Washington County

Virgin Voyages cruise ship makes maiden call to Eastport, the brand’s first Maine visit

The Eastport stop was part of the ship’s maiden voyage from New York City to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was Virgin Voyages’ first visit to Maine.

Machias Savings taps veteran finance leader as CFO

Machias Savings Bank has hired Nick Ireland as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Downeast supplier of marine specimens forges global distribution agreement

Gulf of Maine Inc., a marine specimen supplier in the Washington County town of Pembroke, is expanding into international distribution and B2B services.

Golden backs bill that would ease border-protection costs in Eastport

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is lending his support to legislation aimed at preventing federal Customs and Border Protection from forcing local ports, including Eastport, to shoulder additional costs and responsibilities.
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Financial services new hires & promotions roundup

Here's the latest staff announcements from Atlantic Federal Credit Union, Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and Machias Savings Bank.

For SCORE award winners, ‘easy’ was not the chosen path

At the annual SCORE awards luncheon in Freeport, award winners detailed the arduous journeys sometimes taken by small business owners.

A guide to Career and Technical Education in Maine

Training an educated workforce is key to developing a successful and productive community and economy. CTE, through...

Former Coast Guard housing in Jonesport is up for auction

The Coast Guard’s stations in Jonesport and Eastport are considered two of the more remote sites for the nation’s maritime armed service.
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UMaine Machias unveils newly renovated Reynolds Gymnasium 

The renovation included a new hardwood floor, bleachers and sound system and upgraded scoreboards. The replaced flooring and bleachers dated back 55 years.

Maine banks ‘bank’ on New Hampshire’s market opportunities and a similar culture

A number of Maine-based banks have been expanding into New Hampshire in recent years. The goal is to broaden markets and serve existing New Hampshire customers, while remaining close to the Maine base.
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