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Town of Machiasport Machiasport is a picture-perfect Maine village, with a remarkable cluster of white clapboard historic buildings overlooking an expanse of the Machias Bay.

Machiasport, was once part of the town of Machias (Machias Port), attracted the attention of explorers and traders as a valuable port at an early date. Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth there were French and English trading posts on Cross Island (in neighboring Cutler) as well as Birch Point (Clarks Point). Evidence of the Native American settlement is also found along the shoreline. The settlement occurred after extensive fires in western Maine in the 1760s forced families to seek out hay and timber lands. Grass flats (marsh grass) were a favorite for the livestock and its abundance was attractive to the early settlers. Captain Thomas Buck of Plymouth, Massachusetts, is said to have carried the first settlers in 1763. Machiasport was separated from Machias and incorporated as the Town of Machiasport in 1826.

10/26/2026

Working alone today and closing at 3:30 in order to get to the bank. Thanks for understanding.

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10/26/2026

The Public Hearing and Selectboard meeting scheduled for tonight 10/26 is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for alternate date. Thank you.

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10/22/2026

There will be a public hearing Monday 10/26 at 5:00 PM for the purpose of approving this years General Assitance updates.

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10/15/2026

The Town Office will be closing at 2:30 today. 10/15/26

10/07/2026

October 7, 2026 — Court Order Regarding Recovery of Litigation Costs

The Court has granted the Town’s motion and determined that the Town is entitled to recover the costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorney fees, pursuant to the prior 1997 judgment.

The complete court order is available for public review at the Town Office.

The Maine Business and Consumer Court has denied the Plaintiffs’ Motion for a New Trial in the matter of DeFalco et al. ...
10/06/2026

The Maine Business and Consumer Court has denied the Plaintiffs’ Motion for a New Trial in the matter of DeFalco et al. v. Town of Machiasport et al.

In its October 5, 2026 order, the Court concluded that there was no basis for recusal or a new trial and stated that the Plaintiffs received a fair and impartial trial.

The Court’s order is available for public review below.

10/01/2026

Office will open at 9 this morning 10/1 due to personal issues. Thank you.

09/25/2026

Very sorry folks, came home from training, sick. Will be closing the office shortly. Thanks for understanding

Be aware of a planned power outage on September 22, 2026. Details are below.
09/18/2026

Be aware of a planned power outage on September 22, 2026. Details are below.

09/15/2026

The Town Office will be closed 9/23 - 9/24, Wed. & Thurs. so we may attend mandatory elections training. Thank you.

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Machiasport, ME
04655

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(207) 255-4516

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