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BBACC Connects
November 8, 2018
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Last Week's poll results: The majority of our readers said you do not plan on attending the DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism Symposium this year. We'd love to see more business and community leaders from the Bucksport Bay Area attend.
Did you on election day?
Take the poll at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Tozier's Turkey Quest November 18, 2018
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What does it cost?
Entry fee $4.00 a person or $2.00 a person with a toiletry donation for the Bucksport community Concerns pantry or Pet Supplies for the Bucksport Animal Shelter. We will also be collecting for the Mile’s Lane Friday Food Program - helping keep kids fed over the weekends
What are we racing for?
Like a traditional scavenger hunt, you’ll meet at the beginning, split into teams and compete against each other. There are hidden 6 Turkey Idols, all within 30 minutes of Bucksport. Teams receive a clue sheet at the start of the race. Each clue will lead you to an idol or other challenge. As teams complete each challenge, which may have them find cool things, solve riddles, take goofy photos and more, they’ll upload their pictures to the Tozier’s Turkey Trek event page on facebook. If done correctly, each time your team will earn a point towards the grand prize. The teams that retrieve the Idols, complete the Idol Picture Challenges and bring them back to the chamber will be awarded a frozen turkey Certificate (Thanks to Tozier’s Family Markets). Limit one TURKEY idol per team.
I want in! When and where do I need to be?
The race officially begins at 12 PM,
November 18, 2018
so please arrive at the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce office, 54 Main Street, Bucksport at 11 AM. There will be a check-in desk to pay your entry fee and receive your team bibs. Clues will be handed out to the team captains right before the race begins. You only have two hours to complete your quest! Teams will be disqualified if they have not returned to the chamber by 2:00pm.
For more information contact the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, 207.469.6818 or email office@bucksportbaychamber.com Visit our Facebook page to
follow the event
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DownEast Acadia's 4th Annual Tourism Symposium & Awards Luncheon
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Join DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism for our 4th Annual Tourism Symposium and Awards Luncheon!
REGISTER HERE
Thursday, November 8, 2018 • day-long Symposium begins at 8:30 AM, Pellon Center, 90 Main Street, Machias.
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 Machias at the Pellon Center. Discover local businesses new and old, explore downtown rivers and parks, and gain inspiration from the energy of this dynamic community.
Our event speakers represent the diversity of tourism and economic development projects significant to the Machias Bay Area - balsam, wild blueberries, and bicycling, with a bit of history in the mix!
We’ll hear from from:
- Karen Worcester - Worcester Wreath, Wreaths Across America, and the Balsam Valley Amphitheater.
- Lily Calderwood - Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist, University of Maine
- Kristine Keeney - New England Coordinator, East Coast Greenway
- Lydia Horne - UMO Student, researcher of Climate Change and Tourism
- Maine Tourism Association - on tourism-related legislation and advocacy
- Abby Pond, Charlotte County Regional Tourism (New Brunswick, Canada)
For more information on the Symposium, contact: Megan Moshier, DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism and Schoodic Institute –
mmoshier@schoodicinstitute.org
or 207-288-1310 OR
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7 Dinners? No Dishes? Here's your chance!
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Winner! WInner! 7 dinners! We are only selling 100 chances so you have a 100 to 1 chance to be the lucky winner! The winner will be drawn as soon as 100 chances are sold so hurry in to BookStacks to get yours. $20 per chance to win and only 100 chances up for grabs. The winner will receive a coupon book with 7 dinner coupons ($175 dollar value) to these local eateries:
- Bucksport House of Pizza
- Carrier's Mainely Lobster
- Crosby's Drive-In
- Harbor View Grille
- The Island Rise & Shine Restaurant
- MacLeod's Restaurant
- Verona Wine and Design
You may also purchase a chance or two at the chamber's new office space at 54 Main street, Bucksport but BookStacks is open more hours
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Ellsworth-Bucksport Dental Assoaciates Will take your Candy!
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Ellsworth-Bucksport Dental Associates both Bucksport and Ellsworth locations are collecting candy in exchange for a toothbrush, in turn they will send the candy overseas to our troops deployed.
For more information please contact Dr. Ahern
Ellsworth Office: 207-667-7117
Bucksport Office: 207-469-6191
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Santa is sending Mrs. Claus out ahead of his arrival to the Alamo
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Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Noon
Mrs. Claus and her elves arrive by special escort from the North Pole via the Bucksport Police Department.
