September 2013

By Gwen Clark

Soccer

DateOpponentGame TimeBus Departure

Mon, 9/16Machias4:00Tues, 9/17Woodland4:00Tues, 9/24@ Woodland4:003:00

Thurs, 9/26@ Machias4:002:30

Tues, 10/1@ Machias4:002:30

Fri, 10/18Machias4:00Mon, 10/21Woodland4:00Mon, 10/28@ Woodland4:003:00

Volleyball

Mon, 9/16Indian Township4:00Thurs, 9/19@ Princeton4:002:45

Dave McCullough

Donna Meader-York

Linda Baniszeski

Many in our area enjoyed the Eastport Pirate Festival.  From their Facebook page, it appears Ike and Dawn Winchester had a great time at the Festival.  They and family members who attended looked fabulous in their pirate costumes.

Dorothy Johnson

The People’s United Methodist Church of Woodland officially welcomed their new pastor Randy Chretien and his wife Carolyn on Sunday. All enjoyed wonderful food and fellowship. (Photo by Dorothy Johnson).

Sharon Norman

Princeton Baptist Church will be hosting a one day Kids Rally on September 21 from 10-4:00 pm.  All children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend.  The theme of the day is I SPY.  It will be a day of stories, music, games and crafts to be enjoyed with lunch provided. 

CALAIS _ Experience and a familiar face makes for a winning combination for the new Academic Dean at Washington County Community College.

Dr. David Sousa assumed his new duties in August. He has agreed to serve for one year.

Calais – Clarence Allen Lockhart, 47, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at a Bangor hospital with his family by his side.  Clarence was born in Calais on October 2, 1965, son of Oliver and Irene (Hachey) Lockhart.  He attended the Woodland High School and served in the U.S. Navy.

Wed. Sept.  11

4:00 PM: Elem. / Jr. High X / C Meet @ Robbinston

6:30 PM: Exercise / Aerobics, (Ages 13 & Up), WES

Thurs. Sept. 12

2:30 PM: Elem. Soccer, (Gr. 4 / 5), WES

6:00 PM: 6:00 Pm: Dancer-cise, Ages 13 & Up; WES

Sat.  Sept. 14

8:30 AM: Pee Wee Soccer, (Gr. 2 / 3), WES

During the month of August, the Rec Department concluded its summer programming and closed the pool after a great season.  The lifeguards and pool staff put on a great activities day for all children full of games, food, and activities.   Preparations are being made to drain and winterize the pool.

Quinn Sluzenski

Monday was an interesting day for Calais High School.  It was the first day for Stephy Risso, our new foreign exchange student from Chile.  Everyone was very excited to meet her and welcome her to Calais.  Stephy will be a senior this year.

On Saturday, September 21st, PAWS Brave Hearts is hosting THE CAT’S MEOW:  A Purrfectly Delicious Dinner at the Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington St, Eastport.  This festive end-of-summer evening out includes a surf and turf dinner complete with a whole lobster accompanied by beef tenderloin, appetizer, salad, dessert and beverages.

Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today praised an announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy that it is awarding Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) two grants totaling nearly $5 million to improve their TidGen Power System.