We will now be closed Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday-Friday 9am to 3pm until May.
Information Center is open 24/7.
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Bucksport United Methodist Church
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Church services
The Franklin Street United Methodist and East Bucksport United Methodist Churches have combined to form Bucksport United Methodist Church.
The
Sunday service is at
10 am at 71 Franklin Street in the fellowship hall. (Wednesday evening service is there also, at
6:30p.m.)
Any questions or concern, feel free to contact the church office at 469-3622. Office hours are
Tuesday and Thursdays from
9:00-2:00p.m.
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Private Home Care, Inc., a personal care agency, serving Belfast and surrounding areas is now accepting new clients.
We provide non-medical in home care, 3 to 24 hours.
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The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce this year's Bucksport Bay Festival dates! Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, 2017.
#Thinksummer and join us
for #bayfest2017! For more info call 207.469.6818 or visit the festival website.
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Fri 3 Feb, 6:00 pm
Fri 3 Feb, 8:40 pm
Sat 4 Feb, 6:00 pm
Sat 4 Feb, 8:40 pm
Sun 5 Feb, 2:00 pm
Sun 5 Feb, 6:00 pm
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The Buck Memorial Library
on Main Street in Bucksport
offers a free story time each
Wednesday from 10:30AM
to 11AM.
Children of all ages are welcome.
offers a
monthly s
tory hour o
n the first
Saturday of each month
through February
in
Mary's Room, the library's
colorful children's room.
2/4
10:00 - 11:00 am
Children of all ages are welcome!
The library is an all-volunteer
library located on Main Street
in Stockton Springs.
Everyone is welcome.
Light refreshments will be served.
207-567-4147
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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 helpful (free!) 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. Space for the consultations is graciously provided by Bangor Savings Bank.
Bangor Savings Bank
89 Main Street
Bucksport
By appointment only
Please contact
Betty 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 special permission from the instructor. Mats and props are provided and no yoga experience is necessary.
More details online
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Free LEGO Club at the Stockton Springs Community library
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) is proud to offer free LEGO programs on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM through April 20th 2017.
Focus age group is 4 through 10 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to participate in the LEGO Fun! No registration is necessary.
The purpose is to become a creative, engaged, lifelong learner while having fun. The library provides the LEGO bricks and participants provide their imagination and creativity! LEGO creations will be displayed in the library until the following month's LEGO Club.
February 16, 2017
March 16, 2017
April 20, 2017
No registration necessary! SSCL is located at 6 Station Street in Stockton Springs. For more information call
567-4147.
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Six more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil's handlers say we'll get six more weeks of winter. Here's hoping it brings some snow in time for the fun events that we and our members have planned!
Frost Fest is scheduled for February 18th and GPMCT is hosting a snowshoe/ice-skating event for February 19th.
This week, we welcome new member, Flannel Doughboys! This musical duo can be found playing locally. Check their Facebook page for a schedule.
Production on our 2017 Visitor's Guide is currently underway. The Guide is given to everyone who calls looking for a relocation package, as well as everyone dropping in and looking for a guide to local services. Make sure your membership is up-to-date to be sure your business or organization will be listed!
Read on to learn about several job openings from our members, tips and information from the IRS, details on a dog looking for a safe home, a large grant received that will benefit Bucksport, and details about the new ticket prices at the Alamo--and lots more!
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Increase visibility for your business!
Production has started with the 2017 edition of our Visitor's Guide. Advertising opportunities begin now and include some new choices and same affordable rates!
If you're not a member yet, and would like to join, this is the perfect time for that! You still have time to join and get the member discount rates on your ad in our 2017 Visitor's Guide.
Download an application (.pdf) today and receive all the year-round benefits of Chamber membership including these discounted advertising rates for 2017!
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Frost Fest, February 18th
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Winter fun
Frost Fest is an annual winter celebration held in Bucksport over February school vacation. Activities this year will be on Saturday, February 18, 2017. An old fashioned ice-skating party at the ice-skating rink will kick it off at 11am. Other activities include a snow sculpture competition already sponsored by Seaboard Federal Credit Union and miniature golf in a course made of SNOW!
By sponsoring this event you can help us:
Provide a healthy, invigorating cold weather experience in our community.
Demonstrate that our multi-faceted communities are active destinations for those looking for exciting and diverse activities during the winter months.
Help raise funds and awareness for the local Chamber of Commerce, Our Community PTO, and the Recreation Department.
We invite you to contribute anywhere from $50 to $500. All sponsors get recognition at the event, on the website, Facebook and in the e-newsletter. $500 dollars gets you the exclusive hold on any particular event during Frost Fest, e.g. "Snow Sculpture Competition Brought to you by Seaboard Federal Credit Union."
