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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Best of Maine
Reader's Choice awards
Vote for your favorite! The Arts, Education, Local Media, Shopping & Self, Home & Garden, Food & Drink, Travel & Lodging, and Community
Vote online here.
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March menu
Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 125 Broadway, Bucksport. For reservations call 469-3632. $5 per meal. All ages welcome.
Download the menu (.pdf) here.
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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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A United Kingdom
April 7-9, 2017
Friday & Saturday 6 & 8:30pm
Sunday 2 & 6pm
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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.
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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.
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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Signs of the season
Even though we're due for more snow tonight, it must be spring--Wahl's Dairy Port opens tomorrow!
The birds are singing, the snow is melting, and summer events are on our calendar! The Bucksport Arts Festival returns in August, Wednesday on Main has set their summer schedule, Bay Fest should be bigger than ever, and SFCU is hiring a part-time summer position.
In this week's edition, we also share news of the winners of our Annual Awards. We hope you'll join us on Tuesday for our annual meeting and awards presentation.
Below, you'll find our March Business Buzz--stay tuned to find out who our April Buzz will be!
Scroll down or hit the links to the left to learn what's happening at the Stockton Springs Library, the Wilson Museum, the Penobscot Marine Museum and at the Alamo--among other things!
Enjoy the sun, take our survey (and Downeast Magazine's!), RSVP for the annual awards...and send us your news!
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Member survey
Please take a few minutes to take our member survey. There are only seven questions and it will help us to serve you better!
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Congratulations to our winners!
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Annual Awards
GOLDEN GLOBE SPONSOR
EMMY SPONSORS
Maine Small Business Development Centers
Bangor Savings Bank
Camden National Bank
The votes are in! We'd like to Congratulate the winners of the 2017 BBACC Annual Awards. Join us on
Tuesday, April 4 to support our winners!
Congratulations! We look forward to celebrating with you on Tuesday.
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Free marketing workshops
Who should attend:
New and long-time business owners looking to understand the elements of marketing their business better
Cost: Free with Registration! Seating is limited.
Sign up for one, or attend all four!
Monday, April 3, 2017 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Social media websites are among the most visited websites online and it's important you as a business or non-profit be a part of them. How are companies like yours using social media to do more? What websites should you be using and how? When is it 'worth it' to pay for ads? We'll answer these questions and more looking at the most major social networks online today: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Google, and Youtube.
Promoting & Advertising on a Shoestring Budget Register
Monday, April 10, 2017 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Whether you're just starting or have been in business for years, being smart about your marketing budget is never a bad idea. This course will look at email marketing, social media, website, and in person strategies to grow your business. We'll talk about how to evaluate scams, figuring out who your customers are, and when it is 'worth it' to hire someone to help versus DIY. If you want to save time or money or both, we have you covered.
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Winterport Business Association
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March Business Buzz is...
The Winterport Area Business Association
- They are a non profit organization designed to improve the business climate of the Winterport Area. If you have a business within Winterport, Frankfort, & Monroe please consider getting involved with your local business association.
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RSVP for our Annual Awards
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Annual Meeting & Awards
Our
Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
April 4th at The Alamo Theatre in Bucksport. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar start at
6pm and then we head into the screen room at
7pm.
Come celebrate a year of Bucksport Bay Area Chamber accomplishments while highlighting those members that have had an exceptional influence on the Bucksport Bay Area community and economy. Board Members are celebrated for their commitment to the Chamber including announcing new Board Members and thanking out-going Board Members.
ONLY $20 PER PERSON
RSVP AND SEND PAYMENT!
Checks, cash, or money orders made payable to BBACC are accepted by US mail or in person. If you are using this option please RSVP to
[email protected] or call
207.469.6818.
You can mail your payment to:
Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1676
Bucksport, ME 04416
And it's not too late to sponsor!
We still need an award sponsor for the Long Standing Chamber member Award!
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Wahl's Dairy Port opens April 1st
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Subheading
Wahl's Dairy Port opens for the season tomorrow, Saturday, April 1st! The flavor of the day will be black raspberry. (No joking!)
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Member Service Representative wanted
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Part-Time Summer Position
Seaboard Federal Credit Union is seeking a temporary part-time summer hire as a Member Service Representative to work at our Bucksport office. This position will be for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The person assigned to this position will
serve as a front-line Representative to assist members with transactions.
A minimum of one-year experience within the credit union or banking industry or
prior cash handling and sales experience is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, computer skills and the willingness and ability to learn.
Starting wage is $10.00 per hour. EOE. Please forward resume and cover letter by April 14th, 2017 to:
[email protected]
or mail to:
Seaboard Federal Credit Union
Attn: L SanAngelo
PO Box G
Bucksport, ME 04416
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Neighbor4neighbor Fund Now Accepting Applications
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Grants for seniors
What:
neighbor4neighbor Fund, a program of Healthy Acadia, is now accepting applications from seniors for grants up to $500 for unexpected expenses
Where: Hancock and Washington counties
The neighbor4neighbor Fund, a program of Healthy Acadia, is now accepting applications from seniors who are facing any one of many life crises which arise unexpectedly and for which a senior may not have adequate funds. The neighbor4neighbor Fund's mini-grants, capped at $500.00, cover such things as new eyeglasses, dentures, medical equipment, household repairs, or other one-time challenges which can arise and undermine a senior's ability to live independently and have a high quality of life.
