August 28, 2025 | Issue 35

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Get Your Swag Tickets by Sept. 7th!!


Thank you to all of our member businesses and organizations who have donated a t-shirt, hat, or other swag/merch that we can raffle off for our summer fundraiser!


COME GET YOUR TICKETS TO WIN! Anyone can buy tickets for the raffle! $2 per ticket or Six for $10!

The more tickets you get, the more chances to win! Stop by the Information Center at 33 Main Street downtown Belfast!


Join in on the fun! And thank you for your support! Drawing on Monday, September 8th


CLICK HERE for more information and see the SWAG GALLERY!

Passy Pete Prediction on Labor Day


Passy Pete is the nautical New England lobster equivalent of the much beloved Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog of Pennsylvania. The first groundhog prediction was back in 1886. Legend says if he sees his shadow, winter will continue for another six weeks. But if he doesn’t, it will be an early spring.


Passy Pete comes forth from the cool waters of Penobscot Bay to make his prediction every Labor Day! Beginning in 2015, the Belfast Barons are the official handlers of Passy Pete and the prediction scrolls. Passy chooses from two scrolls offered to him. Will it be six more weeks of summer or an early winter?


After the prediction (and a little photo op and press), Passy Pete is released back into Penobscot Bay.


WHAT WILL IT BE THIS YEAR? PASSY PETE TELLS ALL!

LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 10AM

Heritage Park, Lower Main Street, Belfast. This is a free event.

Best of Maine - Down East Magazine


Congratulations to all our Chamber members who were named the Best or Top Finalist in Down East Magazine's Best of Maine, and can be found in the September 2025 issue!


A Morning in Maine - Finalist (Boat Excursion)

Arts in the Park Belfast - Finalist (Craft Fair)

Belfast Community Co-op - Finalist (Food Co-op)

Belfast Farmers' Market - Finalist (Farmers' Market)

Belfast Maskers - Finalist (Theater Group)

Dos Gatos Gastropub - Finalist (Bar), Finalist (Brunch)

Downshift Coffee - Finalist (Coffee Shop)

The Grasshopper Shop - Winner (Women's Boutique)

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop - Finalist (Bookstore)

Loyal Biscuit Co. - Winner (Pet-Supply Store)

The Moody Dog - Finalist (Food Truck)

Out on a Whimsey - Finalist (Toy Store)

Pentagoet Inn & Pub - Tie for First (Inn or B&B)

Portable Pie Place - Finalist (Food Truck)

Searsport Shores Ocean Campground - Finalist (Campground)

Stone Tree Farm & Cidery - Finalist (Hard-Cider Maker), Finalist (Winery)

United Farmers Market of Maine - Finalist (Farmers' Market)

WERU Community Radio 89.9 - Finalist (Radio Station)

Windsor Chairmakers - Finalist (Furniture Maker)


Order you copy of the September 2025 Best of Maine Issue here

CLICK HERE

to Search our Member Directory



New Members:

The Moody Dog

The Mall on High Street

Spring Street Eatery

Aubuchon Hardware

Midcoast Kitchen & Bath

Belfast Poetry Festival

August 21st Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Chamber Events Calendar

3) Magnolia Assisted Living

4) DaPonte String Quartet

5) The Moody Dog


Missed Last Week's Newsletter?

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


CLICK HERE!


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!


CLICK HERE!


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

ChamberMaster account or email

chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

Belfast Farmers' Market Celebrates 45 Years Aug. 29 at Waterfall Arts

Friends of Sears Island - Art + Poetry Walk on Display Through Sept. 7

Kids Unplugged - Sign Your Kids Up for the Next 6-Week Gymnastics Session Starting Sept. 1

Left Bank Books - Seeking PT Associate

Maine State Credit Union - Longtime Waldo County Banker Paul Doody Joins MSCU

Penobscot Marine Museum - Volunteers Needed for SardineFest Oct. 4

United Midcoast Charities - Beebe Receives Award for Philanthropic Excellence

University of Maine - Fall Professional Development & Continued Education Programs

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 Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Information Center Hours: Daily, 9am - 5pm