OPEN 9am to 3pm
Tuesday - Friday
CLOSED Monday
Information Center is open 24/7.
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market is Open Every Thursday 2PM to 5PM
Next to the Post Office
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Wahl's Dairy Port Flavor of the Day
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Meals are served Monday, Wednesday & Fridays at 11:30AM
125 Broadway in Bucksport.
Everyone is welcome. For reservations call 469-3632
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Support BACAS at Bucksport Hannaford
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 We invite you to be part of the "Sound Waves on the Waterfront" Fundraising Challenge
Each Blue Bag with the Good Karma Message bought during
JULY and AUGUST will add $1 to help BACAS purchase a quality, portable sound system for Chamber and BACAS events held on our waterfront.
Get your bags at the Bucksport Hannaford TODAY!!
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Bucksport Regional Health Center is looking for a lead Patient Services Representative.
In addition to regular responsibilities as a Patient Services Representative of registering and scheduling patients, this person will also be the lead responsible for daily workflows, overseeing the smooth operation of the front desk staff, managing reports, creating good working relationships with other departments and ensuring that all front desk goals are met. The ideal candidate will have front office experience in a medical office of not less than 1 year and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Qualified and interested candidates may submit their resumes to
Starr Micalizzi for consideration.
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Finding Dory
Sponsored by Bucksport Motor Inn
July 25-29
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday & Friday at 2pm
plus Thursday at 6pm.
Coming in
August:
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A Century of Movies at the Alamo
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Every third Sunday of the month at
6pm through November, the Alamo is going to show a different film from a different decade that the Alamo has served our community. The schedule is as follows:
August 21: The Sound of Music (1965)
September 18: Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 16: Big (1988)
November 20: Fargo (1996)
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River Cruises in Bucksport
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River Cruises offered by
Stockton Harbor Cruises in Bucksport!
Wednesday:
2PM to 4PM
6PM to 7:30PM
Thursday:
10:30AM to 12:30PM
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Tickets:
$25 adults
$18 children
(under 3 FREE)
207.322.5530
Reserve your ticket today! Depart from Bucksport Town Dock.
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Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tour
Friday, July 22nd
8PM to 11PM
Yellow Brick Roard - A Tribute to Elton John
Saturday, July 23rd
7PM to 9PM
20th Maine, 15th Alabama Civil War Encampment
Saturday & Sunday
July 23rd & 24th
The Alison Chase Dance Troupe, from NYC brings Dancing with Steel En Plein Air Performance
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
July 29th, 30th, & 31st
5:00PM
Shakespeare Comes to Fort Knox
Thursday - Sunday
August 4th - 7th
6PM
Scottish Tattoo
Saturday, August 13th
5:30PM to 8:00PM
Paranormal Psychic Faire
Saturday & Sunday
August 13th & 14th
Granite Cutting Demonstration
Saturday & Sunday
August 20th & 21st
10AM to 3PM
Pet Day Weekend
Saturday & Sunday
August 27th & 28th
Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tour
Saturday, September 10
8PM to 10PM
The 15th Annual Medieval Tournament
Saturday, September 10
10AM to 4PM
Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Saturday, September 17
8PM to 10PM
Spend the Night at Fort Knox with East Coast Ghost Trackers
Saturday, October 8th
6PM to 11PM
Fright at the Fort
October 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th
5:30PM to 9PM
For more details please
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Story Time at Buck Memorial Library
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The Buck Memorial Library on Main Street offers a free story time each Wednesday from 10:30AM to 11AM.
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Orland UMC Public Suppers
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Bean Supper!
First Saturday of the Month - served buffet style. 5PM to 6PM at the Orland United Methodist Church in the Orland Village.
August 6
September 3
October 1
Baked Beans, Casseroles, Salads, Biscuits, Beverage, Pies
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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay Area
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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.
August 5
September 9
October 14
November 4
December 2
Bangor Savings Bank
89 Main Street
Bucksport
By appointment only
Please contact
Better Egner at 207.664.2990
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BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Healing Hatha Yoga
Tuesdays 4-5pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth FREE
Wednesdays
3:30-4:30pm
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($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.
More details online
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It's finally here
It's the weekend we've been working and waiting for all year! Thousands of folks will flock to our beautiful waterfront and enjoy a day of fun, food, and friendship.
We're still looking for a few generous volunteers to spend some time at the bounce house and in our Chamber booth. And don't forget to stop by our booth and buy your raffle tickets! The proceeds go to next year's fireworks fund and the prize is a whole year of fudge from Silkweeds!
In addition to the Bay Fest, Northeast Historic Film, The Wilson Museum, and the Penobscot Marine Museum have a *lot* going on this weekend and this summer. Find details below!