For more information please call the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at 207.469.6818 or email [email protected]
Please send your checks to: BBACC, P.O. Box 1676, Bucksport, ME 04416
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Flannel Doughboys
Please welcome our newest member, Flannel Doughboys!
Larry and Trevor are true supporters of this area and we're happy to welcome them to our membership.
Flannel Doughboys is a musical duo providing a variety of music and songs including folk, blues, country, swing and rock n' roll for entertainment and enjoyment. Like them on Facebook to find out where they'll be playing next.
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Main Street Bucksport
We'd like to welcome our newest Chamber member Main Street Bucksport! You may have already heard of some of the things they've been working on around town. The mission of Main Street Bucksport is to promote a vibrant downtown Bucksport by supporting existing businesses, attract new businesses, and supporting cultural arts events. We encourage you to check out their new website
www.mainstreetbucksport.org
and follow their Facebook page to stay updated.
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Meet Blue
Blue is an 8-year-old intact Pit Bull that came to Bucksport Veterinary Hospital from an abuse situation.
He is very sweet, but does not like cats.
We are looking to adopt him out to a dog-only family.
Blue does have some skin issues that will likely require ongoing medications.
If you are interested, please call Bucksport Vet 469-3614 for more details.
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Benefiting Bucksport
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected 19 communities for approximately $3.8 million in funding to assist with planning for cleanup and reuse of Brownfield sites as part of the Brownfields Area-Wide Planning (AWP) program. Each recipient will receive up to $200,000 to engage their community and conduct planning activities for brownfield site reuse.
Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) has been selected as one of only two in New England to receive this award.
EMDC will work with the community and other stakeholders to develop an area-wide plan and implementation strategy for the former Verso Paper Mill project area. The 117-acre area, located on the Penobscot River, abuts the Town of Bucksport's residential and commercial center. The paper mill closed in 2014 and is currently vacant, and the project area also contains vacant buildings that once housed a tannery and a steel mill. The area-wide grant will be used to supplement ongoing planning efforts in the project area. It will include a market study that will analyze the local and regional market for the former mill space; analyze the mix of downtown and regional trade areas; evaluate opportunities; develop a strategy for retention, expansion, and recruitment; identify existing infrastructure in the mill complex; and create a green infrastructure plan that will consider developing the riverfront area and connecting it to downtown.
The project is expected to build on and advance sustainable and equitable development opportunities that will greatly benefit the community, including increasing affordable transportation options, promoting equitable and affordable housing, enhancing economic competitiveness, and supporting the sustainable use of existing infrastructure.
Key partners who will work with the Eastern Maine Development Corporation on this project include the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bucksport NEXT, Main Street Bucksport, Bucksport Heart and Soul, Hancock County Planning Commission.
Visit www.EMDC.org to learn more about the programs and services of Eastern Maine Development Corporation.
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Island Pool & Spa job opening
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Full-time position
Island Pool & Spa is hiring a service technician for a full-time year-round position. Download the full job description
here (.pdf).
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Myths and Facts from the IRS
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The Local Variety success story
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Want to be a part of The Local Variety's success story? You're in luck! They're hiring.
Be like Bacon Dog! We are accepting resumes for some additional part time help in our kitchen. Some type of food industry experience OR home kitchen culinary wizardry is required. Must love people, be self-motivated, organized and be able to work well as part of our fast-paced, fun, hard-working and community-minded team. Send your sparkling resume to thelocalvarietybucksport@g
mail.com. In the meantime, pass the bacon.
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Jop openings
Wahl's Dairy Port is seeking servers and an assistant manager for the 2017 season!
Who doesn't want to spend their summer at the ice cream parlor?
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BRHC
Come celebrate the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3rd from
5 - 7 pm
in the BRHC Education Room!
Get yourself a relaxing massage and a rejuvenating makeover, learn to Zumba and practice yoga, understand your heart health status, and leave with a goodie bag complete with a coupon for BOGO appetizers at Verona Wine and Design tapas bar! Make sure to wear red (feel free to get all glammed up!) so you can register for the raffle! Raffle prizes include a free yoga class with Yoga with Naomi.
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New prices at the Alamo Theatre
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New Ticket Prices
General Admission $8
Students/Seniors $7
Members $5
"The Alamo was in the black in 2016, but only by a razor-thin margin. Our costs continue to go up and to provide the uncompromising service we think is essential, this price increase, our first in five years,
is a necessity."
