August 31, 2023 | Issue 34

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber!

Fidium Fiber is investing in your community by building the fastest fiber internet service available with speeds up to 2 Gigs! You can count on straight forward pricing, no gimmicks or bundles, and friendly, flexible service on your terms. It's time to expect more from your internet provider, and that's what you'll get.

Their customers are families and friends in the local community, so they wouldn't even think about offering anything less than the strongest connection. You'll experience the most advanced, fastest fiber internet to make life better for everyone. That means pricing you can afford, removing fees and data caps you don't want with the exceptional service you deserve from your internet provider.

You're also invited to join the ribbon cutting event on Thursday, August 31, at the Searsport Municipal Office, 1 Union St., Searsport, at 5:00pm.

Call (207) 626-0506 or visit fidiumfiber.com

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Human Development Coaching!

Deb Fournier has recently begun offering life coaching and therapy sessions through her business "Human Development Coaching." 

Her practice focuses on accessing the subconscious mind to find the root of the presenting problem to eradicate it from the person's life. Packages are available in 1-6 sessions, depending on the complexity of the presenting issues. She believes while you can not change the past, you can rewrite your future and eliminate those things that are holding you back. 

She offer sessions on everything from migraines, weight issues, insomnia and lack of direction, to confidence, self-esteem and anxiety, plus many, many more. 

All initial consults are free, and consist of a half-hour discovery call to determine the primary focus of work as well as compatibility. Sessions can be done from the comfort of your own home. She looks forward to talking with you to help you move forward to your best self. 

Call (207) 230-4576 (messages okay) or visit humandevelopmentcoaching.com

Recent New Members:

Ardiah Managed Services | Power Plus Electrical & Data Services | GWI Great Works Internet

Anodyne Book Shop | Pope's Plumbing & Heating | Captain Sweetser's Inn

Passy Pete Prediction on Labor Day

Will it be six more weeks of summer or an early winter?? Passy Pete tells all on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 4) at 10am in Heritage Park, Lower Main St., Belfast

Click Here for more details

LAST CALL FOR GOLF TEAMS, Plus Clubhouse After Hours with Northport Golf Club

If you're still interested in playing in the 10th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament, we have a couple spots left for teams!

CLICK HERE for more info and to sign up!!

And after the Chamber Cup Golf Tournament on Sept. 8th, join us at Northport Golf Club for a special themed Clubhouse After Hours from 5pm - 630pm.

While you might not be a golfer, everyone loves TACO NIGHT! Come enjoy an end of summer fiesta with a taco bar, margaritas and beer, and some great networking!

Joy Duck Postcards Benefit Student Scholarship

DID YOU KNOW... We have Joy Duck postcards available at our Information Center! We created postcards this year of our 2023 Belfast: The Bay & Beyond annual magazine cover as a way to raise money for a new student scholarship. Monies will go to a graduating student going into the field of marketing, hospitality, or a similar field. Stop by 14 Main Street and we'd be happy to get you some! Only $1!

August 24th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Music, Masts, and Lobster Traps

3) Maine Wienerfest

4) Clubhouse After Hours/Taco Night @ Northport Golf Club

5) Ananda Yoga's 5 Year Celebration

Bangor Daily News - This Year There Are 3 Mysterious 'Joy' Ducks in Belfast

Boston Globe - Giant Inflatable Ducks Appear in Maine's Belfast Bay for Third Year in a Row

Maine Public - Big Yellow Ducks Return to Belfast Harbor

News Center Maine - Big Inflatable Ducks Return to Belfast Harbor

Pen Bay Pilot - Thrice as Quack-tastic; Family of Giant Inflatable Ducks Make Colorful Splash in Belfast Bay

Q106.5 FM - Belfast Maine's Big Rubber 'Joy Duck' Returns With its Own Joy Duck Club

Spectrum Local News - The Mysterious Giant Inflatable Ducks Have Returned to Belfast Harbor

The Times of India - Big Inflatable Ducks Return to Belfast Harbor

United Press International - Giant Inflatable Ducks Make a Mysterious Return to Maine Harbor

WABI-TV 5 - Giant Yellow Ducks Return to the Coast of Belfast

WGME 13 - Mysterious 'Joy' Duck Returns to Belfast, Brings Two Friends

BCTV - Sturgeon Mural Interview with David Hurley

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition - September Outings

Belfast Free Library - September Programs

Belfast Historical Society - Then & Now in Belfast: Thirty Years of Paintings with Linden Frederick - Video Presentation

Belfast Senior College Launches New Office with Ribbon Cutting on Sept. 6

Belfast to Receive $1 Million for Street Improvements (TRJ)

Churches Sponsor September Events Promoting Care for Trees

Eastern Maine Community College Partnership with Northern Light Mayo Hospital Offers Widespread Nursing Program (FOX22)

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Liz Prescott as September Guest Artist

Loyal Biscuit Co. Now Accepting Applications for Fenway Fund Grant

Penobscot Marine Museum - Dozens of Long-Lost Historic Maine Photo Negatives Found in Tenants Harbor Attic (BDN)

ReVision Energy - Ranked #1 Solar Installer in Northern New England (Solar Power World)

'Rockweed' Film - Belfast, Maine to Shine in Upcoming Feature

Sail Power & Steam Museum - Captain Sharp Turns 90, Offers Inspirational Wisdom

Two Longtime Camden Family Businesses Forge New Future as Rankin's Becomes Part of Viking Lumber (PenBay Pilot)

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