Voters at a special town meeting also approved a commercial solar energy systems ordinance and a wind energy systems ...

Bill Kitchen, the Machias town manager and a tireless promoter of the Downeast community, was remembered by businesspeople there as a "convenor" who was "action-oriented." He was also known for his ...

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM) has an incredible history in many ways. However, one piece is seldom remembered, and few recall its fascinating engagement with UMaine. This is the Lion, a ...

Oct. 19—A veteran police officer who has experience rebuilding police departments has been selected as the new police chief and tasked with stabilizing the Machias Police Department. Keith Mercier, ...

MACHIAS, Maine (WABI) - After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Maine Wild Blueberry Festival has returned to Machias this weekend. “We’ve really missed it for the past two years, so it’s ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The University of Maine at Machias recognized 138 students for achieving ...

Jack Lufkin, who oversees the southern Maine market for Machias Savings Bank, is one of four new regional senior vice presidents at the Downeast-based bank, the fifth-largest bank headquartered in ...

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A newly formed Building Preservation Committee is weighing funding options for church and steeple restoration while exploring ...