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SUMMARY:Washington County Housing Summit
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) will convene regional leaders\, housing experts\, and community partners for a full day event focused on addressing the county’s most urgent housing challenges. The summit will bring together practitioners from across sectors to chart a path toward more stable\, attainable housing for residents. \nWhy Now? \nWashington County is experiencing the sharpest housing pressures in decades. Home prices have reached historic highs\, outpacing wages and pricing out residents across income levels. At the same time\, new housing construction is not keeping pace with demand\, particularly in rural communities where development costs are high and available units are limited. The summit will provide a forum for understanding these challenges and identifying actionable solutions. \nLearn Practical Strategies for Success \nPanelists will include developers\, lenders\, social service providers\, municipal leaders\, and housing organizations who will highlight practical strategies\, share successful models from across Maine\, and strengthen collaboration among the partners working to ensure every resident has a safe\, stable place to call home. \nRegistration fee: $15 \nPlease email Elaine Abbott at eabbott@sunrisecounty.org to request a complimentary ticket if the cost is a barrier for you
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/washington-county-housing-summit/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 Obrien Ave.\, Machias\, ME\, 04654
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,For Municipalities,For Non-Profits
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SUMMARY:Upper Machias Bay Master Plan Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to share feedback on draft recommendations for the four areas of focus for the Upper Machias Bay Master Plan: downtown flooding\, the dike replacement project\, water quality and natural resources. \nDinner & childcare will be provided! This is the 4th in a series of public meetings for this project. \nRegister here!
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/upper-machias-bay-master-plan-meeting/
LOCATION:Lee Pellon Center\, 90 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Listening Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T200419Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Machias Bay Master Plan: Public Meeting #3
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of planning for a healthy\, resilient\, and prosperous future for the Upper Machias Bay. \nJoin us for presentations + discussions regarding downtown flooding and water quality. Share your thoughts\, questions\, and concerns. \nDinner & childcare will be provided! \nPlease RSVP by visiting: bit.ly/umbmprsvp \nThis is the third in a series of public meetings. The next meeting will be on January 12th. \nFor more information about the project\, visit: sunrisecounty.org/machiasbay
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/upper-machias-bay-master-plan-public-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Lee Pellon Center\, 90 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,For Municipalities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T071525
CREATED:20251017T195902Z
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SUMMARY:Fintastic Futures!
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URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/fintastic-futures/
LOCATION:Shead High School\, 89 High Street\, Eastport\, Maine\, 04631
CATEGORIES:Agricultural Resources,Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Community Conversations,Resource Fair,Small Business Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T200000
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SUMMARY:Upper Machias Bay Master Plan Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of planning for a healthy\, resilient\, and prosperous future for the Upper Machias Bay. Join us for presentations + discussions regarding the dike replacement options. \nShare your thoughts\, questions\, and concerns. Dinner & childcare will be provided! This is the 2nd in a series of public meetings for this project. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/upper-machias-bay-master-plan-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Lee Pellon Center\, 90 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Municipal Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
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CREATED:20250925T163954Z
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SUMMARY:Downeast Fishing Family Forum
DESCRIPTION:1st Annual Downeast Fishing Family Forum \nThursday\, October 16\, 2025\, 10 am – 2 pm \nWoodlawn Event Center\, Ellsworth \nRegister Here \nOver the last decade\, Maine’s fishing families have faced hard times\, and we’ve had to lean on the incredible strength of our communities. As fishing family members ourselves\, we have faced the fear of losing an industry our communities have depended on for generations. We have faced the grief of coming together again and again to search for loved ones lost at sea. We also know that resilience runs deep in our families and communities\, and that we will continue to show up for each other and keep going – together. \nThat’s why we are hosting the First Annual Fishing Family Forum — a gathering for fishing families along Maine’s Downeast coast to connect\, share\, and talk about what matters most\, including: Safety on the water\, harvester health & well-being\, mental health supports\, community response in emergencies\, financial literacy & family stability.
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/downeast-fishing-family-forum/
LOCATION:Woodlawn\, 19 Black House Drive\, Ellsworth\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Working Waterfront
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
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SUMMARY:Driving Connections with Maine Connectivity Authority
DESCRIPTION:MCA’s President Andrew Butcher is getting on the road in his 1984 VW van “Buttercup” to celebrate and learn what has been working well and what we should consider as we look to the future of connectivity in Maine. \nRegistration is not required for events in Danforth and Eastport. Register for the Zoom session here.  \nLearn more at Driving Connections at maineconnectivity.org/driving-connex
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/driving-connections-with-maine-connectivity-authority/
LOCATION:Danforth\, Eastport\, and via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,For Municipalities,Listening Sessions,Online Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
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SUMMARY:Creative Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council and the Cultural Alliance of Maine are hosting a series of dialogues about the cultural and creative economy of Downeast Maine and how to enhance local opportunities to participate. Attendees will include individual artists and creators\, municipal and community leaders\, and organizations that support a wide variety of arts and cultural offerings in Downeast Maine. Attendees will have opportunities to discuss local challenges and opportunities\, catch up on state and federal policy\, and learn about the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area. \nThe first two discussions will be held from 5:00 – 6:30pm June 10 and 11. Light refreshments will be provided. Bonus discussion – stay until 7:00 to learn about programs of the Maine Arts Commission. \nYou are welcome to join us at either or both of these discussions. \nJune 10 – Cherryfield Academy Community Center\, 53 Main Street\, Cherryfield\nJune 11 – Main Street Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias \nRegister here: https://www.culturalmaine.org/events
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/creative-community-conversations-2/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main St.\, Machias\, ME\, 04619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000
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SUMMARY:Creative Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise County Economic Council and the Cultural Alliance of Maine are hosting a series of dialogues about the cultural and creative economy of Downeast Maine and how to enhance local opportunities to participate. Attendees will include individual artists and creators\, municipal and community leaders\, and organizations that support a wide variety of arts and cultural offerings in Downeast Maine. Attendees will have opportunities to discuss local challenges and opportunities\, catch up on state and federal policy\, and learn about the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area. \nThe first two discussions will be held from 5:00 – 6:30pm June 10 and 11. Light refreshments will be provided. Bonus discussion – stay until 7:00 to learn about programs of the Maine Arts Commission. \nYou are welcome to join us at either or both of these discussions. \nJune 10 – Cherryfield Academy Community Center\, 53 Main Street\, Cherryfield\nJune 11 – Main Street Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias \nRegister here: https://www.culturalmaine.org/events
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/creative-community-conversations/
LOCATION:Cherryfield Academy Community Center\, 53 Main Street\, Cherryfield\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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