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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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Fri 19 Aug, 6:00 pm
Fri 19 Aug, 8:30 pm
Sat 20 Aug, 6:00 pm
Sat 20 Aug, 8:30 pm
Sun 21 Aug, 2:00 pm
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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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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.
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.
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
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
OCC, Orland
$12/class
(no class 8/30)
Wednesdays
3:30-4:30pm
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($12)
(No class 8/31)
Thursdays 1-2pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center Ellsworth FREE
(No class 8/25)
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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End of summer
Thanks to everyone who came out in the rain for the second annual Arts Festival in Bucksport last weekend! Once again there was a tremendous variety of amazing art on display, good food, good music, and lots of people on the waterfront.
We've come to the time of year when summer is winding down and we're gearing up for the school year, autumn fun, and preparations for the looming chill of winter weather.
In this week's newsletter, we share opportunities for work (and play!) in the Wildlands; a pie and art festival in Stockton Springs; a new yoga class in Orland; a blessing of the schools (they'd love your donations!); a magical fairy house workshop; and The Sound of Music at the Alamo!
You'll also find news of a gala concert, the International Maritime Film Festival, a benefit wine tasting, and story time at the Buck Memorial Library--along with lots more!
Scroll down to find out what our members are offering in the days and weeks ahead, as well as tips from the IRS and the Maine Department of Labor.
Enjoy your week and...send us your news!
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North Bucksport United Methodist Church
1147 River Road
Bucksport, ME 04416
207.991.2372
T.K. Sampson
P.O. Box 1456
Bucksport, ME 04416
207.469.0777
Building needs; contracting, new construction, remodeling, roofing, and siding!
Luxurious Goat Milk Soaps using milk from their pet dairy goats.
The Mission of The Purple Iris Foundation is to raise awareness, educate, support, and give hope to individuals and families affected by Pancreatic Cancer through the planting of purple iris bulbs.
Penobscot Rentals
P.O. Box 1456
Bucksport, ME 04416
207.469.0777
1-4 Bedroom Rentals in Bucksport, Castine, Orland, and Winterport
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Wildland fun
Wildlands Boundary Crews, Aug. 19, 26... Join Roger's Linear Rangers for some boundary marking fun. See some of Orland's most beautiful and rugged territory, and help mark Wildlands lines! Dates are every Friday through Oct. 7. To join the crew and get details on time and place, contact Brian at 812-2044 [email protected], or Roger, 567-3458 [email protected].
Wildlands Work Party, Saturday, Aug. 20... Join Wildlands Steward Brian Keegstra for a morning of volunteer work in the Wildlands, 9 am to noon. Bring bug dope, sun protection, gloves, water and snacks and be ready to get down and dirty! We'll try to post details of week's work on Facebook and web, or call Brian at 812-2044 or [email protected]. More work parties are scheduled for Sept. 3 & 17.
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PIE & ART FESTIVAL at Stockton Springs Community Library August 20th
The Stockton Springs Community Library will present the 3rd Annual PIE & ART FESTIVAL on
Saturday, August 20th
from
9 AM until 3 PM
at the library on the corner of Main St. and Station St. in Stockton Springs.
There will be a wide variety of homemade pies, both sweet and savory available for purchase.
Artists participating will include members of the painting group that meets weekly at the library and other local artists. Some of the artists participating in the fundraiser include Scott Moore, Sarah Faragher, Betty Schopmeyer, Kristy Cunnane, Anne Spencer, Jo Swift, Judy Ham, Sandra Strahan, John Economy, Dorothy Warman, Katie White, Mary Brann, and Helen Nezda.
Everyone is invited to the Pie and Art Festival, so come to the Colcord House on Saturday, August!
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Bucksport's Wednesday on Main
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8/24 - Film "Rhythms Of The Heart" by Maine Filmmaker Thom Willey depicts
David Moses Bridges, Maine Passamaquoddy Canoe & Basket
Craftsman, & his journey to preserve family, life & tradition while battling
cancer. - At The Alamo Theatre, 85 Main Street, Bucksport
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Free Workshop Series Begins August 25
Healthy Acadia is excited to offer its first "Taking Action on Pain" workshop, which will begin on
August 25, 2016
. "Taking Action on Pain" is Healthy Acadia's name for the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program. This evidenced-based, chronic pain self-management program is comprised of six, two and a half hour workshops that will be held in the Medical Office Building of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth Thursdays from
3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
, beginning August 25 and continuing through
October 6, 2016
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"Taking Action on Pain" is a free, interactive program that is open to anyone who suffers from chronic pain. The workshops will be facilitated by two Stanford trained leaders, Healthy Acadia's Elizabeth Lyles and Nina Zeldin. During the workshops, people with chronic pain problems will explore:
Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
Appropriate use of medications
Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
Pacing activities and rest
Decision-making
Evaluating new treatments
Workshop participants will receive a copy of the companion book,
Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Pain
and an audio relaxation CD,Relaxation for Mind and Body.
