019 and continues through while supplies last. Some restrictions apply: popcorn and snacks provided a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dates ementary age and up. Begin- Your friend must be a new subscriber or the subscription is non-active for over one year. Your must at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Me- TBD each month. Come ners to novices are welcome. be an active subscriber in order to refer someone. morial Public Library. 2/21: tell a story or simply lis- FMI: 454-2758. “Babette’s Feast.2/28: “Brave ten to others. FMI: 454- -The Saturday Spinners Heart.” 3/6: “Much Ado About 2758. meet at the Pembroke Library Nothing.” beginning at 10:30 a.m. www.Calais.News PAGE 12 Washington Criminal Docket Closed Case Report from 11/1/19 in Perry. SNTC date asport, Maine: Minor con- dog to be at large on 5/17/19 Maine: 1.) Keeping dangerous November 1, 2019, to 12/4/19, fine $1,000. GLTY. suming alcohol on 9/10/19 in Crawford. SNTC date dog on 9/12/19 in Crawford. December 31, 2019 Burton Poole of Calais, in Jonesboro. SNTC date 11/14/19, fine $100. OFC. SNTC date 11/6/19, fine $150. Maine: Criminal trespass on 12/17/19, fine $300. OFC. Eric J. Bacon of Crawford, DFLT. 2.) Allowing dog to be ADJ: Adjudicated. OFC: 12/28/19 in Calais. SNTC date Charles I. Pinkham of Han- Maine: Allowing dog to be at at large on 9/12/19 in Craw- Offense committed. DFLT: De- 12/30/19, Washington County cock, Maine: Operating un- large on 6/26/19 in Crawford. ford. SNTC date 11/6/19, fine faulted judgment. GLTY: Guilty. Jail 24 hours. GLTY. registered ATV on 9/15/19 SNTC date 11/14/19, fine $50. DFLT. DISO: Dismissed for other rea- Kenneth T. Stanhope of in Whitneyville. SNTC date $100. OFC. Eric J. Bacon of Craw- sons. DISP: Dismissed, plead Steuben, Maine: 1.) Allowing 11/5/19, fine $100. OFC. Greg T. Rollins of Wytopit- ford, Maine: 1.) Keeping to another charge. PV: Parole dog to be at large on 8/25/18 in Brandon K. Beal of Ma- lock, Maine: Operate without unlicensed dog on 9/27/19 in Violation. NG: Not Guilty. Steuben. SNTC date 11/9/19, chias, Maine: Minor possess- safety equipment on 9/20/19 Crawford. SNTC date 11/6/19, WDRN: Withdrawn. DISW: fine $100. OFC. 2.) Allowing ing liquor on 9/28/19 in East in Brookton. SNTC date fine $1,200. DFLT. 2.) Viola- Dismissed, with no witness. dog to be at large on 8/25/18 in Machias. SNTC date 11/5/19, 12/4/19, fine $100. DFLT. tion rabies prevention, chapter DISE: Dismissed, no evidence. Steuben. SNTC date 11/9/19, fine $200. OFC. Gregory W. Candelmo of 720 on 9/27/19 in Craw- DIM: Dismissed. fine $100. OFC. Quinton S. King of Levant, Robbinston, Maine: Operate/ ford. SNTC date 11/6/19, fine Richard L. Norton of Ad- Maine: Violation of clams permit operation unregistered $1,200. DFLT. 3.) Animal Freda Stevens of Baileyville, dison, Maine: Marine worm quahogs harvesting, chapter motorboat on 10/1/19 in Pem- trespass, prior on 9/27/19 in Maine: 1.) Operating while li- digging without license on 10 on 10/29/19 in Trescott broke. SNTC date 12/4/19, Crawford. SNTC date 11/6/19, cense suspended or revoked on 8/28/19 in Jonesport. SNTC TWP. SNTC date 12/26/19, fine $100. DFLT. fine $1,000. DFLT. 11/1/19 in Baileyville. DISE. date 11/5/19, fine $100. fine $150. OFC. Shawn Reynolds of Litch- Masyn R. Miller of Princ- 2.) Attaching false plates on OFC. John E. Archer of Dennys- field, New Hampshire: Permit eton, Maine: Minor possess- 11/1/19 in Baileyville. DISE. John R. Stanley of Cutler, ville, Maine: Supervising jr. unaccompanied person under ing liquor on 10/13/19 in Bai- Jack Melhiser of Calais, Maine: 1.) Violation of gear hunter who violates law on 16 operate ATV on 9/29/19 leyville. SNTC date 12/4/19, Maine: Violating condition of rule, chapter 75 on 8/27/19 in 11/2/19 in Machias. SNTC in Forest City. SNTC date fine $200. OFC. release on 11/26/19 in Baring. Jonesport. SNTC date 11/5/19, date 11/27/19, fine $100. 12/4/19, fine $137.50. OFC. Dawson Barter of Calais, SNTC date 11/27/19, Wash- fine $250. OFC. 2.) Class I OFC. Eric J. Bacon of Craw- Maine: Minor possessing ington County Jail 48 hours. lobster and crab fishing with- Eric J. Bacon of Crawford, ford, Maine: Animal trespass, liquor on 10/31/19 in Bai- GLTY. out license on 8/27/19 in Jone- Maine: 1.) Allowing dog to be prior on 9/12/19 in Craw- leyville. SNTC date 12/4/19, Adam Cox of Dennysville: sport. SNTC date 11/5/19, fine at large on 5/17/19 in Craw- ford. SNTC date 11/6/19, fine fine $00. OFC. Operate while license sus- $250. OFC. ford. SNTC date 11/14/19, $1,000. DFLT. pended or revoked, prior on Stephen Hudson of Machi- fine $100. OFC. 2.) Allowing Eric J. Bacon of Crawford,
Machias Veterinarian Fined for Continued Practice Without a License
By Sarah Craighead the state’s evidence, including “Though a disciplinary action sion and revocation. Court local patients have remained Dedmon prior disciplinary action against is shown in the records, the documents state that after Aug. staunchly supportive of her, Teer in 2014. Board is not currently in pos- 2018, Teer authorized prescrip- extolling the quality of her Dr. Cynthia Teer of the Ma- The state of Kentucky shows session of any documents be- tions to mail-order pharmacies veterinary care, and expressing chias Animal Hospital has been a license for Dr. Teer active yond that information,” wrote in Lakeville, Minnesota, and distrust of the state’s licensing found in contempt of court and from June 1986 to November Kentucky Department of Agri- Gilbert, Arizona. The court reviews. fined $10,000 for practicing 2003, with a record of disci- culture Communications Direc- also documented multiple ex- Dr. Teer appealed the Board veterinary medicine without a plinary actions. Responding tor Sean Southard. aminations, vaccinations, and of Veterinary Medicine’s deci- license. to a Freedom of Information In Maine, Teer was found one surgery performed after her sion following a board hearing Teer’s license was suspended Access (FOIA) request from in violation of court orders suspension. in May 2019. That appeal was by the state in Jan. 2018, and re- this newspaper, the Kentucky dated Aug. 6, 2018, and Dec. 7, Last year the state advised denied by the Kennebec Supe- voked in Oct. 2019 following a Department of Agriculture 2018, which had prohibited her area municipalities that rabies rior Court last month. Teer was September hearing of the Maine stated that a merger between continued practice of veterinary certificates issued by Teer since represented by attorney Walter Board of Veterinary Medicine. that state’s board of veterinary medicine. her license suspension should McKee of Bangor. Six pages of court documents examiners and its department Teer’s prescriptions were be deemed invalid. from the Jan. 21 hearing held of agriculture made the records rejected by area pharmacies Throughout the course of in Kennebec Superior Court list inaccessible. following her license suspen- Teer’s legal troubles, many
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Lyme Cases Reported to Maine CDC in 2019 On occasion, we will include a Writer’s Corner section for short Reach Record High stories and poems submitted by local authors. Please send them for consideration to [email protected] along with any other More than 2,000 Cases Identified information you’d like to include about it or yourself. The Maine Center for Disease “While we can’t yet specu- degrees, as it was last weekend. Control and Prevention (CDC) late about the reason for this Maine CDC recommends that received a record number of increase, these new numbers residents and visitors protect Lyme disease case reports from emphasize the importance of themselves by using the No Local Catholic Youth health providers in 2019, with preventing tick bites,” said Ticks for ME approach: 2,079 cases as of January 16, Nirav D. Shah, Director of the • Use an EPA-approved re- Raise Over $15,000 During 2020. This is the highest num- Maine CDC. “Lyme disease pellent ber of cases ever reported in the and other tickborne diseases • Wear protective clothing “Souper” Bowl of Caring state, and the number may con- are on the rise, so Mainers • Perform daily tick checks tinue to rise as providers make need to proactively protect • Use caution in tick-infested Young Catholics from around Maine raised over $15,000 and additional case reports. themselves.” areas collected thousands of food items during a wildly successful Lyme disease is caused by In 2019, Maine also experi- Today, Maine CDC launched “Souper” Bowl of Caring. bacteria carried by infected enced increases in two other a new Maine Tracking Net- The event, held on February 1-2, saw the young people gath- deer ticks. The hallmark sign tickborne diseases, anaplasmo- work dashboard to continue ering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the of the disease is a rash referred sis and babesiosis. Last year, to monitor 2019 cases for the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the to as the "bulls-eye" rash due 685 cases of anaplasmosis and next few months, alongside community. to its pattern on the skin. This 138 cases of babesiosis were near real-time tracking of 2020 Youth at Immaculate Conception Church in Calais raised rash occurs in just over 50 reported. Cumulative report- cases. Maine CDC plans to add $233.60 for the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry. percent of patients in Maine, ing of Lyme disease cases final 2019 data to the Tracking usually within three to 30 days takes more time because the Network in May. of a tick bite. Other symptoms process of confirming a Lyme For more information on include fever, chills, headache, disease diagnosis often takes Lyme disease, please visit: fatigue, and muscle and joint longer than for anaplasmosis www.maine.gov/lyme aches, with later signs of illness or babesiosis. To view Lyme data on the including arthritis and heart Although ticks are not nor- Maine Tracking Network, visit: problems. Lyme disease cannot mally active during the winter, data.mainepublichealth.gov/ FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 23, 2020 be transmitted from human to they can be out anytime that tracking human. the temperature is above 40 THE TV CROSSWORD by Jacqueline E. Mathews Margaret Chase Smith Essay Contest The Margaret Chase Smith Library is pleased to announce the topic of its 24th annual essay contest. As the Pine Tree State commemorates the past during its bicentennial year of 2020, we invite Maine high school seniors to look to the future and share with us ideas of how they would propose to make the state “the way life should be” for young people so that more of them will choose to live in a place with one of the oldest populations in the nation. Entries are due by April 1, 2020, and decisions will be announced by May 4th. Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for third place, and five $50 honorable mention prizes. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.mcslibrary.org/awards/ or contact John Taylor at 474-7133. Located in Skowhegan, Maine, the library is owned by the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation and operated under its auspices by the University of Maine. The Margaret Chase Smith Library is an archive, museum, educational facility, and public policy center devoted to preserving the legacy of Margaret Chase Smith, promoting research into American political history, advancing the ideals of public service, and exploring issues of civic engagement.