-David Weiss, Co-Founder
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"Ivy Lost & Found" by September Sparrow
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will celebrate national "Take Your Child to the Library Day" with a special reading of "Ivy Lost & Found" by September Sparrow, of Verona Island, on Saturday, February 4th starting at
noon
with a pizza party.
The 6th annual "Take Your Child to the Library Day" will be celebrated in libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada. Children always receive a warm welcome at SSCL. The children's room is named "Mary's Room" after the late Mary Staples, one of the founders of the library. Children and parents will discover together the books and movies available to borrow. The library also offers many wonderful children's programs on a regular basis: story hours, Lego Club, movie nights, author visits, and much more.
"Ivy Lost & Found" is based on the true story of Ivy, a tiny West Highland white terrier who was found lost in the woods. Ivy had been living in the woods for several months and no one knows how she got there or where she came from. Ivy found her forever home and Ivy Stories are tales of her adventures.
Sparrow will also bring coloring pages from the book for the children to color.
"Ivy Lost & Found" is the first book in the Ivy Stories Series. The book sparks the imagination with funny and diverse characters that let children see, by being true to themselves, they can be anyone they set their mind to.
Hardcover and paperback versions of "Ivy Lost & Found" will be available for purchase.
The event is free and all are welcome.
For more information call 567-4147 or visit
www.stocktonspringslibrary.org
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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(ASIST) coming to Ellsworth
Healthy Acadia, in partnership with Access Health, will host an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on February 9th and 10th from
8 am to 4 pm
at 130 Beechland Road in Ellsworth (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Community Room). The two-day training uses an evidence-based curriculum from Living Works Education, which focuses on how to help people who are having suicidal thoughts to find safety so that they can access community-based resources and supports. Participants will also learn how to use language that does not perpetuate stigma associated with feeling suicidal, understand the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and actions in our community, and connect with community resources. Participants will learn to identify the warning signs of suicide and employ communication methods to help those at risk feel less overwhelmed, less depressed, and more hopeful.
"To date, over a million people have been trained in ASIST," said Tara Young, Community Health Program Coordinator with Healthy Acadia, and certified ASIST trainer. "Many more are needed to help ensure our communities are doing everything we can to intervene and provide help for people who are having thoughts of suicide.
"The training takes away the taboo, so that participants are able to have discussions about suicide and learn intervention techniques that research has shown to be effective. Over the two days of the course, we talk about how to provide information to promote life. This is what we really want to focus on. When nobody knows how to help someone with suicidal thoughts, those thoughts can turn into suicidal behaviors."
The ASIST training treats suicide as the public health issue that it is. ASIST training is comparable to CPR training - anyone in the community may be in a position to provide CPR, and may have no other medical training, or they may be a doctor or a nurse. ASIST is similarly versatile. People 16 years of age and older, teachers, doctors, mental health counselors, parents, or anyone interested in helping others can become ASIST-trained.
"I've presented this training for over 6 years." Tara concluded. "Every time I hold a training, I have someone come back to me within a month and say that they engaged in the ASIST process with a friend, coworker, client or loved one, and that person told them that the intervention saved their life."
Tuition fee is $50 per participant, which includes books, CEUs, lunch and snacks. Full and partial scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, please contact Tara Young at 667-7171 or email [email protected].
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Stephanie Tourles
Find the perfect Valentine's Day gift and meet
Stephanie Tourles,
author of
Making Love Potions
Saturday, February 11,
1 to 2 p.m.
at
BookStacks
Her newest book,
Making Love Potions: 64 All-natural recipes for irresistible herbal aphrodisiacs. Inside you'll find recipes for liqueurs, oil infusions, cordials, perfume oils and more.
There will be samples!
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All-You-Care-To-Eat breakfest
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Breakfast buffet
The Bucksport United Methodist Church, at 71 Franklin Street in Bucksport, will host a breakfast buffet on
Saturday, February 11
, from
6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
This All-You-Care-To-Eat meal features many delicious entrees, beverages and homemade baked goods. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children, and $25 for a family of four or more. For more information, please call the church office at 469-3622 or Ed Petravicz at 469-9979.
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Taking Action For Health
Healthy Acadia, in partnership with MDI Hospital, will offer a free, six-week "Taking Action for Health" workshop series at the Community Health Center in the Straus Center, 16 Community Lane, Southwest Harbor. Classes will meet weekly on Wednesdays from
2:00pm to 4:30pm
beginning
February 15 and continuing through March 22, 2017
. "Taking Action for Health" is Healthy Acadia's Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, an evidence-based program to help those living with a chronic disease discover new tools for managing their chronic condition and maintain an active and fulfilling life.
