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Notes From The Council

Did you know that the phrase “dog days of summer” has little to do with dogs? In ancient Greece, the hot, humid days of summer coincided with the rising of the star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star. We are in rolling in it now. Activity and heat are at their peak these days on Chebeague. There are camps galore at Second Wind Farm, the Recreation Center, and in sailboats on the water. Music is everywhere on the island including pop-up lawn concerts, live music at the Slow Bell and Inn, and the incredible MacBeth concert series. Have you visited the Historic Society’s exhibit or gift

shop? Have you purchased your tickets to The Commons’ Bay Mist cruise or the Rec Center’s Frolic at the Inn? Have you checked out the constantly changing, always fabulous treasures at School House Seconds? The Library is buzzing, the Transfer Station and Chedemption Shed are running at full-throttle, and we are in our busiest season. These activities depend on many hours of staff and volunteer time. We appreciate all the work and commitment it takes to make it happen. Thank You from Our Fire Department The Chebeague Island Fire and Rescue Department is thankful and humbled by the support of the Chebeague Island Community. This winter, $26,970 was raised during a fundraiser to supply our newest volunteer firefighters with Turn-Out Gear. Six Firefighters went through an intense certification training and to join the ranks of Fire Fighters and EMT’s ready to serve.

Left to Right: Aldric Terral, Charles Hall, Chief Ralph Munroe, Matthew Grossnickle, Pete Walker, Adrian Cole, and Stephen Todd.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 2025 The Chebeague/Cliff Island Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 8 am at the CI Library. Meetings will be held through the Wednesday before Labor Day. Please park in the library parking lot and enter by the back door. For more information, call or text 207-210-1714.

AUGUST 2025 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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