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Photos by John Rogers unless otherwise noted. Tigerettes Win Quarter- Final Opener In Bangor Defeat Wisdom In A 39-34 Thriller
The Shead Tigerettes of Eastport completed the regular season in 4th place Class D North with a fine 12-6 record. They earned a bye in prelim action and squared off at the Cross Center Monday against 5th place Wisdom High School. The small 7-player squad from Wisdom fell behind by as single point after eight minutes of action 7-6, but a big 19-point second by the Tigerettes gave the hosts a substantial 26-11 advantage entering the lockers midway. Senior captain Keisha Scott paced the attack in that stanza with 7 points, Ryleigh Andrews added 6, and Ashlee Morang netted 4. Rallies in the third and in the fourth actually tied the contest at 32-32 with just a couple minutes left to play. Down to crunch time senior captain Cassidee Lawrence came up big making back-to-back free throws and then slipped under the defense on the right side for a huge two-pointer as a tenacious Tigerette squad played to a 39-34 quarter-final victory! The final ledger for the victorious Shead squad had Ryleigh An- drews scoring 11 points, Cassidee Lawrence 8, Keisha Scott 7, and 4 each from senior captain Halle Sullivan and Ashlee Morang. Congratulations Ladies! Wisdom 6 11 23 34 Senior Captain Halle Sullivan looking to pen- Shead 7 26 32 39 etrate the paint.
Senior captain Kiesha Scott takes the fast break alone to the hoop. Kiesha had 7 points and 7 rebounds at the Cross Center Monday.
Shead Tiger pep band performing at the Cross Center in Bangor.
Stearns Defense Shuts Down The Dragons The Millinocket Minutemen of Stearns High School finished 9th in the North this season and traveled this past Wednesday to the 8th place Woodland Dragons. In a fast pace opening frame the guests connected for 21 points, while Woodland had 20 led by Chris Plissey with 7, Jaidyn Williams 6, and Austin Murphy 5. The hosts ended the half with a single point edge 33-32. At this point Stearns defense kicked in limiting Woodland to 7 points in the third and 5 in the final stanza as they powered to a 64-45 victory. The Dragons’ scoring ledger had Chris Plissey with 13, Wyatt MacArthur 8, Austin Murphy 7, and 6 each from Jaidyn Williams and Devon Wilder. For the guests Shearer hit 16, Dunstan 15, and Clark 14 for the win. Head Coach Corey Sullivan and Assistant Coach Dana Bowen Stearns 21 32 48 64 watching the tourney contest. Woodland 20 33 40 45
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Shead Tigerettes exited with the win and looking forward to the 3:30 Thursday semi-finals against Southern Aroostook.
Tigerettes always hustling for the ball…
Teryn Smith-Oravec taking the inbounds pass and bringing the ball up-court.
Sophomore Ashlee Morang beating the defender to the glass in Class D playoff action.
Senior Captain Cassidee Law- rence making a big hoop at the end of the close contest with Wisdom after connecting for two free-throws on the previous play. Cassidee was instrumental in the win with 8 points. Junior Ryleigh Andrews helped pace the 39-34 quarter-final win over Wisdom with 11 points and 6 rebounds. PAGE 16 Photos by John Rogers unless otherwise noted. SHEAD TIGERS IN ACTION PHOTOS
Pictured are the Shead Tigers from Eastport. Players include front l-r: Mike Altvater, Mathew Potter, and Ricky McCoy. Back l-r: Alex Trott, Damon Downs, Devon Arsenault, Antonio Vizcarrondo, and Coach Glen McNally. Devon Arsenault bringing the ball up court for the Tigers.
Downeast Athletic Conference Winter All-Stars Girls’ Basketball Sophia McVicar, Calais Lauren Cook, Calais Olivia Huckins, Calais Abigail Walker, Woodland Emily Curtis, Woodland Jaydin Anderson, Machias Kaci Alley, Narraguagus Anna Strout, Narraguagus Kirstin Kennedy, Narraguagus Emma Redimarker, Narraguagus Ryleigh Andrews, Shead Halle Sullivan, Shead Rachel Colby, Sumner Kaylee Ireland, JB Lydia Alley, JB Player of the year: Lauren Cook Coach of the year: Bill McVicar, Calais
Cheering Ivy McLellan, Calais Maranda Honas, Woodland MacKenzie Campbell, Woodland Jazz Bohanon, Woodland Devin Moshier, Sumner Naraly Battis, Sumner Destiny Look, Machias Abby Hooper, Machias Player of the year: MacKenzie Campbell Coach of the year: Melissa Campbell, Woodland Matthew Potter takes a three pointer in action against the Boys’ Basketball Blue Devils. Dawson Critchley, Calais JD Turner, Calais Mason Ritchie, Calais Adam Robinson, JB Ryan Alley, JB Alvin Beal, Jr., JB Kaiden Crowley, JB Zane Strout, Narraguagus Brantley Kane, Narraguagus Aiden Weaver, Sumner Chris Plissey, Woodland Wyatt MacArthur, Woodland Jayden Rhodes, Machias Player of the year: Chris Plissey Coach of the year: Skipper Alley, JB Ricky McCoy controlling the Sportsmanship: Narraguagus & Calais ball in high school action. PAGE 17
Photos by John Rogers unless SHEAD TIGERS IN otherwise noted. ACTION PHOTOS Woodland Recreation Dept. Schedule THE ICE RINK is open on a day-to-day basis, de- pending on ice and weather conditions ! Mother Nature has cooperated so far and we are happy to say the Ice Rink on 4th Avenue is open to skating! Wed. Feb. 19 1 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3-8 at WES gym 3 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, k- 5 at WES gym 6:30 p.m.: Exercise/Aerobics for grade 7 to adult at WES gym Thurs. Feb. 20 1 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3-8; WES gym Fri. Feb. 21 3 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, k-5, WES gym Sun. Feb. 23 Mike Altvater looking to penetrate the lane for Shead. 6 p.m.: Exercise/Aerobics for grade 7 to adult at WES gym Damon Downs brings down the rebound for the Tigers. Mon. Feb. 24 3:30 p.m.: Jr. Elem. Cheer- ing, k-5 at WES gym 5 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3-8 at WES gym Tues. Feb. 25 4 p.m.: Elem. Basketball, grade4-5 Travel Team at WES gym 5 p.m.: Pickleball for stu- dents at WES gym 6 p.m.: Pickleball for adults at WES gym For more information please contact the Recreation Dept. at 427-6205 or on Facebook.
Antonio Vizcarrondo slips inside to earn the shot off the glass. Alex Trott with sideline shot at Calais.
