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..

Community Alert System - Sign Up

December 3 - SIGN UP for the Town of Chebeague’s new “Community Alert System” today.

For text and email alerts, it takes two easy steps.

Go right to the Town’s home page www.townofchebeagueisland.org and look for the two subscribe buttons, one for your email address, and one for your cell phone number.

That’s it!

Stay informed on official Town updates and emergency announcements for Chebeague Island. For any questions, contact Erika at townofchebeaguecovid19@gmail.com

Read the instructions below, then click here and you can sign up for both on the Town Website

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What's a PDF ? How to get some extra from Mac Preview

PDF is an abbreviation that stands for Portable Document Format. It's a versatile file format created by Adobe that gives people an easy, reliable way to present and exchange documents - regardless of the software, hardware, or operating systems being used by anyone who views the document.

They have become the standard and everyone uses them.

But there is software that allows to to modify them with highlighting or text boxes or, even a digital signature.

Another example of what you can do is - if you created a Word document - when you go to print it - instead of printing - there’s an option to make a pdf. So, you don’t need Word to read it and, it can’t be modified.

Here’s Apple’s Instructions

Chebeague roots; Global Vision for Infinite Kindness

On May 6th, the healing for frontline nurses began via Infinite Kindness Project, www.infinite-kindness.org and the RNRnR retreat to help heal the healers after years of extreme caregiving.

3 of the 5 founders hail from Chebeague- Adrian Cerezo, Eliza Jane Adams and Erika Neumann. See the NewsCenter Maine coverage of this very special program. 

Watch the News Center Maine video

If you would like to get involved contact Erika at infinitekindnessmaine@gmail.com.

Erika Gabrielsen Neumann

erikagneumann@gmail.com

207-749-8022

She/her/hers

MAKING CONNECTIONS AT COLEMAN'S COVE

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.