May 15, 2025 | Issue 20

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Coastal Maine Vacations!


Tired of losing hair over your vacation rental? Coastal Maine Vacations provides property management services for Maine homeowners. They are operated by local entrepreneurs with a passion for Maine. They live, work and play here too.


As a locally owned and operated short-term vacation rental company, their mission is to provide those who own homes in Maine a deep connection to the local culture. They offer a stress-free, professional property management service at an affordable price.


171 High St., Ste. 8, Belfast, ME 04915 | 207-579-9989 | coastalmaine.vacations

Featured Member - RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn


RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn has spent over 40 years helping people find their place in Midcoast Maine. As a locally owned agency with 40+ real estate professionals across Waldo, Knox, and Lincoln Counties, we know the back roads, neighborhoods, and stories that make this place home. Backed by RE/MAX, the nation’s #1 real estate brand, we walk you through every step; whether you’re buying, selling, or simply imagining what’s next. More than just real estate, we’re invested in our communities. We support local organizations, fundraising efforts, and one another, because we know that when our communities thrive, we all do.


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Would you like to be a Featured Member?

Business After Hours - Central Maine Power


Every month our Chamber hosts an event designed for members to casually meet and build relationships with business people and individuals from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in our region.


Our next BAH will be hosted by:


Central Maine Power

Wednesday, May 21st, 530pm - 7pm

57 Searsport Ave. Belfast


It will be a combination of inside and outside of their service building, weather permitting. Joe Purington, President of Central Maine Power, would like to address the group about current updates regarding Electricity Transmission and Distribution in the State. They will then have an active presentation of Live Line (their demonstration trailer) either outside or in the truck bays.

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to Search our Member Directory


New Chamber Members:

Pulling Corks Wine Bar & Shop

Binnie Media

Cleared Hot Aerial Imagery LLC

Point Lookout / Vacasa

Everett Realty Group Inc.

The Friends of Union Fair Society

May 8th Newsletter



1) The Mount Battie Inn

2) Chamber Job Search

3) Chamber Events Calendar

4) Anodyne Book Shop

5) All Roads Music Festival


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!


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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

Belfast Parks & Recreation - MaineDOT Project/Rail Trail Notification

The CAT Ferry - Spring Sale Extended - Save $100-$200 on Travel Bookings

Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tour May 24

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop - 2nd Birthday Bash May 24

Marsh River Cooperative - Plant Swap May 18

Marsh River Theater - May Events

Searsport Shores Ocean Campground- Join Project Week May 16 - 23

Trove - Introducing Our 2025 Wedding Gift Guide

Waldo County Pet Food Pantry - Become a Sponsor

Waldo County YMCA - Repair Cafe May 17

Wild Cow Creamery Opens for its 10th Season

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