The philosophy of the neighbor4neighbor Fund is that small grants can make a big difference in a senior's life and the fund works to provide this kind of financial assistance. The goal is to help people to be healthy, stay in their homes and be able to function independently. Many seniors are struggling just to meet their most basic needs, so unexpected expenses are not part of their budget.
The neighbor4neighbor Fund is open to seniors in both Hancock and Washington Counties and is administered by Healthy Acadia.
Please contact Nina Zeldin at 667-7171 or
[email protected]
to receive an application or learn more about neighbor4neighbor. Applications can also be downloaded from the home page of Healthy Acadia's website:
https://healthyacadia.org/documents/GrantApplication_neighbor4neighbor_001.pdf
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"Gardening - Let's Talk About It!"
Stockton Springs Community Library Monthly Informal Gardening Discussions
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will once again host a monthly gardening discussion program at the library on the first
Monday
of each month at
6:00 pm
. The series will begin on Monday,
April 3
rd at 6:00 pm. The program will take place monthly through October.
The format will be very informal. Participants may share whatever they are doing in their vegetable, flower, and perennial gardens. We will talk about what works well and what might not be working so well. The group will be encouraged to discuss and ask questions on any garden-related topic.
The meeting will be held at the library the first
Monday
of every month, April through October, at
6 pm
. All gardeners and other interested people are welcome to attend.
The program is free and all are welcome.
Story Hour Saturday April 1st at Noon
The Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will present a special Story Hour on Saturday, April 1st at noon and celebrate spring with an eggsational surprise! Also, pizza will be served.
This will be the last story hour until November. SSCL will host its usual summer reading series this year.
Come enjoy the story, snacks, and activities at the Stockton Springs Community Library! The event is free and all are welcome.
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April Coffee House
Date/Time:
Friday, April 7 (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
Location:
Wilson Museum, Hutchins Education Center,
112 Perkins Street, Castine, ME
Three fabulous bands, excellent Bucklyn Coffee, delicious baked goods and the most beautiful venue on the coast of Castine--that is what the
April Coffee House
is all about! The Wilson Museum's second coffee house will take place on Friday, April 7
th
from 6:30 to 9 p.m. this year at the Hutchins Education Center, 112 Perkins Street, in Castine.
Pleasant Street Band
, a group of Maine Maritime Academy students, will delight you with a smooth, soulful sound.
The Leftovers
are considered East Blue Hill's premiere semi-unprofessional musical ensemble. They bring a unique combination of rhythm and blues, funk and soul.
Sorcha Cribben-Merrill
is a nationally recognized singer/songwriter, who composes stirring music steeped in folk, blues, jazz, and soul, and performs with a powerful, sultry voice.
The Coffee House is free and open to the public. Bucklyn Coffee and baked goods will be available for a donation, to support educational programming. Can't wait to see you there! For more information, contact the Wilson Museum at 326-9247 or [email protected].
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Full-time, year-round opening at Island Pool & Spa
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Now hiring
Service Technician Position: Full-time, year- round Salary Position
Island Pool & Spa is looking for a qualified candidate that possesses good communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude for equipment repair, plumbing and electrical repair. Candidate must be a team leader with a strong work ethic and positive approach to customer service. Occasional overtime and Saturday work is required during peak seasonal periods. Knowledge and experience with pools, spas, and related products is a plus. Relies on experience and judgment to service and repair pool/spa related equipment.
*You must be able to lift 55 pounds *You must have a valid, clean drivers license and dependable transportation *Applicant should be prepared to work in all weather conditions. *Applicant must be able to pass a background check if required. *Applicant must provide references.
This is a full-time, year-round salary position. Salary determined by qualification. Call Island Pool & Spa 469-6004 for more information or stop in for an application.
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Museum Program Intern, Paid
PMM is seeking two paid programming interns for the 2017 season. This season's exhibit explores our evolving fisheries: Human innovation and technology have proven to be too successful for the health of our fisheries and our local ecosystem. How did the happen and what do we do now? The interns will facilitate daily programming related to marine ecology, boat design and propulsion, fishing techniques and gear, and aquaponics.
Applicants pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in education, history, marine science and other related subjects are encouraged to apply. A secondary museum or archives internship project can be arranged between staff and intern. Position begins no later than June 15 and ends no earlier than August 15, with extension of internship subject to availability of applicant. Position requires intern to work 25 hours per week (three days a week plus every other Sunday afternoon). Intern housing available as needed.
Please contact Cipperly Good at [email protected] or 207-548-2529×212 with any questions. Submit Resume, Cover Letter and 3 References to Penobscot Marine Museum, P.O. Box 498, Searsport, ME 04974.
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MNFF New England Tour: Bucksport, ME
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Non-Profit Organization
The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival [MNFF] was formed to support, promote and exhibit the dynamic and imaginative efforts of new filmmakers.
