Some of the most important things happen quietly. A mentor who checks in. A scholarship that arrives when a family least expects it. A child who looks through a microscope for the first time and feels that the future belongs to her too. Maine Seacoast Mission's spring...
The Mission is excited to celebrate the 13 Scholars graduating from college this spring. The students are chosen to receive these scholarships from the Mission because of their academic achievements throughout high school as well as their commitment to their...
The Mission’s food pantry is bustling on Tuesdays. A line of people is waiting for the door to open at 9:00 a.m. On particularly busy days, almost 100 people come through the blue, double doors. While some neighbors fill their carts and leave, others stop by to chat,...
Join the Mission and visit the 74-foot, flagship vessel Sunbeam during cruises and Friday guided, dock-side tours this summer in Northeast Harbor. Cruises and open houses include: Cruise at the Northeast Harbor Marina on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m....
Join the Mission for family-friendly activities every Saturday, starting April 11, this spring. These events will continue every Saturday until May 16. Mission staff will host different activities each week including outdoor activities, art activities, and more. These...
The Mission has opened registration for our 2026 EdGE summer camps. Camp opportunities are offered at three locations across the Downeast region in Addison, Machias, and Milbridge for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. EdGE Summer Camp provides children...
From the desk of Sunbeam Captain Michael T. Johnson Yesterday, I received an e-mail from Sunbeam Director Douglas Cornman asking about exploring possibilities for improving internet access aboard the Sunbeam. Given the interconnected nature of both healthcare and...
From the Desk of Sunbeam Education Coordinator Yvonne Thomas The students and teachers in the one- and two-room island schools looked a little different last week. Strange hairdos and mustaches, backwards clothing, and pajamas were just some of the unusual sites a...
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...