Lady Blue Devils Win Prelim Over Woodland Lady Blue Devils Surge To 19-0 On Season The Calais Lady Blue Devils were firing on all cylinders against Woodland this past Tuesday night as Lauren Cook fired in a huge 7-3’s with a 32 point total, Sage Phillips hit 13, Sophie McVicar 12, and Olivia Huckins 11 as the hosts powered to an easy 81-23 victory. Emily Curtis scored 15 points for the Lady Dragons. The fourth place Lady Blue Devils will face fifth place Penobscot Valley Tuesday night at 7 in the Cross Center. We all wish you the very best - bring home the Gold In Facebook search for Ladies! "Calais official Swap" Woodland 6 15 21 23 Calais 18 43 60 81 and Join Today! Facebook.com/groups/CalaisMarket/ PAGE 18 Obituary SHIRLEY A. MURPHY IN LOVING MEMORY OF VAUGHN MONK Baileyville – Shirley Anne Murphy, 83, wife of the late Clarence June 29, 1941 - February 21, 2016 F. Murphy Jr., passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Marshall’s Health Care Facility. Born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick on February 27, 1936, the youngest Missing you always daughter of Herbert and Beatrice (Green) Sproat. In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her You never said I’m leaving, beloved husband Clarence; a son John; three sisters, and You never said goodbye. brothers-in-law, Christine and Manzer Duplissea, Margaret and You were gone before Ben Reilly and Doris and John McSorley; two nephews, Michael we knew it, John McSorley and Douglas Duplissea and a son-in-law, Joseph And only God knows why. McGovern. She was a member and held positions of all offices of the Wil- A million times I’ve needed you, liam T. Wren Unit # 23 American Legion Auxiliary in Baileyville. A million times I’ve cried. Shirley enjoyed bowling and for years was a member of the If love alone could Ladies Bowling League at the Spednic Club in Baileyville, and a regular with The Tuesday have saved you, Night League and The Candy Town Senior Bowlers, both in St. Stephen. She also enjoyed You never would have died. playing Beano. Her happiest moments were spent with her beloved family at their camp at the Lamb Farm. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. Shirley is survived by her two children, Cindy A. McGovern of Machias, and Michael E. In my heart I hold a place, That only you can fill... Murphy and his wife Susan, of Baileyville; five granddaughters, Erica Pike and significant other Jason Croman of Alexander, Jessica Murphy and significant other Andrew McBrine of Hermon, Melissa Pike of Corrina, Katie Sawyer and husband Matthew of Carmel, and Alex- Love and miss you andra LaChapelle of Machias; four great grandchildren, Connor and Ava Croman, Isabella Your Loving wife Marion Mathews and Alayna McBrine; and two special nephews, Herb Duplissea and his wife Lyn, CA000007356 and Gordon Reilly and wife Sandy. A special thank you to her two caregivers, Brenda McPhail and Chrissy Parker, who went above and beyond in their care and comfort they provided to Shirley. Calais United Methodist Church A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Woodland Cemetery 849 Main St., Calais • 207-454-3926 in Baileyville. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. [email protected] • www.calaisumc.com CA000007359 ~Pastor Sharon Grant~ Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. Follow us on Facebook Devotional Parking at rear of building By Brad Phillips site or scroll through your in our passage refers to the Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors Facebook newsfeed and I bet it “agape” kind of love. It’s the There’s probably very few of won’t be long before you utter CA000006587 love we express back to God us that actually like to be cold. the phrase “I hate people” or and also the love that we share We don’t necessarily want to be “people suck.” Or how about towards our neighbors. It’s the hot either; just warm. We want this expression: “the more kind of love that’s hard to have to be comfortable. There are a people I meet, the more I like after you begin to understand Peace - Love lot of forces that work against my dog”? You can even get the depravity of the human our staying warm, especially that one on a t-shirt! Loving heart. When Jesus spoke these this time of year. Wood and pel- others is difficult business and words they were part of a warn- let stoves need constant atten- yet God has told us this is the ing he was giving regarding tion from us to keep faithfully second most important thing the end of days but like the ~Serving Maine since 1985~ supplying heat. Winter storms we can do after loving Him. rest of His teaching, they are threaten to knock out the power The Bible has a great deal to applicable to us now. needed to make furnaces run. say about love. In fact, it could If we’re honest, we could say Sometimes it’s our own mem- be said that love is the thread that our life experiences com- ory working against us when the weaves through it from be- bine as we get older to make it we forget to go out and preheat ginning to end. In one passage, more and more difficult to truly the car before running an er- Jesus issues a warning to be on love our neighbors as ourselves rand. Nothing seems to drain guard against losing this love and even to love God. Perhaps your warmth faster than a cold towards others. you’ve been hurt by others too leather car seat! We all know Matthew 24:12-13 says: Be- much or you’ve felt God has CA000001963 how to look after our physical cause of the increase of wicked- ignored or not answered your warmth but what about the ness, the love of most will grow prayers. Maybe your hopes for warmth of our hearts—the love cold, but the one who stands the future never came to pass. we have towards others? firm to the end will be saved. All of these things lead to dis- Hope - Faith Read a newspaper, browse The original word which appointment, bitterness, anger the headlines on a news web- is translated into “love” here and frustration. Those feelings make it very difficult to love God and others. We have to be on guard and Catholic Mass Schedule be honest with ourselves to keep our love warm. It’s not Saturday Sunday easy but it’s vital. We all know 4 p.m. at St. Joseph 8:30 a.m. that if we step outside with the in Eastport at ICC in Calais Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. temps below zero, we had bet- Find us on Facebook: ter be prepared to stay warm or 5:30 p.m. at Elders Way 10:30 a.m. at St. facebook.com/calaisbaptist Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. James in Baileyville the end results won’t be pretty. Meal Site, Pleasant Point www.calaisbaptist.org Tuesday Bible Study: 6 p.m. The same can be said though if we don’t learn to keep our [email protected] CA000002568 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 hearts warm as well. The good CA000002564 news is that God is the one who will keep our love warm if we let Him. Drawing ever closer to Him is like sitting close to 29 Church Street, Calais • 454-8016 the woodstove. He warms our Rev. Sara Gavit, Rector hearts by filling them with His Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. [email protected] love that we can then in turn share with others. I encourage ~Pastor Nicholas Guay~ you to consider your own heart Wonder what’s going on at today. Has your love for God People’s UMC? “Like” our Sunday Morning Holy Eucharist and or others grown cold? If it has, Facebook page! grab a chair and sit down next Corner of Summit St. & Third Ave., Baileyville Seek ‘n’ Find at 10 a.m. to His fire. You won’t regret Church: 207-427-3923 Parsonage: 207-427-6672 CA000002576 CA000002566 feeling that warmth again. PAGE 19 CWD: Nature Wastes Nothing By Joe Rankin everything else there comes a and leaves are turned over pretty and 69 percent in the soil. In Forests for Maine's time when they die. Depending quickly, turned into nutrients, tropical forests, approximately Future writer on the cause, death can be fairly within a year or two or four," 50 percent of the carbon is stored quick, or the decline gradual, said Smith. "It's only been in in the biomass and 50 percent in What is CWD? A type of Roman Empire-like. And even recent years that we've seen the the soil.” plywood? Maybe that new cross- during their healthy years trees value of the wood that is slow Storing that carbon, whether over from Toyota? The new are shedding branches, big and to decay." as plywood and lumber in a hemp-based miracle oil? little, for a variety of reasons, CWD releases nutrients like building or as a trunk or branch- If you said "none of the above,” whether the branch has been calcium and magnesium over es that will gradually contribute you're correct. CWD is science- shaded out and isn't pulling its years and even decades, depend- to an improvement in soil health speak, verbal shorthand, for weight photosynthesis-wise, or ing on the species of tree, the and fertility, means that it isn't "coarse woody debris:” Trunks because it's been broken and conditions on the forest floor contributing to the buildup of of dead trees and limbs that lit- the wound is a threat to the tree, and climate. A red maple trunk greenhouse gases in the atmo- ter the forest floor. Once living which tries to wall it off. will decompose more rapidly sphere. Eventually, as the carbon beings, or parts of living beings, Once dead, a tree almost im- in Georgia than in Maine due is oxidized, either by organisms slowly returning to the earth. mediately begins to break down, to the fact that the warm period or burned in a wildfire, or in Depending on the type and it hosts a succession of complex is longer and the insects and your wood stove, it will end age of forest, this assorted dead communities at various stages fungi and other members of the up back in the atmosphere. But wood can make walking in the in the long drawn out process. decomposition community can even slowing down that process woods an exercise of endless mi- Lichens, fungi, bacteria and stay active longer. works in the globe's favor and nor detours and is undoubtedly other microbes, insects, arthro- The slow-release aspect of many activists say that one of why most of us walk on trails. pods, reptiles and amphibians. CWD is especially important in the cheapest, fastest and low- But CWD isn't just a nuisance. Mammals large and small use the Northeast, where most soils tech ways we can fight global It is an important element of the standing dead trees and downed are deficient in those two ele- warming is to plant trees. Lots of the forest? forest and one that, for the past dead trees for denning, resting ments, calcium and magnesium, of trees. We really don’t know, said few decades, has prompted quite and as lookout points. Birds both crucial for forest health, “Any good carbon storage Smith. You could look to agri- a bit of research. like woodpeckers feed on the said