The Machias water system is “not designed for large commercial fires,” Marshfield Fire Chief Danny Bowker said, citing the ...

Machias Savings Bank has hired Tara Perruzzi as a senior vice president for commercial banking in southern Maine. Perruzzi ...

A public hearing is set for Nov. 19, followed by a special town meeting on Dec. 3, where voters will consider authorizing the ...

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 Washington County Commission has asked all towns to consider paying what could be their share of the bond by the end of the year.

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 ...

As many readers will know, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, have been a growing environmental concern in Maine. As defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ...

If the town takes out a 5-year loan to pay its portion of the shortfall, it could save taxpayers over $40,000 in interest, ...