April 22, 2026 Vol. 4

Welcome New Members

Sea Salt Boutique Cottages

Boutique-style charm, signature Maine blueberry muffins, fresh flowers, luxurious linens and privacy ensures a relaxed atmosphere that surpasses the typical summer retreat.

Three hidden gems in "The Prettiest Village in Maine": The Sea Salt, Acorn Cottage and Sea Cloud Cottage.

📍 87 Federal Street, Wiscasset

🌐 seasaltboutiquecottages.com

Maine Way Realty

At Maine Way Realty, brokers Sheila Dube and Alicia Long believe in doing real estate the way Mainers live life – with integrity, grit, kindness, and a deep appreciation for the place we call home.

Whether you’re buying, selling, building, or dreaming, we’re here to guide you with clear communication, local expertise, and genuine care.
📍 847 W Alna Road, Alna

🌐 mainewayrealty.com

Reserve your tickets for the Wiscasset Area Chamber Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner - by April 24

Join the Chamber and friends from the Wiscasset Area business community on May 5, 2026 in Chapin Hall, Center for Environmental Education at Chewonki. We'll celebrate the people, organizations and businesses that make our community vibrant, and enjoy A Taste of Wiscasset - a menu from a variety of local restaurants and makers. Tickets are $75 - reserve by this Friday, April 24.

More details and online reservations.

Digging Wiscasset - Special Wormfest Promotion Opportunity for Wiscasset Area Businesses

Wiscasset Wormfest returns June 12-14

Wiscasset area businesses are invited to partner with the Wiscasset Area Chamber and Wiscasset Wormfest to promote your business during Wiscasset Wormfest with Wormfest related tie-ins June 11-14. Chamber members get additional coverage, but all businesses and organizations are welcome to participate. Learn more and sign up by May 15th!

This Thursday - Celebrate 60!! with The Friends of Wiscasset Public Library
Business After Hours 
April 23 at 5:00 PM

Wiscasset Public Library, 21 High Street

We're joining The Friends of Wiscasset Public Library to celebrate 60 years of their support for our community library. Learn more about The Friends.

Please RSVP today to info@wiscassetchamber.com or sign up here.

Upcoming Business Classes at New Ventures Maine


VENTURING FORTH - A 12 week in-depth business planning course starts May 26; apply by May 15.


Additional virtual classes include: PROJECTING CASH FLOW, EXPLORING SELF EMPLOYMENT, BUSINESS BASICS, CYBERSECURITY and more.

Click the link to learn more and sign up today! 💻 New Ventures Maine.

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Re-Opening Dates

April 18 - Wiscasset Speedway May 2 - Montsweag Flea Market

May 6 - Red's Eats

May 23 - The Butterstamp Workshop

May 30 - Maine Tasting Center

Are you prepping to reopen? Let us know!

Healthy Lincoln County is Hiring a Summer Meal Program Contractor

If you’re organized, reliable, and love working with people, we want to hear from you!

HLC Summer Meal Program Contractor

2026 Guidebook Has Gone to Press

Thank you to all the businesses and organizations who purchased ads in our 2026 Wiscasset Regional Guidebook. The guidebook has gone to press - we'll start distributing them in May - we can't wait for you to see them!

Proposed WACC Bylaws Changes

A vote by the Membership will take place at the Chamber Annual Meeting on May 5 on revised Chamber bylaws. Review the proposed changes on our website or contact us to request a mailed copy. Please contact the Chamber if you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to vote by proxy before May 5.

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 - over 15 businesses are on the list - yours could be, too!

New Hope Midcoast Collecting Clothes and Accessories for Annual Summer Sale

New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, seeks donations of high-quality new and gently used clothing and accessories for our upcoming summer sale. Items may be bagged or in boxes and will be collected through June 30th. Clothes can be for all family members, all seasons, and of all sizes (free of damage, please; no used undergarments, and new only if for children). Accessories include jewelry, footwear, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, and bags.


Contact Joan at (207) 691-5969 or developmentdirector@newhopemidcoast.org to arrange for drop off. For more information and to see other collection sites throughout our service area, visit newhopemidcoast.org/shop-for-hope


Save the date for this event July 16-18 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland!

Chamber Calendar of Events

wiscassetchamber.com/events

Visit our calendar to find out what's going on locally. Members are welcome to send us your events!

The Wiscasset Chamber Office & Info Center is located at 297 Bath Road and is open year round. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Staff Hours: M&W 8:30-12:30 and F 10:00-2:00 and by chance.

Please contact the chamber with news items, events, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, career changes, anything that is news worthy and that you would like to share with others! Thanks!

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