Celebrating 40 years of Downeast Salmon Federation

For 40 years, Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF) has worked to bring the Atlantic salmon fishery back to Maine’s rivers. Executive Director Dwayne Shaw and founding board member Joe Robbins talk about technological and regulatory advancements and how the organization has worked to support the fishery over the past four decades. MaineCF’s Maine Land Protection grant […]

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ISLE Theater Company stages outdoor premiere

ISLE Theater Company will perform the world premiere of Anna Fitzgerald’s “Playing Mercury,” a medieval period comedy inspired by William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” with outdoor performances at Horsepower Farm from August 4–14 and digital on-demand released in mid-September. Tickets go on sale for both offerings starting June 15 at www.isletheater.org. After her father’s […]

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Combating ageism and supporting older Mainers

In this podcast Jess Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, discusses the challenges older Mainers face from transportation to housing, and how the association is supporting diverse older Mainers.MaineCF’s issue areas include supporting older people and how to keep them thriving in our communities.Listen to Maine Ties here or subscribe on any […]

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Happy campers: mental health support for kids

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to educate and reduce the stigma of mental illness.   Camp Beech Cliff (CBC) on Mount Desert Island is a traditional Maine day camp, offering classic camp  activities for ages 6-18, from swimming and boating to rock climbing and crafts. But what happens when a child is […]

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Scholarships support adult learners

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs including Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial drivers’ licenses. “These short-term awards are a great way […]

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