October 18, 2024

We Are Hiring!



POSITION DESCRIPTION: Executive Director, Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce

Reports to: Board of Directors

The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to informing, promoting, and supporting our members in order to enhance the economic growth and development of the Pemaquid Peninsula and surrounding areas. With a fully renovated and centrally located historic building to serve as our resource hub in downtown Damariscotta, we are seeking a dedicated Executive Director who will continue our forward-momentum to lead our efforts in fostering a thriving community.

The Executive Director is hired by and is responsible to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The director will be responsible for the day to day management of all the Chamber’s functions, carrying out policies and duties established by the Board. 

The Executive Director’s key responsibilities will be:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a strategic vision for the chamber, aligning it with the needs and opportunities of the local business community.
• Financial Management: Manage the chamber’s budget and financial resources to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth.
• Membership Engagement: Foster strong relationships with chamber members, providing resources such as networking events, workshops, and advocacy initiatives to help them thrive, and promote membership retention and growth.
• Information Services: Leverage the newly restored and expanded historic Chamber building to serve as a central information hub for visitors and community members.
• Community Relations: Build and maintain positive relationships with local organizations, government entities, and community leaders to promote a favorable business environment.
• Public Relations and Marketing: Oversee marketing and communication efforts, including website management, social media, e-newsletters, printed annual guide, and public relations activities.
• Volunteer Management: Lead, motivate, and manage volunteer staff, establishing a cohesive team to rely on for membership support, events, and fundraising efforts.
• Board Relations: Work closely with the Board of Directors to provide regular updates, guidance, and support in achieving the chamber’s mission.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience preferred in a position at a chamber of commerce, or other similar civic, community or non-profit organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to work independently, as well as organize and lead groups of volunteers.
• Possess general knowledge of business practices, operations and needs.
• Proficiency in the use of Internet, Social Media, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Website Maintenance, as well as other programs that assist in creating a professional image for the Chamber.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

info@damariscottaregion.com

Attn: Executive Director Position

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $40,000 – $50,000

Not too soon to start planning for the Holidays...

Early Bird is happening on

November 2, from 6-9 am!

Deep discounts are made available

to customers during this time.

Wear your funkiest PJs and slippers for:

• Extra discounts from some retailers!
• A Funky PJ Contest with 3 Debra Beckwith Winship prints to the best dressed Early Bird Shoppers awarded by the Chamber of Commerce.

There will be a raffle!

Bring your receipts to the Chamber table in front of Sherman's Bookstore to enter a raffle for a great gift basket or other prizes.. For every $100.00 in receipts from participating businesses, you will receive 1 raffle ticket.

There will be some businesses which will offer discounts all day.

If you would like to register your business as a participating Early Bird location, please contact us at 207-563-8340 or email us at info@damariscottaregion.com

Board Members Reven, Leah, Larry, Nicci, Melissa and Heather in their funkiest early-bird finest.

Looking a little further ahead, we are planning for:

The 8th Annual Villages of Light

Festival

Spark Your Spirit!

Saturday, November 30th!



• Christmas trees will be decorated throughout the Twin Villages.
• The Lions and Rotary have generously sponsored the bridge and will be decorating it with garland, lights and wreaths!
• On Saturday, November 30th, at 11, Santa will make his annual appearance at Lincoln Theater. Your children can whisper their special requests while enjoying hot cocoa and cookies thanks to Bangor Savings Bank and Rising Tide.
• At noon, a free movie will be shown! Christmas Chronicles Part Two! Thank you The Carpenter’s Boat Shop for sponsoring the movie!
• At dusk, around 4:15, the holiday parade will make its way through Main Street.
• A special group of musicians will be entertaining you by singing Christmas Carols!
• Plan to stay in town after the parade for a cup of cheer (holiday adult beverage) from participating restaurants! A perfect way to end Thanksgiving weekend and get into the Christmas spirit!

Chamber Chats are back! Our newest episode highlights Coastal Locker Room and it's owners Bob and Lynne Plourde in an interview with former Damariscotta Region Chamber Director, Lisa Hagen. Our thanks to the staff of Lincoln County Television for their support of our Chamber and Community!

Parking is a bit more challenging right now in Damariscotta due to the repair of the Waterfront Lot You can find all the information you may need regarding parking at the following links. Click the images or buttons to be redirected to the Town of Damariscotta web page for parking information.

