Author: Scott Smith

In This Issue: Submit Your Nominations for the Annual Chamber Awards, Common Ground Country Fair Weekend, Live Demos and Sales at Unity Pond Pottery, Kafkaesque Café at Mainely Gallery and Studio, Chalk Walk with Waterfall Arts, Grove Cemetery Walking Tour with Belfast Historical Society and Museum, Author Conversation & Signing at Grump & Sunshine Bookshop, New Artist Exhibit and Reception at The Parsonage Gallery, and upcoming is a benefit for Friends of Sears Island at Harborwalk Restaurant, What is Maine Without Lobster Webinar with Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Fern Identification Walk with Friends of Sears Island, Opening Weekend of ‘Looped’ at Marsh River Theater, DownEast Auctions September event, Artworks for Humanity Plein Air Day and Auction, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Maine Wienerfest! News from the Bay & Beyond!

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The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for our 2023 Annual Chamber Awards! The Awards Gala will be held November 3, 2023 at 5:00pm at the United Farmers Market of Maine. *** GET YOUR TICKETS NOW *** Tickets: $75/per person (Tables of 8 available) Gala includes dinner & hors d’oeuvres by Delvino’s, cash bar, and awards ceremony.

You may nominate different businesses, organizations, or individuals, in their respective categories. Eligible businesses and organizations must be Chamber members in good standing. Citizen of the Year nominations must be a Waldo County resident. To search for current Chamber members, visit https://business.belfastmaine.org/list/ For Reference: 2022 Award Nominees Previous Award Winners: 2018 – 2022

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1ST You can also print and mail the nomination form to: Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 58, Belfast, ME 04915

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Red Cross prepares for impacts from Hurricane Lee Red Cross urges all in Lee’s potential path to monitor weather and prepare now ** CLICK HERE for the Hurricane Preparedness Checklist ** BANGOR, Maine, September 14, 2023 — Hurricane Lee is threatening parts of New England, particularly Maine’s coastline, with impacts expected later this week. Maine is likely to see the worst of the storm’s effects with strong winds, heavy rain, dangerous rip currents and waves that could be more than 30 feet high.The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and urges everyone in Lee’s potential path to monitor their local weather and prepare for this storm now. It’s important to understand the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch means conditions are likely and to stay alert — a warning means act now. The Red Cross encourages Mainers to listen to the advice of local authorities and evacuate immediately if asked to do so. Tune into your local radio, NOAA radio or news channel for the latest updates.Currently, the Red Cross is pre-positioning disaster teams and supplies throughout the area to be ready to support communities who may be impacted by the storm. We are deploying enough workers and supplies to be able to help thousands of people. This includes as many as 25 shelter teams and 40 Red Cross emergency vehicles standing ready to support a large relief response.The Red Cross is coordinating closely with government officials and community partners to ensure plans are in place to provide help for families in harm’s way. Additional volunteers and emergency supplies are on standby in case they are needed. The Red Cross has also pre-positioned blood products in the region in advance of the storm and stands ready to provide additional blood products if hospitals need support. Due to the storm’s monstrous size, areas far away from the storm’s center could see Lee’s effects. Even if the storm weakens, the National Hurricane Center warns that will not diminish the storm’s potential for devastating impacts. Because of ongoing heavy rain, the ground is already saturated in many of the areas where Lee is expected to hit, increasing the risk of flooding. Follow these steps to help make sure your family is ready to either evacuate or hunker down if a storm threatens your community.  Create an evacuation plan. Plan what to do in case you are separated from your family during an emergency and if you have to evacuate. Coordinate your plan with your child’s school, your work and your community’s emergency plans. Plan multiple routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for pets. If you already have an emergency plan, update it and review with family members so everyone knows what to do if an emergency occurs. Build an emergency kit with a gallon of water per person, per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first aid kit, medications, supplies for an infant and pets if applicable, a multi-purpose tool, personal hygiene items, copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact information. If you already have a disaster kit, now is the time to make sure the food and water are still okay to consume and that copies of important documents are up to date. Be informed. Find out how local officials will contact you during a disaster and how you will get important information, such as evacuation orders. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for instant access to full weather alerts, help preparing for emergency situations and open Red Cross shelter locations.Standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. It’s important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. For more information on flood insurance, please visit the National Flood Insurance Program website at www.FloodSmart.gov. In the coming days, emergency shelters are likely to open in some areas. Anyone who needs a safe place to go can find information about open shelters on redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.# # #

Caroline King

Executive Director, Northern and Eastern Maine

American Red Cross | Northern New England Region | Serving Aroostook, Washington, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset and Waldo Counties

Book time with King, Caroline (Maine): Let’s Chat!

