2019
UMM students produce thought provoking documentary
The most recent film produced by the University of Maine at Machias (UMM) Downeast Documentary course students is a study in finesse.
Lora Whelan
2019
Downeast prison’s fate still being debated
The question of whether the shuttered Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Bucks Harbor will be reopened or a new pre-release center will be established in the Machias area is in legislative limbo...
2019
Opening prison or pre-release center debated at hearing
The question of whether the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) in Bucks Harbor will be reopened or whether it will be replaced by a new pre-release center in the Machias area was the focus of discussion during a well-attended public hearing by the legislature's Criminal Justice and Public...
2019
Reviving of downtowns eyed
With an August music festival already gone from idea to reality, Eastport's EDGE committee, formerly the city's downtown committee, isn't letting the grass grow under its feet since meeting with over 30 community members on the evening of February 21.
2019
Local teen's audio description advocacy increases accessibility
Noah Carver, a freshman at Jonesport-Beals High School, began advocating for audio description (AD) when he was eight years old and tackled local television affiliates to provide the service -- and he hasn't stopped since.
2019
Vaping at all-time high, yet teens are unaware of dangers
While traditional cigarette use has been declining, electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, are being used by teens under 18 in dramatically increasing numbers. In the fall of 2018, U.S.
2019
Recovery through the arts set for UMM exhibit and workshop
One mother's experience coming to terms with her son's substance use disorder and recovery has led to an art exhibit, "Hiraeth: Recovery Through the Arts," at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM) for the month of March and a one-day workshop meant to shed light on the role art can play in...