East Machias Celebrates 200th Birthday ‘Picnic in the Park’ with Stories, Songs, and a Quiz

Sep 24, 2026, 10:29 — 5 min read

Paul Sylvain (left) and Gene Nichols entertained the crowd at East Machias’ “Picnic in the Park” 200th birthday celebration on Sept. 19, playing a variety of historical sea and lumbering songs, mixed with patriotic tunes. (Sam Gaddis photo)