2017
CRH defends decision to close OB unit
The pending closure of the obstetrics (OB) unit at Calais Regional Hospital (CRH) has generated significant concern from the eastern Washington County region it serves.
Lura Jackson
2017
Nonprofit eyes Calais site for nursing home
A promising partner has come forward in Calais' quest for opening a new nursing home.
2017
Calais panel eyes potential to open new nursing home
The prospect of reopening a nursing home in Calais is inching forward, although how to obtain the rights to the limited number of beds in the state is still a major stumbling block.
2017
Resources available to aid with opioid recovery
If statistics were genuinely sobering, Washington County would be a clean-living place. Unfortunately, it requires more than just numbers to create sobriety --and the recently released statistics from Dr.
2017
New home slated for day treatment program in Calais
Following a flurry of meetings among administrators, school trustees and city councillors, the Calais school system has made a bold move toward purchasing the Hight building on South Street, the former home of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services office.
2017
Calais approves TIF district in downtown
The long-awaited Calais tax increment financing (TIF) district has been established, opening the door to economic growth. The district was approved at a city council meeting on February 23 following a public hearing.
2017
Area schools fear proposed changes to funding formula
The preparation of the Calais school system budget for the coming year has been met with delay as a result of a failure on the part of the state to provide projected state revenue by the end of January. Calais Superintendent Ron Jenkins spoke about the challenges caused by the delay...