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Flooding in downtown Machias spurs new master plan to protect waterfront and businesses

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A devastating 2024 storm has propelled Machias into action, launching the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan to tackle rising flood risks.Floods · Machias See the Story

New UMaine Machias project will make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

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MACHIAS — For years, coastal communities in Maine have collected valuable data on soft-shell clam recruitment and the spread of invasive green crabs, but much of that information has remained fragmented, difficult to access or unavailable to the public. The lack of a centralized, user-friendly system has made it challenging for clammers, municipal committees, educators and policymakers to understand long-term trends, compare sites across towns o…Machias · Machias Read Article

New UMaine Machias project aims to make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

Nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their audits

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Washington County used to complete its audits in less than a year. But in 2020, county officials grew frustrated as they realized their auditor was taking much longer than usual. “He wasn’t very speedy,” former county manager Betsy Fitzgerald recalled. So, although they had no alternative lined up, they fired him. The delay only got worse. In July 2020, the county put out a request for help analyzing its 2019 books, but it didn’t get any bids un…Machias · Machias See the Story

Machias police officer given Lifesaving Award for quick action

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The downtown Machias area. Photo by Kate Cough.MACHIAS — Police Officer Jim Frauenhoffer received the Lifesaving Award on Wednesday from Chief Keith Mercier for his quick response earlier this month when he assisted an unresponsive man who required immediate medical care. Mercier presented the award at the Machias Select Board meeting, praising Frauenhoffer’s decisive actions. “In recognition of your prompt and alert action on Dec. 5, 2025, to a…Machias · Machias Read Article

Washington County officials adopt budget

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Following months of meetings and negotiations, the final budget represents a 17% increase over last year, far less than the 40% first proposed.Machias · Machias See the Story

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Flooding in downtown Machias spurs new master plan to protect waterfront and businesses

New UMaine Machias project will make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

Machias Arts seeks instructors

Company sends 1,000 pairs of socks to Machias Area school

Down East man convicted of 3 murders claims lawyer was ineffective

Machias police officer given Lifesaving Award for quick action

New UMaine Machias project aims to make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

Nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their audits

Machias police officer given Lifesaving Award for quick action

Washington County officials adopt budget

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Flooding in downtown Machias spurs new master plan to protect waterfront and businesses

New UMaine Machias project will make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

Machias Arts seeks instructors

Company sends 1,000 pairs of socks to Machias Area school

Down East man convicted of 3 murders claims lawyer was ineffective

Machias police officer given Lifesaving Award for quick action

New UMaine Machias project aims to make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

Nearly half of Maine’s counties are behind on their audits

Machias police officer given Lifesaving Award for quick action

Washington County officials adopt budget

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