March 2022 - Chewonki

Owl In a Day’s Work

“Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother, who grew up on a farm,” says Wright. “One day when I was about ten years old, I asked her if she’d ever wanted a different career, and she said she had wanted to be a veterinarian.” Life got in the way, though, and Wright’s grandmother never got to pursue animal care professionally. The story moved Wright. “I’ve always felt connected to my grandmother; we share a deep love for animals. From that day on, I’ve always wanted to be a vet –to fulfill both of our dreams.”

Protected: The Amazing Lamb Campaign Draft

Foundation / By Alexis Grillo

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UMaine Offers Scholarships for Waypoint Grads

Chewonki Waypoint / By Cullen McGough

Orono, Maine — University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy announced today that qualifying high school graduates from the Lerner Foundation’s Aspirations Incubator programs, including Chewonki Waypoint, for rural Maine youth will receive $500 merit scholarships and automatic admission to UMaine or to its regional campus, the University of Maine at Machias as UMS TRANSFORMS Affiliates.

Greetings from the Camp Director

Camp Chewonki, Staff News / By Cullen McGough

Hello Camp Chewonki Families, I’m Katie Goodman, the new Camp Director for Camp Chewonki! I am thrilled to be joining the Camp Chewonki Community. In this new role, I’ll be overseeing the residential programs for all campers, ages 8-15. I grew up going to sleepaway camp in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and since …

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In Memoriam: Bill Edgerton

Staff News / By Cullen McGough

We are terribly sad to share the news that Bill Edgerton, long-time Chewonki Kitchen Manager, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2022. For more than 15 years Bill brought his good humor, wit, kindness, and excellent cooking to organization, sharing food facts and delicious meals with many thousands of campers, students, and …

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Month: March 2022