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RSVP Now for the 2026 Stewardship Party

RSVP now for MITA’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Stewardship Party at Camden Yacht Club in Camden on Thursday, Sept. 17. MITA’s Annual Meeting will commence at 5pm, followed by the party from 6-8pm. Come enjoy complimentary food and drink as we celebrate the stewardship season and present awards to members of our community who have gone…

Steward•Ship Selected by Camden International Film Festival

Steward•Ship: A Love Letter to the Maine Coast, a film by Luke Kaneb and Luc Milam in collaboration with MITA, Protect Our Winters, and the Maine Office of Tourism, has been selected by the Camden International Film Festival! The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is a renowned documentary film festival that is among the world’s top nonfiction film…

Fall Cleanup Registration Open Now

Summer is far from over, but alas, the time to register for Fall Cleanups has come. Head over to mita.org/volunteer to get yourself a seat in one of our boats! If you miss your shot, go ahead and hop on the waitlist. And, as always, consider joining us…

Steward.Ship Wins Best Maine Film at MOFF

Following a successful premiere at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival on July 22, it was announced that Steward.Ship took home the prize for Best Maine Film! We are thrilled for filmmakers Luke Kaneb and Luc Milam, and are so encouraged that this story of Luc’s journey as a…

Summer 2026 Newsletter Out Now

The Summer 2026 edition of The Island Trail has officially hit mailboxes for our Full and Sustaining members, and is also available online for everyone to read at mita.org/newsletters. We love this issue, and are so grateful for everyone in the MITA community who made it possible! We…

Steward•Ship Premiering July 22 at Maine Outdoor Film Festival

Steward•Ship: A Love Letter to the Maine Coast, a film by Luke Kaneb and Luc Milam in collaboration with MITA, Protect our Winters, and the Maine Office of Tourism, will be premiering in Portland Wednesday, July 22 at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival. The film will show during…

2026 Splash! Online Auction Now LIVE!

The 2026 Splash! Online Auction is now open for you to browse, bid, and win! Bidding will run through 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. Thanks to the generosity of so many friends, partners, and businesses, we have over 100 items (with more to come) for you to explore….

Sign Up for the 2026 MITA Milers

Back for 2026 and better than ever, the time has come to join the MITA Milers, who will be running in the Maine Community Bank Maine Marathon on Sunday, October 4 in Portland! Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or new to running, join us in support of MITA’s…

Now Hiring: Membership and Donor Database Manager

MITA is hiring! We’re looking for a highly organized and capable individual to join our team as our next Membership and Donor Database Manager. If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to MITA’s mission of island access and stewardship in an extremely meaningful way, then be sure…

Splash! Returns to East Coast Yacht Sales on May 28, Tickets On Sale Now

We are excited to announce that we are once again partnering with the James Beard Award-winning team at Big Tree Catering, who will be supplying the event with some of the finest locally-sourced foods available. In addition to exceptional fare, Splash! will offer festive live music as well…