Historical Society - Survey

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Greetings!  The Board of Trustees of the Chebeague Island Historical Society is planning for its future, and we are asking for your input.   Following is a link to an online survey.  Please take a few minutes and let us know your thoughts and ideas.   

Please click this link (https://forms.gle/X4juN92Y3q1zHBS96) to take the CIHS Survey.  If you cannot click the link, please copy and paste the address into an internet browser.

Rent a Golf Cart from Dylan- check out Dock and Dine episode

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Dyl’s Cart, Niblic and More !!

Dock and Dine

Channel 6

Scroll to 1:35

Dylan Doughty (Island Market) is renting carts.

Golf Cart Rental on Chebeague Island, located at Doughty’s Island Market. Carts are available to be rented hourly, daily or weekly.

There’s no better way to check out all the beautiful views the island has to offer!


Contact Info:
call/text: 207-749-2347
email: dylscarts@gmail.com

click here

August Historical Society Newsletter

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The CIHS 150th Anniversary Celebration of District 9 Schoolhouse is on  Sunday, August 13th under the tent at the CIHS Museum. The tickets are going fast for this exciting event—but there is still time to get yours and join us!  The afternoon festivities (1PM to 3PM) are free and will include a rededication of the building, entertainment, remembrances, activities for kids, book signings, music, refreshments and more. Evening activities (5PM to 9:30PM) cost $85 per ticket and will include an old-fashioned lobster bake with entertainment provided by a jazz band with a nationally known vocalist. BYOB. More information is available on Facebook and our website. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum Shop in person or by calling  207-846-5237 during regular museum hours.   Please see our August Newsletter below

In case you want to refer to prior newsletters, here is the link to the Historical Society archive of newsletters. https://www.chebeaguehistory.com/monthly-newsletter-archive

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July- Historical Society Newsletter

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Chebeague Island Historical Society has some special events planned for this summer! On July 24th we will be visited by Dwayne Tomah – the youngest fluent speaker of the Passamaquoddy Tribe’s language. Dwayne will share Passamaquoddy songs and dance – and be performing!  On August 13th we will host a 150thanniversary celebration of the District 9 Schoolhouse – our home.  Lots of activities are planned – including a band and lobster bake.  See our July newsletter for more information here.

In case you want to refer to prior newsletters, here is the link to the Historical Society archive of newsletters. https://www.chebeaguehistory.com/monthly-newsletter-archive

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The Island Video -read the comment from Jeff Feeney

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It’s been a tough year and, like always, the people of Chebeague came through with countless acts of kindness and caring.

We thought it would be fun to assemble some video and pictures of organizations and people who love Chebeaugue.

There was so much to look at, we decided to make two videos.

The first is finished. Barrie Shepherd reads the poem he wrote for it. Just click the picture above.

The second is the selfies and will be finished soon.

Thank you to all who helped. It is not too late if you (wherever you are) want to send in a selfie and get in the second video and place your name in the Raffle.

“The Island” by J. Barrie Shepherd

Distancing defines us
here on this cherished plot of earth –
this ledge of forest, rock and beaches
set apart by nature’s liquid realm –
a separation that provides its own protection,
a solitary, salutary distancing from disease,
all those too familiar perils of
this season of pandemic.

Those who live here chafe, at times,
against the time and effort that it takes
to reach the business of the mainland.
But those necessary miles create community,
foster a blessed sense of “All In This Together.”
lend strength to all those inconvenient measures –
donning masks, scrubbing hands, standing six feet
or more apart – that help keep us safe,
shape care for one another, show forth
precisely what it means to truly be
and live, embrace community.

Then thank God for distance –
open seas and rugged shores –
and for the spirit of Chebeague
that brings us all together,
even while holding us apart..”

