Tigerette Jacquelyn Cook looking for a teammate while handling the ball.

Halle Sullivan makes a nice pass to a teammate for Shead.

Sara Bartlett sends the ball into the middle.

by Phil Stuart

Barrett Chalmers of Portland and Hayley Bishko were the overall male and female winners at the Annual Blueberry Run one - mile race August 19th in Machias.

This year’s race featured ideal running conditions with a light rain and cool weather.

The times in this years race are a bit misleading because many of the leaders headed across Center Street which cut almost a half mile off from the one mile distance.

by Phil Stuart

The University of Maine at Machias (UMM) Clipper fall sports squads are busy working out at practice sessions, getting ready for their season openers in volleyball, women’s soccer and men’s soccer.

The women’s volleyball squad will be coached this season by veteran coach Amy Fritz, who is back as head coach after a two year absence.

The Clippers, who play in the Yankee Small College Conference, will open their season Aug. 30 at a preseason tourney at the University of new Brunswick in Fredericton.

by IFW Wildlife Biologist Brad Zitzke

Nearly anyone who has spent any time in the woods or fields in their lifetimes has had the eye-opening experience of startling a snake underfoot. This can be particularly shocking if it happens in a part of the country where venomous species dwell.

by Lura Jackson

When living in a society, it can be difficult to consider what that society is like until one has the opportunity to share in an external perspective. That opportunity arose recently when a French family visited America, making their way up from New York City to Big Lake in Princeton to spend a week with the Nichols family. 

Upcoming events

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Artist Reception - Monday Sept.11 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Meet September artist Kathy Dardis - Henry D. Moore Library 207-546-7301

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Movie - Friday, Sept. 15 - 6 p.m. - Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie - Henry D. Moore Library - free admission - refreshments by donation 207-546-7301

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Avis C. Manchester, 81, died August 27, 2017 in Machias following a short illness. She was born July 5, 1936 in the Kennebec district of Machias, the daughter of the late Clyde O. and Phoebe (Foss) Manchester. 

Nathaniel S. Dana of Indian Township, Maine: 1-Assault. 2-Disorderly Conduct, Fighting on February 29, 2016 in Calais. (SNTC Date 7/19/2017, Fine $300, Washington County Jail 48 Hours, Stayed 7/24/2917). DISP, GLTY 

Nicholas P. Corbett of Baileyville, Maine: Violating Condition of Release on March 30, 2017 in Baring. (SNTC Date 7/19/2017, Washington County Jail 24 Hours, Stayed 7/21/2017). GLTY