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Chebeague Island Council Calendar

Some of the School House Volunteer Team

#9 | September 2025

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Chebeague Island Council Calendar September 2025 Issue #9

Christine Auffant

The deadline for submissions for the October issue is noon on September 20. 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. School House Seconds had a particularly good season. So many really great do nations and happy shoppers. Christine Auffant, the Council’s Program Manager, is quick to say that such success is thanks to Caroline Schultz and her team of hardworking, faithful, volunteers who show up every week to sort and fold and fold and sort, offer fashion tips, and answer all the questions - how does this work? can I use this in the oven?, do you have change for a 50? can you hold this for me until next week? – with a smile! And we are sure, knowing the mon ey earned will help with the Fuel Fund, all their hard work will bring smiles all winter long. Thank You! Andrea Ballard Christine Auffant Victoria Bonebakker Caroline Schultz Marcia Howell Holly Mills Rosemary Merchant Marilyn Nichols Sue Layng Ursula King Sarah Van Fleet Sarah Hopkins Elise Webb Jan Ross Krista Hayward Sarah Parker Lucy Hoyt Elizabeth Murphy-Lewis Natalie Gardner Caitlin Henningson Anne Brenton 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.

Contents Island Commons

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Chebeague Community Church

CTC News

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Selectboard News 9 Chebeague Island Historical Society 10 Notes From The Council 11 Chebeague Island Library 11 Chebeague Recreation Center 12 August Calendar 14 Publisher Chebeague Island Council Board Members Lola Armstrong, Christine Auffant, Deb Hall, Denise Hamilton, Tricia Haines, Sarah Hopkins, Ann Thaxter & Deb Weis Contact Us Email: chebeagueislandcouncil@gmail.com

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

Chebeague Island, ME 04017

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

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The Wellness Center Norah Alper RN will be at the Wellness Center on Wednesday, September 10 th & 24 th from 9-11:30am for Blood draws, Blood pressure checks, Wellness checks, PT/INR testing, Tick checks, and Health Information.

Coveside Physical Therapy, LLC BY YOUR SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! Phone: (508) 735-7507 Fax: (207) 846-1696 covesidephysicaltherapyllc@gmail.com https://covesidephysicaltherapy-llc.com/

Elizabeth Doughty, PT, DPT, GCS, CDP is a physical therapist who provides in-home physical therapy services right to your home.Whether you have just received a total joint replacement, concerned about falls and want to improve your balance, or having increased pain in a specific joint or muscle and wish to become a stronger, Elizabeth is able to assist by coming right to your home. By evaluating and working together, a specific plan of care will be established to meet your individual goals. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and is Board Certified Geriatric Specialist and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Most insurances accepted, including Medicare. Please feel free to inquire using the email or phone number above. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

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I am proud to serve this island community year-round, offering insight that comes from living it, every day. From first showings to final closings, I am ready to help with any of your real estate needs, on island or off! Your local island realtor

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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

An ever-changing selection of antiques, furniture, home furnishings, jewelry, books and more.

There’s growing interest in our open rooms—if you’re considering Island Commons, don’t wait. Call us soon for more info. 207-846-5610 Rooms Available!

Friday September 5th 4:30-6:30

& FOOD, DRINKS & MUSIC

A Warm Welcome To... Mary Caliandro from nearby Long Island, who has joined our care team as a DCA. Christine Lanyonpiny, our newest weekend warrior CRMA, from South Portland.

Featuring T-Pollock Band

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the boat cruise! What a beautiful evening with great company!

Fuel & Medication Assistance Please call Lola Armstrong at 420 0608 if you need help with fuel or medication assistance. All requests are confidential.

Please make sure that your house and mailbox have an addre Our mail carriers and the Fire and Rescue Department will ap Please make sure that your house and mailbox have an address number. Our mail carriers and the Fire and Rescue Department will appreciate it.

5 SEPTEMBER 2025 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR Please make sure that your house and mailbox have an address number. Our mail carriers and the Fire and Rescue Department will appreciate it.