MAKING CONNECTIONS AT COLEMAN'S COVE

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MAKING CONNECTIONS AT COLEMAN'S COVE

with Donnal Miller Damon - Chebeague Island Historical Society

Free Walking Tour Saturday, May 6 at 11:00 AM

Estimated duration: 90 minutes

For the second year, the Chebeague Island Historical Society is participating in Jane's Walk, an international day that celebrates community by encouraging people to learn more about the place they live. Last year the CIHS toured the East End, and this year participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the evolution of the Coleman Cove Neighborhood. There is no fee for a Jane's Walk.

If you plan to join the walk, please pre register by sending an email to Chebeaguehistory@gmail.com to make sure we have enough handouts. The walk is limited to no more than 20 people. We will host another tour at a later date, if there is enough interest.

Coleman's Cove has a long fishing history, but it was also a transportation hub—home to two steamboat wharves. In addition, there was once a store, a boarding house, a gas pump, and almost a church! While erosion threatens the road and a shell midden, part of the Cove is protected by a conservation easement and public access to a sand beach adjacent to a deep water anchorage. Join the walk and learn about this neighborhood’s connected history!

Accessibility: This is a walking tour but is accessible by golf cart if required.

Starting and ending point: The intersection of South Road and South Shore Drive.

CIYC Membership Drive & Events

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Chebeague Yacht Club invites everyone in the Chebeague community to join CIYC and help support the island's sailing school. More info at chebeagueyachtclub.com. This summer's events for sailors, powerboaters and non-boat owners include:

July 6 - Commodore’s Commissioning Party
July 15 - Sailboat race and picnic
July 19 - Power Lunch at the Dolphin
July 29 - Round Island Race
August 12 - Ocean sailboat race
August 24 - Blessing of the Fleet

Name: Kim Venkataraman

Email: kim@venkataraman.net

Chebeague Climate Action Team Kick off Meeting.

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Chebeague Climate Action Team
Join us on Zoom for the Community Kick-Off virtual meeting.
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at 7:00 pm
A Zoom link to the meeting will be provided on Town website and Chebweb prior to the meeting.
 Learn more about what CCAT has been working on
 Learn about our new partnership with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability) and the Team’s work on a Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Questions? Email us at ChebeagueCAT@gmail.com

CIHS - Indigenous Midden Project Discussion

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Title: Indigenous Midden Project Discussion March 19

If you have wondered about the people who inhabited Chebeague for 4000 years before the Europeans come to the Hall on Sunday March 19 at 1 pm. The CIHS has partnered with USM and other interested parties to learn more about the Indigenous people who lived here before the Europeans arrived. The first meeting took place last summer. This meeting will feature a USM archeologist and will focus on a project that will take place next fall. All are welcome!

Name: Donna Damon

Email: chebeaguehistory@gmail.com


Casco Bay Islands Transit District- Update

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Casco Bay Islands Transit District is working with CBL staff to review the Down Bay summer schedule. The current schedule was instituted last year, to be reviewed after one year. There will be a second public hearing set for March 7th (public notice to follow) at CBL to discuss input from the public, the shore staff, Captains, and management. We looking to receive input from all the DB users. 

The initial meeting last month received some great input and it was agreed in general that the schedule may require some tweaks versus a major overhaul. The general consensus was that the staff gained some insight and they will work those ideas into a new proposed schedule, if doable. The major areas discussed focused on; efficient use of boats and crews, freight handling on shore and islands, inter-island transport plus the convenience of commuters and island business staffs. We became well versed that any tweaks can have unintended consequences to other areas of the operation.

If you have any input you would like to share, please send it along to your DB island representatives. Any and all input will be appreciated but try to limit to summer schedule issues.

Long Island-joed@cascobaylines.com

Cliff Island-davec@cascobaylines.com ordavecrowley030@gmail.com

Chebeague Island-pollywentworth@cascobaylines.com

Great Diamond Island-jamesl@cascobaylines.com

Little Diamond Island-maxp@cascobaylines.com


Have a wonderful day!

Polly Wentworth