September 3, 2025 Vol. 36

Business After Hours:

September 19 with the Wiscasset Yacht Club & the Wiscasset Rec

October 9 with Lincoln County Dental

The Garden Club of Wiscasset 

        Invites you to join us for

“Using and Preserving Your Garden Harvest “

Presented by Christine Burns Rudalevige ,

Chef, author, sustainable fish specialist, certified cheese judge, and cooking instructor.

1:00 PM the afternoon of

Thursday, September 4, 2025

        Meeting in Fellowship Hall

      First Congregational Church 

        28 High Street , Wiscasset

Public invited free of charge 

Food, Fun, and Auction at

 Lincoln County Historical Association's “Preservation Party” 

Each year, Lincoln County Historical Association’s party planning team creates an experience that brings joy to guests while providing vital support for the organization’s mission. This year’s theme, “Pizza and Pizazz,” promises a festive gathering with gourmet wood-fired pizza served on the scenic grounds of the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.

The event takes place on Sunday, September 7, rain or shine. Tickets are available now at www.lincolncountyhistory.org; click on “Preservation Party” in the top banner. Guests are advised to purchase tickets by August 29.

A highlight of the celebration is the spirited auction of experiences, led by Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Galleries. Items include fabulous desserts and unique offerings such as a half-day guided fishing trip for two on the upper Kennebec River paired with a scenic float plane flight over the Moosehead area. Other packages feature theater tickets to five repertory theaters, vacation stays in Spain and Ireland, a catered dinner for eight in the historic tavern of the 1761 Pownalborough Court House, a Murder Mystery Dinner for eight in a Wiscasset home, and a fishing or sightseeing excursion for four on Casco Bay.

In addition to the auction and delicious fare, the event will include music, a cash bar, and the chance to explore the colonial-era Court House overlooking the Kennebec River. Guests are encouraged to bring their appetites, curiosity, and generosity. Whether you're a long-time supporter or attending for the first time, the Preservation Party is a joyful way to celebrate local history and support its preservation.

Thank you to the Sea Basket restaurant and Sprague's Lobster for their support of this event!

The 3rd Battle of the Boards

(a fundraiser for the Wiscasset Area Chamber)

Saturday, September 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

We are just a month out from our charcuterie challenge and we are anxiously looking for contestants to sign up! Do not hesitate! This is a fun and yummy event and something anyone can participate in. So get those thinking caps on, throw around some ideas and put your board together! Be creative, think of various themes as the basis of your board such as seasonal themes (e.g., fall harvest, summer picnic) or cultural themes (e.g., Italian, Mediterranean). The options are endless!

Battle of the Boards will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Maine Tasting Center, 508 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset. Tickets are $20 per person and include samples of the boards, a cash bar and a variety of vendors/demonstrators. 

Cost to compete for chamber members is $30, non-membersis $45. Boards will be judged on Taste, Originality/creativity, and Appearance/presentation. Please see contest info at: https://wiscassetchamber.com/botb-contest-rules/ 

The Maine Tasting Center is offering a class in Perfectly Paired: A Sip & Style Experience with Maple & Honey Boards, 9/7/25, 5:30 PM for those who might like to learn a little more about assembling a lovely charcuterie board!

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as well as a People’s Choice award.

 Deadline for contestants is September 16, so please register today. Contact the chamber at 207-882-9600 or go to https://wiscassetchamber.com/battle-of-the-boards/ .

If you would like to be a sponsor for this wonderful event, please contact the chamber office or the website at: https://wiscassetchamber.com/2025-battle-of-the-boards-sponsorship-form/

We are hoping to host a successful and enjoyable charcuterie board contest that celebrates culinary artistry and brings people together over a shared love of food. 

So be sure to get your tickets soon online at: https://wiscassetchamber.com/botb-entry-ticket-form/ or call the chamber office at 207-882-9600.

Maine Needham Festival Returns for 3rd Year of Potato Candy, Community, and Celebration

Maine’s sweetest festival is back for its third year! The 3rd Annual Maine Needham Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maine Tasting Center in Wiscasset. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the rich history and modern revival of the Maine Needham, a unique chocolate-covered coconut and potato candy, with a full day of treats, games, music, local vendors, and plenty of surprises.