Photo by Reny's

The parking lot will be open intermittently during construction. Please check the Town of Damariscotta Website for up to date information

Click here or scan the CivicReady QR Code to the right to sign up for emergency and other informational text alerts from the Town of Damariscotta

• A limited number of spaces will be available at the First National Bank in their parking lot behind Water and Cross St. There are 22 spaces available for employees/residents of downtown displaced from their usual parking spaces. These spaces will require a permit and you can sign up for one here. 
• The boat launch will remain accessible except for the period of time the construction crews need to work in front of it primarily on 9/4. There will be 2 trailer spaces open along Misery Gulch except when minimally impacted by work.
• Please only park in the Chamber lot while conducting business in the building.

Skidompha Library events and such.

Be sure to visit the Library website for all the fun stuff happening there!

Events and Adventures happening at Hearty Roots this fall!

Let’s celebrate fall, y’all!

Free-form dance party with Tracy Collins from EmbodyDance at Clarks Cove Farm & Inn on Nov. 3rd from 1-3pm.

Family friendly, all experience levels are welcome to join. Childcare, potluck, campfire, and you in your stretch zone!

Let’s get out of our heads and into our bodies together!

Free-form dance lets you simply move however you feel from the inside out.

— at Clarks Cove Farm & Inn.



Tickets available at Heartyroots.org

Events at the Central Lincoln County YMCA!

CLC YMCA Community Tree of Giving

Applications available October 15^th -November 18^th

The Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA is accepting applications for families in need of gifts this holiday season. Those in need may pick up an application from the CLC YMCA on or after October 15^th. The simple, confidential application form should be returned to the CLC YMCA, located at 525 Main Street in Damariscotta, by Friday, November 18th.

For those community members looking to give back an

d brighten local children’s holidays, gift tags for the YMCA’s Community Tree of Giving will be available Monday, November 25th through Monday, December 16^th at the CLC YMCA and other locations within the community. Community members and groups are invited to stop by the YMCA, choose tags off the tree, purchase the requested items, wrap them, and return them with the original tags to the YMCA by Friday, December 11.

For questions regarding the Community Giving Tree, contact:

Karen-Ann Hagar-Smith at (207)-403-4116.

For information about any of the Y's programs and events, visit clcymca.org.

Macaron Class at Maine Tasting Center

What could possibly be better than supporting Veggies to Table's work while simultaneously making and eating delectable French Macaron ? Alain Ollier, co-founder of Veggies to Table and French baker extraordinaire, will be teaching a macaron-making class on October 19th. Join us to learn how to perfectly make this famous French delicacy and taste along the way—bien sûr. Classes are from 9:30-11:30 AM or 12:30-2:30 PM at the Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset. Tickets are going fast and space is limited—reserve now!

Buy macaron tickets here!

Transportation history is spooky fun at Owls Head’s Night at the Museum!



On Saturday, Oct. 26, the exhibition halls at the Owls Head Transportation Museum will host an

array of historic “ghosts” and activities fit for any young mad scientist! This returning family

friendly event is free to all, and will deliver a night of learning, exploration and some haunted fun

– just in time for Halloween!



Night at the Museum: Living History will feature reenactors emulating some of transportation’s greatest pioneers! From Nichola Tesla to Bertha Benz, children will delight in the

stories these colorful, costumed characters share about their lives, and how their ingenious innovations shaped the way we move throughout the world today.

Not your average ghouls! As you tour the mysterious galleries of the museum, be on the lookout for two of transportation’s great female pioneers: Bertha Benz and Alice Ramsey. Bertha Benz was the first person to take a long-distance automotive road trip, traveling from across

Germany with her two sons Richard and Eugene in tow! Alice Huyler Ramsey was the first

woman to drive an automobile across the United States from coast to coast, a feat she

completed on August 7, 1909.

Haunted Halls! Roaming the ghostly exhibit spaces of the museum will be a bevy of historic

specters who span significant time periods of transportation history: flappers, WWI soldiers,

artists, stagecoach drivers, pilots, early cyclists, mechanics and more will be making

appearances. Someone snuck into the museum and charmed a few inanimate transportation

items to life: discuss a project you’re working on, with a tool box! Then have an illuminating

conversation with a traffic light – one night of the year, only!

