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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Welcome to The Chebeague

Community Church!

#6 | June 2022

The deadline for submissions for the July issue is noon on June 20. Advertising rates are as follows: full page, $70, ½ page, $35; ¼ page, $20; 4-line classified, $5; 6 to 8 line classified, $10. Each submission should include the intended publication date, size wanted, and the number of months the ad should run. All ads must be paid for at the time of submission. ISLAND HANDYMAN “No Job is Too Small” Jeff Wescott Chebeague Island Council Calendar JUNE 2022 • Issue #6 Cover Welcome to the Chebeague Community Church! Our new sign was just recently installed on the facade of the sanctuary. The sign represents the future in so many ways. Our journey of disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church was an important step toward becoming a welcoming and embracing community. Church has been an important part of this island’s history and social structure. Come check us out! About the Calendar The Calendar is publishedmonthly by the Chebeague Island Council. It is available on-line at Chebeague Island News (www.chebeague.org) or www.chebeagueislandcalendar. com and mailed to every occupied residence on the island. The Calendar welcomes submissions from its readers, including letters and thank you notes, but it cannot publish anything that is political in nature, libelous, or obscene. All submissions should include the author’s name and contact information. Without exception, the deadline for submissions is noon on the 20 th day of the month preceding publication. Submissions and ad copy may be mailed (247 South Road), left at the Council office (on 247 South Road) or emailed (cheabeagueislandcouncil@ gmail.com) and sent as attachments (.doc; no pdfs) or included in the body of the text. Images and photographs should be sent in a .jpg, .jpeg, or .rtf format. Please do not use the old email address at as this is an inactive account. As a courtesy and space permitting, island nonprofits are given up to a free half page each month to publish their news. Any such submissions exceeding a half page will be charged at the usual rate. All submissions become the property of the Chebeague Island Council, which reserves the right to edit them for length and clarity. Submissions that are not time sensitive may be held until there is enough space to publish them. Additional information about submissions is available at www.chebeagueislandcalendar.com.

Contents Island Commons

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Notes From The Council

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CTC News

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Chebeague Community Church 10 Chebeague Island Historical Society 11 Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus 12 Chebeague Recreation Center 13 From The Town Office 14 4 th of July Parade 15 Chebeague Island Library 17 The Recompense Fund 17 Chebeague Island Housing Survey 19 June Calendar 25 Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Kristen Dyer Buxbaum, Deb Hall, Denise Hamilton, Tricia Haines, Sarah Hopkins, Kathy Kuntz, Ann Thaxter Contact Us Email: chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com Publisher Chebeague Island Council

Phone: 207-846-4988 Mail: 247 South Road

Chebeague Island, ME 04017 In Person: Council Office, 247 South Rd

Graphic Design Sharkey Graphic Solutions www.sharkeygraphics.com Printing Cyber Copy www.cybercopyme.com

40 South Road 207-400-6533 kaileedog@aol.com

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Message From Dr. Larson Direct Primary Care is a way to maintain access to all the essential elements of your health care. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve residents and guests of Chebeague Island and am happy to meet with you at theWellness Center or in your homes.Working together to build on a foundation of listening, trust, and understanding, we can manage nearly 100% of your acute and chronic care needs together. What a relief to know that your doctor is but a phone call or text message away, ready and eager to support your physical and mental health, on your time and when it is convenient for you. Please stop by to say hello Friday mornings at the Wellness Center.

Dr. Larson will be at the Wellness Center on June 3 rd and 24 th , at 9-11:30am. No appointment needed. Please see her website for the full range of services she can provide. (207) 233-2502 • www.heidilarsonmd.com She will see folks who are not in her practice for a fee of $100.00. She does not bill insurance.

