SEEKING POLES AND ESPECIALLY RAILROAD TIES! I have exciting news! Due to a group of local volunteers and money donated earlier by Down East Community Hospital, the Machias Chamber will be installing the SKATING RINK again this winter. It will be located at South Side Ball Field parking lot. We are seeking railroad ties, utility […]

As part of an upcoming 125th birthday party for the train station, the Machias Bay Chamber of Commerce is compiling a list of all former station masters and employees. If you know any of their names, years of service, etc. please call the Chamber at 255.4402 so these folks can be recognized.

The Annual Christmas Parade will leave Machias Valley Baptist Church at 6 p.m. and proceed down Main Street to the Pellon Center. Sign up at the Chamber (255.4402) to enter groups, bands, floats and lighted vehicles. Line up will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Children: Join Santa at the Machias Chamber to whisper wishes in his ear and receive a present! The University of Maine at Machias will provide snacks and horse and carriage rides will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Chamber, UMM and the Town of Machias. It is free to area children.