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Machias · MachiasBy Will Tuell Barring a last-minute agreement, a union representing nurses and lab technicians at Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias announced on April 19 that they will be going on strike for two days later this month. The decision comes as the two sides remain at loggerheads over a contract, which expired last October, and follows a late January rally where union members pushed for what they call “safe staffing” levels and better p…See the Story
Threat of Nurses Strike Looms over Down East Community Hospital
Machias · MachiasIn honor of Samuel Morse’s 233rd birthday, Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association is conducting a symposium featuring not only Samuel Morse’s contribution to ham radio but also other technologies such as what a Raspberry Pi miniature computer can do for ham radio, packet radio demonstrations, and much more.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogSee the Story
Downeast HAM Radio Symposium in Ellsworth April 27
Machias · MachiasBy Nancy Beal Interest in a track and field program has cropped up at Jonesport-Beals High School this spring and a fledgling team of five has started competing. That was the message from athletic director Dan Campbell who informed members of the Moosabec CSD board at their April 10 meeting of what was happening and what was needed from the school.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now…See the Story
Track and Field Coming to Jonesport-Beals High School This Spring
Machias · MachiasUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an annual meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Washington County office, 116 O'Brien Avenue on the campus of the University of Maine Machias. Rain location is Kilburn Commons cafeteria.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogSee the Story
Washington County Extension Invites Public to Annual Meeting on May 11
Calais, Maine · CalaisBrooke Smith, Woodland Dragons senior, achieved a remarkable milestone last week by recording her 500th high school career strikeout. It came during the Dragons’ matchup against Penobscot Valley High School on Friday, April 19, 2024, with the last batter of the game, off a 3-2 pitch count. (WHS photo) SportsClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: http://www.calais.news/subcatalogSee the Story
Woodland’s Brooke Smith Reaches 500 Career Strikeouts
Stock Markets · CalaisWill Tuell Anticipation has been building ever since the announcement that Mason’s Brewing Company bought the Bluebird Ranch Family Restaurant in Machias lock, stock, and barrel last fall. As beloved as “the Bird” was to many local diners, Mason’s -- a popular Brewer eatery with a fanatical following -- injected new life into the Machias business scene, especially as itsSee the Story
Mason’s Downeast Opens this Week
Calais, Maine · CalaisJayna Smith jayna@calais.news According to second-year Woodland Dragons softball coach Sophia McDonald, 11 players are on her roster this season, with the team bracing for what promises to be an eventful season. “We are definitely expecting to have a successful season this year, whether that be by winning or by solidifying our skills and working as a unit,” McDonald noted. SportsClick here to log in httpw://www.calais.news.com/user or Login wit…See the Story
