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Upper Machias Bay Master Plan to Present Recommendations for Public Feedback

Upper Machias Bay Master Plan to Present Recommendations for Public Feedback

by Ashley Dhakal | Feb 17, 2026 | Community Development, Community Events, In the News, Press Releases

The Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) invite all community members to a public meeting on Monday, February 23, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Lee Pellon Center, 90 Main Street, Machias, to provide feedback on draft recommendations for the four...
Sunrise County Economic Council Names New Leaders to Strengthen Support for Local Businesses 

Sunrise County Economic Council Names New Leaders to Strengthen Support for Local Businesses 

by Ashley Dhakal | Jan 16, 2026 | Press Releases

Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is pleased to announce strategic leadership appointments within its Small Business and Entrepreneurship Division, strengthening its capacity to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across Washington County. Peter Piconi has...
Tackling Rural Housing Challenges Through Partnership

Tackling Rural Housing Challenges Through Partnership

by Ashley Dhakal | Dec 18, 2025 | Community Development, Press Releases, Stories, Summit Series

Featuring Panelists: Jacob van de Sande, Land Protection Project Manager Washington County, Maine Coast Heritage Trust; Greg Piduch, Regional Planner, Hancock County Planning Commission; Lynn Alley, Education Program Associate, DownEast Institute Housing shortages...
Public Invited to December 10 Meeting on Downtown Machias Flooding and Water Quality

Public Invited to December 10 Meeting on Downtown Machias Flooding and Water Quality

by Ashley Dhakal | Dec 1, 2025 | Community Events, In the News, Press Releases

The Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) invite all community members to a public meeting on Wednesday, December 10, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Lee Pellon Center, 90 Main Street, Machias, to learn about the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan and to...
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...
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