The Commons in Belfast, Maine

08/07/2021

Will Maine be known for its fishing heritage or its fish factories?

A Norwegian investor wants to bring a new kind of fish farm to a stunning, island-studded bay at the base of Acadia’s famous Cadillac Mountain. The project is uniting broad opposition in and around tourist-dependent Mt. Desert Island.

12/07/2020

Corporate and State opposition come to light as Rights of Nature organizing and lawmaking gain momentum.

05/23/2020

Food is Fundamental

Could this be the beginning of a new food economy?

04/01/2020

One of our local resources for those looking for a little support at this time.

With coronavirus-related job losses, many workers are reluctantly seeking charity and unemployment benefits for the first time in their lives.

03/28/2020

Like many of you, we’ve been worried about how COVID-19 will affect Mainers who were already struggling with hunger. We’ve started a Virtual Food Drive to raise funds for those in need through Good Shepherd Food Bank.

Please join us in making sure no Mainer goes without food during this difficult time!

Thank you for helping us raise critical funding for the fight against hunger in Maine. Your donation will help Good Shepherd Food Bank provide nutritious food to families facing hunger during the long Maine winter. $5 GIFT = 20 MEALS

03/17/2020

This is a good resource for food items, especially for those who are uncomfortable going into a grocery store. The Food Cupboard's next distribution will be from 9:00 to 11:30 on Friday, March 27th.

Food Cupboard Manager Greg Todd said that, as a safety precaution and to encourage minimal contact, people will be asked to remain in their vehicles, and a volunteer will bring food out to their car.