Calling All Spooky Scientists A fun-loving and slightly silly Mad Scientist will be leading

experiments throughout the evening from her spooky STEM laboratory, leading young learners

in activities which highlight science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Is there a young

witch in your family? They might enjoy the broom flying station, where participants design their

very own “broomstick” and launch it to see how far it can travel through air! More activities will

range from Paper Airplane Challenge to Monster Mash Robot Bowling and Spooky Spider

Parachutes!



Costumes encouraged! Who will you dress up for the Night at the Museum? We can’t wait to

see the creative costumes you and your family dream up! If you’re saving your Halloween look

for the big night on the 31st, just come as you are! There will be festive treats and treasures for

all of our guests!

Mark your calendars, and get ready for a ghostly night of fun, as we travel back through time at

Owls Head Transportation Museum!

Where: 117 Museum St, Owls Head, ME 04854

When: Saturday, Oct. 26 2024 5pm-7pm

Events with Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

Guided hike at Crooked Farm Preserve with Coastal Rivers

Photo: Naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a guided hike at Crooked Farm Preserve in Bristol on October 18.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Crooked Farm Preserve in Bristol from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18. 

During this leisurely hike, walkers will enjoy fall foliage along a lovely stretch of the Pemaquid River and take a close look at mosses, lichens, and other special features of the marshy habitat there.

Crooked Farm Preserve offers nearly 130 acres of forest, wetlands, and open fields, and is open to the public for walking, boating, hunting, and fishing. The loop trail follows a wooded stretch of the Pemaquid River for over a mile. The river’s gravel streambeds are spawning habitat for game fish, and its wetlands provide edge habitat favored by moose, white-tailed deer, mink, raccoon, fisher, fox, and otter.

This program is free of charge, thanks to member support. Registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.

Coastal Rivers is a non-profit, member-supported, nationally accredited land trust caring for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature through education programs. For more information, email info@coastalrivers.org or visit coastalrivers.org.

Donated conservation easement in Bristol protects clamming access on Johns Bay

Photos:  (1) A conservation easement donated by Margo and Michael Hope of Bristol permanently protects access to these productive clam flats for Bristol clammers. (2) The Hope family has allowed local shellfish harvesters access through their field to the clam flats for decades, and their recently donated conservation easement will protect this access even when the property changes hands.

Access to productive clam flats on the East Branch of Johns Bay in Bristol is now permanently protected for local clammers, thanks to the donation of a 5-acre conservation easement by Margo and Michael Hope to Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust in July.

Located off Harrington Road, this waterfront property has been a traditional point of access for clammers for decades. The conservation easement not only protects access for those with a Bristol shellfish license, but it also contributes to the protection of water quality in Johns Bay.

“As there become fewer stretches of undeveloped land, providing the gift of access gives us deep satisfaction” said Michael Hope. The Hope family has owned this land since 1947, Hope says. Early in the family’s ownership, local shellfish harvesters asked permission to drive to the shore of the Hope’s farm to help with the task of hauling heavy loads of clams up the hill. Since then, local shellfish harvesters regularly use the field for access to the clam flats. 

A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization, such as a land trust, that details how the land will be managed in the future. The agreement limits development, though sometimes a house lot or two is retained. It describes other future uses of the land, like sustainable forestry, trails, farming, or, as in this case, clamming. 

The landowner can tailor a conservation easement to fit their needs and management goals, as the Hopes have done. Many conservation easements leave the choice to allow public access up to the landowner, but the Hopes want to ensure that Bristol clammers can continue to access the clam flats, so this is specified in their easement.

In turn, the land trust is responsible for making sure that the guidelines laid out in the agreement are followed over time, even if the land is sold or passed on to an heir.

The Hopes’ donation of a conservation easement fits in with their broader concern for wildlife and water quality. They manage the field for pollinators, and also maintain healthy buffers of trees and shrubs along the shore and streams on the property to limit runoff into the bay. 

Coastal Rivers is a non-profit, member-supported, nationally accredited land trust caring for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid Region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature through education programs. For more information, email info@coastalrivers.orgor visit coastalrivers.org.

