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Chamber Connections
Aug 31, 2017
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Last Week's poll results: You have visited the Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market this season.
Have you registered for the 3rd Annual Tourism Symposium?
Take the poll at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Golftoberfest at Bucksport Golf Club
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Join us Saturday, September 30th for Golftoberfest held at the Bucksport Golf Club.
From Links to Lederhosen! The Third Annual Golf Tournament AND Oktoberfest…
GOLF TOURNAMENT - 1st PLACE PRIZE $500
The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner. The 18-hole tournament will be held on Saturday, September 30, with a 9:00am registration, and a 10:00am shotgun start. This year brings us back to the
Bucksport Golf Club. They served as a wonderful home for the tournament in the past and this year we return with the added fun of Oktoberfest.
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OKTOBERFEST - BEER, MUSIC, & GAMES
Starting at 2:00pm the public is invited to join us and the bratwurst and beer will start flowing! Enjoy German cuisine for dinner, Beer, Oompah music, Stein hoisting championship, Tug-o-War, and other Oktoberfest themed activities are planned.
Not a golfer? Not a problem! The Oktoberfest party starts at 2PM and the only skill that is required is knowing how to have a good time!
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Stewardship Work Party at GPMCT
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Saturday, September 2
9:00am
GPMCT, South Gate Route 1
Come help reestablish an historic trail from Mead Mt to the Mitchville Campsite. This trail was used many years ago by the Flying Moose Lodge. Now we will finish marking & clearing the old route to complete a loop path for all to enjoy. Bring water, snacks, & bug protection. We will provide the tools. 9:00 at the South gate on Rt 1.
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Tradewinds Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Friday, September 1 at 7:00am
Tradewinds Variety Plus has been open for a few weeks now and they would like to officially celebrate next Friday, September 1 at 7am!
Join us for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for giveaways and to show your support to a locally run business.
They will be making two really big announcements to the two organizations they've recently donated funds to in both Orland and Bucksport.
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Lighthouse Arts Center Fall Class Schedule
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Bucksport Recreation Fall Schedule
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The Bucksport Recreation Fall Schedule is available online.
Pre-K Soccer, K-2 Soccer, Tumbling, Play Time, Dances, Art Cheering and much more!
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Flannel Doughboys at Verona Wine & Design
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Saturday, September 2
6:30pm to 9:00pm
Verona Wine & Design
Even though the weather is cooler this week Verona Wine & Design will make your visit comfortable while you enjoy Flannel Doughboys LIVE on the courtyard.
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Thanks to Rob Carmichael for spearheading this gathering of folks from the various grassroots groups in Bucksport last week.
The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to be included in these gatherings and excited about the partnerships to make great things happen here. We're all working to enrich and enhance the future of this town.
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Public Community Prayer & Worship Service
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Sunday, September 3
6:00pm
The Bucksport United Methodist Church will host a Public Community Prayer and worship service where all are welcome for the Texas/Louisiana Disaster on Sunday, September 3rd at 6:00p.m. at 71 Franklin Street Bucksport. A love offering will be taken and the monies sent for supplies to the United Methodist Committee on Relief American Disaster Fund. 100% of donations goes to supplies for the victims cleanup and recovery assistance. Please check out the website at
umcor.org
for more information. If you are unable to attend and would like to send a donation you may send it to the BUMC at P O Box 1727 Bucksport 04416 or any local UM church in your area.
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Wahl's Dairy Port Calendar
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Today's Flavor is Black Cherry
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September Calendar Coming Soon!
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Win a basket of My Maine Soap
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The Bucksport Bay Ara Chamber of Commerce has partnered with
My Maine Soap for our current raffle!
We are excited to offer you a basket of 15 bars of Maine-made all-natural, eco-friendly soap with low-impact packaging! Tickets are $1 per chance with an estimated value over $100!!
When you stop by the Chamber office you can purchase your tickets.
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Smart DataMap Services wants you to know...
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Google Now allows "Posts"
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For businesses, most searches from new customers are done on Google. Your first impression to a potential customer is from their search. Now Google is allowing "Posts" on your
Google My Business
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The Local Variety News & Events
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Starting September 1, 2017 New Hours
Tuesday through Saturday
7:30am to 3:00pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Soap Making Class with Lally Broch Farm
Wednesday, September 13 at 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Come have some fun and learn to make your own soap! The fine folks from Lally Broch Farm will be at The Local Variety to help take you through all of the steps to make your own custom goat's milk soaps- perfect for gifts or your own personal use! You will create 8 bars of soap (a $56 value). Cost of the class is $50 per person and pre-registration is required. Your payment covers ALL of the materials and supplies you will need- it's all included! You can register in-person at The Local Variety or by using the
eventbrite link here. Seating is extremely limited so don't delay, we hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, September 5
12 noon – 2 p.m.