(The elves just love the lights)
See a short film about Stockton Springs in 1959 then a full-length family Christmas Movie and get in the Spirit!
There will be things to buy! Cakes galore! Raffle! And Silent Auction!
This is a fundraiser brought to you by Stockton Springs Historical Society.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hear Doug Coffin read his Christmas story and sample Mrs. Claus 's cookies.
Meet some Maine's authors and see their books. Don't forget to shop at Bookstacks and look out for the elves and Mrs. Claus. You never know where they will show up!
If the children have their Christmas letters for Santa written she will take them back with her to the North Pole. ( if they want to find out if Santa got their letter Return addresses must be on the letters.)
The cost will be $10.00 for Adults
all children under the age of 12 are free. children from 13-18 are $5.00
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Bucksport United Methodist Church Public Breakfast
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*Special Public Breakfast to Benefit the "Building Fund" At Bucksport United Methodist Church*
The Bucksport United Methodist Church, at 71 Franklin Street in Bucksport, will host a Breakfast Buffet on
Saturday November 10th from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.; with proceeds to benefit the BUMC Building Fund.
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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HARVEST DINNER
at Bucksport United Methodist Church
71 Franklin Street in Bucksport
*Reservation Only*
Call Church Office: 469-3622
Friday, November 16th
Seating at 5:30 p.m.
$10.00 per person
Choice of Roasted Turkey or Pork Loin
All the fixings, beverage,
and choice of pie for dessert.
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Senior Center Meals & Activities
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Mondays:
Aerobics 8-9am
Knitting and Crocheting 9:30-11am
Bone Builders Exercise 1:00-2:30pm
Poker & Hand and Foot Cards 5:30-9pm
Bridge Games - 6:30pm (not during the summer months)
Tuesdays:
Evening Bingo 5:45-8pm
Day Quilters - 1st Tuesday 9am to 3pm
Wednesdays:
Aerobics 8-9am
Scrabble 12:15-2pm
Bone Builders Exercise 1:00-2:30pm
Thursdays:
Bridge 12:30-4pm
Poker & Scat/31 Cards 5:30-9pm
Fridays:
Aerobics 8-9am
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"A Star is Born"
Sponsored by Brook Ewing Minner
November 911, 2018
drama/music/romance
136 minutes
R
In "A Star Is Born," Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga fuse their considerable talents to depict the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life. Theirs is a complex journey through the beauty and the heartbreak of a relationship struggling to survive.
In this new take on the iconic love story, four-time Oscar nominee Cooper ("American Sniper," "American Hustle," "Silver Linings Playbook"), makes his directorial debut, and also stars alongside multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Gaga in her first leading role in a major motion picture. Cooper portrays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers and falls in love with struggling artist Ally. She has given up on her dream to become a successful singer, until she meets Jack, who immediately sees her natural talent.
The film also stars Andrew Dice Clay ("Blue Jasmine"), with Dave Chappelle ("Chi-Raq") and Sam Elliott, whose nearly 50-year career includes standout performances in such films as "Mask," "Tombstone" and, most recently, "The Hero." In addition to playing Ally, Gaga-who earned an Oscar nod for the song "Til It Happens to You" from the film "The Hunting Ground"-performs original songs in the film with Cooper, which they wrote with a handful of artists, including Lukas Nelson, Jason Isbell and Mark Ronson. The music is original and all vocals for the movie were recorded live during filming.
Fri 09 Nov, 6:00pm
Sat 10 Nov, 6:00pm
Sun 11 Nov, 2:00pm*
Sun 11 Nov, 6:00pm
*The Sunday matinees will feature OPEN CAPTIONS
General Admission $8
Students/Seniors $7
Members $5
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Private Home Care, Inc. is a personal care agency serving in-home clients in the Belfast, Maine and surrounding areas. Our services address health, safety and nutrition needs, as well as individual aspects of care such as personal interests and activities.
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Advertising Opportunity with the Ellsworth American
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DEADLINE is NOVEMBER 16th
Contact Fred Berry, 667.2576
Advertise weekly in this grouping dedicated to Downtown Bucksport starting at just $25 a week.
All advertisement include free color, reserve your space today!
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Main Street Bucksport $10 on the 10th
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Saturday, November 10
Support local business and commit to spending at least $10 on the 10th of each month. Special sales will be offered at various businesses and promoted in the days before the 10th.