Also in this issue, a wine tasting at the Good Kettle, river cruises, Ghosts of Fort Knox, Maine Women Authors, and a mini book fair--and that's just for starters. Scroll down to find news of events, workshops, exhibits, a symposium, screenings, classes and lots of other fun, educational, or relaxing things to do.
Enjoy your weekend, your week--and...send us your news!
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Volunteers Needed!!!
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Bounce House Volunteers needed on Sunday -
July 24th from 10am to 1pm
Volunteers are needed to assist with the bounce houses at the Kids Center in the parking lot behind the Bucksport Town Office.
Volunteers need to monitor the bounce house and watch the number of children in the houses to ensure their safety.
There is one shift still available, 10am-1pm.Call our office at 469.6818 if you are interested in helping!
We also need volunteers to help sell raffle tickets at our booth Saturday and Sunday. The proceeds go towards next year's Bay Fest fireworks fund and the prize is a year of fudge from Silkweeds! Give us a call, if you can help.
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Schedule of events found at
You can find your parade applications, pie bake off entry forms, talent show application and rules, AND 5K Fun Run applications in the information center at the
The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce office, 52 Main Street Bucksport. Open 24/7 so grab what you need what you can!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Allen's Coffee Flavored Brandy, Bangor Savings Bank, Big Jay Tree Service, Bucksport Motor Inn, Bucksport Regional Health Center, Chandler's Cabinet Shop, Dead River, Fairpoint Communications, Fellows, Kee, Tymoczko & Pierson, LLC, Front Street Shipyard, Hannaford, Harbor View Grille. Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home & Wahl's Dairy Port.
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July Business Buzz
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 Stockton Springs Community Library is governed and operated by a staff of dedicated volunteers. SSCL is an independent not-for-profit 501c3 organization.
The Stockton Springs Community Library shares space in Colcord House with the owner of this historic building, the Stockton Springs Historical Society located at 6 Station Street in Stockton Springs, Maine
Stockton Springs Community Library does not charge a membership fee to anyone, regardless of residence. The Library has six computers (4 PCs, 1 MAC, & 1 PC Laptop) available for patron use in the Library and free Wi-Fi throughout the facility.
Some of their events coming up are
"Kitchen to Table International Buffet" Fundraiser at Stockton Springs Community Library -
Saturday, July 16 at 6pm and The Great Event Community Yard Sale in Stockton Springs
Saturday, September 10 Reserve your space today!
207.567.4147
www.stocktonspringslibrary.org
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Penobscot Marine Museum Presents
Communicating Maine: Maine Women Authors of the 1950s
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5 Authors, 5 Libraries
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July 21st, 6:00PM at Winterport Memorial Library:
The Day Before Winter by Elisabeth Ogilvie
August 3rd, 7:00PM at Lincolnville Community Library:
Selections by Louise Dickinson Rich
August 11th, 7:00PM at Carver Memorial Library:
Windswept by Mary Ellen Chase
August 16th, 6:30PM at Belfast Free Library:
Spoonhandle by Ruth Moore
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This book discussion series complements two events at Penobscot Marine Museum:
July 28th, 7:00PM: Keynote address by Sandy Phippen: how these authors' works paint rich portraits of Maine's landscape and way of life.
August 18th, 7:00PM: Panel to discuss how the novels of Mary Ellen Chase, Elisabeth Ogilvie, Ruth Moore, Miriam Colwell and Louise Dickinson Rich provide different portraits of the people and the state of Maine.
For more information about the book discussions, call Carver Memorial Library, 548.2303
For more information about the keynote and panel, Call Cipperly at PMM, 548.2529 ext. 212
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Wilson Museum July Events
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For more information on these events please contact the Wilson Museum, 207.326.9247 or email
[email protected]
Thursday, July 21 - 6:00PM to 8:30PM
Raw Food Meal Preparation Class, Joanne Steenberg
Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins Street Castine
Friday, July 22 - 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Mad Science Physics Olympics, Mad Science of ME
Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins Street Castine
Monday, July 25
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7:00PM
The Case of the Doudiet Diamond Mystery Theatre
Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins Street Castine
Tuesday, July 26 -
1:00PM to 2:00PM
Etagami Japanese Painting Class, Lynn Cooper
Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins Street
Wednesday, July 27 -
2:00PM to 5:00PM
Demonstration: Fireside Cooking
John Perkins House, 120 Perkins Street Castine
Thursday, July 28 -
2:00PM
Sock-Puppet-Making Workshop
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers
Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins Street Castine
Friday, July 29 -
6:00PM
Castine Town Band Concert
Shoreside, 120 Perkins Street Castine
Rain site: Emerson Hall, Court Street Castine
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Vintage Vault Rarities at the Alamo
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From the NHF archives
Vintage Vault Rarities,
Thursday, July 21 at 7pm:
You're invited to take a glimpse into the NHF archives with
a special program curated by Liz Coffey, Film Conservator, Harvard Library's Media Preservation Services.
