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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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