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Bucksport Bay Chamber's Web is SECURE!
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Chamber Members Hiring...
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Penobscot Home Performance is hiring!
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Penobscot Home Performance is looking to bring on a Weatherization Technician and a Weatherization Crew lead.
They offer starting pay of $18 to $25 per hour, 2 weeks paid vacation, holiday pay, profit sharing, and a retirement package not to mention a fun and varied work environment.
Do you want to help make a real difference on a local and global scale? Give us a call at 469.6100, email
Matt Damon, or message them on
Facebook.
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Bucksport Regional Health Center is Hiring!
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Consider joining a team of healthcare professionals providing quality services to a broad community.
Contact Details
110 Broadway
Bucksport, Maine 04416
Phone: 207-469-7371
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Freshwater Stone is Hiring!
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The success of Freshwater Stone depends on the men and women who come to work here every day. Our commitment towards our crew grows from an appreciation of their dedicated craftsmanship and exceptional work ethic.
To work at Freshwater Stone means to share our core values of hard work, family and health. To support these values, we offer a social, yet challenging health and fitness program that is free to all Freshwater Stone employees, as well as their families. We also have a safety and regulatory professional who is available every day.
Positions currently available at Freshwater Stone:
Construction Department:
- Stone Mason’s Tender
- Class A Truck Driver with Crane Certification
Fabrication Department:
- Interior Stone Fabricator
- Interior Stone Templater/Installer
- CAD Draftsman/Installer
Architectural Stone Department:
Facilities Maintenance:
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IRS Tax Reform Webinars for Practitioners & Industry
November 29th Tax Reform Basics about Opportunity Zones
2 p.m. Eastern; 1 p.m. Central; 12 p.m. Mountain; 11 a.m. Pacific; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
December 6th Tax Reform Basics for the Qualified Business Income Deduction (199A)
2 p.m. Eastern; 1 p.m. Central; 12 p.m. Mountain; 11 a.m. Pacific; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
December 13th Tax Reform Due Diligence Requirements
2 p.m. Eastern: 1 p.m. Central; 12 p.m. Mountain; 11 a.m. Pacific; 10 a.m. Alaska; 9 a.m. Hawaii
Each session is 60-minutes, including Q & A. Closed Captioning is available for each session.
Continuing Education:
o All participants who qualify will receive a Certificate of Completion
o Tax Professionals will earn 1 CE Credit – Category: Federal Tax Update
o Have enough Federal Tax Update credit? No worries…excess Federal Tax Update credit can be counted towards Federal Tax/Tax Related Matters instead.
For information on future Tax Reform Webinars visit the
Upcoming Webinars page on IRS.gov.
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Yoga with Naomi
Beginner-Friendly Healing Hatha Yoga
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Bucksport: Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, our longest-running Yoga with Naomi class meets from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Bucksport Regional Health Center in Bucksport. Gentle, warm and friendly, this class is a welcoming space for yogis of any ability, age, or body type.
Bucksport Regional Health Center
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Gentle, healing hatha
Mats and props provided.
Everyone welcome.
$12 to drop in for a single class.
Sign up at the start of a 5-week series and pay $50 for 5 classes.
Free to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers.
Ellsworth: Tuesdays
These classes are gentle, healing hatha classes; free and open to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Call the Center at 207-664-0339 or email info@bethwrightcancercenter.org. You can find us at 23 Commerce Park in Ellsworth. Drop-in any time.
Tuesdays
4 - 5 p.m.
Gentle, healing hatha
Mats and props provided.
Everyone welcome.
No cost.
Mary Cline has been filling in for me at the Beth Wright Center, and she will continue to teach a Thursday afternoon class (1-2pm) for a few more weeks. Call the Center at 207-664-0339 with any questions about yoga at Beth Wright.
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CPR & AED Certification Course Provided by Private Home Care, Inc.
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Sign up today!
Friday, November 9, 2018 8am to Noon or 1pm to 5pm
Cost of this class is $40
207.322.3949
RESPOND CONFIDENTLY DURING AN EMERGENCY
With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring in the United States annually, bystanders are the key to increasing survival rates! This course will teach you how to respond to emergencies that happen at work, at home and in your community.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Through lecture, videos and hands-on practice, you will be able to respond confidently to emergency situations. Skills and topics include:
- adult CPR
- child* and infant* CPR
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use and Safety*
- Adult and Child Choking
- Infant* Choking
- and many more!