The event is co-founded and organized by Maine Needham Company and Maine Tasting Center, with the continued support of planning committee members Robin’s Confections and Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections, two iconic Maine candy makers who have long upheld the Needham tradition.

The festival is made possible by the generous support of sponsors including Norm’s Used Cars (parking sponsor), Maine Made, Robin’s Confections, Maine Needham Company, Wilbur’s of Maine, Bath Savings, Reny’s, Franklin Printing, and the Maine Food & Beverage Education Center, which hosts the event on its Wiscasset Maine Tasting Center campus.

New Hope Midcoast Speaker Series with Margaret Groban

The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms

Monday, September 29, 4-5:30 p.m.

Mid-Coast School of Technology, Rockland

Tuesday, September 30, 4-5:30 p.m.

Boothbay Region YMCA, Boothbay Harbor

Free (registration required)

Margaret Groban will provide an historical review of the federal response to domestic violence, an explanation of the kinds of federal laws that extend to guide state responses to domestic abuse and firearm restrictions, and the impact that these laws have had. This presentation includes discussion of red flag laws, an issue on the upcoming November Maine ballot.

Margaret Groban is a retired federal prosecutor for the District of Maine, the National Domestic Violence Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Justice, former member of Maine’s Domestic Violence Homicide Review Panel, and is currently teaching at the University of Maine School of Law.

Free, with event registration.

For more information and to register visit https://newhopemidcoast.org/news-events/speaker-series-reg-page/.

For questions, contact Joan at (207) 691.5969 or developmentdirector@newhopemidcoast.org.

Sign Up for the Chamber Member to Member Discount Program today!

Go HERE to find out more about the program and how to sign up.

UPCOMING WEBINAR:

Employment Immigration Strategies: Preparing for H-2B and Beyond

Tuesday, September 9th from 10:00-11:00AM

Join us for a free, informative session with Attorney Marcus B. Jaynes of Landis Arn & Jaynes, P.A., a firm exclusively dedicated to immigration and naturalization law since 1980. Based in Westbrook, the firm provides expert guidance in employment-based and business-related immigration, I-9 compliance, family-based immigration, naturalization, asylum, and deportation defense.

We will discuss timely employment immigration strategies for employers, including the H-2B program. Preparing for summer 2026 may seem far away, but starting the application process now is essential for success. Learn what steps you need to take now to avoid delays and ensure compliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of Maine’s leading immigration law experts!



Marcus B. Jaynes is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and provides representation primarily on business- and employment-related immigration matters, including stateside and consular processing as well as I-9 compliance. He also has extensive experience handling citizenship and naturalization cases, family-based processes, and deportation defense matters. Marcus graduated from the University of Michigan (B.A.) and the University of Colorado School of Law. Marcus previously served as a Law Clerk to Justice Susan Calkins of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, before joining Landis Arn & Jaynes in 2002. Marcus also serves on the Board of Directors of Pine Tree Legal Assistance, a Maine non-profit providing free legal assistance to low-income residents of Maine.

Register Here

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Merrymeeting Adult Ed will be partnering with Curtis Library in Brunswick And Patten Library in Bath to host our first Repair Café! We are hoping to continue hosting these events every other month starting in October.

Repair Cafés are single-day workshops where volunteers help repair broken items for community members, with the goal of teaching people that many of their home items can be repaired rather than replaced, if you know how. These workshops help bring together a community of fixers willing to educate people so that they can repair their everyday items rather than throw them out, creating less waste for everyone. In a typical Repair Café session, volunteers work with a patron for about 30-60 minutes and explain the steps they are doing to perform the repair.

We are actively looking for volunteers with skills in a variety of areas and fields. If you are interested, please email Jose at rodriguezj@link75.org.

Some Topics of Interest:

• Tech (computers, printers etc)
• Electronics
• Mending
• Small Appliances
• Wooden furniture
• Books
• Leather
• Knife Sharpening

SEPTEMBER WEBINARS

Check them out HERE

Attend SCORE webinars LIVE to participate in the Q&A. All webinar registrants will receive free business resources, including the slide deck, and access to the recording. 

Can't attend live? Register anyway, and we will send the replay.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.

Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our mission, vision and values.

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