Smith. plan includes dead wood with culture, he said, where repeated Kevin Smith, supervisory beetles and insects that them- Smith and fellow researcher carbon in it. If you are going to crop cycles with no replenish- plant physiologist at the U.S. selves are slowly demolishing Walter Shortle found that, in manage a forest you're going to ment of nutrients have been Forest Service's Northern Re- the tree's cellulose and lignin. some northeastern forests hard- leave dead snags and some dead shown to exhaust the soil. For search Station in Durham, N.H., You might think of dead wood hit by acid rain, "wood decay, trees on the ground,” said Barton. growing trees, especially in the has done much of that research. as, say, a cyclical cornucopia of and getting more fresh carbon "The dead stuff is as important as Northeast, the time scales are And he's not a fan of the phrase ecosystems. to the forest soil," with essential the whole ecosystem.” much longer, he notes. One could "coarse woody debris" and only Dead wood also helps hold base elements, led to marked im- The whole thing is compli- argue that there is a parallel, he uses it reluctantly. and retain water, helping cool provement over a 20-year span cated somewhat in drier eco- said. It’s just that we haven’t “I don't like the word debris, the forest floor. One finding of in terms of soil chemistry. That systems where CWD takes been doing it, or studying it, long which we think of as rubbish a late 1990s study on what hap- may not seem, well . . . fast, but longer to decompose because enough to get a handle on the or stuff left after demolition or pens to CWD following "gap in terms of forest recovery it is. of lack of moisture and the re- true long-term effects. building a deck or something," harvesting" in central Maine was CWD doesn't just release sult is a buildup of deadwood So, “that concern is legiti- said Smith. He tries to substi- that "there was substantial water elements like calcium and mag- that can exacerbate wildfires. mate,” said Smith. Conversely, tute “coarse woody matter” or storage in CWD, even during nesium slowly. It also releases Ecosystems tend to vary in their logging for lumber and fuel is “coarse wood” instead. an exceptionally dry sampling carbon slowly. That's not just susceptibility to wildfire and also important and wise forestry It”s anything but waste, say period." That's not only good for important in terms of forest soils in how they burn, said Barton, can strike a reasonable balance Smith and other scientists. In the forest as a whole, but espe- and tree health, since carbon is an who researches forests and fire between the two, he argues. “The fact, it is a crucial aspect, an inte- cially creatures like salamanders essential element. It's important in Arizona. challenge is how do we maintain gral part, of virtually every forest and frogs. in terms of combating global Forest management, climate our stewardship of the forest? ecosystem around the globe. Barton notes that CWD isn't heating. change and more than a century How much can you extract and "In temperate forests it's just important for terrestrial As most people know, trees re- of intensive fire suppression still maintain a healthy system. extremely important as habitat ecosystems. He points out that move carbon dioxide from the air have meant that humans cre- That’s what a lot of researchers for a wide variety of wildlife, it's also an important component and “exhale” oxygen, helping us ated the potential for more in- are trying to work out. What is from microorganisms to large of aquatic environments, from breathe. The CO2 ends up stored tense fires in some areas of the sustainable? And sustainable mammals; for slow release of streams to ponds, rivers to lakes. in the tree. And after the tree dies country, especially the Rocky for what, for whom and for how nutrients over time; and for water Drowned logs help determine a or its branches fall to the ground Mountains, the desert south- long”. retention. It's one of the sources brook or river's channel, slow it takes time for that carbon to be west and California. But in the When it comes to dead wood, of humus in soil," said Andrew its flow and provide important recycled into the atmosphere. Northeast, where regular rain Smith said one of the changes Barton, a forest ecologist and shelter and habitat for everything Thus forests act as carbon and snowfall is common, there we need to make is to change professor of biology at the Uni- from fish to birds to insects. sinks, or pools. According to the is little evidence that fire was a our perspective. He’s made it versity of Maine at Farmington It's long been common ad- United Nations Intergovernmen- big factor in forest disturbance. part of his mission to get people and a co-author author of The vice for homeowners to avoid tal Panel on Climate Change "at Here wind and ice storms, and, to see CWD differently. Not as Changing Nature of the Maine bagging up and throwing away the global level, 19 percent of the now, humans, get most of the “debris,” or “waste,” but “a ma- Woods and Ecology and Re- yard clippings and leaves, which carbon in the earth's biosphere is credit for that. terial that provides for a healthy covery of Eastern Old-Growth can, as they decompose, put stored in plants, and 81 percent Given that dead wood is so and productive forest. Nature is Forests. nutrients back into the soil. in the soil. In all forests, tropical, important to forest ecosystems, not being careless and wasteful Trees typically spend years, Those things are the equivalent temperate and boreal together, how does logging for lumber or here.” sometimes decades, sometimes of "fine woody debris" - cones, approximately 31 percent of the fuel, especially whole-tree chip- Joe Rankin lives in Maine. He centuries, growing. But, like leaves and twigs. "Shed needles carbon is stored in the biomass ping, affect the long-term health spends a lot of time in forests. Dennysville News Submitted by on Monday, March 9. Their next meeting will be on denied us “Babette’s Feast” on a Tuesday, February 25. A pro- Ann Montgomery The LINCOLN MEMORIAL Wednesday, March 25th, when previous Friday, it’s re-scheduled gram on wrought iron is planned PUBLIC LIBRARY celebrated they will enjoy reading some to be seen this Friday, Feb. 21 at for Tuesday evening, March 31. The DENNYSVILLE-ED- Valentine’s Day with a “Feast more chapters in “A Handful of 7 p.m. Cider, soda and popcorn Everyone is welcome. MUNDS CONGREGATIONAL of Love” during which a small Stars,” as well as doing other will be available. The folks at the The Historical Society is cur- CHURCH again served a lot of but happy group enjoyed shar- interesting things. Feast of Love suggested that our rently working with all grade lev- hungry folks, 70 in fact, at their ing songs, poems, stories, and Unfortunately, the next day’s next movie might be the Ken- els at the Edmunds Consolidated February bean supper. Next a painting titled “The Kiss.” snow sent the children home neth Branagh movie rendering School to prepare a Bicentennial month will bring their popular Next year, we’ll not put it ON early, and so the children won’t of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado Timeline of the community in annual bean dinner on Saturday, Valentine’s Day, and more may be coming again until Thursday, About Nothing,” and it’s already celebration of the 200th birthday March 21st, beginning at 5 p.m. be able to attend. March 26th. been ordered for the library to of the State of Maine. Pastors Before that, of course, will come The first Book Club meeting Computer classes, days and borrow from the Calais Free Ron and Colin Windhorst are the monthly breakfast on Satur- for students in the 3rd through times, are still to be set, but … Library. guiding the schoolchildren in day, March 7th, 7 - 9 a.m. Tick- 6th grades led by Emily VanOrm- stay tuned. If you haven’t yet During the winter months, the discovering significant events ets for a gift card basket raffle er was a great success. Ms. indicated your interests and DENNYS RIVER HISTORI- in the history of Dennysville, will be available for the next VanOrmer, despite being called preferences, you may do so at CAL SOCIETY’S programs, on Edmunds and surrounding areas few months. Proceeds benefit the in to serve as a substitute teacher the library (Mon. 4 - 7 p.m.; the last Tuesday of every month, for a School Open House on church’s outreach programs. that day, thoroughly enjoyed Tues. or Fri. 1:30 - 4 p.m.) or will be held in the Woodshed of Tuesday evening, March 17 at 6 With Ash Wednesday coming the enthusiasm and thoughtful via the library’s Facebook page the Lincoln House in Dennys- p.m. The community is invited up soon, the annual Monday responses of the three children (Lincoln Memorial Library), or ville. The popular annual eve- to come and see the students’ Soup & Sermon gatherings will that attended. She reported: register from your own computer ning of Show and Tell—when work and share their own knowl- begin at noon every week until “We talked about the function at https://survey.digitalequi- people are encouraged to bring edge and artifacts to this record Easter. The Parish Hall will be of a library, and I got a beautiful tycenter.org. and share their own histori- of local history. FMI: 726-3905, the location for the second one summary from the discussion.” Although the weather also cal treasures—is scheduled for [email protected]. PAGE 20 Town News Area Teens Study Physical Comedy Mark Macey, Eastport Arts Center and Stage East’s Island In- stitute Fellow, is presenting a series of workshops for high school drama clubs, focusing on physical comedy, a performance mode where movement is the primary method of storytelling. Calais High School and Shead High School groups’ workshops were held in January. Washington Academy and Cobscook Institute sessions are planned. In the sessions, students learn about feeling tuned into each other, how to create better scenes with their pose and to realize that their character has a physical state that the audience reads. One of the Calais students thanked Macey and said that she, “Learned to notice the little things that help the audience un- derstand what we are presenting.” “We got really focused and comfortable around each other,” said another student. “It's been a blast to work with high school students,” said Macey. “It's my favorite age group, and I'm teaching them my favorite stuff—physical theatre. It's also been a fun departure from my other class, Laugh Lab, which is more focused on improvisation and comedy.” Calais High School Drama Club students spent an afternoon at Eastport Arts Center studying physical Most of the students who’ll work with Macey are simultane- comedy with Island Institute Fellow Mark Macey (far right). Some of the participants were Sofia Clark ously preparing one-act plays for Maine Drama Festival Com- (from left), Tristan Seavey, Sontee Edwards, Cassidy Carr and Kiersten Flick. When not clowning around, the group is hard at work preparing the one-act play Tracks by Peter Tarsi for Maine Drama petition at Mount Desert Island High School. The Calais group, Festival competition. with Kati Grass directing, will present “Tracks” by Peter Tarsi. Shead’s Mixed Nuts, with Caryn Chahanovich directing, will present “Mercedes’ Circus”, written by Shead student Sarah Bartlett. Sens Collins, King Announce Grant for Those interested in working with Macey may attend the free Potato Research Program weekly Laugh Lab sessions, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Eastport Arts Center. More information about EAC's educational oppor- U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the University of Maine’s tunities may be found at eastportartscenter.org/education. (UMaine) Cooperative Extension Potato Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program has been awarded $553,486 to conduct further research on potato breeding in Maine. