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The Mission Provides TLC for Island Schools from the desk of Sunbeam Education Coordinator Yvonne Thomas
There was a lot of buzz in the one- and two-room island schools this spring about the future of the Outer Islands Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC). The TLC is a long-standing, teacher-created collaboration among seven of Maine’s smaller island schools that...
Join the Mission for an Open House in July
The Mission’s 74-foot flagship vessel Sunbeam will host an open house at the Northeast Harbor Marina on Thursday, July 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During the open house, visitors can see the inner workings of a boat which welcomes more than 1,000 people aboard each...
Northeast Harbor Library Presents “Always There: 120 Years of Maine Seacoast Mission”
The Mission's exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library, “Always There,” will highlight and display part of the Mission’s vast archive spanning much of the organization’s 120-year history. Visitors can see the show during the month of July when the library is open...
“The Mission’s Food Pantry: One Year Later” from the desk of Downeast Director Jenny Jones
Last year on June 12, 2024, the Mission officially opened the doors to our newly built food pantry. The pantry was thoughtfully designed to foster connection among community members and provided a dignified experience when shopping for food. We wanted the new pantry...
The Island Reader Looks at “Island Time”
59 residents of 13 islands have their work featured in the new volume of The Island Reader, which is published annually by the Mission. Edited by islanders and Sunbeam crew, the 19th volume is themed "Island Time." This year’s The Island Reader includes poetry, short...
From the Galley with Siobhan: Trivia Night on Frenchboro
How well do you know your South American capitals? What was the name of the first James Bond novel? How many perfect games have been thrown in MLB history? Frenchboro residents and the Sunbeam crew tested their trivia knowledge recently in a friendly competition at...