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Arts & Culture

2026

Donation of land opens door to Liberty Village

The Machias Historical Society has received a transformative gift of approximately 94 acres on East Kennebec Road, opening the door to an ambitious new preservation initiative known as Machias Liberty Village.

2026

Legacy of Irish immigration abounds in region

Of the many ethnic groups who have come to call the Passamaquoddy Bay region their home, the Irish possess a distinct story born from particular conditions that influenced their migration here. They were in search of land and fleeing famine...

2025

Eastport Salmon Festival expands regional food offerings on menu

Salmon and seafood take center stage on Eastport dinner plates as a special culinary festival celebrates the bounty of the ocean off the Downeast coast on Labor Day weekend.

2025

Family fare fun at the heart of Pirate Festival weekend

Pirates will once again roam the streets when the Eastport Pirate Festival debuts its 20th edition on the first weekend in September, bringing with it music, children's games, a formal ball and general shenanigans.

2025

White sharks resurfacing; Eastport family involved in making of iconic Jaws movie

Filled with thrills and spills, Jaws opened 50 years ago in cinemas, changing the world's view of sharks and instilling a fear in people of going swimming in the ocean.

2025

CBC comedy series films show on Grand Manan

Grand Manan will be in the spotlight on a future episode of the CBC comedy series "Still Standing," whose team wrapped up a week of filming on the island with a live show recorded on Tuesday evening, July 29, at the arena.

2025

Cultural revival expanding Downeast; Historic church gains new life

A historic building in East Machias, having been rescued from deteriorating into the ground, is now seeing "its old bones" find purpose once more. The East Machias Cultural Arts Center (EMCAC) now calls First Congregational Church home as it moves to interact with both church members, residents and