There have been upwards of a hundred years' worth of films made in Maine and northern New England, and Northeast Historic Film has preserved more than a few gems. Many of the greatest of these films show two sides of a coin - work and play. Maine industries were documented in beautiful detail by amateurs and professionals alike, and other filmmakers pointed their cameras at Vacationland escapades. For this screening, we are pleased to show some of the lesser-known hits of NHF's unparalleled collection.
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The Good Kettle Wine Tasting
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The Good Kettle Wine Tasting is Thursday, July 21 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Featuring selected fine wines from Central Distributers to benefit the Waldo County Humane Society.
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Outdoor movie night!
comedy/musical
Friday, July 22, 2016 at dark (9ish)
Bring a chair and enjoy a "typical" day in the life of the Beatles. Their famous songs OUTSIDE under the stars!
Admission by donation. Bring Everyone you can!
Nominated for two Oscars!
The Alamo Theatre lobby will be open with concessions and restrooms.
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From Stump to Ship: A 1930 Logging Film
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At the Alamo
From Stump to Ship: A 1930 Logging Film
Saturday, July 23 at 4pm
A famous film made by Alfred Ames, president of the Machias Lumber Company in Washington County, Maine. Ames not only documented his family business, but he also created a cinematic record of the pre-industrial lumber industry.
In 1985, Maine Humanities Council and the University of Maine awarded grant funds to Karan Sheldon and David Weiss, who went on to found Northeast Historic Film, to preserve this important film. Additional support was provided by Champion International Paper Company. Ames' script was recorded by Tim Sample, a Maine native, humorist, and professional narrator.
Nearly eight thousand people viewed the film over a five-month period. From Stump to Ship was exhibited as part of the Maine Humanities Council presentations in Orono and Portland and twenty small towns across Maine from October 1985 through March 1986. Eight hundred people, for example, viewed From Stump to Ship in the town of Machias-a staggering number considering the population hovers near 2,000.
Please join us for both events and help us celebrate the 30th anniversary of Northeast Historic Film.
Events are free and open to everyone. Donations are most gratefully accepted.
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Northeast Historic Film Symposium
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Northeast Historic Film - Screening New England
17th Annual NHF Summer Symposium
Thursday, July 21-Saturday, July 23, 2016
at the Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street - Bucksport!
This year's gathering will explore New England's dramatic scenery, local crafts and industries, and hardy and photogenic peoples in films from the beginnings of cinema in 1895 forward. Members of the public will join film scholars, students, film buffs, and technical specialists in celebrating New England's rich film history and the Alamo's role in that story. Many presentations include film from NHF's celebrated archival collections.
"Treasures from the Archives," a special opening night screening of early 20th Century films from the NHF collection curated by Liz Coffey of the Harvard Film Archive, kicks off the symposium.
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FREE public events as part of Screening New England: Summer Symposium
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To help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Northeast Historic Film, NHF is offering two free, public events:
Thursday, July 21 at 7PM
You're invited to take a glimpse into the NHF archives with Vintage Vault Rarities, a special program curated by Liz Coffey, Film Conservator, Harvard Library's Media Preservation Services.
Saturday, July 23 at 4PM, NHF will present From Stump to Ship: A 1930 Logging Film made by Alfred Ames, president of the Machias Lumber Company in Washington County, Maine.
Ames not only documented his family business, but he also created a cinematic record of the pre-industrial lumber industry.
Donations are most gratefully accepted.
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Maine Authors Publishing
and BookStacks Present
A Mini Book Fair
In attendance:
Barbara Kent Lawrence,
author of Islands of Time
Christopher Morin, author of
The Rebel's Wrath, The Besieged,
and A Tale of Life and War
Mary Atkins, author of Owl Girl
Jim Haskell, author of Two Tents
Saturday, July 23, from 10 to 2
inside the air-conditioned store
during the 19th Bucksport Bay Festival.
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Finding Dory at the Alamo
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Sensory-sensitive screening
In this "sensory-sensitive" screening of Disney's "Finding Dory," we'll have the l
ights up, sound down, and the doors open to our large open lobby.
Please help us spread the word!
MONDAY, JULY 25 at 10am
Every family should have the opportunity to attend the movies together!
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Free piano master class concert
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Offered by BACAS
A FREE Piano Master Class Concert
will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th at the BPAC.
