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Sunday,
July 31, 2005.
"Pancake Breakfasts"
Pancake breakfasts have been a tradition at the Fifth Maine for
nearly 30 years. They've become so popular that many people plan their
island vacation around breakfast dates. The breakfasts are held the last
Sunday of June and July and the Sunday of Labor Day week-end.
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The flapjacks are flyin', thanks to the crew of Don Stein, Bill
Zimmerman, Laine Williamson, and Art Astarita.
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All photos by Don Perry |
In addition to being a good source of income, they serve as a time for
the community to come together to enjoy great food, interesting
conversation, and meet new people while enjoying the view from our
seaside dining room and porch. Each meal is prepared and served by a
different group of members and friends of the Fifth Maine.
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Nothing can beat the grand atmosphere of the 5th
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It's truly a community event! Proceeds benefit the upkeep of the dining
room and kitchen - the 2005 breakfasts will help to fund the replacement
of the leaky and rotted dining room windows.
Over 300 people (a record number) enjoyed a delicious meal of pancakes,
Canadian bacon, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffeecake, orange juice and
coffee on July 31, 2005. Many lingered afterward to view the local
history and Civil War exhibits or watch videos about the Fifth Maine
Regiment. The 2006 breakfasts will be June 25, July 30 and September 3.
Helping hands are always welcome.
(To see larger versions of
the any of the following pictures, click on the image you want to view.)
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The serving line is manned by (from
right to left) Board President Sharon McKenna, Diane Peterson, and Portland City
Manager Joe Gray |
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This family's choice for breakfast is our open-air porch,
and that
UNBEATABLE VIEW |
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Our beautifully restored garden is enjoyed by islanders (l to
r) Marjorie Phyfe, Jane Banquer, and Norm Proulx |
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