Coveside Physical Therapy, LLC • Mobile Physical Therapy Practice (508) 735-7507 / covesidephysicaltherapyllc@gmail.com / covesidephysicaltherapy-llc.com

Elizabeth Doughty, PT, DPT, GCS, CDP is a physical therapist who provides in-home physical therapy services right to your doorstep.Whether you have just received a total joint replacement, have had recent falls and want to improve your balance, are having increased pain in a specific joint or muscle or wish to become a little stronger with the warmer weather upon us, Elizabeth is able to assist by coming right to your home. By evaluating and working together with each and every client, a specific plan of care will be established to meet your goals. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and is Board Certified Geriatric Specialist. Elizabeth specializes in fall prevention and dementia as she is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. In addition, Elizabeth will be holding open clinic hours one day a month at the wellness clinic in addition to in-home appointments. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare. Please feel free to inquire using the email or phone number above. I look forward to working with you!

The Wellness Center with a MaineHealth Nurse Is Open for Blood Draws, Blood Pressure Checks, PT/INR Testing, Medication Setup, Dressing Changes, Suture Removal, Wellness Checks, and Health Information. No appointment needed.

Tue Pleas limiti building

No charge for these services.

Grand Opening Tuesday July 6 th 10-12 and 7-8 Donations Now Accepted Pl ase us th Fr nt Door. Please use the Front Door. We will be limiting the number of people in the building and following all CDC precautions.

Tuesday, June 14 th and 28 th , 9:00 to 11:30am

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Island Commons

132 Littlefield Road Chebeague Island, Maine 04017 www.islandcommons.com

Administrator, Amy Rich 207-846-5610 amy.rich@islandcommons.com

We lost an icon, a legend, a true gentleman. You will be very much missed, Bob Dyer.

Summer or Year-Round EMPLOYMENT! Part time or seasonal. Flexible days! 7:30am-2:30pm. In our home: Meal prep, housekeeping, light assistance with resident care OR in client homes: companionship, light meal prep, housekeeping, transportation. Join our top-notch team! Contact Amy Rich 846-5610 We have an open P RIVATE ROOM Inquire about availability or join our wait list for a future opportunity. Contact Amy Rich, Administrator 207-846-5610 or amy.rich@islandcommons.com

Red Studio Shop open Saturdays, from 10 to noon!

Come for a visit! Outside visits are welcomed any time Monday through Friday. Please call ahead! 846-4456

The shop is overflowing with a winter’s worth of wonderful donations. Get a head start on furnishing, refreshing & rearranging your house or cottage! Regular Summer Hours Saturdays 10-noon

Watch for our 2022 Summer Auction this July. Stay Tuned!

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on Chebeague. The housing shortage is a nationwide challenge and being an island community makes finding affordable, year round, housing even more difficult. How our community chooses to address this challenge will impact the future of our island community. Please take the time to think about how our community should approach this issue. Be a part of the solution.... SAVE THE DATE! 2 ND ANNUAL AUGUST 13 TH , 2022 5-8PM COME TOGETHER ON THE FIELD! FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE CRC FOOD, MUSIC, AND LOTS OF FUN! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

Notes From The Council

Summer must be here - there is so much going on this month! The Church and the Council are very excited about the Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus coming on June 4th. There is no charge for this very special event. Thank you Chips Emery and the Hall for helping to make this possible! This month’s Calendar includes a survey about Affordable Housing

SAVE THE DATE! 2 ND ANNUAL AUGUST 13 TH , 2022 5-8PM COME TOGETHER ON THE FIELD! FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE CRC FOOD, MUSIC, AND LOTS OF FUN! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

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On the fence about selling your property this season? Contact us for professional guidance and a property evaluation.

NEW LISTING

Presented by:

The Leonard Thompson Federle Team

LTFteam@shorelineagents.com

Jane Leonard 207.831.9951

Karen Thompson 207.329.6729

Jodi Federle 207.215.4006

Lot 50C Charleston Road $150,000

207.553.7500 | shorelineagents.com

I will have golf carts available this summer for hourly and daily Rentals. Please spread the word and let all of your friends, family and visitors know! Thank you! Contact info: Call/text: 207-749-2347 Email: Dylscarts@gmail.com

My other email is dylandoughty44@gmail.com, you can email me there about the may 6 th hall bash. It’ll be a great time! Thanks again.