Additionally, master classes featuring international students will be held from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on July 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 25th.
These classes are open to the public who enjoy classical music and are also free..
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Bucksport's Wednesday on Main
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7/27 - WERU Favorite Summertime Stories - Story Tellers from around the State - Don't Miss it! At the
Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport, 5:30 - 8:00 PM 1st hour Kid Friendly, 2nd hour - Unscreened.
Intermission with snacks. To be recorded for future airdate. www.weru.org
Join us at the historic Alamo Theatre in Bucksport for stories of "Summertime in Maine" from some of the area's best storytellers! Co-sponsored by WERU-FM, Bucksport's Wednesdays on Main and the Alamo Theatre
Stories will not be screened, but the 1st half will be "kid friendly" while the 2nd half may or may not be.
$10 suggested donation at the door. (No advance ticket sales)
Free light refreshments will be available
Doors open at 5pm
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Open Mic at Sandy Point Community Club
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July 27th (Wednesday) Pie Palooza starting at 5:00 p.m.*(time change). Everyone is invited to a night of savory (chicken pot, shepherd, meat pies, etc.) and sweet desert pies (blueberry, apple,lemon meringue, custard etc.) The cost is reasonable and the pies delicious. This one of only
two fundraisers we have to keep the building open and viable, so come on out for a great, different, delicious supper. Contact person is Veronica Garvey Magnan, 567-6097 or [email protected].
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Orland Historical Society 50th Anniversary Party
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Happy anniversary
The Orland Historical Society is celebrating 50 years of historical preservation work. Join them
Saturday, July 30th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the museum will be offered all day, along with historical photos of Orland and displays by local churches and businesses.
A free burgers-and-dogs lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1:30 pm: Dedication of the museum by Karl Ward
2:00: Anniversary cake!
Music from the 1960s will be playing all day and classic car owners are invited to "cruise in."
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"Spirit on the Waterfront"
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Live music, prayer, & more
Bucksport United Methodist Church invites you to attend "Spirit on the Waterfront"
Sunday, July 31st, 10:30am - 1:00pm
at the Bucksport Waterfront Gazebo
There will be: live music, a prayer tent, bible & information tent & a children's craft tent.
FREE Lunch: hot dog or sandwich with chips & beverage
A "Love Offering" of teacher supplies will be taken up to be presented at 'Blessing of the Schools' Aug. 28 at the Bucksport Performing Arts Center.
Items to bring: Clorox Wipes, facial tissues, or hand sanitizer.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at the Bucksport UMC Chapel, 71 Franklin St. Bucksport.
For more information, call the church office at 469-3622
Bring a lawn chair, if you like; limited seating provided.
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This summer from PMM...
Two Penobscot Marine Museum Photography Exhibits on View at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center
"Through Her Lens: Women Photographers of Midcoast Maine, 1885 - 1925" and "Evolution of the Photographic Snapshot:1888 -2015" will be on display at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center,
through September 2 in the H. Alan and Sally Fernald Art Gallery. The exhibits are
free and open to the public, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays.
For more information on PMM's photography exhibits, please contact Photo Archivist, Kevin Johnson at 207-548-2529 or [email protected]
For more information on the Hutchinson Center, contact Nancy Bergerson at 207-338-8049, or visit
http://www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu
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On view at PMM from May 28 through October 16, 2016...
Inspired by the 100th anniversary of "Maine Postcard Day," Penobscot Marine Museum presents Wish You Were Here: Communicating Maine, a hundred years of images which have been used to communicate the unique qualities of Maine to the outside world. With photographic postcards, photography, and contemporary art, this exhibit explores the changes which have taken place in the images which have been used to communicate "Maine."
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USDOL's New Overtime Rules
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How USDOL's New Overtime Rules Apply in Maine
Maine statutes incorporate by reference the salary requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); therefore, the sections pertaining to any salary increase under the new federal overtime rules will be effective December 1.
The FLSA has "enterprise and individual coverages" to determine whether a business is subject to the law; however, Maine labor laws do not have such thresholds. Any business operating in the state with one employee is automatically covered by state law. This includes all public and private employers regardless of profit or size.
Employers need to review both federal and state labor laws on each particular exemption to determine applicability. Some exemptions are allowed under federal law but our state law prohibits the exemption or does not address it.
The Maine Department of Labor will be bringing forth both statutory and rules changes to better align the laws and provide clarity for workers and employers. We will provide notice as we recommend changes to the state regulations
Click here for more information about the new federal overtime rules as relate to Maine employers.
Topics covered include:
Assistance and Additional Resources
Maine Statutes
Factors Employers Must Consider
Examples of Duties Test by Exemption Category
Frequently Asked Questions
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