| Senior Center Meals
Bucksport Senior Center Meals program. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. at 125 Broadway. Everyone is welcome. For reservations call 469-3632. Download the May meal schedule (.pdf). |
Bucksport Bay Area Business Breakfast & Small Business Resource Fair
June 15, 2016 - 9am-11:30 m Alamoosook Lakeside Inn, 229 Soper Rd., Orland
Small business owners and entrepreneurs! Join us for a fun and informative morning with a FREE buffet breakfast featuring Maine's own Bob Crowley, small business owner and winner of Survivor: Gabon. Bob will entertain you with stories of his time on Survivor, his experiences as a small business owner and much more.
Connect with representatives from small business organizations that will be on hand to share what they do and how they can help your business start or grow. This is your opportunity to see what services are available to you and your business!
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| Author Doug Tallamy in Blue Hill
Thursday, June 30, 7 pm
In collaboration, Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Downeast Audubon, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, Island Heritage Trust, and Wild Seed Project are excited to bring Doug Tallamy to Blue Hill Maine.
Tallamy, Professor & Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, is the author of Bringing Nature Home, and an expert on the role of native plants in our ecosystems. Doug's talk will be held at Emlen Hall at the Bay School, followed by a book signing. Donations accepted at the door.
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A Century of Movies at the Alamo
Every third Sunday from March through November
June 19: Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
July 17: Hitchcock Double Feature: Vertigo (1958) and Rear Window (1954)
August 21: The Sound of Music (1965)
September 18: Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 16: Big (1988)
November 20: Fargo (1996)
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2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival, 8/13
The 2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival will be returning to the waterfront walkway this summer on Saturday, August 13th with a few familiar faces. Over 75% of artists who participated in 2015 have already registered for the 2016 festival, and registration continues to grow each month as new artists apply before the July 15th deadline.
It's no surprise that many artists are choosing to come back to Bucksport. The location is ideal to draw summer tourists wandering along the coastline, and the views are unmatched by any local festival. Artists that participated last year reported "it was my best single show day ever" and "it was a record breaking day". Advertised throughout the state, the festival brings in visitors and shoppers from across Maine and New England.
In addition to returning 2015 artists, several new artists will be joining the festival this coming August.
The 2nd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival will be held Saturday, August 13th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on the waterfront walkway. In addition to artists and craftspeople, there will also be local food vendors and music for all to enjoy. The event is being organized in partnership with the Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society (BACAS), an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the cultural and performing arts for Bucksport and surrounding communities. Visit www.bacasmaine.org for more information on their upcoming events, or to apply for the Bucksport Arts Festival.
The 2016 Bucksport Arts Festival is made possible by Seaboard Federal Credit Union with additional support by WLBZ 2. Seaboard FCU is a member-owned cooperative, whose mission is to provide quality financial services to all members at fair and reasonable rates and terms.
Questions? Contact Festival Coordinators Lyndsey Marston at 3leggeddogink@gmail.com or Laurie Brooks atlauriebrooksart@gmail.com
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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay area small businesses
When: July 9, August 5, September 9, October 14, November 4 and December 2.
Where: Bangor Savings Bank, 89 Main St., Bucksport
Time: By appointment
Description: Thinking about starting a business? Or do you already own one? There's a new small business resource for the Bucksport Bay area ready to help you with everything from starting, to maintaining and growing your business. The business advising is confidential, offered at no charge and provided by the Maine Small Business Development Centers
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Hiking in Blue Hill
From our friends at GPMCT: Blue Hill Mountain, Saturday, May 28, 7 a.m.
One of the most productive birding locations in the area with varied habitats. Be prepared to hike part way up the mountain on rough terrain. Meet at the field parking lot. Leader: Leslie Clapp
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Wahl's Dairy Port Flavors
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Gentle Yoga Classes
Beginner-friendly healing hatha yoga
Tuesdays, 4-5pm Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth, Free
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm BRHC ($12)
Thursdays, 1-2pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth , Free
Discounts for first-responders All classes free to Beth Wright Center clients
All classes are for adults and teens. Anyone under 18 must have a signed waiver from their parent or guardian. Children under 13 are only permitted by the instructor. Mats and props are provided and no yoga experience is necessary.
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| Come Try Some Really Good Wines
Saturday, May 28,
4 to 6 p.m.
Better Bottles of Wine
at Wicked Low Prices
From Andy: "There's a lot to be said about the month of May in Maine, even more has already been said, so I'll defer. But speaking of warmer weather, we have a couple of brilliant whites and a terrific rose to taste, along with three very nice reds and a favorite sparkling. Our old friend Jack Scully, of Easterly Wine, will return to BookStacks to talk us through the flights and answer any questions you might have about wine. Denise Gordon will prepare the munchies."
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Chamber Hours
The Chamber is open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Closed Mondays.