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June 2022

CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY News from CTC! Preparing for Summer! The good weather seems to have finally arrived and so have many of our sea sonal residents. Welcome back! propane can be carried on either the bus or ferry . For questions on other prohibited cargo, please call our office.

Summer Office Hours Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm

Service Limitations from Route One Like many other businesses, CTC has been impacted in many ways from the Covid 19 pandemic. One of the biggest impacts has been the increased difficulty in hiring employees, especially bus drivers. We are fortunate that we have an extremely dedicated group of drivers who know how important our service is to the community. Because of this, to date, we have only had to cancel a single trip due to lack of staffing resulting from the pandemic—something we are extremely proud of. Because of the limited num ber of bus drivers, we have some drivers who are li censed only to operate our small bus. While this is not ideal (we are doing our very best to have all our drivers licensed to drive the big buses ASAP), we are grateful that we can keep the service running! With the small bus being used more frequently, it is more important than ever for people to make sure that, if they have large amounts of freight or passen gers, that they drop off at Cousins Island prior to park ing at Route One. We also ask that people have patience if second trips are necessary. Most importantly, please thank our employees who have continued to show up and provide this essential service for our community!

Help Wanted! CTC is looking to fill the following positions im mediately! Part-time and fill-in bus drivers . Candidates must have a valid Class B CDL with a passenger endorse ment. Shifts are available that will accommodate Island residents. CTC offers competitive pay and benefits. If you are interested, contact our office, or apply online. If you know someone who might be interested, please help us spread the word. We are only as good as the crew we have working with us. Come join this great team! Independence available for Charter! We are excited to be able to once again to offer our vessel for charter! Whether you have an event to celebrate, a destination to get to, or a group that would enjoy a cruise around the bay, we’d love to have you aboard! See our website www.ctcferry.org or contact our office for details.

This summer, CTC will continue to operate with many of the procedures in place during the past two years. Tickets must be purchased in advance, either at our online store (www.ctcferry.org) or by calling our office. Tickets will be collected prior to boarding the ferry. You must have a ticket or have pur chased a ticket prior to boarding. Please wait at the top of the ramp for the crew to welcome you to board. But some things never change. Sum mer on Chebeague means Passengers AND Freight. When you have a large amount of freight or luggage, please either use Casco Bay Lines’ very con venient freight service (www.cascobaylines.com) or deliver your freight and passengers directly to the Cousins Island wharf in your own vehicle before parking at the Route 1 lot and catching the bus. Our busses have extremely limited room for freight and, due to bus driver shortages, we often must utilize a small bus with limited capacity for passengers and cargo. (See the notice to the left.) Re member, DOT and USCG requirements restrict hazardous materials we can carry. Absolutely no gasoline or

We welcome pets on our busses and ferries. Please remember they are re quired to have tickets, too! Also, please make sure dogs remain under control, on a leash and not on the seats on ei ther the buses or the ferries. We’ve had some close calls with excited dogs near ly knocking over small children… not something anyone wants to happen! Our bus drivers and captains are ex pected to leave on schedule. Please plan accordingly to arrive with plenty of time for unloading and parking. Use caution when driving to the Stone Wharf, our parking lots and to the pier on Cousins Island. These are all very congested places with lots of pedestri ans, children, and traffic. Once on the pier, please stand back from the ramp to allow disembarking passengers room to get by. The boat crew will load freight and call people with bicycles down first. We are excited to see everyone! We wish everyone a safe and happy sum mer!

We continue to do our very best at CTC to keep the cost of the service as low as possible. Since the early 2000s, our fare costs have remained well below inflation, effectively meaning that it is cheaper to ride the ferry now than it was in 20 years ago. We recently have seen large operational cost increases. This includes big labor and material costs hikes, along with huge fuel cost increases. Unfortunately, this rising cost of running our operations makes it necessary to implement a few fare increases. Beginning June 15, the cost of a Resident/Parking permit holder 10 ride pass (green book) will be $42, and the cost of a ten-ride pass (red book) will be $63. Additionally, the cost of daily parking at Cousins Island will be $25. All other fares re main unchanged. Fee Changes Effective June 15, 2022

Thank you!