As we get closer to the election, tensions can rise. This event may help some of us find ways to defuse and minimize those tense moments and help us find some common ground. The event will take place at the CLC YMCA

Thank you for bringing food security to those in need through the annual Bangor Savings Bank Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive!

We’re thrilled to spread the news that our locations are jam-packed with over 26,000 jars, donated in September by customers, local businesses, community organizations, and employees.

To those who donated – thank you! Because of the incredible community support for the PB&J Drive, over 26,000 jars of peanut butter & jelly jars have been collected since the drive began in 2012. Did you know that nearly 2.5 million PB&J sandwiches have been made in over ten years? This is incredible! Thank you for making a significant and meaningful difference for those experiencing food insecurity in our communities.

This year’s PB&J donations are being delivered to local food insecurity programs throughout Northern New England. The remarkable support for the PB&J Drive each year shows that working together strengthens our communities.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

Veggies To Table

Hearty Roots

Healthy Lincoln County

The Carpenter's Boat Shop

Playing

Fri Oct 18 at 2 PM & 7 PM

Sat Oct 19 at 7 PM

Sun Oct 20 at 2 PM

Wed Oct 23 at 2 PM & 7 PM

Thu Oct 24 at 2 PMPlaying

Fri Oct 18 at 2 PM & 7 PM

Sat Oct 19 at 7 PM

Sun Oct 20 at 2 PM

Wed Oct 23 at 2 PM & 7 PM

WILD MEDLEY OF PERFORMERS TO APPEAR ON STAGE

FOR THE 2024 WALDOBORO TALENT SHOW NOV. 2^nd.

WALDOBORO, ME—October 14, 2024— The Waldo Theatre has finalized the lineup for Waldoboro’s 2024 Talent Show on Saturday, November 2 at 6:00pm, and the Waldoboro Fire Department is one of its headliners.  Joining them in the program are numbers by Morganne Price and her dog Kraken, Derek Booker and the EMS, and, if luck prevails, a trio of clam harvesters led by Abden Simmons. It will be a community evening for all ages.

Other highlights include the Tea for Two Tappers (former students of Savion Glover and Gregory Hines); Lindsay Smith and Conrad Winslow performing Sondheim; 17-year old Adrian Quinn playing Chopin’s Waltz in A minor; and the Family of God Quintet from First Baptist Church.

Most of the acts are musical, with a ukelele duet, a jazzy riff or two, several original songs for voice and guitar, and vocals by locals Michelle Carter, Rebecca Brackett, Mauri Lord, Hannah Basham, Becky Libby, Erasmus Moore, 12-year old Helena Strong, Scott Simpson, Rob Clark, Pat & Tish Brundage, and the Hayseed Highlanders. Those numbers will be peppered with acts by Ken Stevenson and Sponge Bob Square Pants; Dancemainea; Alexa Stark styling a fashion runway show drawn from from Waldoboro’s Clothing Closet; and a poem, “A Song for Waldoboro,” written and recited by Melissa Barbour.

As MC Sam Pennington says, “I can’t believe this line-up. With free admission, people need to get their tickets early since there’s only 290 seats available. I wouldn’t be surprised if we sell out!” Contributions in any amount, which can be made online while reserving tickets, will support the Waldo’s variety of community programs. ADA seating is limited and should be reserved in advance.

As organizer and producer Rebecca Cooney says, “This is a night to bring everyone under one roof -- singing, clapping, dancing in the aisles and just plain supporting each other – and at its end, walking out sprinkled with fairy dust.”

Cooney added, “I’ve dreamed of this ever since I walked into the Waldo two years ago to volunteer as an usher. I was amazed at this theater’s potential, right in the center of town, for drawing all parts of our town together, because I am in love with Waldoboro. And what better time than now?”

This evening was an idea long in the making. This past March, Waldo board member Michael Amico seized on the idea. With his support and counsel, the theater agreed. From there, other volunteers joined in. George Bates and Willy Wong designed the graphics and posters. Waldo Theatre photographer and filmmaker Nathan Butler has created a series of “commercials” about five eccentric Waldobororians. And stage manager Ashley Steeves, of Bath’s Resurgence Dance Company and stage manager for Dancemainea, is managing the ebb and flow of talent, many of whom have never been on stage before.

