by Sarah Craighead Dedmon

Machias Police Chief Keith Mercier began his second month on the job leading the Machias Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 3. He says his first month in Machias has been productive, and pleasantly surprising.

“What has struck me most is the amount of business in town. I like the vibe where it’s the county hub, there’s a lot more business in Machias than I ever knew,” said Mercier. “Traffic in the morning and afternoons is kind of crazy.”