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Maine’s potato industry is an integral part of our state’s heritage and plays a major role in our Dining with Diane state’s economy,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “By investing in UMaine research to improve the potato’s resilience, this funding will support Maine farmers and ensure WOW this is great and so easy. I made some changes to that this industry remains strong for generations to come.” suit me and what I had on hand. Next time I’m going to try As one of four universities to receive this federal grant, UMaine aims to develop new varieties cornstarch instead of flour. This is a wonderful side dish for of stress-tolerant, disease- and insect-resistant potatoes that display hardy qualities and are visually a ham steak or pork chops and would even be a nice addition aesthetic to enhance marketing opportunities, farm sustainability, and profits for large and small to any meal. farms alike. As a member of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Collins worked to ensure BAKED CABBAGE that the recently enacted omnibus included $2.75 million—an increase of $250,000—for potato 1 small-medium size head cabbage research, and $20 million for the USDA’s IPM, program, which supports the work of UMaine’s 1 tbsp. sugar (I didn’t use any) Cooperative Extension Potato IPM program. Senator Collins opposed the Administration’s efforts 2 tbsp. flour to cut funding for programs like IPM that help farmers protect their crops from pests and diseases, 1 can evaporated milk or light cream. explaining the necessity of such programs at a hearing on the USDA’s budget proposal last year. I used mixed heavy cream & half-n-half to make 12 ounces Senator King has consistently advocated for Congress to appropriate federal funds for potato 1 tsp. salt breeding research and has repeatedly opposed the Trump Administration’s efforts to cut the pro- ¼ tsp. pepper gram’s funding. The Administration’s FY 2021 budget again proposes zero funding for this vital 3 slices raw bacon program which supports Maine’s potato industry. Preheat oven to 350. Cut up cabbage and place in a greased casserole dish. Mix the rest of the ingredients except for the 20th Anniversary of WCCC’s Student Senate bacon and pour it over the cabbage. 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of being completed. The letter followed by a potluck. So start weather. Friday, Valentine’s was sent out to all taxpayers in looking for your favorite crock- Day, I gave my mom beauti- Alexander. If you didn’t receive pot recipe to bring a yummy ful flowers and a card, Carlos Town News one, or you are a resident who dish to the event. Bring a song, a box of chocolates and a card doesn’t own property and would a testimony, or just some tap- and my dad cashews and a Alexander/Crawford like to know what is going on, ping toes and clapping hands. card. And Mom and Dad gave stop by the town office to pick Dessert and beverages will be Carlos and me some treats. Cassie Oakes ball team are brothers Alex and up a copy. While there leave provided. Saturday, after Mom got done Kyle Richard, sons of Marty and your address for future mail- Birthday wishes for the up- at the Selectmen’s meeting, Mike and Justina Niles of Julie Richard. Playing basket- ings. coming week go out to Austin we headed to Bangor and took Alexander have some excit- ball at Woodland High School is The Alexander Selectmen will Niles, Katherine Niles, Arthur Carlos to meet his mom so he ing news to share. They are Joanna Korasadowicz, daughter be having their next regularly Allen, Joanne McGovern, Paula could spend February vacation the proud new grandparents of Andrez and Bogumila Ko- scheduled meeting on Thursday, Johnson, my dad Carl Oakes, week in Biddeford with her. to little Miss Natalie Quinn rasadowicz. March 5th beginning at 6 p.m. at Alyssa Cadett, Joline Thorn- Sunday was church and family Niles. Natalie was born on Not done with those great Al- the Municipal Building. If you ton, Stephanie Knowles, Kristy time. Since Carlos has come February 13th and is healthy exander kids yet! Lacey Porter is have something you would spe- Crawford, Jason Goodine and to my house, we do the peach and beautiful. She is 5 lbs., in drama at Calais High School cifically like discussed, there is David Porter. and pit every day, you know 11 oz., and is 19 ½ inches long. and has a part in the upcoming a sign-up sheet for the agenda in Anniversary wishes for the the good and the bad. Well, I Proud Mommy and Daddy are production “Tracks”. Lacey the entryway of the Municipal upcoming week go out to Mike have had lots of peaches this Tyler Niles and Rachael Atkin- will be playing a waitress. Per- Building. and Mickey White. I wish you week as you can see, but I did son, and excited siblings are formances will take place at the The Breakneck Mountain both many more years of happi- have a pit. I haven’t been able big sister Callie and big broth- Calais High School Sunday and Snowmobile Club has a meeting ness! to get signed into Hotmail. er Hunter. Can’t leave out the Monday the 23rd and 24th. It scheduled for March 11th at the Good thoughts this week go So, I had to get a new email. other grandparents, Stacey and begins at 6 p.m., lasts about an Club House on the Cooper Road to John Gallant, Toby Anne Peo- If you are trying to contact Allison Atkinson. It was love at hour and admission is by dona- at 6:30 p.m. Even if you don’t ples, Vicky O’Neill, John Visel- me, take note of my new email first sight for everyone! tion. Refreshments will be pro- snowmobile you might be inter- li, Pike Seavey, Avis McIntyre, address, cassieoakes1986@ Congratulations to Alexan- vided. ested in all that the club does. Eva Rose Fairbrother, Susan gmail.com. der kids attending Calais High Isn’t it great to see our kids Together with the Breakneck McCray and Donna Brown. Got News? Club news, group School for making the honor doing great things? If I missed Mountain ATV Club, they work And don’t forget about those news, family celebrations, roll - senior Kyle Richard, son your child, please contact me to improve the trails in Alexan- wonderful caretakers who give bragging rights, drop me a line of Marty and Julie Richard; and let me know so we can der, Crawford and Cooper. And so much care to their loved or give me a call. My email junior Elaine Perkins, daugh- share in their accomplishments. like many other organizations, ones. address is cassieoakes1986@ ter of Becky Perkins and John My contact information is at the they need members and help. What a week it has been, gmail.com. Our phone number Knowles; freshman Alex Rich- end of the column. So perhaps you will think about Carlos, Jr. had appointments, is 454-2344 and if we don’t ard, son of Marty and Julie By the time you read this you attending the next meeting. so I got to tag along with Mom answer (we don’t have caller Richard. High Honors were most likely will have received Bethel Chapel in Talmadge and Dad. I volunteered at AES ID) please leave a message. achieved by sophomore, Lacey your letter about the possibil- has decided to put their Singspi- Library with the little kids You can contact me on my Porter, daughter of David and ity of Broadband coming to our rations on hold until April, but where they heard a Valentine’s Facebook page, Cassie Oakes. Dana Porter. little town of Alexander. There never fear, there is one being Story and made Valentine You may also snail-mail me at Former AES students have has been much discussion and planned for Saturday, February bookmarks to give to some- 1328 Airline Road, Alexander, been playing basketball, too. On the first phases of finding out if 29th at 2 p.m. at People’s United one they cared about. Thurs- ME 04694. Until next week the Calais High School basket- it is feasible are in the process Methodist Church in Baileyville, day was no program due to the stay safe. Alexander/Crawford History
By John Dudley wilderness? These 1820 cen- Records of Alexander on page William Crockett 2-6 (01- O (Lot 97) & Cassie Oakes sus figures from Davis show 193. The two numerals, also 10-1882) M. Mary Barber Wallace Fenlason 7-1 (died clearly that people wanted from page 193, give the num- (1884)C, Ann (1805), Re- May 27, 1827) listed in Na- 1820 PEOPLE OF TWP 16 to live on the coast with its ber of males and females in becca (1807), Almira (1810), thaniel Fenlason’s family. BPP ED (ALEXANDER) ease of transportation. Popu- each household. The remain- Mary (1812), Harriot (1816), Who were the other five males “While most settlers in the lation of Eastport=1,937, ing space tells of the wife and William H. (1820) (Lot 92) and the female? (Lot 90)John place called Maine were most Lubec=1,430 (was set-off children where appropriate Nathaniel Davis 1-nfi Samuel Babcock 2-4 (10-06-1780) concerned about survival, the from Eastport in 1811), with some dates. This comes Dunn 4-4 (02-15-1773-1848) M. Catherine Davis (1789) government, which was in Calais=418, Robbinston-424, from the same source on vari- M. Dorcas Cobb (1783-1847) C. Brizilla (1810), Clarisa Boston, after the 1763 Treaty Perry=407, Charlotte=211, ous pages. Information on C. Faney (1802), Samuel (1815), Mary (1817), Naomi of Paris was concerned about A l e x a n d e r = 1 1 4 , Wallace Fenlason and Jacob (1804), Betsey (1806), Levi (1820) (Lot 97)Jesse Fenla- turning Maine land into mon- Baileyville=74, Baring=61 Frost was not found. (1812), Charles (1815), Har- son 3-3 (03-18-1784)-M. Ol- ey by getting more settlers on and Princeton=48. 1820 CENSUS OF ALEX- riot (1818) (Lot 85) ive Seavey (1784) C. Abigail the land” - Williamson. Next, we give two views of ANDER Mark Fenlason 3-3 (07- (1808), David (1810), Daniel How successful was the the 1820 census of Alexan- CENSUS males-females and 04-1788) M. Sally Elsmore (1811), Deborah (1815) (Lot Massachusetts government in der. The first column lists the family as of 1820-(birth-death) (1793) C. Sally O, Freeman 97) getting people to move to this names as they appear in Vital (Lot where settled) (06-04-1814), Mary O, Daniel To be continued next week-
