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FFD Partners with University Credit Union to Empower Families Through Financial Education

FFD Partners with University Credit Union to Empower Families Through Financial Education

by Ashley Dhakal | Oct 27, 2025 | Press Releases

Family Futures Downeast (FFD) has launched a new partnership with University Credit Union (UCU) to deliver financial literacy education to FFD students and alumni, as well as StartUp Downeast participants throughout Washington County. UCU is sponsoring the financial...
FamilyU Seal Awarded to Student Parent Programs of Family Futures Downeast

FamilyU Seal Awarded to Student Parent Programs of Family Futures Downeast

by Ashley Dhakal | Oct 27, 2025 | Press Releases

Sunrise County Economic Council, on behalf of Family Futures Downeast, is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious FamilyU Seal, awarded by Generation Hope. This national, three-year certification, honors higher education...
Public Invited to November 3 Meeting on Machias Dike Replacement Options

Public Invited to November 3 Meeting on Machias Dike Replacement Options

by Ashley Dhakal | Oct 27, 2025 | Press Releases

MACHIAS, ME — The Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) invite all community members to a public meeting on Monday, November 3, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Lee Pellon Center, 90 Main Street, Machias, to learn about the Upper Machias Bay Master...
SCEC to Host 2025 Economic Summit

SCEC to Host 2025 Economic Summit

by Ashley Dhakal | Oct 17, 2025 | Community Events, In the News, Press Releases

Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) invites business leaders, educators, nonprofit professionals, and community members to its 2025 Economic Summit on November 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cobscook Institute in Trescott. The title of this year’s...
Machias Comp Plan Committee Launches Community Survey

Machias Comp Plan Committee Launches Community Survey

by Ashley Dhakal | Oct 15, 2025 | Community Development, In the News, Press Releases

The Machias Comprehensive Planning Committee is pleased to announce the release of its Community Survey. The survey is an essential part of the Town’s comprehensive planning process and offers residents the chance to share input on housing, land use, public services,...
Bluff Erosion Challenges Downeast Maine 

Bluff Erosion Challenges Downeast Maine 

by Ashley Dhakal | Sep 19, 2025 | Community Events, Press Releases, Training

About one-third of Maine’s 5,408-mile coastline are bluffs, and prone to erosion. Communities along Washington County’s coasts are experiencing bluff erosion from both powerful winter storms, and intense summer rains. While bluff erosion is natural, for the...
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