Maine’s coastline becomes a classroom each year for teens who have grown up with the sea in their hearts. Now in its sixth year, the Eastern Maine Skippers Program is teaching students from nine high schools how their generation can help shape the future of fishing communities.

Ray and Sandy Gauvin of Mapleton established Aroostook Aspirations Initiative in 2013 to help county students not only gain an education but also remain in Maine.

In 2018, its 25th year of grantmaking at the community foundation, Maine Charity Foundation Fund’s advisory committee has focused on a challenge that confronts nearly one-third of older Mainers: lack of public transportation.

Courtney Collins draws on her life experiences in supporting a range of causes, from conservation to racial equity.

Meet Sara Stockwell, Oxford County Committee advisor and a dedicated volunteer.