Wilson Museum's Hutchins Education Center
To kick off its new season, the Castine Woman’s Club invites you to a Welcome Tea and program Tuesday, September 5 at the Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Education Center, Perkins Street, Castine. Plan to attend a short business meeting beginning at 12 noon followed by tea and refreshments in anticipation of a delightful 1 p.m. program by Don Small, author of Salt Water Town. As Don reads excerpts from the book you will be introduced to some interesting, 1950s-vintage, Castine characters. Enjoy this journey back to what many consider a simpler time.
Growing up in Castine during the 1940s and 50s, Donald Small graduated from Castine High School along with four classmates. He studied engineering at the University of Maine and later retired from Maine Maritime Academy as Professor of Engineering. While his career was filled with technical writing, Don has enjoyed creative writing as a hobby for a number of years. Salt Water Town is his first published book.
This program is free and open to the public. For more information contact 207-326-9247 or
info@wilsonmuseum.org
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What's up next for Wednesday on Main?
September Docu-Film Series
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Wednesday September 6
6:30pm at The Alamo Theatre
$8 per seat
The Wrecking Crew
Sponsored by Bob & Donna Hoffmann
This eclectic film series is all about music – how it began, who wrote it, who performed it, what it meant to us. You’ll go from coast-to-coast, genre to genre, memory to memory, and we bet you’ll know the words to almost all the songs. It’s the history of the music of our life.
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Bucksport United Methodist Church Breakfast Buffet
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Saturday, September 9
6:30am until 9:30am
Bucksport United Methodist Church
71 Franklin Street, Bucksport
The Bucksport United Methodist Church, at 71 Franklin Street in Bucksport, will host a Breakfast Buffet on Saturday September 9th 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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Herbal Remedies for Pain Relief with Stephanie Tourles
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Thursday, September 7
11AM to 12:30PM
Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center
23 Commerce Park, Ellsworth
Come hear author, licensed holistic esthetician, aromatherapist, and herbalist, Stephanie Tourles, discuss formulations from her best-selling book, Hands-On Healing Remedies. Accompanied by a power point presentation, you'll learn how to use several herbs, essential oils, and other natural ingredients to help ease the pain of minor-to-moderate backache, arthritis, headache, and sore, stiff muscles. Stephanie will bring samples for all to experience. She will also have signed copies of her book, "Hands-on Healing Remedies" for sale. There will be time for questions, discussion, and a little field trip into our garden where visitors are welcome to snip some of our healing herbs!
Everyone is welcome. To register, please email
info@bethwrightcancercenter.org, call 664-0339, or drop by 23 Commerce Park, Ellsworth. You do not need to register to attend, but registering is helpful to us!
Tea and coffee will be served.
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market
Thursdays from 2pm to 5pm
99 Main Street, Bucksport
The Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market will now have extended hours the third Thursday of every month through October. MARKET AFTER HOURS will be from 2PM to 6:30PM.
How can you get MORE local fruits and vegetables on a limited income? With Maine Harvest Bucks, SNAP/EBT shoppers receive bonus local fruits and vegetables for every SNAP dollar spent. Stop by the information booth to learn more!
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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The Big Sick
An Awkward True Story
Sponsored by Ken & Carol
Comedy/Romance
*Featuring OPEN CAPTIONS
120 minutes
R (For language and a few sexual references)
Fri 01 Sept, 6:00 pm
Fri 01 Sept, 8:30 pm
Sat 02 Sept, 6:00 pm
Sat 02 Sept, 8:30 pm
Sun 03 Sept, 2:00 pm*
Sun 03 Sept, 6:00 pm
General Admission $8
Students/Seniors $7
Members $5
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Nature-Inspired Songwriting Workshop & Sacred Places Concert
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Nature-Inspired Songwriting Workshop
September 8, 2017 4:00pm
GPMCT Office - 155 Lower Main Street, Bucksport
Bald Mountain Community Center is looking for songwriters who would like to get to know the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, and who have an interest in writing songs about, and in support of, places of wild natural beauty. They are seeking songwriters who want to talk, write, share, sing, and learn with others about the craft of songwriting, performing, and how to use this art form to create positive change in our world.
Participants will have the option to perform in the Concert for the Wildlands. Please contact their Land Steward, Shawn Mercer, for a full schedule or to express interest in participating in this free workshop: 207-322-6725,
shawn@greatpondtrust.org, or leave a comment on the
Facebook event page
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Sacred Places Concert for the Wildlands
Friday, September 15
7 PM - 9 PM
Bald Mountain Community Center
1287 Bald Mountain Road, Orland
You are invited to this incredible evening of musical talent and welcoming community!