Alexander School Cassie Oakes Band will be on Wednesday, see Brenda in the office. have to win! come please contact the office February 26th. All students at AES have the An informational letter and for a new free/reduced form. Lots going on right after Art Club sign-up sheets have opportunity to participate in entry forms have been sent Snow days kept the library February vacation, so start been posted for grades K-3 a reading incentive program home with the students. Stu- on the quiet side the last week marking those calendars. and 4-8. Art Club will meet called “Bikes for Books”, dents will have until April 16th before vacation, but the kin- Monday, February 24 - on Wednesday’s directly after which is being sponsored to read books and complete dergarten and 1st graders did Cheerleading practice will school. Permission forms by the local Masonic Lodge entry forms. get in for a visit. Not only take place from 2:30-3:30. came home with the weekly in Calais, local businesses When the kiddos head back did they sign out books, but There will be a home bas- announcements. The first Art and the school staff. In this to school here is the yummy they heard a new addition to ketball game on Tuesday, Club date will be announced program, each time a stu- menu for the week of Febru- the Valentine collection, “The February 25th against Beatrice after February break. dent reads a book during the ary 24-28: Night Before Valentine’s Day” Rafferty. Girls’ game starts at Want to show your school scheduled reading period, he Monday-Toasted Cheese written by Natasha Wing and 5:30 with the boys to follow. spirit? AES has some Alexan- or she will get an entry form Sandwich and Tomato Soup illustrated by Heidi Petach. Thursday, February 27 - der Elementary School t-shirts for a new bicycle and helmet. Tuesday-Chicken Nuggets After the story, the children AES teams will travel to East- and sweatshirts available for On the entry form, there is a Wednesday-Honey Lemon were able to make Valentine port. The bus will leave AES purchase. T-shirts are $12 and place for a student to write Chicken bookmarks to give to who- at 4 p.m. sweatshirts are $25. Contact their name, the title and author Thursday-Pizza on a Bun ever they wanted. Some went Breaking News! The Teacher Brenda McDonough in the of- of the book, details about the Friday-Cheeseburger/Ham- home to family members but Workshop Day on March 20th fice during school hours. book, as well as their age, burger also some were exchanged has been changed to Friday, AES still has some organic grade and class. The students All meals are served with amongst themselves. It was March 13th. Please make sure garlic for sale, Georgia, Crys- get one entry form for every milk and veggies and of course, fun to see the love, caring and to make the change to your tal, Music and Phillips at $3 book read, so the more they the option is a Wow Butter sharing they showed. School Calendar. for three ounces. Stop in and read, the more chances they Sandwich. Any changes to in- Visit our website www.Calais.News PAGE 23
Congratulations to Olivia Logan attends college. We ly proud of these young people Huckins upon her outstanding really have some good people and their accomplishments. scoring record (1,000th career around here. Continued success It has once again run the Town News point) with Calais Blue Devils. is wished to each of the teams gamut with temperatures out She resides in Meddybemps participating in the tourna- here by the lake. Meddybemps with her parents Jennifer and ments. Dallas Huckins while sister Everyone should be extreme- (continued on page 24) Linda Baniszeski less energy; and after sledding and the ATV ride, per Avery’s Greetings to all of the faithful request, Adam built a small Legals/Notices readers of this news item. You campfire where they toasted make my day when you stop marshmallows. Meg toasted CITY OF CALAIS TAX ACQUIRED PROPERTY and tell me that you enjoy it. with them for a while and then In town News, the Med- returned to the house to the FOR SALE BY SEALED BID dybemps Annual Meeting is group that gathered there on the last Tuesday of February, Sunday. Getting together were which makes it Tuesday, Febru- Meg, Amy, Adam and Avery, PROP/LOCATION M/B/L ASSESSED VALUE MIN BID ary 25 at 5:30 at Meddybemps Charlie and Ingrid Hews, Jeff Community Center. All are Orchard, Liz and Pete Trouant 38 North St. 007-003-010 -11 59,100 $9,249.93 welcome to attend. and Barry and I. Meg’s dog, 10 Garfield St. 005-008-006 30,300 $3,487.78 More sadness has come to Sergio, and Amy’s dog, Bently, our community. Sympathy warmly welcomed Scuffy to is extended to Brenda (Ward) their own little get-together. Bids must be submitted on bid specification forms, which can be obtained from the Office of the City Shope and her family upon the When she entered the house Clerk, 11 Church St., P.O. Box 413, Calais, ME 04619. Bids must be submitted to the Office of the passing of her husband Lance. Sergio greeted her with a little City Clerk by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 12, 2020. The City Council reserves the right to reject As we grow older, we know kiss on her nose. It is fun to see any or all bids. some will leave us. It is among how they remember each other CA000007358 the most difficult aspects of age. from year to year. Of course, Blessings to Brenda as she goes Scuffy was really tired out and through a season of mourning. immediately took a nap when Notice of Public Hearing Happy birthday wishes to she got home. Ingrid Hews on February 26. Charlie McFee was also here Washington County Downeast Wind It was nice seeing her at the at his home for a men’s week- Rothberg’s shore property over end over the holiday weekend. Municipal Development and Tax Increment the Presidents’ Day Weekend. Year-round residents have Financing District and Development Program She and Charlie spent it with also been enjoying the snowy Meg Rothberg and her daughter surfaces. Danny Wallace, with Amy with her husband Adam his dog Sparky riding shotgun Notice is hereby given that the Washington County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearings on and their daughter Avery. in his ATV, traveled along lanes February 24, 2020, at 4:00 pm at the Washington County Court House, Superior Courtroom, 85 Court Avery had a most wonderful and across lake surfaces on Street, in Machias, Maine, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed “Washington time on Sunday sledding down Sunday. Sparky must have been County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District” and the proposed a long slope on Meg’s property. enjoying himself as we heard Avery’s daddy also took her rid- his occasional barks during part Development Program for this district, pursuant to Title 30-A of the Maine Revised Statutes Sections ing on an ATV. Avery has end- of the ride. 5221 through 5235.
Legals/Notices The proposed Washington County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financ- ing District would consist of approximately 14,000 acres of land, more or less, located in Townships 18, 19, 24, and 25, Middle District, as depicted in the map of the proposed district. The tracts are located within the unorganized territories of Washington County. A copy of a preliminary draft of the proposed Washington County Downeast Wind Municipal Development and Tax Increment Financing District and the Development Program has been on file with the County Manager since February 3, 2020, and may be viewed at the office of the County Manager during normal business hours. Washington County Community College has the following items up for bid: All interested persons are invited to attend the Public Hearing and will be given the opportunity to be
heard at that time. MVNO000007868 • Assorted -Classroom Chairs-Lots of 25 • Assorted-Stationary Computer Tables • Valley-Full Size-Pooltable NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE • Table Top Commercial Electric Griddle • EnerWorks-SWHA 02 TEM-Enerworks Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 17, 2019, SWHX Solar Heat Exchanger-Minimum bid $50 each in the action entitled Federal National Mortgage Association v. Samuel M. Sherry, Esq., as Special Administrator • EnerWorks-COL 4X8 TL SGL-SD10US Solar Panel- of the Estate of Kathleen A. Cullen, by the Maine District Court, Division of Calais, Docket No. CALDC-RE-18- Minimum bid $50 each 0016, wherein the Court adjudged the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kathleen A. Cullen, mortgagor, • Fargo-FTC300-ID printer to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, • Smart Washer-Parts Washer Inc., its successors and/or assigns, predecessor-in-interest to Federal National Mortgage Association, and • American Foundry-2 1/4 Ton Floor Jack dated July 24, 2007 and recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 3313 at Page 289, • Northern Hyd.-Torch Cart should the period of redemption have expired without redemption of the property by the Estate of Kathleen A. • Unknown-1 1/2 Ton Floor Jack Cullen, a public sale of the property described in the mortgage will be conducted on • NAPA-791 6402-2 ton Floor Jack • NAPA-791 6425-2 ton Floor Jack March 18, 2020 commencing at 10:30 AM at the Law Office of Richard L. Rhoda, • Sony Handycam-Video recorder + 2 x 5 DVDs 45 Court Street, Houlton, ME 04730. • Projector stand on wheels • Projector screen (collapsible) The property is located at 464 Crawford Arm Road f/k/a RR1 1094 Crawford Arm Road, Crawford, ME 04694, in Washington County, reference as described in said mortgage. The equipment may be viewed at the campus of WCCC. For additional information please call 454-1025 or email hsmale@wccc. The sale will be by public auction. All bidders for the property will be required to make a deposit of $5,000.00 me.edu. All items are to be sold as is. Delivery is the responsibility of the buyer. Sealed bids must be delivered by Tuesday, February in cash, certified or bank check at the time of the public sale made payable to Brock & Scott, PLLC, which 25, 2020 at 3p.m. to: deposit is non-refundable as to the highest bidder. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the public sale. In the event a representative of Federal National Mortgage Association Heather Smale is not present at the time and place stated in this notice, no sale shall be deemed to have occurred and Washington County Community College all rights to reschedule a subsequent sale are reserved. One College Drive Calais, Maine 04619 Additional terms will be announced at the public sale.
