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 vote is seen as voters’ strong expression of displeasure with the county’s poor financial management, even though towns ...

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 ...

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, ...

Spend some time wandering along one of Maine’s rivers and you’ll no doubt be amazed and awed by their power and beauty, and ...

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, ...