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, ...

Two Machias businesses are teaming up to boost broadband service in the downtown. Machias Savings Bank has partnered with Axiom, an internet service provider, to bring high-speed fiber internet to the ...

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 ...

A collection of stories on how Maine people solve problems. Learn about how the small town of Machias, Maine faced down the world's most powerful navy during the Revolution. Also an amputee father ...

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 ...

Machias Bancorp in Machias, Maine, has agreed to buy six branches from Bank of Maine in Portland. Machias also agreed to acquire the assets at the six banks, including loans and real estate, and about ...

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