Click to view or download (PDF) Contents: Message from President John Zavodny “All Hands on Deck” Campaign Successful 2018 Mission Donors Legacy Gifts Express Values: Ann and David Ingram Introducing New Mission Development Director Chris Stelling The Downeast Table of Plenty Offers More than a Meal Save the Date! Sixteenth Annual Sunbeam Award Gala
Read MoreNORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — Captain Michael Johnson sent this photo with a note: “I always think of the Sunbeam as being a decent sized vessel, but she is dwarfed by Front Street Shipyard’s lift.” The Sunbeam is having a routine major refit. It is scheduled to be back in Mission service by Christmas 2019. Meanwhile,…
Read MoreNORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — With the Sunbeam V out of the water for a routine major refit, the Mission had to find a way for the Sunbeam crew to travel among the islands without the Sunbeam. After researching, locating, and inspecting several boats, Sunbeam Engineer Storey King identified a 34-foot wooden Downeast Cruiser to serve…
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Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — No Yoga at Weald Bethel Community Center, Monday, May 27th. The last two yoga sessions before summer break are June 3rd and 10th. Downeast Campus Community Calendar
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Mission Service Program Director Wendy Harrington sends a note and news of the arrival of two ladies taking part in Down East magazine’s The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt. “Cathy Ames and Valerie Hill were awesome helpers and wowed our diners with four homemade pies and a big pot of baked beans,” writes…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Saturday May 18, head to Red Barn Motel, 3 N Main, Milbridge ME 04658 to plant your own container garden. Then head to the EdGE building for Adventure Day. Gardens, Rockets, and Ropes Course! Lunch will be served at the EdGE Building. Learn more – Click Here.
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Housing Rehabilitation Program Manager Scott Shaw sent this photo of “a new wheel chair ramp built by the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School on the Community Center this past week/weekend!” What a fantastic addition to the Weald Bethel Community Center, making it easier than ever for people relying on wheelchairs, scooters,…
Read MoreThe 8,000-square-foot building also will house the offices of Mount Desert 365, the nonprofit organization that is constructing it, and two two bedroom apartments that will be available for year-round rental. Full report
Read MoreNORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — Anyone who has ever experienced the bliss of packing for a move from one house or apartment to another will understand this short email message from Sunbeam V Captain Mike Johnson: “Decommissioning has commenced. Boats always amaze me with their limitless nooks and crannies.” Except for items needed for the run…
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