As a followup to the Songwriting Inspired by Nature workshop the previous weekend, this concert will feature music inspired by nature and community right here in our corner of the woods.
To learn more visit the event page on Facebook
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Mai
ne Marine Fare
at Penobscot Marine Museum
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Maine Marine Fare will celebrate all the foods from the abundant waters of coastal Maine. The two day program will include talks, panel discussions and educational tastings, featuring fishermen, food producers, aquaculturists, researchers and scientists, and members of the food and hospitality trades. It will end with a dinner called “Food from our Seas,” prepared by chef Sam Hayward with the assistance of Ladleah Dunn.
Saturday: $15 (Free for members. Please call for member discount.)
Sunday sessions: $40 ($25 for members. Please call for member discount.)
Cocktails and dinner: $75
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Yoga with Naomi
Beginner-Friendly Healing Hatha Yoga
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Tuesdays 4-5PM
Thursdays 1-2PM
Beth Wright Cancer, Ellsworth
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30PM
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($12) Discounts for first responders. All classes FREE to Beth Wright Center clients.
All classes are beginner-friendly, gentle and open to adults and teens.
Anyone under 18 must have a signed waiver from their parent/guardian. Children under 13 are only permitted by special permission from the instructor. Mats and props are provided and no yoga experience is necessary.
Questions? Contact Naomi Graychase 207.370.9589
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Local animal communicator, Naomi Graychase, was always "sensitive." And she loved animals, but it wasn't until a series of heart-breaking events occurred, that she discovered she had the ability to open her heart into the practice of animal communication.
She was trained by an expert animal communicator in Massachusetts, and for the last five years has been working professionally as a telepathic animal communicator based in Bucksport.
She works over the phone, so distance is no object. And she can even talk with animals who are no longer in their bodies. And while her business is called, "Peace, fellow mammals," she can talk to any beings, living or passed away, not just mammals!
Peace, fellow mammals!
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Castine Historical Society 2017 Summer Exhibit
- Castine's Devoted Women: Partnership and Social Reform 1910-1962 focuses on the lives of Mary W. (Molly) Dewson and Mary G. (Polly) Porter who were life-partners during an age of progressive change encompassing woman's right to vote, labor and wage reform, and feminism. Admission is free
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Fort George Fortification – September 9-10
Fort George in Castine is on the National Register of Historic Places due to the important role it played in the American Revolution and later in the War of 1812.
On the weekend of September 9 & 10, 2017, volunteers at Fort George and Castine will show us what life may have been like between 1779 and 1783 while Crown troops protected the Loyalists who had moved to the area believing that the Penobscot was going to be the border between the new United States of America and British North America.
The weekend will be filled with music, food, history, presentations and entertainment for the whole family. For more information and a schedule of events visit the
Friends of Castine Fortification website.
We look forward to seeing you in Castine this summer. Please contact David Bicks at
(917) 331-5482
or committee@castineclassic.com if you have any questions.
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Stockton Springs Community Library Events
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2nd Annual Great Event Community Yard Sale
Saturday, September 9
9am to 2pm
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host the 2nd annual GREAT EVENT on Saturday, September 9th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The grounds of the Library and Town Office will be filled with a Giant Yard Sale, Barbecue, Tea Room, Bake Sale, Homemade donuts, Children’s Events for all ages, including giant bubble-making, games, and much more!
At 10:00 am there will be a special presentation by award-winning Maine author/illustrator Josh Alves.
Call the library for more information at 567-4147.
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International Maritime Film Festival
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Tickets now on sale for 2017 International Maritime Film Festival.
The International Maritime Film Festival (IMFF) is 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.
The IMFF is a joint venture between Main Street Bucksport (MSB) and WoodenBoat Publications, Inc. (WBPI), in Brooklin, Maine. Bucksport’s state-of-the-art Alamo Theatre will host festival weekend from September 29-October 1, 2017.
The final festival program will be announced later in the summer but buy your tickets now before they sell out!
Buy your tickets at the festival website,
maritimefilmfestival.com
Festival organizers are grateful to our sponsors
- Brooklin Boat Yard
- Dave Gelinas
- Bucksport Motor Inn
- Tradewinds Market
- Stevens Waring Yacht Design
- Yachting Solutions
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New Video Series from Maine SBDC
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Bucksport Regional Health Center News
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IRS Tax Tools in 10…
“Give us ten minutes and we’ll share some tax tools to help you prepare for a Disaster.”