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Department of Labor classes
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WILSON MUSEUM OPEN
FOR THE SEASON!
Friday, May 27 - Friday, September 30
Weekdays (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday (2 - 5 p.m.)
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Remembrance...
Memorial Day for many of us marks the true beginning of the summer season. We plant our gardens. We hang our laundry on the line. We rejoice in the opportunity to barbeque and sit in the sun. Maybe our children even venture in for their first swim. But it is also a day to pause and to remember. On the last Monday in May, our nation honors all of the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. And so we take a moment now, to offer our thanks and our prayers to all those servicemen and women who sacrificed their own lives, in service to our country.
The Memorial Day Parade in Bucksport will begin on Elm Street at 4pm on Monday, it will make its way down Main Street to the Veteran's Memorial. Bring your red, white and blue and line the streets!
If you would like to join in a community Memorial Day Service, the Bucksport United Methodist Church is hosting one on Sunday.
You'll also find below news of summer things: Orland River Days and the River Duck Dash; hikes, bean suppers, and ice cream; a book, bake and plant sale; opening day at the Wilson Museum; and a very special opening day at The Local Variety, which is now under new management.
Wishing you peace and a heart full of gratitude...
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| The Farmers' Market opens today!
Farmers will have everything from Maine-made maple syrup, fairy houses, baked goods, seafood, vegetables, seasonal fruit, herbs, coffee beans, eggs, soaps, jewelry, meats, cheeses and more!!
Today there will be something for all ages; face painting, farm stories, and baby goats!!
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| Business After Hours at Good Deals Antiques & Collectibles
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| Community Memorial Day Service
The Bucksport United Methodist Church will host a Community Memorial Day Service, Sunday, May 29th at the Bucksport Veterans Memorial Park open to all, regardless of church affiliation.
The service will be at 10:00 a.m. featuring worship songs and prayers to honor each branch of the Military. Due to limited parking, people are asked to park in the Franklin Street parking lot and a shuttle bus will transfer people to the Memorial site. Parking at the site will be reserved for those with handicap parking designation.
A military Chaplain and Honor Guard will be present to participate in the service, wreathes will be laid at the memorial, and a general time of memorial remembrance will be held to honor those who have died within our community. Everyone is invited to attend the Memorial and join with the church folks for a luncheon reception at Franklin Street United Methodist Church after. For more information please contact the Church office 469-3622.
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Neighbor4Neighbor Fund Receives Anonymous Donation, Seeks Applicants
Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, the "neighbor4neighbor" Fund continues to accept 2016 applications. The Fund, administered by the Maine Community Foundation and coordinated by Healthy Acadia, provides mini-grants to seniors in need across Hancock and Washington counties. The mini-grants help to address challenges that many of our seniors face each day.
"Many seniors in our region are struggling to meet their basic needs and to stay healthy," said Elsie Flemings, Executive Director of Healthy Acadia. "This is a critical initiative, and we at Healthy Acadia are honored to be a part of it." The "neighbor4neighbor" Fund was initiated in 2014 by Maine Community Foundation founder and founding president of the College of the Atlantic Ed Kaelber in his effort to create positive change by giving back to his community. He especially encourages seniors to contribute to the fund and support their peers who are struggling.
The "neighbor4neighbor" mini-grants can help individual seniors meet a specific need, such as wheel chair ramps or handrails, to increase accessibility or mobility. It can cover the cost of optional medical equipment: eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures, for example. The mini-grants may also be used to provide or increase access to support services that can help seniors maintain quality of life and remain independent in their own homes.
To learn more about the "neighbor4neighbor" Fund, or if you have questions about what may be eligible, contact Nina Zeldin at Healthy Acadia at 667-7171 or nina@healthyacadia.org. To make a donation to the Fund, contact the Maine Community Foundation at 877-700-6800or www.mainecf.org. |
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Playing at The Alamo...
The Congressman
Filmed in Augusta, Rockland and on Monhegan Island, Maine!
Fri 27 May, 6:00 pm
Fri 27 May, 8:00 pm
Sat 28 May, 6:00 pm
Sat 28 May, 8:00 pm
Sun 29 May, 2:00 pm
Sun 29 May, 6:00 pm
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| May's Business Buzz
May's Business Buzz is Good Deals Antique Mall & Collectibles!
Good Deals Antique Mall & Collectibles is located at 98 Main Street in Bucksport. This unique Main Street business features antiques and collectibles, consignments, old and new items.
Open 7 days a week April- September
Monday - Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday October - April
Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Phone: 207-469-2000
Contact: Rolf Tallberg
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| Local Variety & Bake Shop opens 6/1
The Local Variety & Bake Shop will be closed until 5/31.
The Local Variety will re-open 6/1, with new owners and new hours!!
