Daniel Carr Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) MPBN is broadcasting a 25 minute film shot by Doug Welch, the Executive Director of the Maine Island Trail Association as part of their Maine Community Films program on Thurs. 7/14 at 10PM and Sat. 7/16 at 11AM. The film documents his trip along the Maine Island Trail last year in his Boston Whaler The film can be viewed on Vimeo any time: https://vimeo.com/143125306 Featured in the film at 7:08 to 10:05 minutes is Ram Island in Machias Bay, one of the trails wildest destinations that has been on the Maine Island Trail since 2000. It is being marketed for development. MITA and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are working to acquire the island for conservation and continued recreational access. Consider joining other MITA members who have stepped forward to ensure its protection by making a contribution today. Click here for more information, or contact Nicole Connelly at nconnelly@mcht.org or207-607-4361. Edited July 13, 2016 by Daniel Carr Fix title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHuth Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I'll second this on saving Ram Island. I contributed to MCHT to help them purchase it. Any donation would be welcomed by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I also donated. Good cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Carr Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Thank you John for appreciating this special place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Carr Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Thank you Prudence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejwilliams Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Good cause and great video, thanks for posting this and to those who contributed. "...listening to the ancient conversation between the water and the stone..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 What a beautiful place, Ram Island! I don't want some "developer" to post "Private, keep off" signs and contributed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Carr Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks so much Inverseyyourself/ It is a beautiful place worth contributing to. A key link in the Maine Island Trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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