by Ashley Dhakal | Jul 29, 2026 | Press Releases, Training
The Business of Maine’s Forest Products Sector course, now in its third year, is back and is available statewide in a new on-demand, self-paced, online format. The 5-module course covers 18 lessons and is free for all Mainers. It is the first of its kind developed to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