INDIVIDUAL SESSION (Includes a feature paired with a short)
$8 General Admission,
$7 Students (2-17) & Seniors (62+)
$5 NHF Members.
ALL ACCESS PASS (Includes all three sessions -three features and three shorts)
$20 General Admission
$17 Students (2-17) Seniors (62+)
$13 NHF Members
Tickets available at the door. Doors open a half an hour before showtime. ALL ACCESS PASSES may be reserved in advance online only.
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Challenge Cancer Downeast
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Pizza for a good cause
Healthy Acadia, working in partnership with restaurants in Hancock and Washington counties and the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, is launching "Hungry for Health" 2017, a campaign to "Challenge Cancer Downeast". This is the second year of the annual "Hungry for Health" campaign, which addresses a critical community health need each year.
We are kicking off 2017 with an event at Ellsworth Pat's Pizza, which will be held on April 5th, from
5:00-8:00PM
. Healthy Acadia staff and volunteers will host, bus, and serve dinner for Pat's Pizza diners throughout the evening. All tips will go to fund needed cancer prevention, education and treatment services. Ellsworth Pat's Pizza is located at 396 High Street in Ellsworth.
"Sadly, cancer is the leading cause of death in Maine, and 1 in 4 individuals receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime." Shared Healthy Acadia's Development Coordinator Shoshona Smith. "Our work is to bring cancer prevention, education, and treatment resources to Hancock and Washington counties, both reducing the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis for you or a loved one, and providing caring, effective support for individuals facing cancer.
Please join Healthy Acadia and our partner Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center in challenging cancer Downeast. Dine out at Ellsworth Pat's Pizza for dinner on April 5th and help us to continue and expand needed services across Hancock and Washington counties. To view the menu ahead of time, visit
www.ellsworthpatspizza.com
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To learn about additional Hungry for Health 2017 events, visit
www.healthyacadia.org
and go to "
What's new!
". To host an event, volunteer, or otherwise get involved, please contact Shoshona at
[email protected]
or by calling 667-7171.
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Free "Tai Chi for Health" Series
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Healthy Acadia
What: Free class series to improve heart and lung function, strength, flexibility and balance and reduce stress
Where: The Moore Community Center, Ellsworth, Maine
Dates and Time:
Thursdays from 10:45 - 11:45am, April 13 through June 4, 2017.
Healthy Acadia and Friends in Action are pleased to offer a free "Tai Chi for Health" class series beginning
April 13, 2017
. The classes will meet on Thursdays from
10:45 am to 11:45 am
at the Moore Community Center, 133 State Street, in Ellsworth. While classes are free, a $5 donation is suggested.
This class series will use the Tai Chi for Health Institute's diabetes curriculum. The class is appropriate not just for people who have pre-diabetes or diabetes, but for anyone who wants an opportunity to learn how to improve their heart and lung functions as well as their strength and balance. The course teaches exercises that promote movement control through the integration of mind and body. In addition, practicing tai chi increases confidence while reducing stress, further promoting health and wellbeing.
To enroll in this class series, or for more information about other "Tai Chi for Health" programs, contact Nina Zeldin at 667-7171, or
[email protected]
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Apply for an Online Payment Agreement for Individuals and Businesses
This application allows a qualified taxpayer or authorized representative (Power of Attorney) the opportunity to avoid long telephone wait times or the need to visit or write to an IRS office to apply for an installment agreement. Once you complete the online process, you will receive immediate notification of whether your agreement has been approved.
You can also use the links below to revise an existing Online Payment Agreement (unless you have a Direct Debit Installment Agreement) or to modify your e-authentication security profile.
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Bucksport Arts Festival returns in August
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August arts
The 3rd Annual Bucksport Arts Festival will be returning to the waterfront this August with thanks to the generous support of Seaboard Federal Credit Union. As the primary sponsor in 2016, Seaboard FCU will continue their support for 2017 in recognition that the arts are part of a healthy, thriving community. As a member-owned cooperative, Seaboard FCU is a vital part of the community itself and strives to provide quality financial services to all members at fair and reasonable rates and terms. Supporting the Festival is yet another way for Seaboard FCU to support their members, business partners, and community.
Forty artists have recently been selected to participate this summer. These fine artists and craftspeople will be showcasing a diverse selection of good for all to enjoy, including: paintings, drawings, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, fiber, glass, and woodworking. Several familiar faces will be returning from previous years, and many new artists will also participating for the first time. All proceeds of the 2017 Festival will benefit Main Street Bucksport, our non-profit partner whose mission is to promote a vibrant downtown Bucksport by supporting existing businesses, attracting new businesses, and supporting cultural arts events.
The Festival is currently seeking food vendors to feed the crowds on Saturday, August 12th. Vendors of all kinds are encouraged to apply, although preference will be given to local businesses with artisanal quality food. Interested vendors should contact
[email protected]
for an application.
Questions? Contact Festival Coordinators Lyndsey Marston at
[email protected]
or Laurie Brooks at
[email protected].
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