Happy Birthday! Jack Uminski—6/4 Peter Blake—6/12 John Wilkinson– 6/12

Business Office: (207) 846-5227/846-3700 16 North Road, PO Box 27 Chebeague Island, ME 04017

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - JUNE SCHEDULE

CTC CREW ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE AND CANCELLED TRIPS DUE TO LOW TIDE

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BOUNTY OF ART Reopening for the Season Friday, May 27 th ! Unique art and artisans. 630 South Road across from access roads to Chandlers Cove Beach We will be open Fridays and Saturdays this summer 10:00 am to 1:00 pm For more information, call Ann Bowman at 207-415 8181

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - JULY SCHEDULE

CTC CREW ASSISTANCE SCHEDULE AND CANCELLED TRIPS DUE TO LOW TIDE

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Something Exciting Is Happening at the Hall on June 19th at 2:00 P.M.! Come Celebrate with Us! There will be cake and TOOTS ice cream for all at this brief but important party!! All are invited!!

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Chebeague Community Church A Reconciling Congregation

Contact us at church.chebeague@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeaguechurch.org

Weekly Schedule: Thursdays at 10 AM Office hours – stop by the Parish House to chat with Pastor Melissa or to check in with Deb Bowman, our administrative assistant. Thursdays at 11 AM Ladies’ Aid meets weekly – bring a current craft project to work on (or come for the fellowship). All are welcome! Thursdays at 1 PM Gloria Brown leads a Bible Study based on The Social Justice Bible Challenge by Marek P. Zabriski. gjbrown58a@gmail.com for more information! Meeting ID: 232 499 191 Saturdays at 4 PM Catholic Communion Service – currently meeting in the Parish House each week. Sundays at 10 AM Join us in person by wearing a mask and physical distancing or join us on Zoom using meeting ID 834 4114 5219, with passcode 20152020. Stay tuned for our Summer Worship series! Sign up for our enewsletter to stay fully up-to-date with our events, our prayer list, and more!

Upcoming services and series: Did you know? Pentecost (June 5th!) marks the end of the Easter Season. It has its roots in the Jewish celebration of the wheat harvest (Shavuot). The Book of Acts recounts how the early followers of Jesus received the gift of the Holy Spirit, which enabled them to speak in the languages of all the Jewish peoples who had gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Festival of Shavuot. In the Christian year, Pentecost launches the church into “Ordinary Time” (the final season of the year). The purpose of this season is to support new disciples and the whole congregation in living out the gifts and callings discerned during the Easter Season and commissioned on the Day of Pentecost. Sunay, June 12 th – Following worship, our Church Council meeting begins at noon. Zoom link can be found at our website, or meet in-person at the Parish House. All are welcome! SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, JULY 31 ST 12:00 NOON A celebratory lobster luncheon with blueberry something for dessert. Details TBD.

Saturday, June 4 th ! 2:00 pm at the Hall the Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is coming to Chebeague! This event is brought to you by the Community Church and Chebeague Island Council. Pihcintu is a Passamaquoddy word meaning “when she sings, her voice carries far” and is made up of young women from over 20 countries who immigrated to the Greater Portland area. Weekly Prayer Vigil for Ukraine Each week, we’ll set up our sanctuary space for prayer, reflection, and meditation as we pray for the war in Ukraine and those most impacted by the continuing violence. You are invited to pray alone or with others. For more information, visit our website or our Facebook page. The Food Pantry has easy meal bags for those who are quarantining from COVID or who are awaiting the results of a PCR. When figuring out how to isolate, let us help you take one decision off your plate – and fill that plate with food! Contact chebundance@gmail.com or Denise Hamilton for info. Sacred Ground – Conversations about Race The Sacred Ground program uses discussion groups (6-9 participants and two trained facilitators) that meet for 90 minutes every three weeks over the course of ten sessions. During this time they watch and discuss films exploring the history and impact of race and racism in American society. This past winter, St. Paul’s launched six groups, including nearly 50 participants from different backgrounds. These groups have been so well-received that they are opening up additional groups this summer and fall. St. Paul’s is seeking participants from across the area and hope you will join in! FMI https://stpaulsmaine.org/learning-sacred-ground-new/ or by contacting the Program Coordinator at SacredGroundME@gmail.com / (207)295-7856.

