June 1, 2023 | Issue 22

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Chickadee Cottage!

Enjoy this cozy and affordable rental cottage in the small and peaceful town of Swanville. With over 40 years of experience in the rental business, the owners are dedicated to providing their guests with a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The cottage has a beautiful view of the lake, perfect for those who love to relax and take in the natural scenery. Just a 5-minute drive from the cottage, you'll find Swan Lake State Park. The park offers a great beach for swimming, fishing, and other recreational activities, making it a destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Book your stay today and experience all that Swanville has to offer.

14 W. Moore's Shore Lane, Swanville, ME 04915 | loonlookout.com

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Marsh River Outfitters!

Maine's most versatile registered Maine guides. They offer a variety of trips from North Maine woods wilderness traplines, to the famous gunning of sea ducks such as common eiders, scoters, and old squaws on the rugged coastline. They run the highest quality of gear and are dedicated, safe minded guides. They are also coast guard captains, and offer bay tours to see puffins, lighthouses and more.

Marsh River Outfitters offers hunts, fishing trips and packages to fit your needs. Maine moose hunting, black bear hunting, deer hunting, turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting as well as freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities.

Looking for the hunt of a lifetime or a great boating tour? Contact Marsh River Outfitters and plan your trip today!

177 Jackson Rd. Monroe, ME 04951 | 207-323-9713 | marshriveroutfitters.com

Recent New Members:

Hutchins & Son Masonry & Roofing | Penobscot Bay Outfitters | Grump & Sunshine Bookshop

Spectrum Generations | Maine Artisans Collective | Means Wealth Management

June Business After Hours

Every month our Chamber hosts an after hours event designed for members to meet and build relationships with business people from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in our region. Join us every third Wednesday!

OakNut Property Management @ Wentworth Event Center

Wednesday, June 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

139 Searsport Ave. Belfast

Click Here for a printable 2023 BAH schedule

May 25th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search (115th consecutive week)

2) Welcome Home Belfast Event @ Wentworth Event Center

3) Belfast Farmers' Market

4) Katwalk / Expansion

5) Senior College at Belfast / July Classes

Information Center Volunteers Needed

Do you love Belfast and Waldo County? Would you like to meet people from all over the world and tell them all the great things to see and do here? Then you should volunteer as an Information Center greeter!

Duties Include:

• One 2 - 4 hour shift per week between 9am - 5pm (set your own schedule!)
• Help visitors and locals find maps, brochures, and information about Belfast & Waldo County attractions and businesses
• Answer the phone and provide information as needed
• Restock materials as needed

Call the Chamber office at 207-338-5900 or email Scott at [email protected] for more.

Belfast Harborfest Selects David Estey's "Belfast Dock" for 2023 Event Art

Belfast Historical Society & Museum Opens June 10

Belfast Rotary Club Awards $80,000 in Scholarships to Graduating High Schoolers

Belfast Senior College - Registration Opens for July 'Summer Potpourri' Courses

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - National Trails Day Work Party at Head of Tide Preserve June 4

DASH Bus Schedule from WCAP

Front Street Shipyard - Spring 2023 Update

Left Bank Books Hosts Author Linda Holmes on June 6

OBSERVATORY - Open Call: Proof of the Turning Planet

The Parsonage Gallery - Reception for Searsport Eco-Art Residency Artists,

June 1 @ 5pm

Waterfall Arts - Upcoming Classes & Workshops

WERU Community Radio Seeks Participants to Take 'One Small Step'

Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

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Scott Smith, Operations Manager

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Board of Directors

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine