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F or the fourth year in a row, Piping Plovers have established two nests at Indian Point/the Hook! Here are a few reminders about how to help protect these very vulnerable visitors: • Dogs are not permitted at Indian Point/the Hook until July 31st.

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• Stay clear of fenced areas marked by signs. Please observe the birds from a distance. • Fill holes in the sand so no chicks are inadvertently trapped. • Do NOT fly drones or kites – if you can see the drone or kite, so can the plovers. Plovers mistake them for predators and leave their nests and young to ward off the intruders, put ting both at risk. • ake your trash and food scraps with

you when you leave the beach for the day. Garbage attracts predators. • Notify Maine Audubon of any disturbances 207-245-2353 and Town of Che beague Island Animal Control 203-675-3984. • It is a federal and state offense to disturb these birds – Fines up to $25,000 and potential jail time are real consequences. These birds are monitored by plover teams - Thank you for your support and co operation as we protect these fragile birds that have chosen Chebeague Island to raise their families! About the Calendar The Calendar is published monthly by the Chebeague Island Council. It is available on-line at Chebeague Island News (www.chebeague.org) or www. chebeagueislandcalendar.com and delivered to every active mail box 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 (chebeagueislandcouncil@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. Advertising rates are as follows: full page, $80, ½ page, $40; ¼ page, $20; 4-line classified, $10; 6 to 8 line classified, $15. 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.

Contents Chebeague Island Library

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Island Commons

The Recompense Fund

CTC News

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Chebeague Community Church 10 Chebeague Island Historical Society 11 Chebeague Island Recreation Center 13 Notes From The Council 19 June Calendar 20 Publisher Chebeague Island Council Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Deb Hall, Denise Hamilton, Tricia Haines, Sarah Hopkins, Diane Pigula, Ann Thaxter & Deb Weis Contact Us Email: chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com

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

Chebeague Island, ME 04017

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The deadline for submissions for the July issue is noon on June 20.

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