2022
Being best friends reason for happy marriage
Valentine's Day turns attention to love. Sometimes finding love can be hard. And other times it can happen unexpectedly, as if a light switch is suddenly turned on.
RJ Heller
2021
Three suspects arrested for Machias homicide
The investigation into the shooting death of a 17 year old New York man found in Machias on November 4 has led to the arrests of three men in connection with the homicide, which police now say was drug related.
2021
Shuttered prison to be reborn in new work pre-release center
This area rallied in support of the Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) since day one of its closure back in 2018, and I am very thankful that all of that work and perseverance is paying off after such a long and troubled road, says Maine State Rep. Will Tuell.
2021
New entrepreneurs helped by program
Starting anything from scratch can be challenging. But starting a business is not only challenging, it is a daunting task. Now add a lost year due to a pandemic, followed by life slowly returning to a new normal, and one can say it's just plain scary.
2021
WA graduates' paths converge in Hawaii
Ever wonder about the decisions high school graduates have to make after all of the pomp and circumstance is over and the roads they look down, knowing they need to follow one and asking themselves if, in the end, it will make all the difference?
2021
Salmon federation wins grant for stocking parr
On May 27 the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) held an hour long update on the Peter Gray Parr Project (PGPP) on the East Machias River. The Zoom session had over 50 people participate in the informative session led by DSF Executive Director Dwayne Shaw and Hatchery Manager Zach Sheller.
2021
Area Grange earns national recognition
Jonesboro Grange #357 is one of five being recognized nationally for outstanding service to the community as well as its commitment to keeping alive the history and relevance of what a Grange is today.