COUNTY SEAT WEEKLY In this issue OASTAL news ALL THE HOME NEWS SERVING WASHINGTON COUNTY CITIZENS & BUSINESSES FOR MORE THAN 160 YEARS Follow us on Twitter Since 1852 • Vol. 163 • No. 49 Machias, Maine • July 20, 2016 facebook.com/machiasnews $1.00 Machias celebrates its first Bold Coast Sea and Sky Festival 2016 The hot air balloon was laid on its side and filled with air at the Bold Coast Sea and Sky Festival, allowing kids of all ages to explore inside. The balloon was to be tethered for rides later in the day. The inaugural Bold Coast Sea & Sky Fest kicked off Saturday morning with some “wake-the-heck-up” human foosball, in a specially constructed arena set up outside the Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant. Close to a dozen teams entered in the foot- fueled contest where athletes were required to hold fast to the This aerial view of the Bold Coast Sea and Sky Fest was taken by Drone’s Eye View, a new rails, just like the molded players in the table top game. company launched by Ryan and Sandi Malagra who also own the it ebay store in Machias. Photos by Bill Kitchen Submitted Photo Washington Academy to launch 225th anniversary celebration by Johanna S. Billings Washington Academy has are still available, said Kristin She said about 100 people were gather and display memorabilia 1991. One of his ancestors, cause for celebration. Wright, the school’s director of signed up as of Friday. from the school’s history. They Theodore Lincoln, signed the In 2017, the private secondary development. Wright is working with the also plan to have members of the school’s original charter and school in East Machias will The original brochure says the Washington Academy Alumni Class of 2017 open a 10-year-old served as an original trustee. be celebrating its 225th deadline to sign up is July 15 Association to plan other time capsule. McBrine, who also served anniversary. but, Wright said, the school is activities for the coming year. Wright, herself a 1987 two years as assistant head of “It’s another milestone in the continuing to accept reservations. “We don’t know all of exactly Washington Academy graduate, school, did not attend classes at lengthy, interesting and important All former students are invited, what we’re going to do,” said shared some of her memories Washington Academy, though history of this institution,” said regardless of whether they Wright. recently with Mahar and his wife, Paula, graduated in Dennis Mahar, president of the graduated from the academy. “We’re still planning McBrine, both of whom also 1986. Their son, Jacob, will school’s board of trustees. Present and former teachers everything,” said Judson have close ties to the school. be a senior in the fall and will The festivities are already and anyone who ever served as McBrine, who has been head of Mahar graduated from graduate during the 225th getting started with a reunion a trustee are also invited, said school for the past 20 years. Washington Academy in 1979 anniversary. set for Aug. 6. And, tickets Wright. Planners do know they want to and has been a trustee since (225th celebration pg 5) New committee revives Addison Days celebration by Johanna S. Billings Index It’s ba-ack! approached the selectmen to ask Arts & Entertainment .12-15 Contact Addison Days returned July if they would support having Calendar of Events . 11 16 with a parade, vendors, food, fireworks again this year. They Church Services . .16 Ashley Melhiser an auction, car show, fireworks agreed to provide $4,000 in Classifieds . 27 255-6561 and a dance. funding, she said. “It’s a small town. The people “What else could we do around Coastal News . .14-15 really love to have [the event],” [fireworks] that would be easy?” Community . .8-9 said Jeanne Lawson, a member Havey said she asked herself. Games.................11 of the committee that pulled Havey decided to try to get Guest Voice . 6 together this year’s function. some vendors to sell items Help Wanted . 24-26 We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! AddisonWe meet/beat Days, ANY beguncompetitor’s in 1997, ad price! during the fireworks and, with ran annually until last year. the help of a handful of “good, Legals/Notices . 22 Then it stopped because former dedicated people,” everything Obituaries . 17 organizer Sherri Batson couldn’t fell into place, she said. Brady Emerson shows off the Sports . 