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CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY JUNE 2022

ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 11, 7 PM AT THE ISLAND HALL

Please join us on Saturday, June 11th at 7 PM at the Hall for our Annual Meeting. All members and friends are welcome! Our agenda includes a review of the 2021 challenges and accomplishments, the 2021 financial report, and 2022 projects and activities. The Board of Trustees is recommending the following persons be elected to a three-year term on the Board—Mary Holt, David Hill, Jackie Trask, and Carol Sabasteanski. All nominees are current members of the Governing Board. Following the meeting, we will enjoy a presentation from Dr. Chuck Radis, author of two books about his practice as an island doctor (including Chebeague). We will have copies of his books at the meeting for purchase.

MAY 2022 MYSTERY PHOTO —Answer

MUSEUM SHOP OPENING

Our volunteers have been hard at work this win ter ordering mer chandise and updating our displays. We have several new items this year. The Shop will be open for Memori al Day Week end.. Look for the “Open” flag

Three un known sail ors with Jimmy Komlosy and his big sister Mar tha

(Hamilton). They are in front of the Catholic Church which was the former Candleberry Tea Room located off the "Green A" across from the High School - the intersection of North and South Roads. ELLSWORTH MILLER LECTURE SERIES Mr. Colin Woodard gave an excellent presentation in our May lecture. The author of The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Strug gle for a Forgotten Frontier, Mr. Woodard is a New York Times best selling author and a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Our June lecture will be following our Annual Meeting (see article above).

on the Museum.

UPDATE ON 2022 EXHIBIT Our Exhibit Committee is hard at work on the display of hundreds of photos in our ‘Growing Up on Chebeague” exhibit. We will open the exhibit in late June and post the open date on Facebook.

PO Box 28, 137 South Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 207-846-5237 ChebeagueHistory@gmail.com Chebeaguehistory.com

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“What a gorgeous chorus you have - what beautiful voices… isn’t it incredible - BRAVO!”

The Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus is coming to Chebeague! Saturday June 4 th , 2:00 PM at the Hall No charge, donations accepted The Chebeague Community Church and the Island Council worked together to bring this world-famous chorus to Chebeague! The children and their music have been described as transformative. Being in their presence is a life-enhancing experience and they touch the hearts of all who hear them. Pihcintu (a Passamaquoddy wordmeaning “when she signs, her voice carries far”)was foundedbyConFullam, afive-timeEmmyNominated television producer and a multi-award winning song writer and performer. This Chorus, from Portland,Maine, began in2006. Since then, thechorushasperformedforover 300,000 live audiences and hundreds of millions via broadcast including the Today Show, Univision, The Kennedy Center, The National Cathedral, and the United Nations to name a few. “You girls were amazing!!” Bono, lead singer of U2, remarking on the Pihcintu performance at the United Nations.

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From The Town Office

We would like to welcome Tim Opalenik who was recently hired as the town’s new bookkeeper. Tim and his wife live on the island. We are excited to have found a bookkeeper and especially someone who is from the island. He has proven to be a quick learner and we are eager to have him part of our team. It is a busy time of the year as we prepare for the Annual Town Meeting and Elections . The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, June 11 th at the Rec Center Gym at 9AM. Election Day will be on Tuesday, June 14 th 8AM-8PM located at the Hall. We will have a local referendum question, board of selectmen and school board ballot and the state primary ballot. Transfer Station Hours: The Transfer Station has gone back to its summer schedule. The hours are now: Monday: 9:00AM to 11:00AM; Tuesday - CLOSED; Wednesday: 1:30PM to 5:00PM; Thursday: 9:00AM to 11:00AM; Friday: 1:30PM to 5:00PM; Saturday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM; and Sunday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Seasonal Floats and Ramps: All Town floats are in, please make sure to come to the town office to purchase your tie-up stickers. Stone Wharf Discussions- Thank you to all of those that took the time to provide input and participate in the 4 of the Stone Wharf discussions. The information was helpful to Wright-Pierce and Morris Communications. They will now gather all of what they have and we hope to have concepts by the end of July. We have tried to provide more information on our Facebook page as well as through the text alert. Please visit our site; www.townofchebeagueisland. org for more information. As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Town Office; 846-3148 or email townadmin@townofchebeagueisland.org Respectfully submitted, Vika Wood, Town Administrator

Broad Reach Realty

My purpose is to provide excellent service for my clients. Whether buying or selling, on or off island, please call me for your real estate needs. Come to the Niblic on Friday, June 24th between 9 -10am and enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea onme!

