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 ...

If Maine has a "blueberry belt," then the small town of Machias is the belt's buckle, a charming, waterfront community nestled alongside the Machias River on the state's central peninsula -- or "thumb ...

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 ...

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 ...

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A newly formed Building Preservation Committee is weighing funding options for church & steeple restoration while exploring a nonprofit future as a community center.