BAR HARBOR, ME — This week the Mission celebrates retiring EdGE Director Charlie Harrington.
When MSAD 37 Superintendent Ron Ramsey was Acton Elementary School Principal, he was the first school official to say “yes” to the EdGE Program.
Two years ago the Mission interviewed Supt. Ron Ramsey. We asked if he had favorite EdGE success stories he shares with people. This interview excerpt is Ramsey’s reply.
CHERRYFIELD, ME — This photo was taken two years ago this month at the 15th Anniversary of the Mission’s EdGE Program. Time flies. In this photo we see EdGE Director Charlie Harrington speaking with a roomful of well-wishers, colleagues, students, and student family members.
Under Charlie’s leadership, EdGE has grown to include in-school and after-school programs, the Marion Kane Leadership program, EdGE summer camps, and the EdGE Journey program. Students challenge themselves, engage with their communities and the outdoors, and explore college and career options. The after-school program offers academic support, and in-school programs include peer mentoring for students beginning high school.
Maine Seacoast Mission banner at Bangor International Airport.
BAR HARBOR, ME — Starting this month, travelers in-and-out of Bangor International Airport will see Maine Seacoast Mission’s banner highlighting some of the wonderful people we serve. Travelers are encouraged to get involved, learn more by visiting seacoastmission.org/bgr
CHERRYFIELD, ME — This week the Mission reflects on where our EdGE program was 17 years ago, and where, under Director Charlie Harrington’s leadership, EdGE is today as Charlie retires.
Under Charlie’s leadership, EdGE has grown to include in-school and after-school programs, the Marion Kane Leadership program, EdGE summer camps, and the EdGE Journey program. Students challenge themselves, engage with their communities and the outdoors, and explore college and career options. The after-school program offers academic support, and in-school programs include peer mentoring for students beginning high school.
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Front Street Shipyard refits Sunbeam V
A floating health clinic with a mission
By Fran Gonzalez | Jun 03, 2019
BELFAST — The first thing you notice when looking at the Sunbeam V, a black and white 74-foot steel boat docked at Front Street Shipyard, is the large cross painted on the bow.
According to Graham Fitch, shipyard project manager, the vessel is a telemedicine missionary vessel with the Maine Seacoast Mission, which serves remote islands east of Boothbay Harbor where health care access and mainland resources are limited.
The Mission’s website says the large cross dates from the late 1930s, when the international situation made it necessary to designate the vessel a mercy ship.
Built by Washburn and Doughty in East Boothbay, Sunbeam V was launched in 1995. A 250-horsepower single-screw diesel engine powers the vessel, which cruises at 10 knots. With its steel hull, the ship also has been called on to serve as an icebreaker, clearing harbors and protecting moored boats from damage.