*optional topic
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Orland Community Center November Calendar
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So much is offered at the Orland Community Center. Take advantage of all the great classes and activities going on this month.
- Zumba
- Adult Pickleball
- Cycling
- Yoga
- Body Bootcamp
- Adult Volleyball
To learn more please visit Orland Community Center on Facebook or call 207.469.7691
The Orland Fitness Center is open
M-F 5am to 8pm
Sat-Sun 7am to 7pm
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Bucksport Church of God Planning a Craft Fair
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Hey for those who like to shop early for Christmas gifts Bucksport Church of God located on 94 Race Course Rd Bucksport Me. is having an Arts and Crafts Fair
Nov. 10th
, 9a.m-3p.m. It is never too early to shop for the right gift for that special someone!
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Bucksport YMCA's 2nd Annual Craft Fair
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November 24, 2018
9am to 3pm
66 Bridge st Bucksport @ the Jewett school
Spaces are full at this time, come out and support local crafters and get something special for your friends and family.
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Orland United Methodist Church Christmas Fair
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The Orland United Methodist Church will be holding their Annual Christmas Craft Fair on
Saturday November 24th in their Parish Hall in Orland Village from 9 to 2. It will feature crafts, baked goods, candy and fudge, wreaths, cookie walk, and white elephant room. We will serve brunch all day! For additional information call Pam Haseltine at 496-7475 or Liz White at 469-7071
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Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Voice Over Acting
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Have you ever been told you have a great voice? Whether you're looking for a new career or just interested in making some extra money on the side, this workshop gives you a fun, realistic behind-the-scenes look at the voice-over industry. From audiobooks to training material, cartoons, documentaries, commercials and more, you'll learn the ins and outs of this growing field and how to avoid the common mistakes made by newcomers. Hear what a professional voice demo sounds like, discover which vocal types are most in-demand and record a short script under the direction of your instructor.
The next RSU 22 Adult Education class will be held on
Wednesday, November 28th
from 6:30-9 @ My Thrill Studio located at 46 Blueberry Hill Rd. in Winterport. If interested, one may
register online HERE
, or call the adult ed office @ 862-6422.
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Please Join Us for a Benefit Evening for Daniel Watt
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December 7, 2018
Orland Community Center
6-8 pm
Dan was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in September of 2018. He grew up on Verona Island and has lived in the area all his life.
He has been a local business owner for the last 17 years and member of the Bucksport Chamber of Commerce.
Suggested Donation for entry: $5 per adult and $3 per child (under the age of 3 are free)
Entry includes:
- Spaghetti dinner, non-alcoholic beverages (BYOB allowed) and dessert as well as 5 tickets for our raffle items. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at $1 each or $10 for an arm’s length.
- Music by Big K’s Entertainment Service featuring DJ Kevin Megno
- Silent Auction with some fantastic items including:
- Hampton Inn gift certificate *PENSOTTI oil fired boiler
- Disc Golf Certificates *Michael Kors purse
- Oakley and Ran Ban Sunglasses
- Nail Salon gift certificate
- And so much more!
Shutter Images Photography and Framing merchandise will be available for sale, just in time for the holiday season!
Cash and Checks will be accepted, Sorry no Credit or Debit Cards
For more information, to volunteer or donate to our event, please email Tammy Arrico at mainelyeyes@aol.com
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Bucksport Area Child Care Center 2018 Annual Sock Drive
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November 1 thru November 21, 2018
The season of Thanksgiving is upon us; a time of family and friends. Many people in our communities have little to be thankful for, and many go without basic necessities. In the hopes of easing their suffering and to help teach our children compassion and community responsibility we will start this week, our annual sock drive. We will be collecting pairs of socks to give to the Bangor Homeless Shelter on
Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
We are collecting new, adult size, male or female socks. For every pair of socks your child brings in they will receive a sticker to place on our giant sock. Last year, we collected 274 pairs of socks! The folks that run the shelter were so thankful for our gift to them. They were especially thankful to provide their guests with dry, clean socks to sleep in that night. Please help us to meet or break our previous record of 274 pairs of the socks.
If you have questions you can call the center at 207-469-7623
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Did you vote on election day?
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24/7 Information Center
[52 MAIN STREET]
[BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416]
[TUESDAY - FRIDAY]
[9AM TO 3PM]
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