“But we’re prepared. We have a powerhouse of tech professionals who are ready to handle any and all happy surprises that might pop up,” says Executive Director Susan Hodder. “We hope the community will turn out to support the brave souls sharing their talents for the entertainment of their friends and neighbors. This kind of programming is historic: a way for rural communities to gather and celebrate together. The last time The Waldo held a talent show was in 1981, but with this kind of talent on hand, you can be sure you won’t have to wait that long for the next one!”

Tickets are available online at thewaldotheatre.org. Doors open at 5:30. Admission is Free, but donations are welcome. Concessions will be available.

Classic Rock at The Waldo!

Come rock out with celebrated Lynyrd Skynyrd act, VyntgeSkynrd

 on October 26 at 7:30pm

General admission tickets are available for $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event.

Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Concessions, including beer and wine will be available at the show. Visit www.waldotheatre.org for more information about tickets, upcoming events, and parking.

Keep the Halloween spookiness going with a unique showing of the classic silent horror film, Nosferatu at The Waldo on November 3 at 7:30pm.

Paul Bielatowicz’s Nosferatu ‘Undead’ Live is a multimedia musical experience that breathes new life into the iconic 1922 silent horror film. Bielatowicz, an accomplished English composer and musician, has recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in progressive rock, including Carl Palmer, Dream Theater, Yes, and more.

Describing himself as ‘a classical pianist trapped in a rock guitarist’s body’, Paul pours his passion for music into the dizzying array of instruments he plays on stage. The live event will exhilarate audiences as he is joined on stage by Michael Dutko (Gary Hoey) on bass and Leah Bluestein (Eagles of Death Metal) on drums. The mesmerizing

multimedia production is further enhanced with virtual all-star guest appearances on three video screens, including: Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater); Arthur Brown (Crazy World of Arthur Brown); Dave Bainbridge (Strawbs, Iona); Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns ‘n Roses, Sons of Apollo, Asia); Peter Zay (New Bedford Symphony Orchestra); and

Simon Fitzpatrick (ELP Legacy, Jennifer Batten).



Intentionally embracing the Halloween season, the all-ages audience is encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes.

General admission tickets are available for $25 in

advance, $30 the day of the event. A limited amount of Front Row tickets will be available for $40. If this show is not sold out, tickets are available at the box office starting at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Visit www.waldotheatre.org for more information about tickets, upcoming events, and

parking.

Members with Positions available

Levesque Law in Damariscotta is hiring a Litigation Paralegal and a Litigation Associate Attorney and a Transactional Associate Attorney. More about these positions and how to apply can be found at their website here:News and Announcements - David Levesque Law Office

Veggies to Table is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team 2.5-3 days a week. The ideal candidate will have experience working with nonprofits and in administrative roles. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible combination of remote work and time spent at our Newcastle location.

Veggies to Table is a nonprofit grow-to-donate farm in Newcastle. Everything we grow we donate to those in need of food and joy in our community.

We serve 35+ pantries, schools, and summer lunch programs in the Lincoln County, Maine area. We are committed to restoring dignity to individuals and families who have lost control over that most basic of choices and decisions—what to eat. The goal? Universal access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for everyone. 

We are also hiring for our Farm Crew! Full job descriptions here. Join our team and become part of the solution. 

To Apply:

· Please send resume and cover letter to: erica@veggiestotable.org

· We are actively hiring for all open positions; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

· Veggies to Table is an equal opportunity employer and never discriminates based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Everyone is always welcome and all applications will be considered equally."

Veggies to Table is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our team 2.5-3 days a week. The ideal candidate will have experience working with nonprofits and in administrative roles. This is a hybrid position, with a flexible combination of remote work and time spent at our Newcastle location.

Veggies to Table is a nonprofit grow-to-donate farm in Newcastle. Everything we grow we donate to those in need of food and joy in our community.

We serve 35+ pantries, schools, and summer lunch programs in the Lincoln County, Maine area. We are committed to restoring dignity to individuals and families who have lost control over that most basic of choices and decisions—what to eat. The goal? Universal access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for everyone. 

We are also hiring for our Farm Crew! Full job descriptions here. Join our team and become part of the solution. 

To Apply:

· Please send resume and cover letter to: erica@veggiestotable.org

· We are actively hiring for all open positions; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

· Veggies to Table is an equal opportunity employer and never discriminates based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Everyone is always welcome and all applications will be considered equally."