Down East Community Hospital Auxiliary

Down East Community Hospital Auxiliary The Down East Community Hospital Auxiliary was created in 1964 to provide volunteer and financial support through community involvement.

06/12/2026

Yard sale Saturday
June 13, 7-12
Machias Savings Bank

06/12/2026

June 13, 7 - 12
DECH Yard Sale
Machias Savings

New baby clothes with great prices! Shop the gift shop and see all the new mdse.
04/15/2026

New baby clothes with great prices! Shop the gift shop and see all the new mdse.

Lots of Easter items at the DECH gift shop!
03/30/2026

Lots of Easter items at the DECH gift shop!

Lots of adorable bunnies for Easter. Check out the hospital gift shop week days from 10 to 2 pm.
03/13/2026

Lots of adorable bunnies for Easter. Check out the hospital gift shop week days from 10 to 2 pm.

New baby clothes and fun Easter gifts at the gift shop!
03/04/2026

New baby clothes and fun Easter gifts at the gift shop!

03/04/2026

Absolutely insane shot of Red Blood Moon during last night's Lunar Eclipse over New York. 🔴🗽

Absolutely. Here is a more descriptive, third-person caption that focuses on the grandeur of the scene and the symbolism of the moment.

A Celestial Torch: The Great Lunar Eclipse of 2026 🌑🗽

Last night, the heavens and the harbor aligned for a rare, breathtaking display of cosmic symmetry. As a Total Lunar Eclipse reached its peak, the moon was transformed into a deep, rust-colored orb, appearing to rest perfectly atop the torch of the Statue of Liberty.

This "Blood Moon" occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that filters out all but the longest, reddest wavelengths of light. To see this celestial phenomenon paired with one of the world's most iconic symbols of freedom is a powerful reminder of the beauty found in both human achievement and the natural world.

Highlights of the Night:
The Totality: The moon reached its most intense crimson hue, a stark contrast against the dark, hazy New York sky.

The Composition: The silhouette of Lady Liberty, standing firm against the ripples of the harbor, created a sense of timelessness.

The Atmosphere: The city lights of the Manhattan skyline in the distance provided a modern frame for this ancient astronomical event.

There is something profoundly humbling about a moment like this. While the city below continues its restless pace, the universe operates on a scale that demands we stop, look up, and appreciate the rare alignment of our world with the stars.

Fast Facts about Last Night's Eclipse:
Type: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)

Location: Viewed from New York Harbor

Symbolism: The "Enlightening the World" torch meeting the light of the lunar totality.

Shop at DECH gift shop in Machias 10 till 2 weekdays. Lots of great baby clothes at great prices.
02/26/2026

Shop at DECH gift shop in Machias 10 till 2 weekdays. Lots of great baby clothes at great prices.

DECH Craft Fair - Dec 6, 9 to 2 pm. RMG gym in Machias Santa visiting from 10 to 1 pm
11/19/2025

DECH Craft Fair - Dec 6, 9 to 2 pm. RMG gym in Machias
Santa visiting from 10 to 1 pm

Come visit Santa at the DECH Craft Fair on Dec 6th (10 - 1)Rose Gaffney School in Machias.
11/13/2025

Come visit Santa at the DECH Craft Fair on Dec 6th (10 - 1)
Rose Gaffney School in Machias.

Address

11 Hospital Drive
Machias, ME
04654

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12072553356

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