BAR HARBOR, ME — Through ice storms, fire, world wars, recession, and countless Nor’easters, the Maine Seacoast Mission has supported Maine’s isolated communities on the outer islands and in Downeast coastal communities since 1905. Never is Mission support more needed than in times like these. The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for the people supported…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Food security is a key focus of Maine Seacoast Mission . The Mission’s Food Pantry and Senior Commodities program are always buzzing with activity, ensuring the neighbors we serve have fresh, healthy food. As a “distancing” precaution against COVID-19, Mission Director of Service Programs Wendy Harrington and her co-workers, came up with…
Read MoreBAR HARBOR, ME — With COVID-19 precautions in mind, the Sunbeam’s Island Services team (Douglas, Jillian, and Sharon) are suspending our regularly scheduled visits starting March 16th through March 31st. We will decide on how to best proceed as more information on the Coronavirus becomes available and we talk with islanders, island leadership, and island…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — The Weald Bethel Food Pantry in Cherryfield is open on Tuesday, March 17, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Please call 546-7424 for an appointment. We are working to limit the number of people in the Food Pantry at one time. Senior Commodities distribution is scheduled…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Wendy Harrington, Mission Director of Services Programs, has announced the suspension of the following programs normally held at the Mission’s Weald Bethel Community Center in Cherryfield. The Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP), beginning with the DETOP scheduled for Sunday, March 15, is suspended. So are the Open Mic nights, Yoga classes, and…
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