DownEast
Dispatches and regional reporting from DownEast and the surrounding DownEast area.
Ellsworth's Role as a Regional Hub Grows Along With Its Traffic
As DownEast's commercial center, Ellsworth is managing growing regional traffic and demand for services while trying to preserve a walkable downtown.
Jul 10, 2026
A Generational Shift Is Reshaping the Fishing Fleet Near Machias
Younger fishermen entering the trade near Machias face high entry costs even as experienced captains look toward retirement.
Jul 8, 2026
The Wild Blueberry Harvest Remains DownEast's Defining Summer Ritual
The annual wild blueberry harvest continues to shape the DownEast economy and calendar, even as growers adapt to changing labor and climate conditions.
Jun 25, 2026
Beyond the Crowds: What DownEast Travel Looks Like Past Acadia's Busiest Trails
Travelers willing to venture past Acadia's most popular trails find a quieter, less commercialized DownEast coastline worth understanding on its own terms.
Jun 18, 2026Eelgrass Restoration Efforts Aim to Rebuild a Quietly Vital Coastal Habitat
Conservation groups working near Machias are replanting eelgrass beds that support juvenile fish and help stabilize sediment along the DownEast coastline.
Jun 5, 2026