Evidence demonstrates that it is the highly participative process in which the program is conducted that makes it so effective. Participants provide each other with mutual support and share their successes. This helps increase participants' self-assurance in their ability to manage their health and maintain active, satisfying lives.
Contact Elizabeth at 667-7171 or
[email protected]
to register, or for more information about "Taking Action on Pain."
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For more information on these events please contact the Wilson Museum, 207.326.9247 or email
[email protected]
The Wilson Museum is offering fun hands-on workshops for kids with Anita Smith. And, best of all, they're FREE! However, space is limited, so call or email to get your name on the list 207-326-9247 [email protected].
Anita Smith, a retired elementary and middle school teacher, was recognized in 2002 by Project Learning Tree as one of five Outstanding Environmental Educators in the USA. She is a Maine Master Naturalist, Project Learning Tree steering committee member, and program developer/leader at China School's Forest, an outdoor classroom in China, Maine.
Friday, August 19 (9:30 - 11 a.m.)
Magical Fairy House Workshop for Kids
Tuesday, August 23 (6:30 p.m.)
How Geologists Tell Time
Wednesday, August 24 (2 - 5 p.m.)
John Perkins House Fireside Cooking
Saturday, September 17 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Hide Tanning Workshop
Thursday, October 6 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Fedco Seeds Apple program
Wednesday, October 19 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Wednesday Spinners Workshop/Demonstration
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News and events from PMM...
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."
Seabag Visible Storage Center Open
Seabag Visible Storage Center, in the Museum's Carver Memorial Gallery is now open. Join us for an adventure of discovery as the visitor becomes the researcher. Unlike our formal exhibits with their interpreted content, Seabag presents objects without the clutter of labels except for an object identification number. Armed with a slim binder of object descriptions, this allows the visitor to focus on what catches their eye, follow their interests and discover their own stories. The whale's eyeball is a favorite!
Seabag's hours of admission are limited, check with the Admission Center for that day's scheduled openings. 207-548-0334
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
Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Lecture: Maine Women Authors of the 1950's
Thursday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Lecture and Book Signing:
Maine Memories: A Vintage Picture Postcard Tour
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Tuesday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm
A new Tuesday night
Yoga with Naomi class will begin on
August 23rd, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 20 at the OCC (formerly OCS) on School House Road in Orland.
If you enter through the main door, go left and make your way down the hall (the old Upper End) and you'll find us. There are locker rooms for changing, if you need them. Mats and props provided, or bring your own.
$50 for the 5-week series, if you sign up on or before the first night (8/23). The dates of the series wil
l be as follows: 8/23, (no class 8/30), 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27. If we have five people sign up for the series, we'll run it! If you miss a class, you can make it up at the 3:30 Wednesday class, if that works for you, otherwise you lose the class...Anyone can drop in for $12/class. ($10 for first-responders and free to clients of the Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center.)
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Gala Concert
Friday, August 26th
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Blessing of the Schools
A Blessing of the Schools Service for the community will be held on
August 28th at the Performing Arts Center at the Bucksport Middle School, end of Miles Lane, beginning at
10 a.m.
At this time, members of the Bucksport United Methodist Church will be presenting the schools with the supplies we have collected.
If you would like to contribute to the supplies needed for the teachers to use in their classrooms: dry erase markers, sticky notes, black composition notebooks, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, highlighters, and facial tissue boxes. You may drop off items at the church or bring them to the service. For more information, please contact the church office at 469-3622.
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Leaders & Luminaries Award competition
Camden National Bank, through The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation, is reminding local nonprofits to get their nominations in for the 2016 Leaders & Luminaries Award competition. The statewide search honors four of Maine's leading nonprofit board members and presents them with cash awards for their organizations. The deadline for entries is
September 2, 2016.
Leaders & Luminaries recognizes board members who have effectively used inspiration, creativity and ingenuity in board governance and whose contributions have led to the organization's growth, successful transition or financial stability. Each of the selected leaders will be presented with cash prizes totaling $20,000.
The competition is open to any board director of a 501(c)(3) organization based in Maine who can demonstrate how inspiration, creativity and ingenuity in governance has led to his or her organization's success. Four awards totaling $20,000, presented through The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation, will be awarded to this year's winners at a special ceremony held during the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) Executive Leadership Forum, "Building Board Engagement," on
November 10, 2016
at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport.
