A Washington County sign hangs at the county line along Rt. 9 at Beddington. Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik of the Bangor Daily News.MACHIAS — The Washington County Commission held a special meeting Friday to counter what Chairman David Burns called “damaging rumors” that the county was preparing to cut services and lay off employees because of another financial crunch. Burns opened the 20‑minute meeting by saying he did not want to overreact but …