By Will Tuell

A small team of staff at Elm Street School in East Machias known as the Student Staff Assistance Team or SSAT is kicking off their fall fundraiser with a Downeast dinner raffle which will help support special activities around the preK-8 school. According to school secretary Tammy Wood, tickets can be purchased directly from the school anytime during regular business hours or from a staff member. They are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held Oct. 23. The dinner includes lobsters, clams, and the fixings.