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

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 ...

MACHIAS, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is a warning for families living in the Town of Machias about high levels of nitrate being found in the water. Officials are pointing at the increased rain as part of the ...

While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway.

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, ...

A co-working space in downtown Machias was unveiled Wednesday as part of a larger event. The space was envisioned as a spot for startups to grow. On Wednesday, officials from Maine USDA Rural ...

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, ...