Sandra “Sam” Birkett

sandra.birkett @ exprealty.com 207.504.6716

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Chebeague Island 4 th of July Parade Theme It’s almost that time again…The annual 4 th of July parade! The theme this year is “Superheroes.” Start thinking about how you might create a float, decorate a bike, or put together a costume to reflect SUPERHEROES. We certainly have enough superheroes in our community; one of our favorites, Gail Jenkins, will be this year’s Parade Grand Marshal! Batman, Superman, Dredgeman? We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Muster at the Inn at 11:00 am, and the parade begins at 11:30 am.

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Finally, a way to save on freight to Chebeague Island! Barbara Ballard and Tracy Ames have teamed up to bring you your garden favorites; Proven Winner Brand annuals, cottage perennials, and herbs in various sized patio containers and individual plant selections at our new May Ǽ lower Gardens Plant Stand located at the base of 18 Cottage Rd, Chebeague Island. For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102. Finally, a way to save on freight to Chebeague Island! Barbara Ballard and Tracy Ames have teamed up to bring you your garden favorites; Proven Winner Brand annuals, cottage perennials, and herbs in various sized patio containers and individual plant selections at ur new May Ǽ low r Gardens Plant Stand loc ted at the base of 18 Cottage Rd, Chebeague Island. For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102. Finally, a way to save on freight to Chebeag e Island! Barbara Ballard and Tracy Ames have teamed up to bring you your garden f vorites; Proven Winner Brand annuals, cottage perennials, and herbs in various sized patio containers and individual plant selections at our new May Ǽ lower Gardens Plant Stand located at the base of 18 Cottage Rd, Chebeague Island. For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102. Finall , a way to save on freight to Chebe sland! Barb r Ball rd and Tracy Ames have teamed up to bring you your garden f rites; Proven Winner Br d nnuals, cottage perennials, and herbs in various sized patio containers and individual plant selections at our n w M y Ǽ lower Gardens Plant St nd located at the base of 18 Cottage Rd, Chebeague Island. For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102.

For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102

For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102 For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102

For more information please call Tracy at 838-2102

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Chebeague Island Library

846-4351 phone • 846-4358 fax cheblib@hotmail.com Our Catalogue is online at: https://cheblib.booksys.net/opac/cheblib/index.html#menuHome

Programs: Storytime every Saturday at 10:00am Middle School Night first Wednesday from 3:30pm-6:30pm Open Mic Night every second Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm Friday 10:00am-2:00pm Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm Sunday: CLOSED HOURS: Monday 4:00-8:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm

Curbside pickup is available by request.

Thank you to all Chebeague nonprofits that submitted grant requests. Recompense is honored to be part of your success! 2022 decisions will be announced soon. Respectfully, Betts Mayer For the Recompense Fund Communication Committee