"Taking Action for Health" is a free, interactive series that is open to anyone living with a chronic health condition, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, obesity, arthritis, migraines, asthma, eating disorders, depression and more. Caregivers are also welcome. Participants will learn appropriate use of medications; how to evaluate new treatment options; appropriate exercise for maintaining/improving strength, flexibility and endurance; nutrition information; how to communicate effectively with family, friends and health professionals; techniques to manage frustration, pain, fatigue and isolation; and decision making processes. Visit
http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/cdsmp.html
to learn more about "Taking Action for Health."
The process in which "Taking Action for Health" is facilitated makes it effective, even for those living with multiple chronic conditions. Classes are highly interactive -
participants share their progress and successes and provide mutual support and encouragement. This helps increase participants' self-assurance in their ability to manage their health and maintain active, fulfilling lives. Workshop participants will each receive a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, and an audio relaxation CD, "Relaxation for Mind and Body."
"Taking Action for Health" will be facilitated by Laura Clapp and Ben Billings, Health Coaches with MDI Hospital's Integrated Care Team. Pre-registration is required. Contact Kathy Mulligan at 207-801-5034 or
[email protected]
to register or for more information about "Taking Action for Health."
"Taking Action for Health" is supported by Grant Number
D04RH28404 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Employment Tax Due Dates
Generally, employers must report wages, tips and other compensation paid to an employee by filing the required form(s) to the IRS. You must also report on the
taxes you deposit.
Find the due dates and details
here.
Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records
This publication provides basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business. It also provides information on keeping records and illustrates a record-keeping system. Find it
online here.
Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income
You can receive income in the form of money, property, or services. This publication discusses many kinds of income and explains whether they are taxable or nontaxable. It includes discussions on:
- employee wages and fringe benefits,
- income from bartering, partnerships, S corporations, and royalties
- disability pensions,
- life insurance proceeds, and
- welfare and other public assistance benefits.
Understanding Employment Taxes
Sharing Economy Tax Center
If you use one of the many online platforms available to rent a spare bedroom, provide car rides, or to connect and provide a number of other goods or services, you're involved in what is sometimes called the sharing economy.
The IRS encourages taxpayers working in these areas to understand the potential tax issues affecting them. The IRS is providing additional information to help people, and
many tax professionals
with tax issues and questions related to this emerging area. The tax software industry is also looking at this area, and many software programs can assist when you do your taxes in 2016. Learn more here.
Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.
Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors.
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The Incredible Years: Free parenting workshop
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Snowshoe/ice-skating event
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GPMCT
Great Pond Mountain Trust has postponed its snowshoe/ice skating event from this weekend back to
February 19th
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February School Vacation Day Camp
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The Amazing Doctor Wilson
The Wilson Museum is excited to offer
The Amazing Doctor Wilson,
a children's camp recommended for grades 1 - 8, during the February school break. Camp will begin on Tuesday, February 21 and end on Friday, February 24, starting each day at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 12 p.m. All participants should bring a lunch and all-weather clothing for outside. The camp will explore the travel and adventure of Museum founder Dr. John Howard Wilson, as he discovered treasures that would establish the beginnings of his collection at the Wilson Museum.
Day 1 starts with exploring Dr. Wilson's life. Groups will construct a timeline of his life and deduce what it was like for him traveling abroad. Participants will make a pith helmet similar to the hat Dr. Wilson used while traveling. Everyone will learn how to use a compass. Day 2 will focus on outdoor shelter building. While traveling abroad, Dr. Wilson often explored far away from cities and relied on building basic structures for shelter. On Day 3, students will explore one of Dr. Wilson's destinations - the American Southwest. Native American sand art and leatherworking will be the highlights of the day.Students will use the compass skills from Day 1 to complete an orienteering activity. Day 4 will focus on documenting artifacts to be added to a Museum collection. There will also be another orienteering activity. The conclusion of camp will be celebrated with a party. Every camp day will include games, focusing on collaboration, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, and strength - all qualities Dr. Wilson needed as a successful traveler.
It is not necessary to attend every day and parents are welcome to stay and participate. Pre-registration is required. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, February 14. The cost of the camp for one child is $5.00 per day, or $15.00 for the entire week. Contact the Museum at (207) 326-9247 or [email protected].
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Community Matters More--time to vote!
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Make your vote count!
The 2017 Community Matters More voting takes place during the month of February, beginning February 1 and ending February 28. Winners will be announced in April.
It's easy to vote for your favorite nonprofits by visiting Community Matters More or stopping by any of our 54 branches statewide.
A complete list of voting guidelines and eligibility requirements for write-in nominations are available at www.bangor.com/cmm.
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