An independent selection committee, appointed by Camden National Bank, will select the four winners. Each Leaders & Luminaries award winner will receive $5,000 for his or her nonprofit organization. For complete details and entry information, visit the Camden National Bank website at
www.CamdenNational.com/leaders-and-luminaries-2016.
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Begins September 12 in Ellsworth
What: Eight-week FREE course to help people quit tobacco and stay tobacco-free; registration required
Where: Healthy Acadia, 140 State Street, Suite 1, Ellsworth
Dates and Time: Mondays,
5:30pm - 6:30pm
, from
September 12 through October 31, 2016
Healthy Acadia is thrilled to be partnering with Cancer Support Center of Maine to offer an eight-week tobacco cessation group course in Ellsworth this fall. The classes will provide evidence-based tools and resources in a supportive, fun environment to help participants quit tobacco and stay tobacco-free. The eight-week course is free and open to the public; registration is required. Classes will meet on Mondays from
5:30pm to 6:30pm
, from
September 12 through October 31, 2016
, at Healthy Acadia's Ellsworth office: 140 State Street, Suite 1.
Cancer Support Center of Maine's Barbara Vittum will lead the eight weekly sessions. Vittum has recently provided similar tobacco cessation group classes in Washington County, which proved highly popular and successful for participants. Class participants will gain new tools for quitting through a "no blame, no shame" approach. Over the course of eight weeks, they will learn about the science behind tobacco addiction, build confidence in their ability to be tobacco free; enjoy the company of community members in a relaxed setting, and more!
Space is limited - register soon. To register or for more information, contact: Barb Vittum at Cancer Support Center of Maine, 469-6363 /
[email protected]
or Tara Young at Healthy Acadia: 667-7171 /
[email protected]
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International Maritime Film Festival
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Tickets are on sale for the International Maritime Film Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural International Maritime Film Festival, a juried contest of documentary films celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure, and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits. It is the premier event for maritime-themed filmmaking. Festival weekend takes place
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2016
, in Bucksport, Maine.
Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of short and feature-length documentary films, as well as archival maritime-themed footage from Northeast Historic Film's collection. There will also be a non-juried Spotlight Series showcasing two spectacular films: The Restorer's Journey, and Vanishing Sail. The Restorer's Journey tells the story of Jonathan Wilson, who founded WoodenBoat magazine in Brooksville, Maine, in 1974 in an off-the-grid cabin; Vanishing Sail, tells the story of the revival of traditional wooden sloops on the Caribbean island of Carriacou. The full festival program will be announced in early September.
Screenings will take place in the historic Alamo Theatre in downtown Bucksport. Tickets are $50 per person, and include all screenings during festival weekend, as well as an opening reception
on Friday
night and coffee and pastries
on Saturday
and
Sunday
mornings. The Alamo Theatre is a small, intimate, state-of the art venue; tickets are limited and early purchase is recommended.
The International Maritime Film Festival is a joint venture between Northeast Historic Film and WoodenBoat Publications, Inc. In the months after the awards event, a compilation of winners will be offered to venues worldwide.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
www.maritimefilmfestival.com
. You can also follow us on Facebook, International Maritime Film Festival.
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Back-to-School Specials at Blush
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Four Reasons You Should Not Wait Until Extension Deadline to File Your Return
If you filed for an extension of time to file your 2015 federal tax return and you also chose to have advance payments of the premium tax credit made to your coverage provider. If you fall into this category, it's important you file your return sooner rather than later.
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| From the Maine Department of Labor |
Federal OSHA Penalties Increased Aug. 1
www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3879.pdf
For private-sector employers in Maine, federal OSHA's maximum penalties, last adjusted in 1990, increased by 78 percent on Aug. 1 and will be annually adjusted for inflation each year thereafter. Any citations issued by OSHA on or after Aug. 1 will be subject to the new penalties if the related violations occurred after Nov. 2, 2015. Businesses should contact SafetyWorks! at 1-877-SAFE-345 for a no-cost, confidential consultation to assess your workplace's compliance and be prepared for a potential inspection.
Note: Public-sector employers that fall under the Maine Department of Labor's workplace safety jurisdiction will not be subject to this penalty increase at this time.
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Hire-a-Vet Campaign
A similar effort took place last year, and well over 100 veterans across the state found employment as a result. A number of organizations are sponsoring this year's program. If your company wants to find out more about hiring a veteran please call Steven Roy at 207-624-5156.
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