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SAVE THE DATES! MacBeth 2022 Concert Series All concerts held at the Chebeague Community Church unless otherwise noted* Friday, June 24—7:30 p.m. New York Voices This two-time Grammy Award winning jazz vocal ensemble celebrates its 31 st anniversary of delivering performances with imaginative flair. " New York Voices lives up to its reputation as the most exciting vocal ensemble in current jazz...to collect such quality voices in one group is rare enough, yet the real trick of New York Voices is how well they mesh..." raves the BOSTON HERALD. Whether singing jazz, pop or classical tunes, their arrangements and vocals are airtight, and the joy in their music is palpable. Native son, baritone Tyler Putnam , and his mezzo-soprano wife, Sarah Nordin , command the stage with world class voices that can best be described as nothing less than celestial as they allow us to relive the golden era of Broadway, as well as their renditions of memorable arias from favorite operatic works. They may even find time for a little dancing to add action to their otherwise blissful performances. Saturday, July 9—2:00 p.m. Halcyon String Quartet- “Burt Dow, Deep Water Man” The beloved children’s story will feature live music, narration and projections of Robert Mc Closkey’s iconic illustrations. The show includes Halcyon’s arrangements of musical favorites such as “Beyond the Sea,” “Octopus’s Garden” and “Down by the Bay.” It celebrates working waterfronts and our sea-faring past through children’s literature and storytelling. Suitable for all ages! An ice cream social will follow the performance. Sunday, July 17—2:00 p.m. Novel Jazz Septet *Chebeague Island Schoolyard - BYO seating Truly remarkable jazz artists, Novel Jazz Septet has been “keeping the music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn alive and swinging” for over 30 years! Their astounding repertoire features familiar “beyond category” tunes and new ones retrieved from the Smithsonian’s archives. They are passionate about their music and about playing with each other. An afternoon of musicians just doing what they love so much. Thursday, July 21—4:30 p.m. Sebago Long Lake Music Festival – 50 th Anniversary Musicians from the SLLMF got the MacBeth Concert Series (nee, Free Concert Series) started over 20 years ago and have become part of the Chebeague extended family ever since. We are happy to help them celebrate the festival’s 50 th Anniversary. The program will include works by Weber, Piazzolla and Robert Schumann. Saturday, August 27—7:00 p.m. Diane Walsh in Concert Concert pianist Diane Walsh has performed to rave reviews in 46 states and 22 countries. Her performance with the Portland Symphony three years ago wowed the audience which gave her a standing ovation, with cheers. We are so excited to welcome her back! Questions? Contact any member of the MacBeth Steering committee: Carl Tubbesing, Jim Gallagher, Adele Gorody, John Howard, Jill Marsee, Barrie Shepherd, Jack Turner or Debra Wallace Thursday, June 30—7:00 p.m. Tyler Putnam and Sarah Nordin

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Chebeague Island Housing Survey: Turn in completed form to Town Office Our Chebeague Island community is facing critical challenges providing sustainable housing for all Islanders. Chebeague needs housing options for people across different ages, households, and occupations. Meeting this challenge and finding solutions is an essential part of remaining a vibrant year-round community, with both an immediate and long term need. This Housing Survey welcomes input from the entire community: all islanders, year-rounders and seasonal neighbors as well as folks working on the island providing important island services. Please help our community with your opinions, needs and ideas. By working together, we can create solutions.

Please rate the need for sustainable housing:

1 —-------- 2 —-------- 3 —-------- 4 —-------- 5

No need Need meets demand Critical need

Please rate the importance of sustainable housing for the island community:

1 —-------- 2 —-------- 3 —-------- 4 —-------- 5

Not important

Important

Critically important

Do you currently live on Chebeague Island?

_____

Yes, year round

_____ # years

_____

Yes, seasonal

_____ # years

_____

Yes, but my housing is insecure

_____

No

_____

No, but I would live in the island with secure housing

Are you a legal or permanent year round resident of Chebeague Island?

_____

Yes

_____ No

_____

No, but I would become a resident if secure housing was available

_____

I grew up on Chebeague Island and would like to return

Your age:

_____ Age 18-30

_____ Age 51-70

_____ Age 31-50

_____ Age over 71

If you currently live on Chebeague Island, what type of housing do you have? Check all that apply.

_____

own the year round house where I live

_____

own the seasonal house where I live in the summer

_____

rent a house year round

_____

rent a house seasonally, summers only

_____

rent a house and have to move within the island to maintain year round housing

_____

have no housing on Chebeague

Describe your household. Check all that apply _____ Single person

_____ # adults

_____ Couple _____ Family

_____ # children under 18

_____ Live with non-family members

_____ Other, please describe

What is your employment (residents only): Check all that apply

_____

Employed on the island or on the water

_____

Work remotely from home on the island

_____

Commute to the mainland for work

_____

Not employed, looking for work

_____

Not employed outside the home

_____

Retired

Are you now, or have you had challenges, finding suitable housing? Check all that apply.

