April 24, 2025 | Issue 17

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Pulling Corks!


Owners David Speer and Kristin Amundson-Speer believe that whether you are pulling a cork, unscrewing a cap or popping a crown, opening a bottle of wine is an invitation. Everything that brought THIS bottle of wine to THIS moment with YOU is now about to happen. They delight in creating these moments at Pulling Corks Wine Bar & Shop!


All of the wines they serve at Pulling Corks are ones that they personally find compelling. From easy drinking and delicious to stop-you-in-your-tracks wines (and everything in between) they’ve put together a fun list for you to explore. And what’s better with wine than snacks? They serve some of their favorite wine snacks like cheese, charcuterie, popcorn & olives along with some lighter wine friendly fare.


And fear not, if you have one of those special wine moments and want more, they have bottles (& cases) TO GO. Check them out Thursday - Monday 4pm - 9pm.


31 Pendleton St. Belfast, ME 04915 | 207-218-1400

www.pullingcorksmaine.com

Featured Member - Toddy Pond Farm


Toddy Pond Farm is a diversified family farm at the end of a dirt road in Monroe, ME.


Through our restaurant, Farm & Table, our mission is to provide our community and those visiting our lovely part of Maine, with wholesome and thoughtfully crafted meals in a fun and vibrant working farm setting. All of the meat we serve is raised here on our farm and all of the vegetables are grown by local organic growers. We offer a variety of dietary options, including vegetarian and gluten-free and our wood fired pizza with our naturally leavened sourdough crust is said to be some of the best in Waldo county. Seating options include our historic 1800’s hay barn and outside picnic tables (weather dependent).


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2025 Belfast: The Bay & Beyond Magazine


IT'S ARRIVED! 2025 Belfast: The Bay and Beyond -

The Official Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Guide!


Cover photo includes the Schooner Charm and Come Boating rowers. Photo by Kellie Lucaczyk Photography.


Many thanks to the absolutely tremendous team at Down East Magazine for collaborating with us again this year on a quality magazine. So many great articles, features, and photos!


Please stop by the Chamber Information Center and pick up your free copy or a bundle for your office or business. You will also be able to view the full flipbook online soon at www.belfastmaine.org. If you are a Chamber member business and would like to get on our distribution list, please call 207-338-5900 or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org.


And it's NEVER TOO EARLY to start planning for 2026! If you're still considering an advertisement or want to find out how to promote your business or organization through this great publication, contact us!

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New Chamber Members:

Binnie Media

Cleared Hot Aerial Imagery LLC

Point Lookout / Vacasa

Everett Realty Group Inc.

The Friends of Union Fair Society

DaPonte String Quartet

April 17th Newsletter



1) Anodyne Book Shop

2) Chamber Job Search

3) Waterfall Arts

4) Marsh River Theater

5) Chamber Events Calendar


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Check the monthly calendar on our website and save the date for upcoming events in our community!


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Chamber Members - You can submit your events by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email

chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? See who's hiring!


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Chamber Members - You can submit your job postings by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email

chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

First National Bank - Update on Belfast Branch Renovations

Front Street Shipyard - Spring 2025 Videos

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Two Guests Artists Apr. 25

Maine Boat & Home Show Selects Poster Art by Stephen Florimbi

MaineHealth - Free Breastfeeding Zoom Class May 7

Marsh River Cooperative - Spring Clean Up Day May 3

North Light Gallery - Stop By During Fourth Friday Art Walks

Patchwork Plus Season Opening May 3rd

Portable Pie Place - Opening Weekend Event Apr. 26

Senior College Belfast Seeks Additional Summer Class Proposals by May 1

Member Promotions

Consider Becoming a Chamber Member!


Our Vision is that the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination choice in the region.



The Mission of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

is to champion a thriving business environment for its members through promotion, networking, advocacy, community partnerships and access to relevant information.


Follow the link above to find information about membership benefits and learn how we can promote you and help you achieve your goals. Your support helps us to better promote our region and businesses!



Community Links:

Belfast Free Library | City of Belfast | Harbormaster

Public Transportation | MaineHealth Waldo Hospital | YMCA

*** Weekly Deadline for Newsletter Submissions is Tuesday by 4pm ***

Your Chamber Working For You

Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

Director@belfastmaine.org

Scott Smith, Operations Manager

ChamberOffice@belfastmaine.org

Board of Directors


President: Erin Merrifield, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn

Vice President: Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Treasurer: Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Secretary: Megan Day, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

Paul Dean, Councilor, City of Belfast

Haley B. Hall, Esq., Camden Law

Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Chris Nickerson, The Northport Inn & Lodge

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine

BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

33 Main St. | PO Box 58 | Belfast, ME. 04915

207-338-5900 | www.belfastmaine.org

Administrative Office & Information Center Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm