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Sea Power: The Decisive Factor in the American Revolution

On Oct. 13, 1775, Congress authorized the outfitting of two warships and the recruiting of Sailors to create a fleet to pursue and capture British merchant vessels. The Naval Committee purchased the merchant ship Black Prince from John Barry and renamed it Alfred. The ship was placed in commission on Dec. 3, 1775. Image credit: Naval History and Heritage Command | William Nowland Powell “The Continental Navy, with few exceptions, was a wasteful …Machias · Machias Read Article

RIP Friend, Teammate Mike Worcester

By Phil Stuart On Sept. 16, my dog and I had just finished high on the Lower Duck Pond Trail in Campobello, when I got a phone call. When I saw who was calling, my heart sank into my stomach. Sharon Worcester was on the other end, and she informed me that Mike Worcester’s six-year battle with dementia was about over. She said that things had gotten worse and he had maybe a few hours or just a couple of days left. MachiasClick here to log in http…Machias · Machias Read Article

Angry West Kennebec Road Residents Present Speed, Safety Concerns at Machias Selectboard Meeting

By Paul Sylvain Machias residents on West Kennebec Road may be few in number, but many showed up in force at the Machias Selectboard’s Sept. 24 meeting to voice their concerns about unabated traffic and safety concerns in their neighborhood. Residents say they’ve been nearly hit in their yards and while walking their dogs by vehicles traveling well beyond the posted 35 mph speed limit. The road is narrow, barely measuring 18 feet wide in places,…Machias · Machias Read Article

Jonesport Officials Irked by Disaster Money Delay

By Nancy Beal Jonesport selectmen recently solicited bids on repairing the embankment between Richardson Cemetery and Moosabec Reach, promising to open them and select one at their Sept. 24 meeting. The embankment was severely eroded by the infamous January 2024 storms. Three bids were submitted by the board’s deadline, and one of the contractors was present at the meeting. What was lacking and would end up stalling the process was the disaster …Machias · Machias Read Article

Fishermen, Regulators Respond to Lobster Industry Survey

By Will Tuell This summer, about 1,400 lobster fishermen — nearly 40% of the active fleet — participated in a survey of all license holders designed by Maine’s Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and the Lobster Advisory Council (LAC), which informs state policy on lobster fishing. At a Sept. 25 Zone A meeting in East Machias, newly appointed DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson noted a key change: there are 2,000 fewer lobster license holders than th…Fishermen · Machias Read Article

Machiasport Clam Committee Revises Shellfish Ordinance, Vice Chair Quits Under Pressure

By Paul Sylvain The Machiasport Selectboard will be asked in October to consider a number of revisions to the town's shellfish ordinance by Shellfish Conservation Committee Chair Zach Wood. The revisions will result in a new ordinance being written.MachiasClick here to log in https://machiasnews.com/user or Login with Facebook or Subscribe now: https://www.machiasnews.com/subcatalogMachias · Machias Read Article

New Hickey Road Lot Sale, Shoreland Zoning Map Issues Top Machiasport Selectboard Meeting

By Paul Sylvain These days, it’s a rare meeting of the Machiasport selectboard when it’s over less than 40 minutes after it started, and without stirring up drama, tempers or controversy. However, such was the board’s monthly meeting on Sept. 16, It also was the first meeting in many months that didn’t include an executive session. The meeting opened with discussion about selling a 10-acre, town-owned lot on New Hickey Road, a short distance nor…Machias · Machias Read Article

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Sea Power: The Decisive Factor in the American Revolution

RIP Friend, Teammate Mike Worcester

Angry West Kennebec Road Residents Present Speed, Safety Concerns at Machias Selectboard Meeting

Jonesport Officials Irked by Disaster Money Delay

Fishermen, Regulators Respond to Lobster Industry Survey

Machiasport Clam Committee Revises Shellfish Ordinance, Vice Chair Quits Under Pressure

Beals Selectmen Seek Contractors

Helen’s Restaurant Honored for 75 Years Serving Downeast Maine

Constitution Day Celebrated at Historic Burnham Tavern

New Hickey Road Lot Sale, Shoreland Zoning Map Issues Top Machiasport Selectboard Meeting

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Sea Power: The Decisive Factor in the American Revolution

RIP Friend, Teammate Mike Worcester

Angry West Kennebec Road Residents Present Speed, Safety Concerns at Machias Selectboard Meeting

Jonesport Officials Irked by Disaster Money Delay

Fishermen, Regulators Respond to Lobster Industry Survey

Machiasport Clam Committee Revises Shellfish Ordinance, Vice Chair Quits Under Pressure

Beals Selectmen Seek Contractors

Helen’s Restaurant Honored for 75 Years Serving Downeast Maine

Constitution Day Celebrated at Historic Burnham Tavern

New Hickey Road Lot Sale, Shoreland Zoning Map Issues Top Machiasport Selectboard Meeting