Stories and Updates from the Coast Summer 2021 Coast Wide

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Stories and Updates from the Coast Summer 2021 Coast Wide

We’re now fundraising to protect Little Whaleboat Island, which has an excellent anchorage and several small beaches. It’s a great destination for people exploring Casco Bay.

From the President

On the Mission

While serving as MCHT’s president over the past ten years, I’ve seen this organization adapt and stretch in remarkable and necessary ways to remain true to its mission.

We’ve also weathered tremendous challenges, which is not in and of itself an accomplishment, but rather an indicator of the organization’s strength, agility, and competence over the long haul.

Thanks to you and others who support MCHT year after year, we have capacities today that we didn’t dream about 50 years ago.

How About Another Great Casco Bay Island Preserve?

“Everyone I know who visits Little Whaleboat Island feels how special it is,” says Daneel Dafni. “I’ve taken kids I care for out there, and it’s like their souls ignite.”

$40 Million for the Land for Maine’s Future Program

It’s now official. On June 30, both houses of the Maine legislature voted overwhelmingly to approve a two-year state budget that includes $40 million for the Land for Maine’s Future Program.

In My Words: Ann and David Ingram, MCHT Donors

We first got to know Maine Coast Heritage Trust through Aldermere Farm, and our relationship with the organization grew from there. Over the years we’ve supported the annual fund and special projects in the Midcoast and elsewhere throughout the state.

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Remembrances

This year, we’ve said a final goodbye with regret to two old friends who played leadership roles in Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s story for many decades.