Community & Events

Two students from Deer Island have been named valedictorian at their respective high schools in Charlotte County. Beverley Ann Smith achieved the honor at Fundy High School in St. George, and Alex Cline earned the top spot at Sir James Dunn Academy in St. Andrews.

Maybe it doesn't have chimeras, but it sparkles in multi-dimensional excitements beyond what might be dreamed -- races, talent-driven or otherwise on land and sea, prized pets and beauty queens parading for plaudits...

It was supposed to be a big fat secret, but by 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18, the intersection of Water and Main streets in downtown Lubec was crowded. The Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race" was anticipated; the easternmost town had been picked as the final stop of their third season.

Atlantic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Calais will close its doors on July 6. Corporate owner First Atlantic Healthcare CEO Kenneth Bowden confirmed the news on June 5. "We have started the official process of closure as of today.

A young man who has been battling autism for most of his life will be graduating on Wednesday, June 23, with the rest of the Class of 2012 at the Campobello Island Consolidated School.

At least six teams will be participating in this year's Relay for Life on Grand Manan, which begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1, at Grand Manan Community School and ends the next morning at 7 a.m.