Way Downeast

Young Entrepreneurs Thriving in Washington County

Washington County is one of the oldest counties in Maine, which happens to be the oldest state in the nation. But underneath those demographics are dozens of small businesses which tell a different, more youthful, story. In this episode, I speak to three young entrepreneurs who have committed their talents and their time to building businesses -- and their lives -- right here in Washington County where they were raised. Machias Marketplace [https://www.facebook.com/machiasmarketplace] - 207-255-0605, Kaylee Pettegrow, Machias Maine, providing a year-round link with Washington County farmers and the local community. Murphy's Garage [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063625121368] - 207-255-0375, Kayla and Joe Murphy, Machias Maine, offering maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. Cutler Harbor Rentals [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558368093001] - 207-271-8888, Caleb Campbell, Cutler Maine, offering four unique short term rental units located in Downeast Maine in the small town of Cutler. Way Downeast [https://www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com/way-downeast-podcast] is a production of The Washington County Almanac [https://washingtoncountyalmanac.com]. Sign up for essays and updates at www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com.

Why They Chose Machias, UMM Class of 2024

It’s graduation season. Maine’s colleges held their commencement ceremonies on the first weekend in May, including the University of Maine at Machias where on Sunday, May 5, 82 students marched to Pomp and Circumstance played by local pianist Ellie Larson. A few days before graduation, I had the chance to interview members of the UMM Class of 2024. and I asked them what they appreciated about their soon-to-be alma mater, what they liked about Machias, and where they’re headed next. Way Downeast [https://www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com/way-downeast-podcast] is a production of The Washington County Almanac [https://washingtoncountyalmanac.com]. Sign up for essays and updates at www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com.

Beth C. Wright Opens New Cancer Resource Center Way Downeast

The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center adds to vision of serving cancer patients throughout Washington County with support, capabilities and care with a new facility now open in Baileyville, Maine. Find resources here: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center [https://www.bethwrightcancercenter.org/] Follow on Facebook here: Cancer Resource Center [https://www.facebook.com/BethWrightCenter] Find and follow Machias Marketplace here [https://www.facebook.com/machiasmarketplace]! Music:  Pinewood Jig by Humans Win, Lance Conrad Fun Days by AShamaluevMusic Way Downeast [https://www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com/way-downeast-podcast] is a production of The Washington County Almanac [https://washingtoncountyalmanac.com]. Sign up for essays and updates at www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com.

Hunger in Washington County

Washington County food pantries report the need for food is growing in our region, and not just among job seekers, but among working families, too. Listen to Sarah Craighead Dedmon's conversations with Ken Warner, Nancy Lewis, and Regina Grabrovac, three people, among hundreds, working to get food to the Washington County people who need it most. Music:  Pinewood Jig by Humans Win, Lance Conrad Waterfall by RomanSenykMusic Way Downeast [https://www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com/way-downeast-podcast] is a production of The Washington County Almanac [https://washingtoncountyalmanac.com]. Sign up for essays and updates at www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com.

An Interview with Relic Cider

Relic Cider co-owners Brittany and Charlie Foster have been hard at work this autumn gleaning apples from wild apple trees and from heritage orchards planted long ago around Washington County homesteads.  Next year, hard cider fans will be able to raise a toast with Relic Cider's first hard cider line. Last month, the Portland Press Herald reported that "hard cider is having a renaissance, and its taken hold in Maine," saying the number of Maine cideries has doubled since 2019. Relic Cider is the first Washington County cidery. Welcome to Way Downeast. Cheese and Cider Festival https://www.heartofellsworth.org/downeast-cider-cheese-festival Music: Pinewood Jig by Humans Win, Lance Conrad Way Downeast [https://www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com/way-downeast-podcast] is a production of The Washington County Almanac [https://washingtoncountyalmanac.com]. Sign up for essays and updates at www.washingtoncountyalmanac.com.