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Machias Runs Through Four Public Hearings on County Tax Anticipation Note, Solar and More

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On Dec. 3, voters are to consider options for covering Machias’ share of Washington County’s $8 million debt.Machias · Machias See the Story

Remembering Trooper Jeff Parola

By Paul Sylvain The Machias Police Department joined with the Maine State Police last week in remembering fallen MSP Trooper Jeffrey Parola, who was tragically killed on Nov. 13, 1994, when his cruiser crashed in Sidney while responding as a member of the MSP’s Tactical Team to a domestic violence call. He was 27 and had been with MSP since 1989.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: htt…Machias · Machias Read Article

Commissioners Rebuff Push for Forensic Audit

By Paul Sylvain County Commissioners Courtney Hammond, Billy Howard, and Chairman David Burns rebuffed a proposal by Whiting resident Colleen Brown asking for the board to initiate a forensic audit of the county’s finances going back to 2020. MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogMachias · Machias Read Article

South Korean Diplomat Honors Fallen Milbridge War Hero at Veterans Day Potluck Dinner

By Seth Duston On Nov. 8, the Narraguagus American Legion Post #8 in Cherryfield hosted a potluck dinner and Veterans Day event to honor all veterans. The event was highlighted by several guest speakers, including the Maine American Legion 1st Vice Commander Joe Michaud, accompanied by Lou Marin, department historian. In addition, a special guest speaker in attendance was Jeongyeol (Jeremy) Kwak, deputy consul general of the Republic of Korea (S…Machias · Machias Read Article

Beals SB Mulls Backfield Park Bids

By Nancy Beal At its Nov. 11 meeting, the Beals Selectboard opened two bids for work on the town’s Backfield Park, where the January 2024 storms had caused severe erosion around the shore. Repairing a set of steps leading down to the “little beach,” where many baptisms have been held, is also a requirement in the restoration plan.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machias…Machias · Machias Read Article

Graham Platner Visits with County Democrats via Video

By Nancy Beal Graham Platner, the 41-year-old Sullivan oyster farmer and upstart Democrat who seeks to unseat U.S. Senator Susan Collins a year from now, spoke with members of the Washington County Democratic Committee Nov. 2 by video from Southern Maine. He briefly described his schooling and four tours in the military and, while answering questions, revealed how his life to date informed his political thinking.MachiasClick here to log in https…Graham Platner · Machias Read Article

Area Homeschoolers Take the Stage in ‘Peter and the Wolves,’ ‘Thirteen Colonies’

By Will Tuell When the 40-plus children in the Machias area “Roots” homeschool co-op gathered to perform their rendition of the Sergei Prokofiev classic “Peter and the Wolf” and a gameshow skit showcasing the merits of the thirteen colonies that fought the American Revolution, the last thing anyone expected was to see Larrabee Baptist Church in Machiasport packed to the rafters on a crisp early November Friday night. MachiasClick here to log in …Machias · Machias Read Article

New Water Pumps Meant to Bolster Fire Protection in Downtown Machias, Marshfield

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The Machias water system is “not designed for large commercial fires,” Marshfield Fire Chief Danny Bowker said, citing the Bluebird Motel fire last Christmas Eve.Christmas · Machias See the Story

Proposal to Map, Study Machiasport Clam Flats Draws Fire from Shellfish Conservation Committee Chairman

By Paul Sylvain Representatives from Manomet Conservation Services, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Portland-based Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), at the urging of Sunrise County Economic Council’s Tora Johnson, met with the Machiasport Selectboard on Oct. 27, to discuss possible research and mapping of the town’s clam flats. While the reaction to the proposal was mixed on the three-member selectboard, the town’s shellfish conservatio…Machias · Machias Read Article

Voters Tell Commissioners ‘Take This Bond and Shove It’

Analysis by Paul Sylvain Washington County voters -- or at least a majority of the 11,015 who cast ballots last week -- sent County Commissioners Billy Howard, Courtney Hammond, and Chairman David Burns a clear message framed in the form of a paraphrased county song title: Take This Bond and Shove It!MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogMachias · Machias Read Article

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Machias Runs Through Four Public Hearings on County Tax Anticipation Note, Solar and More

Remembering Trooper Jeff Parola

Commissioners Rebuff Push for Forensic Audit

South Korean Diplomat Honors Fallen Milbridge War Hero at Veterans Day Potluck Dinner

Beals SB Mulls Backfield Park Bids

Graham Platner Visits with County Democrats via Video

Area Homeschoolers Take the Stage in ‘Peter and the Wolves,’ ‘Thirteen Colonies’

New Water Pumps Meant to Bolster Fire Protection in Downtown Machias, Marshfield

Proposal to Map, Study Machiasport Clam Flats Draws Fire from Shellfish Conservation Committee Chairman

Voters Tell Commissioners ‘Take This Bond and Shove It’

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Machias Runs Through Four Public Hearings on County Tax Anticipation Note, Solar and More

Remembering Trooper Jeff Parola

Commissioners Rebuff Push for Forensic Audit

South Korean Diplomat Honors Fallen Milbridge War Hero at Veterans Day Potluck Dinner

Beals SB Mulls Backfield Park Bids

Graham Platner Visits with County Democrats via Video

Area Homeschoolers Take the Stage in ‘Peter and the Wolves,’ ‘Thirteen Colonies’

New Water Pumps Meant to Bolster Fire Protection in Downtown Machias, Marshfield

Proposal to Map, Study Machiasport Clam Flats Draws Fire from Shellfish Conservation Committee Chairman

Voters Tell Commissioners ‘Take This Bond and Shove It’

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