Sealed bids will be opened Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Federal National Mortgage Association 9a.m. and the winning bidder will be notified at that time. The buyer by its attorneys, Brock & Scott, PLLC must pay by cash or cashier’s check. Items must be removed by John Michael Ney, Jr, Esq. Friday, March 6, 2020 at 3p.m. WCCC has the right to refuse any 1080 Main Street, Suite 200 and all bids. Pawtucket, RI 02860 CA000007346 CA000007328 PAGE 24
to the meeting and informed does not charge a late fee, but it was gone if someone had not everyone that the final decision does take time and then money contacted us about his dog, will be made at next week’s to send out postcard reminders. Muddy, being outside for most Town News Board of Selectmen’s meeting. The library would like to offer of the day or more. So if you (Note: This is my impression of story hour again but does need are living alone be sure to check Princeton the meeting) feedback as to what time and in with friends; and if anyone On Wednesday, the Princeton day would be best. Upcoming knows of those who are alone, Sandra Smith minutes. However, Downeast has covered 19 calls when the Library Committee held their activities include the Thursday check on them. monthly meeting. Attending night cribbage group and an February 17-21 - PES No On Tuesday, the Princeton Indian Township ambulance was already out on a call. Be- were Librarian Heidi Potter, Pat outdoor/wellness book program School, February Break Board of Selectmen held an Wyeth, Nancy Davies and my- in March. February 19 - Free Tax Prepa- informational meeting at the cause Princeton does not have a contract with Downeast, nor self. We still have an open seat if In school sports news, the ration, Princeton Library 10 town office to offer residents anyone else would like to be on coach for the girls’ basketball a.m. - 3 p.m. an opportunity to give their do they reimburse them for these calls, the other towns that the committee. It is always good team Grades 6-8 is Fay Bai- February 20 - Cribbage at the input on the ambulance service to have as much additional help ley, the boys’ coach is Nicole Princeton Library 6 p.m. provided to Princeton. Eighteen are contracted with Downeast want Princeton to pay $350 per and thoughts on projects as we Bailey and Sierra Barnes is the February 22 - Introduction residents ignored the extremely can get. This month the library cheerleading coach. The girls’ to Broomball, Downeast Lakes cold night and came to learn call if they are not paid by the insurance of the patient. There is offering free tax preparation. games are at 5:30 and the boys Land Trust Building 11 a.m. - 2 about the issue and give their Sign up for an appointment follow at approximately 6:30. p.m. opinions. Also in attendance were no complaints about either of the ambulance services. The on Wednesday, February 19 On February 25 PES is playing February 24 - PES 8th Grade were two representatives from between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Lubec at Princeton; February 27 is selling Little Caesars Pizza Indian Township Ambulance concern was with response time which Indian Township Stop in at the library to pick up Princeton is playing Baileyville Kits to be delivered the week Service, one representative from forms ahead of your appoint- at Baileyville; February 29 of April 6th Downeast Emergency Service, could do in five minutes versus Downeast, which is housed ment. Also, the library would they will play at Calais High February 29 - PES Cheerlead- and two from Calais Ambulance like to offer computer classes. School. The PES cheerleading ing Competition at Calais High Service. The current contract in Baileyville, is 10 minutes away. After a good discussion, There will be a sign-up sheet team will be participating in a School for $25,000 a year with Indian at the library for what is avail- competition. For a full schedule To send me news, just drop Township expired on September it seems that the solution might be if Princeton renews their able if there is enough interest. check the site at https://sites. me a note princetonnews@ 31 but they are still covering Heidi has been busy updating google.com/su107.org/aos90/ outlook.com or give me a call the town. From December 1, contract, the Indian Town- ship will pay for any backup the reference section and keep- princeton-elementary/athletics after 10 a.m. at 796-2261. Note 2018, to December 1, 2019, the ing track of the overdue items. It was a year ago that my that my deadline to submit the Indian Township Ambulance service needed by Downeast. The Princeton Board members Please return any long overdue friend, John Wynne died. We column is 4 p.m. on Monday answered 96 calls in Princeton. items you may have. The library would not have known that he The normal response time is five thanked all those who came out Cooper
Joanne McMahon into one evening. If you’re good nourishing food. this week, again at the Church husband Ed, and the many 454-7383 interested FMI call Erica at Next to take place was the of the Open Bible, a regular progeny and friends she left 1 (207) 716-6537. We would Valentine party at the Church Sunday night “Family Night”, behind. We offer our condo- Dear folks, I’ve survived welcome you! of the Open Bible in Alexan- with decorations from the lences to them all. another week of marathon Next, the Senior Saints & der. This time it was billed as previous “Valentines party”, Don’t forget: Maine Pri- eating, or, to put it more elo- Disciples Luncheon at the a soup and chowder evening. mostly potluck, but with lots mary voting day is March quently, a week of food! So Woodland Baptist Church, But the beautiful decorations of desserts - so much food that 3rd at your local voting poll- I’d like to sing the praises of hosted jointly with the Peo- on walls and tables gave it people usually take home the ing place. The Democrat all those hospitable folks who ple’s Methodist Church, takes a very festive atmosphere. leftovers. caucus is March 8th at 2 made it possible. place the second Friday of There were seven different Wow! What a foodies week! p.m. at Woodland Elementary First, the Bible study group, each month. This time it was soups to try - I tried a little of I bet I gained five pounds. I’ll School. These are two very which was hosted by Micah a Valentine’s party, with lots each in the small cups pro- have to go on a diet for sure. important duties we have as and Erica Perkins in their of love and good food flowing vided for the purpose - add Or stop the habit of eating citizens, which we owe as beautiful home. As usual, we among the beautiful decora- all the soup accouterments, for a while. This column is partial payments for those were treated to a very hearty tions. I took a friend of mine, plus salad, beverages, and beginning to look like a food freedoms the founding fathers dinner, delicious in itself, but or rather she took me (I have a dessert table loaded with column. Enough already! gave us, and for which many, the dessert! A huge - I mean no car) and so we both met cookies, cupcakes, cheese- Let’s get on with the really over the years, have given gigantic - cake (as cakes go) some new people. As usual, it cake, pies, and lots of candy, important stuff! their lives, or their health. So with chocolate icing too thick was a delicious meal - but the all with valentines motif, and The Maine Moose lottery is let’s do it! to get your mouth around. (I dessert! Strawberry shortcake, let’s not forget the huge red open. If interested, file your What, Gracie? You want to had to wash afterward.) The the whipped cream mounded strawberries dipped in hot application for a permit online do it - You want to vote? But I Bible study itself is fascinat- up and dripping down over fudge. Yum! And for each at mefishwildlife.com don’t think you’re registered. ing, being the parables of the homemade biscuits and guest upon leaving, a gift of We were very sad to hear of What? It says on your collar Jesus, His actual words, as juicy strawberries. (I wonder a valentine - shaped box of the passing of Maxine Arbo. that you’re registered? Well, close as you can get. All in why red strawberries remind chocolates. As special guests During her many years as a let’s wait until tomorrow to all, what with good food for me of valentines?) were missionary Don Nick- nurse and the loving kindness discuss it. It’s your birthday the body, intellectual food for I’ve been told that the main erson and wife Lorraine and she gave her patients, she has now and I have to say “Good- the brain, soul food for the purpose of these luncheons is teen-age sons Michael and helped countless people over night, Gracie.” spirit, the good fellowship to provide an opportunity for Scott, home on furlough from the years. She, and all the Love, Jo and a new member, it was seniors to enjoy fellowship their mission in Japan. lovely things she was, will everything good rolled up with one another, along with And last of all, at least for live on in the hearts of her
Meddybemps have been nicely cleared and next storms. It is an issue of mation as it seems my iMac pecker spends some time here (continued from page 23) salted throughout the past safety and wear and tear on our system and whatever they use each day on the tree bark and messy weather days. Sadly, we vehicles. are not speaking to each other. the suet holder. Of course, the It was -8 Saturday morning. cannot say the same for the Bar- As to the Backyard Bird Karen Holmes is sending hers peaceful doves are ever-present Monday it warmed up to the ing section of 191. It has been Count February 14 through directly to the web site and is friends. high 30’s, but temperatures so lumpy with frozen slush 17, I am having great difficulty not collecting data for any other Please send your news to dropped again for the Tuesday that was not removed it is like recording my counts on the bird areas for submission this year. [email protected] snowstorm. They keep hap- driving on surface potholes. count site. You can go to ebird. There are not as many birds on or phone 454-3719. Blessings pening on the days we have to We just vibrate along and try to org of the Great Backyard Bird our property this year as others. to all.54-3719. travel to Bangor for medical stay in the flatter lanes until we Count to record your birding Especially, no chickadees. The Blessings to all. appointments. need to get over for oncoming findings. However, I have had juncos regularly visit, and a few Meddybemps’ roadways traffic. I hope they’ll do better no success filling in the infor- blue jays. A male downy wood-
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Since this column goes countrywide, it has been in- Calais American Legion cluded this week. Any com- Town News munity-oriented group could Michael McLean do this type of event! Also, if 454-3435 Grand Lake Stream you are on Facebook, go to the The Department of Maine Amer- Gorham Police page for de- included in each bag along ican Legion is soliciting your Dave McCullough tails and pictures. The police support for membership in the with the candy, a $5 gift cer- chief met Jenifer and two oth- tificate to Dunkin Donuts and American legion and SAL. We are April 1st is only a few weeks ers at their office and was truly not asking much. Join and continue away and open water fishing a fresh-baked blueberry muf- amazed! Jenifer received over fin made with Downeast blue- your mission as a veteran! We season will be here! The ice 200 responses of appreciation Served-We Deserve. fishing on West Grand Lake berries. Mingo blueberries are from all over. Try this in your Any correspondence: Commander Calais American Legion Sher- has been good this season. sure tasty! own town! man Brothers Post #3, PO Box 311, Calais, Maine 04619. Email: The family just returned from A Surprise Thank You When traveling the snow- [email protected]. Facebook: Calais American Legion. Tel: a few days of fishing and had courtesy of the West Gorham mobile trails in the Grand Lake 207-214-4410 (cell). Please leave message. Commander Mike. a wonderful time with good Union Church area you may see the groomer catches of salmon and togue. Gorham Police Department which has a new drag. Be sure This was fishing without a Officer Survival Kit and wave! Keeping the trails license weekend and for sev- LIFESAVERS: To remind smoothed and in good condi- eral of the crew, this was their you of the many times you tion takes a lot of volunteer first time! Everyone was very have been one. time. Thanks, Les and John excited about the experience. SMARTIES: To give you and all the people that help AOS 96 They fished up lake so part wisdom for the split-second keep the trails in good riding MACHIAS SCHOOL DEPARTMENT of the fun was snowmobiling. decisions. condition! Two adults and five teens had HERSHEY KISSES: To I was pleased to hear from a wonderful time enjoying the show our love for you. Adam Smith this week. Adam Fill in Custodian for the 2019/2020 School Year art of ice fishing. GUM: To help everyone is the son of “The Farm Cove This past couple weeks Jeni- stick together. Hermit” (Ken Smith) who fer and folks from our local TOOTSIE ROLL: You have provided many reflections and Requirements: church decided it was time to to roll with the punches. stories for the column of the let our police force know how PEPPERMINT PATTIES: more than 30 years he spent *Criminal Background Check much they are appreciated in Helping you keep your cool. on the shores of Farm Cove. our community. They focused MOUNDS: For the mounds Your humble correspondent on Valentine’s Day and pro- of courage you show. Dave McCullough. Contact at Applications may be obtained at the Office of the Superintendent: vided a Survival Kit. They LAFFY TAFFY: To remind 207-712-8294 or dmccull1@ purchased 30 valentine bags, you that laughter is a great maine.rr.com Have a great and people involved brought stress reliever. week! Scott K. Porter in lots of very specific candies. Thank you for all that you Superintendent of Schools Following is the note that was do for our community. 