It’s a Thanksgiving Thank you Thursday. Today’s shout out of Mission love goes to Betsy Ogden, Sarah Davis, Suzy Kelley, the Fiber Loft and its circle of knitters. The Mission’s Christmas tradition of giving children hand knit hats and mittens began over 100 years ago. Betsy Ogden learned of the Mission’s need for hand-knit hats…
Read MoreNORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — Maine Seacoast Mission President John Zavodny has announced the two honorees for the next summer’s Sunbeam Award Gala: Sigma Kappa and Acadia Senior College. The Mission’s Sunbeam Award Gala is its centerpiece fundraising event, built around recognizing those who embody the ideals of community. President Zavodny said the values and accomplishments…
Read MoreCHERRYFIELD, ME — Maine Seacoast Mission Family Food Center is open Mon 11/23 (11am-2 pm); Tues 11/24 (9am-12pm). Closed Wed thru Friday for Thanksgiving. Order online at ow.ly/K2Cx50Cs0yZ Or call 546-7424.
Read MoreNORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — With the Sunbeam back in service, it’s good to see photos and read notes from the boat’s crew at work among unbridged Maine islands. Jillian, the Sunbeam Steward, sent this photo, saying, “[Sunbeam Engineer] Storey giving Douglas and Sharon — with more flu shots — a ride onto Monhegan in the…
Read MoreIt’s Thank you Thursday. Today’s short and sweet shout out of Mission love goes out to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mission is so grateful to Director Nirav Shah, our Downeast Liaison Al May, and the Maine CDC for their partnership and leadership through the pandemic. This is what community…
Read MoreFREE FLU SHOTS Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9:00am-3:00pm Location: 6 Weald Bethel Ln, Cherryfield Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) Public Health Nurses will be onsite to provide free flu shots to adults who are uninsured or under-insured. No appointment necessary. Requirements: Wear a mask covering nose and mouth. The nurse will check your temperature…
Read MoreNOTE: This is an edited version of the Curtis and Patricia Blake Foundation’s full press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susan Blake Email: [email protected] — Tel.: (415) 250-2129 Curtis and Patricia Blake Foundation makes final gifts to five organizations in Maine and Florida. The late Friendly Ice Cream founder’s posthumous generosity is extended to groups…
Read MoreIt’s Thank you Thursday. Today’s shout out of Mission love goes to DETOP participants Meg and Bob. Sunbeam steward Jillian is eager to thank Downeast neighbors Meg and Bob for, over the years, always wanting to share produce with her, and at the Mission Downeast Table of Plenty (DETOP) community supper. Before Covid-19, every Sunday…
Read MoreNORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — This year, the Student Pathways Team hosted its First Ever and Very Awesome Student Pathways Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest! From Frenchboro to Machias, our middle school, high school and college students entered photos of their skillfully carved and fantastically creative pumpkins. We are excited to announce the winners here! 1.Best Technically…
Read MoreIt’s Thank you Thursday. Today’s shout out of Mission love goes to Carroll Drug Store in Southwest Harbor, and Jensen’s Pharmacy in Rockland ME for “going the extra mile” while helping Island Services Director Sharon Daley, RN do her work among Maine island communities. “Both small local pharmacies have been so helpful to me through…
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