2026
Paula Horvath
2026
Committee recommends replacing Machias dike with exact replica
A recommendation to replace the Machias dike with an exact replica will be handed to the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) in April and could result in a new structure constructed over the Middle River in five years if everything goes according to plan.
2026
Committee set to recommend plan to replicate Machias dike
A slate of recommendations ready to be released to the public by the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan (UMBMP) Leadership Committee includes a proposal that the failing Machias dike be replaced with a replica of the current span, an alternative that would prevent fish or saltwater passage.
2026
Childcare providers fear funding freeze impact
A childcare crisis that's been bubbling for years in Washington County with too few providers may boil over as the federal government has frozen subsidies used to help families pay for childcare.
2025
New owners plan rebirth of Eastport’s American Can building
One of the most endangered historic buildings in Maine – the American Can Company plant in Eastport – has new owners, and they promise a rebirth of the massive waterfront structure. The 28,800‑square‑foot, three‑story brick building at 15 Sea Street...
2025
Dike opens floodgates to range of issues; Ecosystem concerns raised
Replacing what is currently a failing dike in Machias with a nearly duplicate span drew considerable support from concerned residents during a meeting on November 3 to discuss how to deal with the 140‑year‑old structure.
2025
Dike opens floodgates to range of issues; Former dump threatens wells
While Machias residents debate the eventual form a bridge carrying traffic along Route 1 will take, another problem is simmering within a now‑closed landfill just off Broadway.