National Preparedness Month Webcasts for:
Small Business and Industry
“Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”
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Vacationland Bluegrass Jam Camp
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Vacationland Bluegrass Jam Camp
Friday, September 15, 2017 through
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Searsport Shores Ocean Campground
At Vacationland ​Jam ​Camp ​we have ​a friendly, ​low-key​ ​environment ​on the shores of Penobscot Bay ​in ​beautiful Searsport, Maine where you can learn ​​to ​play ​Bluegrass ​music.​
Our teachers are some of the area's top Bluegrass musicians, including Erica Brown and Matt Shipman (Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection), Steve Roy (Darol Anger, Molly Tuttle Band, Joy Kills Sorrow, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen) and Carter Logan (The Jerks of Grass).
Join us Friday, September 15th to Sunday, September 17th. You'll work in small groups, learning the secrets of playing backup and taking breaks. You'll also learn:
​​Traditional ​Bluegrass song structure
Jamming ​etiquette
How ​to ​lead ​a ​song
Instrumental blending
How to take a break
Harmony singing​
There will also be an opportunity to take 1/2 hour private lessons from the instructors.
Never Jammed before?
Come ​Thursday, September 14th to ​learn​ ​jamming ​technique from the ground up at the Novice Workshop taught by Resa Randolph (Miners Creek). ​ ​
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September 6-10, 2017
Searsport Shores Ocean Campground
Fiber College of Maine is an annual fiber festival whose sole reason for being is to celebrate the fiber arts in all forms. Maine is particularly blessed with artistic energy and inspiration from the flow of the tides, the rolling hills of the blueberry fields and the stars in the night sky.
Each year, the weekend after Labor Day, fiber artists, crafters and students gather together for a weekend of casual fiber classes, time with friends old and new, live animals and good food. Location is Searsport Shores Ocean Park and Campground, Searsport, Maine.
Our overarching theme this year is
Re-Use, Re-Design, Re-Create in the spirit of the Black Belt of Alabama and the Native Americans closer to home. Zero waste design is a way of life that is re-gaining recognition and as members of the wealthiest society in the history of the world, it is invigorating to see just how we can re-purpose our abundance to feed the needs of our souls.
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Need more reason to be excited? Friday, September 8th is the
Makers' Market at Fiber College- Free admission to everyone. Set up or browse the $10 market tables, take a rolling class (think "a la carte" or "make and take" or "boy that looks fun! I want to do it")...for only $20 session.
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Buck's Mills Rod & Gun Hunter Safety Course
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This is a Home Study Course, which consists of about 9 hours of classroom instruction broken up into a 3 hour introduction followed by one day of classroom and activities. Students are required to complete a workbook or chapter reviews from an online course, both of which complement the student manual. Students must demonstrate to the instructor that they can safely handle a firearm, participate in activities, bring in a survival kit with appropriate contents and pass a 50 question test with a grade of at least 70%.
This course is taught by trained, certified volunteer instructors according to statewide standards. Courses cover the following topics: proper firearms handling (rifle and shotgun), survival/first aid, hunter responsibility, map and compass and landowner relations.
Cost of class is $10 per person.
Contact Chris Grant 570-0989 to sign up!
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Benefit Spaghetti Supper for Rich & Jen Rotella
September 16, 2017, 5-7 p.m.
Bucksport High School Gymnasium
- Silent Auction item donations - contact Adele at Camden National Bank, Bucksport (902-1964).
- Monetary donations dropped off to Jackie Hunt at Bucksport Town Office.
- General questions, directed to Kim Geagan (356-9413) or Kathy Downes (949-3593)
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3rd Annual Toursim Symposium
Registration Now Open!
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Network with others in the tourism industry, sample local products, hear news and ideas from top professionals, and celebrate the region's tourism movers and shakers
This year's event will be held in downtown Bucksport at the Alamo Theatre and the newly opened Lighthouse Arts Center. Discover local businesses new and old, explore the River Walk, and gain inspiration from the energy of this dynamic community.
Our keynote speaker will be Amber Lambke, President and CEO of Maine Grains, an inspiring partner in central Maine's sustainable revitalization. Amber will speak from her unique perspective regarding the ways in which resource-based community development can promote the economy and build community.
Exceptional local producers will provide samples and wares for sale - get a jump start on holiday gift shopping with that special gift made only in DownEast Acadia!
Please also consider joining us on the afternoon and evening of November 8th for discussions and networking with the Maine Downtown Center - learn about the Main Street Bucksport program and stories from other Maine Downtown communities. Join us for wine, cheese, and conversation - stay overnight and support your local economy!
For more information, contact:
Crystal Hitchings, DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism - 207-546-3600
Leslie Wombacher, Bucksport Bay Area Chamber - 207-469-6818
Brook Minner, Main Street Bucksport - 207-479-3933
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Have you registered for the 3rd Annual Tourism Symposium?
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Not yet, but I intend to.
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24/7 Information Center
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