900B Hammond Street 

Bangor, ME 04401

Cell: 207-272-9561

Office:  207-941-2903

Caroline.King3@redcross.org

In This Issue: Live Music by The Oystermen at The Club Marina and Bar, Strung Together Old Time & Bluegrass Campout at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground, Live Music by Bookhead Sweettooth at Toddy Pond Farm, Vintage Motorcycle Festival at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Final Summer Wine & Sign Series with Anodyne book shop, and upcoming is the Common Ground Country Fair, Author Conversation & Book Signing at Grump & Sunshine Bookshop, and much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from the Here is Magic Art Unveiling at Waterfall Arts, photo by Kathy Hayes. News from the Bay & Beyond!

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In This Issue: Passy Pete’s Prediction, Chamber Cup Golf Tournament and September Golf Tournament After Hours with Northport Golf Club, Here is Magic Art Unveiling at Waterfall Arts, Marsh River Theater‘s Got Talent, Maine Wienerfest, Red Hot Peppers Band at Searsport First Congregational Church, Scandi Dance Party with Belfast Flying Shoes, and upcoming is the Potluck on the Porch at Marsh River Cooperative, Belfast Senior College Breakfast and Annual Meeting, Strung Together Old Time & Bluegrass Music Campout at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground, Grove Cemetery Walking Tour with Belfast Historical Society and Museum, Celebration of Pastor Culbertson at Veracity Chapel, Final Summr Wine & Sign Series at Anodyne book shop, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Belfast Senior College‘s new downtown location. News from the Bay & Beyond!

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Friends of Belfast!

Now, this Fourth Day of September, Labor Day, in the year Two Thousand and Twenty-Three, being the 9th Annual meeting of the Belfast Barons Club at Heritage Park…

Passy Pete, the clairvoyant crustacean, was coaxed from the fertile waters of the Penobscot Bay at 10am by his friends and fellow tourist lovers “The Belfast Barons” and by the cheers of his adoring fans and followers….

Pete winked to the crowd, glanced toward the loving waters of his home and Majestically in Lobsterese, he directed the Barons to this scroll which reads:

Hang on to the ducks,

The live and rubber ones.

The weather is turning,

Soon skiers will make runs.

An early winter makes some say

Oh Boy!

But even in winter,

Belfast has 3 times the Joy!

Thinking about 2024 already? So are we! Planning for our 2024 ‘Belfast: The Bay and Beyond’ regional guide is already under way. Our guides were distributed far and wide this year, faster than we’ve seen before! 25,000+ copies distributed across the region, the State, and nationally!

Have you been thinking about how you would like to advertise your business or organization? Plan ahead and get those prime spaces while they’re available! Have a friend or family member that is interested in joining the Chamber and promoting through our guide? Encourage them to contact us today!

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In This Issue: Season Finale for Belfast Summer Nights, Ribbon Cutting for Fidium Fiber, First Friday Belfast Flying Shoes Dances, Final Summer Movie Series with Our Town Belfast, Makers Day Weekend at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground, Labor Day Weekend Food & Live Music at Stone Tree Farm & Cidery, ‘Passy Pete’ Prediction on Labor Day, and upcoming is the Chamber Cup Golf Tournament and Clubhouse After Hours with Northport Golf Club, Marsh River Theater‘s Got Talent, Maine Wienerfest, Red Hot Peppers Band at Searsport First Congregational Church, and so much more!

News from the Bay & Beyond!

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In This Issue: New England Auto Auction at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Fourth Friday Art Walk ~ Belfast, Maine, Ananda Yoga and Wellness Studio Store‘s 5th Year Celebration, Car & Bike Show at Stanley Chevrolet, Maine Authors Book Festival 2023, Sitzfleisch Anniversary Party at Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, The Neave Trio performs at Muzzy Ridge Concerts, Poker Paddle with PAWS Animal Adoption Center, Music Masts and Lobster Traps at Maine Maritime Museum, and upcoming is the Makers Day Weekend at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground, ‘Here is Magic’ Mural Unveiling and Reception at Waterfall Arts, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Atlantic Challenge USA. News from the Bay & Beyond!

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In This Issue: Evening by the Bay Silent & Live Auction, Belfast Harborfest, The Fischer Duo at Muzzy Ridge Concerts, First Annual Lincolnville Arts Festival, Friends of Fort Knox Paranormal Fair, ‘Everybody Loves Pirates’ Show by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, Come Boating Belfast Maine Rowing Regatta, Coastal Mountains Land Trust Concert for the Hill with Dave Mallett Band, Lobster Gala with Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County, and upcoming is the New England Auto Auction at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine Authors Book Festival 2023, Horsepower for Heroes Car & Bike Show at Stanley Chevrolet, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from the Belfast Harbor Fest, artwork by David Estey. News from the Bay & Beyond!

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