The Eastport, Maine schooner Halie & Matthew is on route to Haiti with nearly 45 thousand pounds of food and medical equipment on board.
Capt. Jared Talar-ski, who has already delivered 10 thousand pounds of relief supplies to Haiti for other non-profits aboard the schooner Liberty , said he decided to charter the larger vessel after its owners agreed to rent out the Halie & Matthew at a nominal cost to cover dock fees, food and other basic expenses.
While the earthquake in Haiti may have faded from the headlines, international relief organizations continue their work -- often finding creative ways to overcome shrinking funds and difficult logistics.
