It’s Thank you Thursday. Today’s shout out of Mission love goes to Gena Norgaard. Gena began her work with the Mission as a volunteer in the Recycle Shop and the Food Pantry in 1983. In 1997, she was named the Food Pantry Coordinator and continued in that position until 2020. Gena created a food pantry…
Read MoreThe plaque is mounted on a pink granite rock from Kenarden, the Colket’s home. PHOTO COURTESY OF BH FIRE DEPT mdislander.com Colket: firefighter and benefactor honored with plaque September 23, 2020 by Anne Kozak on News BAR HARBOR—In recognition of Tris Colket’s many contributions to the fire department as a volunteer firefighter and benefactor, firefighters…
Read MoreAs the ‘Sunbeam’ returns to Northeast Harbor on October 2nd, I am looking for a few boats to commit to joining us in the parade. If you (or a friend) have a boat and can join us, please let Mission Development Associate Anna Silver know. She can be reached by phone 207-801-6011 or email: [email protected]…
Read MoreEverett Carroll is an EdGE Site Coordinator. EdGE Afterschool Programs, adjusted to new Covid-19 and school protocols, are underway. Everett sent this update on his experience teaching yoga to Pre-K to 6th graders at Milbridge Elementary School. MILBRIDGE, ME — I have been working at the Milbridge Elementary School teaching yoga to kids Pre-K to…
Read MoreIt’s Thank you Thursday. Today’s shout out of Mission love goes to Rick Erb, President & CEO of the Maine Health Care Association (MHCA). Rick has worked with our Island Elder Care group over the past several years. He has attended our Island Elder Care conference and been an advocate for the group at the…
Read MoreA salute to all the wonderful Event Sponsors of the Mission’s 16th Annual EdGE Tennis Tournament. The Maine Seacoast Mission’s EdGE Tennis tournament is three days away. We want to thank our wonderful Event Sponsors. With your generous assistance, we have been able to support educational opportunities for youth in our Downeast communities through these…
Read MoreSaluting our 16th Annual EdGE Tennis Tournament Team Sponsors. A salute to our wonderful Team Sponsors of the Mission’s 16th Annual EdGE Tennis Tournament. Year after year, you make this tournament possible. Because of you the tournament is a fun, competitive and spirited fundraiser for the EdGE Program! — Learn more about the 16th Annual…
Read Moremdislander.com Seacoast Mission, MD365 home almost done September 17, 2020 by Dick Broom on News MOUNT DESERT — The new building on Old Firehouse Lane in Northeast Harbor that will house the offices of the Maine Seacoast Mission and Mount Desert 365, as well as two residential apartments, is almost finished. “We’re hoping to complete…
Read MoreTheMaineMonitor.org Cottage Industry: Small wood homes yield big climate benefits Maine could get a large economic boost and provide critically needed housing by manufacturing compact, highly efficient homes. BY MARINA SCHAUFFLER | SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 A single small home, lifted onto a foundation in Milbridge last month, could signal big housing changes ahead. Confronted with…
Read MoreIt’s Thank you Thursday. Today’s shout out of Mission love goes to Jaime Weir and Colleen Maynard for their extraordinary work on behalf of the Mission’s Ed Greaves Educational (EdGE) programs. Mission Development Associate Anna Silver said of the two, “I have been working on the Maine Seacoast Mission’s EdGE Tennis Tournament with Jaime Weir…
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