Town officials in Machias are seeking input on housing, land use, public services, economic development and more.

MACHIAS — The Machias Select Board held four public hearings Thursday on the county’s tax anticipation note, proposed solar ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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, ...