MACHIAS, Maine — The fourth annual Roque Island Lecture on Environmental Conservation will be presented at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the University of Maine at Machias in the Performing Arts Center. The lecture is sponsored by the Eastern Maine Conservation Initiative and UMM and it is… Read More
MACHIAS — University of Maine at Machias President Sue Huseman kicked off the 2016-17 academic year Tuesday morning with a welcome back breakfast for faculty and staff. At the event, 12 people were recognized for five, 10, 15, and 35 years of service. New faculty and staff were… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a discussion on the preservation of cultural sites in the Machias Bay region at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30. The event will be held at Station 1898, the Chamber’s big, red train station on US Route 1,… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meeting for all area railroad enthusiasts who would be interested in forming a club or organization to assist the Chamber with accurately promoting the history of the railroad in the area. The Chamber… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — For the third year in a row, the Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce will be holding free outdoor movies throughout the summer. All movies will began at sunset at the box car next to Station 1898 (across from Helen’s Restaurant.) They will be offered every… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The Machias Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational forum at Station 1898 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 to discuss issues such as the proposed minimum wage hike, new overtime rules, etc. that will be impacting our area businesses. We are courting an amazing… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The Machias Fourth of July Committee is recruiting floats for the annual parade. Chairperson Judy Hanscom said there are a number of marching units already committed and at least a half dozen Shriner units, including the Shrine band. The parade will be… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The UMM Ukulele Club will celebrate its 90/10 party with a concert Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. in the UMM Performing Arts Center. This year is the 90th anniversary of the Club’s founding, as 9 women students in middie blouses picked up ukuleles and… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Machias has announced plans for a ten-day trip to Spain in Spring 2017. The trip, open to both students and community members, will leave from Bangor on March 25, 2017, and return on April 3, 2017. Informational sessions about the… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — Sunrise Senior College is presenting excerpts from the 2015 Camden Conference, “Russia Resurgent,” offering in-depth background and analysis on the Russian economy, domestic and foreign policies, the crisis in Ukraine, and the role of history and Russian nationalism in the present circumstances. The presentations include… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — A special collaborative public art project between the Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Machias Wild Blueberry Festival will be launched this spring. Participating artists and sponsors are now being recruited. “Get Comfortable in Machias” is a town wide project where local… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The American Red Cross is holding a meet-and-greet party from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Machias Bay Chamber conference room, 11 Main Street, Machias. The Red Cross is recruiting volunteers from Washington County – they need 12 in this area and they have… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine – The University of Maine at Machias Performing Arts Center will host the Theater at Monmouth in a performance of William Shakespeare’s Henry V on Monday, October 26. The first showing at 11:30 a.m. was be reserved for middle and high school groups and sold out… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — Leslie Bowman of Lubec will be the featured artist for September at the Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce art gallery. A reception with the artist will be part of the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Machias from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Read More
MACHIAS – This week’s Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce free outdoor movie is Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. It is sponsored by Washington County: One Community and Bar Harbor Bank and Trust. The movie begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Box Car Box… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine – This week’s free outdoor movie by the Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce, is the classic Finding Nemo. It is being sponsored by the University of Maine at Machias. The movie will begin at 8 p.m. at the Box Car Box Office by the railroad station… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — Renowned local artist Gillyin Gatto will be the featured artist for August at the Machias Bay Chamber Gallery with a showing of new works entitled “New Tricks for Old Dogs.” An artist’s reception with Gatto will be held as part of the First Friday Art… Read More
MACHIAS – The Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce announces a Business After Hours event at the Great Cove Golf Course in Roque Bluffs from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Great Cove is located at 387 Great Cove Road. This is a great opportunity to meet the… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — The First Friday Art Walk at downtown Machias is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 3, at many downtown locations. Artists, musicians, farmers and others will be offering their talents, both inside and outside of local businesses. The locations hosting artisans include Columbia… Read More
MACHIAS, Maine — A listening session to gather input regarding improvements and ideas for upgrading the downtown Machias area regarding sidewalks, lighting and safety will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, in Science 102 at the University of Maine at Machias. The effort to… Read More
