Dike-Newell is a pre-K through 2nd grade school in Bath, Maine. During the evening of Friday, June 10th, an arsonist set fire to several locations in the building resulting in the loss of nearly all the materials and furniture in the building, as well as significant damage to the structure itself. As the school district and leadership team works to plan for the coming year, we gratefully thank everyone who has reached out to offer support and donations.
We have said, and continue to say, that a school is much more than a building - it is the community of caring that is established among staff, students, and families. While our building is burned, our school community remains strong and resilient. The outreach of individuals and groups around the country has been a beautiful expression of the power of community, and we appreciate each and every message of support.
Our donors
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Brighter Maine Smiles J jones
donated
$104.15
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Lee Smith
donated
$50
I attended Newell School the first year it was built. We started late as construction was not complete so we went on Saturdays for some time. I went on to a long career in education. My thoughts are with you all in the school community. Your resilience is amazing. Have a great year!
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The Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association Newberg
donated
$500
Our heartfelt appreciation for all you do. The Mid-Coast Retired Educators Association.
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Heather
donated
$315
This donation was raised completely by my second grader who wanted to do something for her school. ☺️ ❤️
SB
Scott Bodeen
donated
$104.15
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Brock Kwiatkowsky
donated
$150
LT
Linda Thompson
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Damien Austin
donated
$52.23
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Formal Fungi
donated
$52.23
SB
Sharon Burden Boucher
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John Wills
50% of sales of bee-themed stickers in the Of Moose & Mountain booth during Bath Heritage Days.
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William Lederer
Collected by the Chocolate Church Arts Center from patrons of the David Mallett Concert
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Jeff Wickham
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Fran
I Dike Grammar School in 1960 for the Junior High School. I have such wondrous memories of my years there.