CHEBEAGUE COMMUNITY CHURCH

September 2025

CHURCH EVENTS

Sept 1st - CCC 4th Anniversary

Sept 7th- 1st Sunday Communion at 10am, followed by Afterglow in the Parish House Sept 13th - Intro to Meditation with Mitch Owen at Parish House at 9:30 am Sept 14th - Sunday Gathering at 10 am

Sept 21st - Sunday Gathering at 10 am

Sept 28th - Sunday Gathering at 10 am

Sept 11th Finance Committee at 4pm on Zoom Sept 16th Council Meeting at 7pm on Zoom Sept 17th CCK at 5pm at Parish House Sept 24th Buildings & Grounds at 5pm at Parish House and on Zoom Sept 25th Gathering Committee at 10am on Zoom COMMITTEE MEETINGS

YOGA with BJ - Mondays and Fridays at 7am with a drop in fee through mid-September WEEKLY EVENTS

Join us Sunday mornings at 10am. Come as you are! Our doors are always open! Please visit our website for Zoom link and calendar/social media for updated events.

Thank you to all our summer musicians and guest ministers who helped make our Longevity of the Soul Summer Reflection Series so wonderful!

To be added to our prayer list or if you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care, please reach out to Victor Diaz: 915-588-4716 or chaplain.chebeague@gmail.com.

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Chebeague Transportation Company Newsletter September 2025

Back to School Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner. It may seem like the unofficial end of summer, but September is a summer month in Maine. This means the ferry can be just as busy with visitors, summer residents and year round residents. However, our schedule does change when school is back in session. CTC actually runs more trips during the school year to accommodate the students in the Yarmouth School District. If your child is headed off to the mainland for school this year please remember the following: Contact the Chebeague Island School to make sure they are on the list to get a Student Ferry Pass The CTC bus does not meet the morning or afternoon school boats. The CTC Bus provides a late but service to the High School for the 6:00pm and 7:45pm bus trips.

Barging is not done yet! September can be one of our busiest months of barging with contractors working to get projects done before winter. We plan to barge through through November. However, weather has more and more of an impact as the seasons start to change. After Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend we do have more flexibility on what days we can barge as it is considered our “shoulder season”. We are currently running trips from Cousins Island and Yankee Marina, so call the Office for all of your barging needs!

The school boat is back September 2nd!

Morning: 7:05(CH)/7:20(CO) Afternoon: 2:50(CH)/3:05(CO)

Shout out to the ones behind the scenes You know the parking attendants, bus drivers, and ferry crew by name, but what about the “voices” of CTC?

We’re on TV! Well, not really TV, but on CTCFerry.org! Check out our video Lifeline of an Island streaming now!

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Barging? You got it. Tickets? Purchased. Lost teddy bear? On it.

September Birthdays Ed Leonard 9/6 Whitney Pasquarello 9/20 Happy Birthday!

Our office crew is always there to help. So thank you to everyone behind the scenes who make our crazy summer months a little less crazy.

The seasons are changing! Sign up for text alerts at www.ctcferry.org/news-and-info stay up to date with cancellations and delays!

CTC Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm (207) 846-3700

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CHEBEAGUE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

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THANK YOU!

I want to thank the island community for the generous support you have given me since Bruce’s passing. I have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of kindness from so many of you from near and far. The hugs, flowers, baked goods, kind words and finan cial support have helped me through the very hard days. He missed so much. I would like to give a special thank you to the Chebeague Fire & Rescue and to CTC. Thank you, Cindy

A BIG THANK YOU to all who attended our annual meeting last month! And, a special thanks to all who have helped bring the new year round housing duplex to completion at 553 South Road. Renters have been selected by an independent committee, and will be moving in by the time you read this article. Many Chebeaguers have donated dollars, volunteer hours, and support in general, and we really appreciate it!

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Selectboard News - September 2025

The Parking and traffic Conversation Saturday 8/9/25 was well attended by over 45 people. Many concerns regarding parking issues at Cousins, Stone pier, The Hook, Jenks, and Bennett’s Cove were discussed and recommendations offered. A summary of the meeting is forthcoming and will be posted on the Town website. Thanks to Jamie Garvin of GPCOG for facilitating the meeting! In July, the Selectboard approved parking plans completed by GEI for The Hook and Jenks Road which are designed to move the parking out of the dune area. GEI is completing the applications to the Planning Board on behalf of the Town and both projects are expected to be on the Planning Board agenda at their September meeting. Notices will be sent to abutting property owners and the meeting agenda will posted on the Town website, the boat and at the store.