291 Court Street Machias, ME 04654 Sunday Afternoons at the EAC (207) 255-6585 The Sunday Afternoons at Academically trained during the have been exhibited throughout EOE the EAC series, a winter offer- heyday of conceptual art and the the state. MVNO000007840 ing of informal and interactive rejection of perceptual painting, Sunday Afternoons at the EAC programs every Sunday at 3 Bowman will explain how paint programs are held downstairs at p.m. at Eastport Arts Center, has provided her a personal way the EAC. Hot drinks and refresh- continues with the popular an- to explore and seek to under- ments are offered; donations are nual Harpsichord Hour program stand the relationships between gratefully accepted. The series on February 23. “I’m looking the tangible and the visceral. will run through April, skipping forward to my annual battle Bowman has an MFA in Paint- Easter Sunday. As a reminder, with this ancient and ever-useful ing from Washington University the February 16 program is instrument,” says presenter and in St. Louis. She obtained a BFA “Training (and Importance of Food Service Technician – St. Croix performer Gregory Biss. “In in Fine Arts from the Nova Training) Service Dogs” with past seasons I have generally Scotia College of Art and also at- Jeanne Katkavich and service featured a single composer or tended the Skowhegan School of dog Sadi. For more information Summary: Responsible to the Program Coordinator for planning, genre for the content of such Painting and Sculpture. Choos- and to view the rest of the series coordinating, purchasing and cooking meals and snacks for enrolled programs. This time I’ll be play- ing to move to Washington lineup, please visit https://east- children on a daily basis. Works closely with supervisor to ensure ing an eclectic selection of some County after graduation, she portartscenter.org/constituent- operations are carried out in a manner supportive of the mission favorite music from 16th, 17th, found employment as a photog- groups/the-concert-series/. The of DCP. Work hours must be flexible to accommodate changing 18th and 20th-century European rapher and adjunct professor at Eastport Arts Center is at 36 program needs. traditions, supplemented by the University of Maine in Ma- Washington Street, Eastport, and commentary on that music and chias. She is the mother of two. is handicapped-accessible. on the harpsichord.” Her photographs and paintings Duties and Responsibilities: EAC’s beloved harpsichord • Plans well-balanced, nutritionally sound meals and snacks in gets a moment in the limelight compliance with USDA and Agency standards. with this program. An 18th • Selects and purchases food within budgeted amounts. century-style, single-manual in- • Prepares and stores food appropriately strument, it was built in 1964 by • Maintains kitchen supplies and equipment according to Eric Herz in Cambridge, Mas- sachusetts. Presenter Biss was sanitation standards. born in Illinois and educated in New England and Germany. His Qualifications: music has been performed by • Basic knowledge of nutrition and preschool nutrition concepts the Denver Symphony, the Los • Sound math skills Angeles Philharmonic and the • Ability to problem solve Vermeer Quartet. Retired from DENTAL ASSISTANT a 20-year career as a scuba diver Employee Benefits: in the aquaculture industry, Biss Career-oriented individual for 40 hour/week, dental assisting • Employer paid 90% health benefit remains active as a piano techni- position. Experience preferred, but will train right individual. Must cian and as a faculty member at • 17 PTO days accrued in your first year Summer Keys in Lubec. He is have exceptional people and communication skills, good hand • Generous retirement benefits with employer match currently President of the EAC dexterity & ability to learn complex, precise clinical/technical • Employer paid life and disability plans Board. procedures on the job. Employment application required and • Options for dental and vision coverage The series continues March 1 available @ Machias Dental, 271 Main St, Machias • 13 Paid Holidays with Leslie Bowman’s presen- tation, “Why Paint”. Bowman will discuss her lifetime of Internet E-mail Confidentiality Disclaimer. This message is for To apply: painting and show a range of the designated recipient and may contain privileged, proprietary Send letter of interest, references and resume to Human Resource Department, Downeast Community Partners, paintings produced over the last or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, several decades, both figurative P.O. Box 648, Ellsworth, ME 04605 or you can email the required and non-figurative. She will talk please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any information to [email protected]. about inspiration and process. other use of this e-mail is prohibited. MVNO000007860 MVNO000007847 PAGE 26
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such as local events, resident news and more. Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC. Interested? Email [email protected] 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, or email officemarshalls@firstatlantic.com MVNO000007809 PAGE 27 Listening for Right Whales in the Gulf of Maine Two passive acoustic data Science Center. Passive acoustic monitoring - collection efforts are underway “These new efforts will sup- detecting and recording sounds, in the Gulf of Maine to gather port routine passive acoustic in this case underwater - offers information on North Atlantic monitoring of North Atlantic scientists another tool for learn- right whales. One will deploy right whales and other baleen ing about whale behavior and fixed archival-acoustic recorders whale species throughout prior- migration patterns. Advanced mounted on the ocean bottom ity areas, and improve our un- underwater microphones or for a specific period of time. derstanding of changes in their hydrophones and autonomous The other will use autonomous movement patterns,” she said. underwater vehicles can detect underwater vehicles called glid- Right whales have changed and record those sounds. Com- ers, equipped to record acoustic their historic migration patterns puter programs help differentiate information and report it back in in recent years, and tracking species and indicate time, direc- near real-time. them is a difficult task. tion and location. A glider equipped with an acoustic recorder to detect whales. (Photo “Real-time monitoring pro- Like most whales, this species These instruments can remain courtesy NOAA Fisheries) vides the opportunity for direct does not spend much time on the in the water continuously for conservation action through ocean surface where they can be months at a time. Along with Resources personnel will deploy be monitored daily for near real- alerting vessels to the presence seen by researchers during aerial visual sightings made from ships and retrieve the devices for time alerts when North Atlantic of endangered whales and to or ship-based surveys. Sound is and aircraft, the sound record- NOAA Fisheries. Researchers at right whales are present and slow down to avoid striking the the whale’s primary means of ings are revealing information the Northeast Fisheries Science calling in that area. whales, while archival moni- communicating, so if they are about where and when whales of Center will analyze the data. Another glider survey with toring helps build a long-term present in an area, they are prob- various species are present. “We are excited to partner on real-time acoustic relay is tak- 24/7 picture of their presence,” ably making sounds. Underwater Fixed recorders off Maine this project to begin to under- ing place within the Stellwagen said Sofie Van Parijs, who leads microphones can detect those Coast stand how right whales might Bank National Marine Sanctuary the Passive Acoustic Research sounds and even report back to The fixed archival-acoustic use nearshore waters in Maine,” off Massachusetts between Janu- Group at the Northeast Fisheries researchers in near real-time. recorders will continuously said Erin Summers, head of the ary and May 2020. This effort is detect and record sounds for Division of Biological Moni- part of the SanctSound Project three months. Then they will toring and Assessment at the aimed at learning more about University of Maine Fall Dean’s List be retrieved, their batteries re- Maine Department of Marine sanctuary soundscapes at seven freshed, and the recorded data Resources. “It is a data gap that national marine sanctuaries and Baileyville: Alex Morrison has implications for Maine’s one marine national monument. Big Lake Township: Kasey Grass downloaded before they are redeployed at the same location. fixed-gear fisheries that operate In addition to providing updates Calais: Dev Carrier, Katie Cavanaugh, Kobey Gillespie close to shore.” on the presence of right whales, Columbia: Shay Barbee Bamford This cycle will be repeated four times to obtain a full 12 months In January, center researchers the focus is also on mapping Cutler: Alia Shaw deployed two fixed archival- haddock spawning areas within Danforth: Kimberly Stoddard of data, which will be analyzed to identify captured sounds, acoustic recorders on Nantucket the sanctuary. East Machias: Shaina Murdaugh Shoals, where groups of right Partners in these projects Harrington: Kayla Thompson which may include calls made by North Atlantic right whales. whales have been observed in are NOAA Fisheries' North- Jonesport: Morgan Rocks recent months. The recorders east Fisheries Science Center, Lubec: Lauren Murphy, Jude Zanoni Researchers expect to deploy the recorders this month for at will remain there for at least Maine Department of Marine Milbridge: Maura Pate one year. Resources, Woods Hole Oceano- Pembroke: Kaylie Robertson least one year at eight locations (see map) along the Maine coast. Underwater surveys graphic Institution, and NOAA’s Perry: Devyn Seeley Real-time glider deployments National Ocean Service, which Princeton: Avis Hartman, Audrey Nicholas They will be inside of state waters (within three miles from have been conducted in recent manages the Stellwagen Bank shore). 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The Calais Free Library hosts a variety of programs for children every month, including a chess club, homeschoolers group, LEGO club, and Wiggles and Giggles. The chess club is held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players of every skill level are welcome to join in. This program is offered to children that are of school age or older. Lessons are also available. Those who are interested can contact a librarian and ask for a registration form, or just sign up at one of the meetings. “There will be craft activities set out for kids to do. In addi- tion, there will be board games available as well as chess and a chess tournament on Saturday the 2nd. The chess tournament is for kids and adults. Kids nine and up, as per Calais Free Library policy, are permitted to attend without direct supervision of an adult. Note, library staff is not responsible for unsupervised children while in the library. Children and families are welcome to assess the library for the lovely section of books, movies, audio, and to play with toys,” said Librarian Joyce Garland. The homeschoolers group is for homeschooled children who are looking to meet other families, ask questions, discover new resources, and more. This group takes place on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Make sure you pick up and read the newspaper every week, it keeps our LEGO Club is for children five years old and up to discover newsroom going and I can continue to be the most famous cat in Washington County! and play with LEGO’s. Younger children have the option to play with Mega Blocks or LEGO Duplo. This group meets on the last Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. Wiggles and Giggles take place every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Babies, toddlers, preschool ages children, and their caregivers meet to sing songs, read stories, create crafts, and have fun.
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