By Paul Sylvain

After nearly three decades of service as a Machias firefighter, of which 22 years were as the department’s chief, Joey Dennison has resigned from the department to spend more time with his family and enjoy other pursuits. 

In his June 14 letter of resignation, Dennison wrote, “While this role has been a central part of my life, I have come to realize that family must now take priority. I am choosing to step away to spend more time with my loved ones and to finish a long-standing personal goal.”