19-20 find any help, Lawson said. “If we have any challenge, it’s trophy he won for first place Only the fireworks took place our budget,” she quipped, adding in the Addison Days parade last year. the event was funded by private Saturday. Check out prattcars.com Check out prattcars.com About three months ago, donations and a donation from Photo by Johanna S. Billings US Rt. 1 South, Calais • 207-454-0600 AddisonUS Route resident 1, Calais Fran • 207-454-0600 Havey (Addison Days pg 14) 2 MACHIAS VALLEY NEWS OBSERVER - July 20, 2016 Sunrise Opportunities moving up and out by Ruth Leubecker program with its New York- Washington County Weekly Forging a move outside of He readily admits that support services,” she said, Published Since 1852 Washington County while substance abuse clients may be “usually with a diagnosis of based dental team, now serves also tilling new turf, Sunrise part of an expanding future for autism. But we work with all 2,500 individual children each Telephone Numbers: (207) 255-6561 Opportunities will soon move Sunrise Opportunities. children with disabilities. We year. Fax: (207) 255-4058 into the former Families United “It’s hard to put limitations also offer similar services within As with so many nonprofits building on Court Street. on us,” he said. “Yes, we’re the community.” striving to address growing Website: “We’re excited about this move, looking at those struggling with When WCCP became a Sunrise needs and numbers, Sunrise www.machiasnews.com substance abuse. You could say program, its well-known dental Opportunities faces limitations Email: and for the first time we’re also [email protected] moving [to serve clients] outside we’re cautiously walking into program followed. The Tooth that potentially restrict its of Washington County,” Tom this to see how we can help.” Ferry, since 2003, has brought expansion. Advertisements, Subscriptions, and Michaud, executive director, A mental health-related mobility to the program with “There are funding challenges, Payments must be mailed to Post Office Box 357 said last week. “We acquired residential treatment facility its van traveling to area schools. and rule changes can be just Machias, ME 04654 the building on July 1, and we’re in Machias, Sunrise is slightly The annual site-based dental as much of a challenge,” said moving our children’s program larger than its counterparts program has served walk-in Michaud. “But then you’re there. This gives us our own throughout the US. In 1987 it traffic each April at the Pellon always facing a changing field, Online subscriptions can be placed location site.” received exempt organization Center. Growing steadily since especially when you’re serving by credit card at The building, formerly used status from the IRS, and now the 1990s, at last count, the people.” www.machiasnews.com for Families United office space, brings in $5.95 million in annual Published weekly on Wednesday, is presently being renovated income, primarily through the Machias Valley News Observer. to serve its new clientele. program revenues. Cooking competition 41 Broadway (PO Box 357) King Construction, as general “We’ll be adding outside space Machias, Maine 04654 contractor, is opening up the as well,” says Michaud, who says to showcase local foods Printed at space to accommodate the the facility’s census is currently Three people will vie for the homemade appetizer. The The Ellsworth American children’s program and some at 12, looking to expand to 20. title of Eastport’s Greatest Chef audience members will sip on Ellsworth, Maine mental health offices. “At times we have a waiting at an event 5:30 p.m. July 23. Maine craft beer or soda while Postmaster Michaud, who has been at list. Pam Beal, who directs our The Great Eastport Cooking tasting and voting for their Send address changes to the Machias Valley News Observer Sunrise for the past 10 years, programs, works with all our Competition is a live, spectator favorite entries. PO Box 357, Machias, the last two as director, stressed children.” event that will pit three After intermission, the Maine 04654 the multi-faceted role of the Beal, children’s services competitors against each other. remaining two competitors Periodicals Postage Paid at Machias, ME agency. director, in 1992 was with the The first round of cooking will will do their best to create a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “It’s certainly true that we Washington County Children’s be chef’s choice, featuring local masterpiece during the mystery Publisher help the [mentally challenged], Program. When Sunrise food items with a camp kitchen basket round. THE CALAIS ADVERTISER, INC. but we also provide services for absorbed the WCCP in 2015, provided by each competitor. A food-themed auction also families and children, as well as she came with the merger. Hosts Lauren Simpson and Brian will take place during the event, the elderly, and housing for low- “At the program in Marshfield Giles will entertain the audience to be held at the Eastport Arts Editor/Reporter income people,” he said. we offer rehab and community and provide commentary. Local Center. JOHANNA S. BILLINGS judges will taste the food and For information on competing [email protected] eliminate the first competitor.