A long overdue replacement for the Public Works utility truck has been identified and is currently being purchased and readied for service. Thanks go out to our Island Fellow, Ellie Hughes for organizing the Energy Collective Audit and Purchasing meeting held 8/14/25 for property owners interested in residential energy audits, insulation, and heat pump installation services. If you missed the meeting, you may still contact Ellie at ehughes@gpcog.org to sign up for an assessment and estimate of work to be performed. Heat pump rebates are expiring at the end of the year so don’t delay! Our next Selectboard meetings are scheduled for 09/3/25 and 9/17/25. Feel free to reach out to members of the Selectboard for any ideas or concerns you may have.

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Notes From The Council

It has been a busy and beautiful summer! We’ve had a variety of live music, outdoor events, indoor events, great shopping (have you picked up your copy of the cookbook?), Chebeague history exhibits, Parades, Fairs, and even lobster rolls and blueberry buckle! We’ve had the chance to take swimming lessons, yoga

• Received a grant in 2023 from the ME Dept of Economic and Community Development and Maine. State Library to build a remote workspace at CIL to provide a service not available on the island. • Performed community surveys and feedback sessions May to October 2023; results informed the design. • Worked with the building partners and presented the final plan for municipal oversight. • Looking for an available builder to start the project asap! • See current plan below – we are very eager and excited to get going! • Architect: Barba and Wheelock. CIL Building Committee: Will Hopkins (chair), Pips Veazey (CIL President), Beth Dyer, Vicki Emery, Aldric Terrell, Corie Meehan (CIL Director). • Thank you for your overwhelming support and interest, feel free to contact us for more info! lessons, and meditation guidance. Children have experienced the wonders of “camp” and the magic of Story Hour. We have found strength and community in heartfelt Memorial services. Again and again, we hear ourselves saying how grateful we are to be on Chebeague and be a part of this amazing family.

NEW ADDITION UPDATE

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CHEBEAGUE CLIMATE ACTION TEAM NEWSLETTER

Energy sustainability and affordability

SUMMER 2025

Municipal Electrification

Heating the school, town office, and public safety building with expensive fuel oil produces 40% of our municipal greenhouse gas emissions. CCAT secured over $90,000 in state funding for a full transition to heat pumps in these buildings.

Wildfire Mitigation

CCAT is exploring alternative wood waste management strategies at the Transfer Station for wildfire mitigation, cost reduction, and energy resilience. We hosted our partner scientists for an island visit in July full of sight-seeing, data collection, and conversation with community members. Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project The Town and CCAT hosted 13 volunteers from Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, for a weekend of wildfire mitigation work in June. Team Rubicon Coastal Resilience CCAT worked with FB Environmental to host a coastal resilience workshop, identifying community challenges and priorities in the face of sea level rise and severe storms. Next, we’ll work with the Town to incorporate coastal resilience into our ordinances and new comprehensive plan.

Collective Purchasing

CCAT negotiated bulk discounts on energy audits, insulation, and heat pumps to make more than 20 participating island homes more comfortable, sustainable, and affordable in the heating season to come. CCAT’s new program provides free, one-on-one guidance to residents interested in energy efficiency and electrification upgrades. We can help with project planning, quote review, incentives, and more! Energy Navigator

Learn more about our work and get involved:

www.chebeaguecat.com

chebeaguecat@gmail.com

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SEPTEMBER 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8 9 10 3 11 15 16 17 22 23 24 18 1 2 19 12 5 6 25 26 4 Red Studio Open 10:30-noon Story Time 10:30 Library Poetry 3pm Library Ladies Aid 11am Parish House Seafood Tales & Tastings 5-6:30pm at Rec Center See ad or call CRC for info Ladies Aid 11am Parish House Crafts 1pm CRC see ad/call for info. Ladies Aid 11am Parish House Book Club 7pm at Library 20 13 27 Teen Night at the Library Wellness Center RN 9-11:30am 3rd Annual Hot Diggity Dog BBQ 4-6pm at Rec Center Labor Day Meditation 9:30am CCC Red Studio Open 10am – Noon Story Time 10:30 Library D & D ADHD Matters 7pm CRC Commons Harvest party 4:30pm Commons 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. 29 30 Ladies Aid 11am Parish House Wellness Center RN 9-11:30am Rosh Hashanah ends Story Time 10:30 Library Red Studio Open 10am – Noon Backgammon Tournament 1-3pm at Rec Center Red Studio Open 10am – Noon Story Time 10:30 Library Autumnal Equinox Rosh Hashanah starts E. Miller lecture 7:00pm Hall Crafts 1pm CRC see ad/call for info

CCC Worship

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