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Project Canopy Funds Management Plan

November 2008
This summer MVLT was awarded a grant from Project Canopy for our management planning efforts on the Karl Berger Preserve.  The 165-acre Bremen Long Island preserve was donated to the land trust last December by Dan and Suzanne Goldenson of Bremen.  The preserve is entirely forested and spans the width of the 850-acre island.  It contains the highest point on the island and has widely-varying terrain, dramatic views of Muscongus Bay and over 2,000 feet of deepwater frontage. Read more...


MVLT Named Landowner of the Year

October 2008
MVLT was recognized last month for its generosity in opening up its lands to outdoor enthusiasts.  The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife named MVLT as one of six recipients of the Landowner of the Year Award.  Read more...

Treasures from Antiques Show Benefit MVLT

October 2008
The 14th Annual  Waldoboro Antiques Show, held as always on the Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend,  was one of the best yet!  We had good attendance and a delightful array of member-donated items at our sale table.   Many thanks go to those donors and to the staff and volunteers who help make it happen: Charlotte Henderson, Carolyn Bryant, Susan and Jim Lott, Jennifer Cauchi, Susan Russell, Ron Barend, and Don Sarles.
The Antiques Show is MVLT’s longest continuing fundraising project.  Among our patrons this year were Dick and Jane Pickering who helped implement the first show in 1995.   From them and others, we heard many complimentary remarks about the event – one favorite, “we choose to come because the proceeds go to MVLT.”  

River Festival 2008

August 2008
Our second annual River Festival was a great community celebration.  The day kicked off to the music of Steelin’ Thunder and was ushered out by the Tough Cats.  Local artisans, farmers, and community groups from throughout the watershed shared their knowledge and goods.  A tasty lunch featuring local foods was enjoyed by all.  Kids of all ages had the opportunity to build a boat, explore the marine touch tank, and visit the critters in the critter corner.  Our volunteers dedicated many hours to make the entire day a huge success – we offer our thanks to each and every one of you.  And yes, plans are underway for a third—so mark your calendars for next year!

Paint the Town

August 2008
On August 18th, 45 artists from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Canada and France participated in the 3rd Annual Paint the Town.  MVLT  is one of four non-profit beneficiaries of the event which is generously sponsored by Tidemark Gallery.  Landowners in Waldoboro and Friendship offered inspiring views of the local landscape to artists who joined the public for a reception and live auction that evening.  Paintings sold totaled more than $13,000 with the community partners each receiving over $800 for their organizations.
MVLT members Joanne Omang and David Burnham volunteered their home in Friendship as a site.  Their granddaughter, Beatrice Tauer was filled with inspiration after watching and then created her own painting, much to the artists’ delight.