2018
Message of peace shared by runners
To most, peace is an abstract and elusive concept. It isn't something concrete that one can hold in one's hands or pass to one another.
Lura Jackson
2018
Fighting dementia by creating a "Haven"
Receiving a diagnosis of incurable dementia can feel like a death sentence. The degenerative diseases encompassed by the term slowly erode the brain of affected individuals, hindering their ability to think and ultimately to function.
2018
New grocery tariff may impact border communities’ relations
The post-colonial community of the St. Croix Valley has always been an international one; it is a relationship long embodied by Calais and St. Stephen in particular. The twin communities grew up together, residents were born on either side depending on the availability of medical facilities...
2018
Increase in suicides discussed in Calais
We all have a suicide problem," stated Ashley Pesek as she addressed an assembled crowd during the first presentation organized by the Calais‑based Making a Difference Right Now (MADRN) at Washington County Community College on April 23.
2018
Walk-in highlights students’ safety concerns in Calais
Perhaps one of the most disturbing trends in modern society is the increasing number of fatal shootings taking place at schools, including the February 14 mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., which claimed the lives of 17 people. While the Parkland incident is the most recent to grab national...
2018
Health benefits of Native ancestral diet are promoted
With obesity recognized as a global health crisis for years and research mounting on the significant perils associated with the standard American diet, many have begun looking for ways to stabilize their health by adopting better eating habits.
2018
Calais council firm in opposition to county budget plan
The Washington County budget plan -- which would increase the budget by approximately $530,000 while adding four deputies -- was addressed with consternation by the Calais City Council at a meeting on February 8.