_____

Yes, I have an immediate need in order to stay on the island

_____

Yes, I anticipate the need for housing in the future

_____

I have no challenges, my housing is stable

_____

With stable housing, I would live on Chebeague Island year round

Generally, what are the barriers for you regarding secure year round housing based on your income? Check all that apply.

_____

I have no barriers

_____

Availability of housing for purchase

_____

Availability of housing for year round rental

_____

Availability of housing for the summer season

_____

Availability of land for purchase

_____

Lack of resources for down payment/deposit

_____

Other, please describe

If you are seeking year round housing, what size(s) would you need?

Ownership

Rental

_____

Studio

________ ________

_____

1 bedroom

________ ________

_____

2 bedroom

________ ________

_____

3 bedroom

________ ________

_____

Assisted living

________ ________

_____

Shared or cooperative living ________ ________

_____

Land for building

________

n/a

If you are seeking housing, what would you consider an affordable purchase price?

If you are seeking housing, what would you consider an affordable monthly mortgage payment, including utilities?

If you are seeking housing, what would you consider an affordable monthly rental, including utilities?

If you are seeking housing, would you consider an ownership arrangement with restrictions on resale in exchange for a lower purchase price?

If yes, please explain:

For people seeking housing: Several options are being considered for housing. Rank your choice with 1 = first choice, and rank all that apply to you.

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Rental short term

_____

Rental long term

_____

Rental with the option of purchase

_____

Ownership of a house

_____

Ownership of a condo/townhouse/attached house

_____

Tiny house or similar small house

_____

Ownership of a home in an association with shared septic and services

_____

Purchase of land to build a house

For property owners on the island: which of the following options would you be interested in offering?

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Offer a rental property for one year

_____

Offer a rental property for one winter

_____

Consider adding an apartment or ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on your property for

seasonal or year round rental

_____

Consider offering your property in estate planning for sustainable housing

_____

Consider winterizing a seasonal residence to add to housing stock

_____

Other ideas? Please describe:

Please check all of the following ways you would like to help:

_____

Volunteer to help build a new house

_____

Volunteer to help rehab an existing house

_____

Donate land

_____ Donate to the purchase of land

_____

Donate to support housing efforts

_____ Assist with grant applications

I would like to help in the following way:

What would you like to add which is not included in this survey? Your input will be used to design sustainable housing efforts that will meet the needs of our community.

Would you like to be contacted for more information or to join the initiative? If yes, please provide your name, email and telephone number:

Please turn in to the Town Office

Thank you to the Island Institute for facilitating the community conversations and volunteers who made this survey possible.

The following community members participated in developing the survey, and can be contacted for more information: Eliza Adams, Donna Damon, Elaine Clark, Megan Dayton, Bob Earnest, Kel Haney, Deb Hall, Sarah Hopkins, Bev Johnson, Betts Mayer, Eldon Mayer, Erika Neuman, Geoff Summa, Laura Summa, Vika Wood, Ben Yosua-Davis

JUNE 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 8 9 10 5 3 6 1 2 11 4 Dr. Larson, Wellness Center, 9-11:30am Storytime at the Library, 10:00am Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus 2pm Middle School Night 3:30pm 6:30pm at the Library If you would like your event listed on this Calendar please email the Council at Chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com by the 20 th of the month. 14 15 16 21 22 23 17 19 CCC Worship, 10am Mother’s Day 12 13 20 28 27 30 29 26 18 Open Mic Night 24 25 CCC Worship, 10am Dr. Larson, Wellness Center, 9-11:30am Nurse Wellness Center 9-11:30am CCC Worship, 10am 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Library CIHS Annual Meeting 7 PM Storytime at the Library, 10:00am Father’s Day 5K at The Commons Storytime at the Library, 10:00am Storytime at the Library, 10:00am

Nurse Wellness Center 9-11:30am

CCC Worship, 10am