Monday - Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays! Please stop by and welcome the new owners to Main Street and show your support by shopping with them.
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Annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale at Stockton Springs Library June 4th
On Saturday, June 4th from 9 AM to 3 PM the Stockton Springs Community Library will host its popular Annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale at the library on Main Street in Stockton Springs.
This event is the library's largest fund-raising event. You can stock up on books for summer reading while snacking on delicious homemade baked goods. You'll find many hardy perennials to brighten up your garden. Also for sale will be DVDs, VHS films, and audio books.
At noon that day, there will be a drawing for the raffle of a "Garden Bucket" chock full of garden items as a special spring fundraiser for this all-volunteer community library. In addition to gift certificates from E.B.S. and Aubuchon, the garden bucket contains a decorative "Welcome" sign, trowel, pruner, claw weeder, solar bird, bulbs, seeds, hose nozzle, bulb digger, his and her gardening gloves, grow kit, knee pad, and more.
The Stockton Springs Community Library was founded in 2001 and is located on Main Street in the historic Colcord House, which is owned by the Stockton Springs Historical Society. The library is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and new volunteers are always welcome. For more information visit www.stockstonspringslibrary.org
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ServSafe Training courses
The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel will be hosting two ServSafe Training courses on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
The first is Alcohol Safety Awareness and the second is Food Protection Training. Both certifications are looked upon favorably in the food service industry for the preservation of public health and safety.
The State of Maine also requires a Food Protection Manager on staff for every hour that food is being served in an establishment.
Witham Family Hotels has partnered with David Suhr, the owner of DFS Services, to facilitate these training sessions. DFS is an organization specializing in Food Safety Instruction and Consultation, and David has been employed in the food service industry for 33 years. He currently teaches this course to the Maine State Health Inspectors and over the last 13 years has certified over 10,000 people.
COURSE 1: Alcohol Awareness Training Wednesday, June 1st there will be two four-hour Alcohol Awareness Training sessions offered at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. This course replaces Bar Code and TIPS certifications. The cost is $45 per person and includes the textbook, exam and State of Maine Certification.
COURSE 2: Food Protection Manager Training Thursday, June 2nd the Food Protection Manager Training session will be offered at 8 a.m. This is an 8 hour class and the cost per person is $130 if prepaid or $135 day of class. This nationally recognized certification is for 5 years in any food establishment in Maine. The course includes textbook, exam and certification. To register, call David Suhr at 207-489-9235 or 207-329-0958 or via email to ddsuhr@hotmail.com. WITHAM FAMILY HOTELS Relax. Refresh. Return. 215 High Street Ellsworth, Maine 04605 (207) 664-1641 donna@withamfamilyhotels.com For Immediate Release For more information contact: Donna Mitchell (207) 664-1641 x105 donna@withamfamilyhotels.com. |
| Orland River Day Raft Race
Let's make the 2016 Orland River Day Raft/Float Race the BEST EVER on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 at 1:30p! Build, Race/Float, Have Fun, & Win Cash Prizes, Trophies, & Free Ice Cream for all Participants! No entry fee, we are hoping for HUGE turnout!
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| Duck Dash Adoption Centers Wanted
Saturday, June 25, 2016 during Orland River Day is our fourth River Duck Dash.
Hundreds of rubber ducks are "adopted" for $5.00. When you adopt a duck you will receive your certificate with your ducknumber on it. Each duck has a number on the bottom that corresponds to your adoption certificate. The ducks are dropped into the Narramissic River in Orland, and the first duck across the finish line wins. The grand prize is $500.00!!
We are hoping you will designate yourself as an "adoption center" and hold the certificates. If you can sell ten duck certificates or more we will have a very successful, fun event to bring to Orland River Day this year. Please contact us at the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to request your certificates, 469.6818 or reply to this email. You will be advertised as one of the adoption centers to encourage people to come to your business.
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| Stuart Gross Trail Dedication
Saturday, June 4, 2 pm
Come celebrate the beautiful upgrades to the trail up Great Pond Mountain. Ribbon cutting and dedication at 2 pm, followed by a hike to the top, and snacks at the summit (byo water and kite to fly) from 2-4 pm. Rain day June 5. Please plan to carpool from Craig Brook Hatchery; trailhead is on Don Fish Road in Orland. Check Facebook and web for changes.
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| Chance to win a free lunch
They say, "There is no such thing as a free lunch." Well, we disagree!
Bucksport Veterinary Hospital has teamed up with some local restaurants to offer you a free lunch! All you have to do is stop by and purchase any products or services and you are automatically entered to win. Yup, it's that simple. No forms to fill out, no need to be onsite on a certain day or time.
We will pick a winner every week! You can win lunch at Carrier's Mainely Lobster or The Good Kettle. The more often you stop in, the better your chances are of winning! Simple right?
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