Machias News

Spring Island Cleanups Start on National Trails Day Option for Casco Bay Island Cleanup coverage on 6/2/12 PORTLAND, ME - With National Trails Day approaching, the Maine Island Trail Association announces the addition of three islands to the Maine Island Trail -- a coastal waterway that links uninhabited islands and mainland sites from Kittery to ... (more)

On Thursday, May 31 in Portland, Secretary of State Charlie Summers is sponsoring the third in a series of four seminars to educate Maine's business community of the risk of corporate identity theft.

Maine students touched by the story of Darius Weems, a young Georgia man with a debilitating and fatal illness, raised money to bring him to the state, hear his inspiring message and listen to a little rap music.

May 30, 2012 -- MACHIAS, Maine -- The Bangor Daily News and the University of Maine at Machias this week launched a new community journalism internship for students enrolled in the UMM Arts and Letters division who have an interest in exploring careers in multimedia reporting.

A couple of weeks ago, nine medical specialty societies released a list of 45 medical tests and procedures they believed are significantly overused.

Cathance Township, Cutler, Machias - Authorities say two men are under arrest after a home invasion Monday night in Washington County that forced the owner to fire off a gun and scare off the intruders.

It may require a special burn permit to light all the candles, but Machias is already planning next year's 250th birthday celebration.

A new campaign being orchestrated by the Machias-based Downeast Coastal Conservancy has its sights set on acquiring 1,020 acres along the Machias and Middle rivers, which surround the community.

Jonesboro artist Claire Riepe was among those who packed the small Machias Town Hall meeting room Wednesday, May 9, 2012, to discuss options for making an art gallery and framing business handicapped accessible.

Secretary of State Charlie Summers announced today a series of seminars to educate Maine's business community of the risk of corporate identity theft.