by maineseacoast | Mar 2, 2026 | News
For the students who have received a scholarship from the Mission, it can often be life-changing. Bishmita Dahal, who graduated from the University of Maine at Machias, shares, “I do not know how I would have gotten through college without the help of the...
by maineseacoast | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Juniors in the Mission’s Journey program are receiving a hands-on experience in job exploration and event planning through their participation in the Washington County Youth Leadership Challenge (WCYLC). WCYLC, which is facilitated by Rural Aspirations with support...
by maineseacoast | Feb 26, 2026 | News
From the Desk of Sunbeam Captain Michael T. Johnson The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is the perfect amalgam of the many groups that form the life we all love on the Coast of Maine. The diversity of the exhibits is astonishing, ranging from the fishermen themselves with...
by maineseacoast | Feb 18, 2026 | News
The Sunbeam is a welcome sight in any harbor, but during the winter months, these visits become even more important. On Matinicus, often considered the most remote of Maine’s islands due to its geographic distance from the mainland, the population can swell into...
by maineseacoast | Feb 6, 2026 | News
The Mission’s 13 programs focus on education, community building, healthcare, and economic stability. And every year, the Mission quantifies the work that we do by counting our impact. Our 2025 Impact Statement shares the numbers behind our work, the hundreds of...
by maineseacoast | Feb 2, 2026 | News
Mission was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation to support two youth education programs operating in Maine’s rural communities. Journey serves Washington County teens while the Teaching & Learning Collaborative (TLC)...
