MAY 7, 2026 | ISSUE 16

2026 Keeping Belfast Maine Beautiful is on!

May 9th Saturday, day before Mother's Day. If you are on a team: stay tuned for directions via email from kbmb04915@gmail.com. If you want to help and are not on a team just show up Saturday morning from 8 am to 12 PM at the the Front Street Parking Lot next to Front Street Shipyard and you'll find the people who will give you, your kids, family, friends etc. an assignment and a map. BRING YOUR OWN GLOVES. This year: no tee shirts. Wear an old tee shirt or a safety vest please. This event is supported by the City of Belfast. Bring your garbage back to Front Street and throw bags on the City truck. Thanks for helping. Any questions? kbmb04915@gmail.com See you Saturday May 9th.

The Dan Horton Invitational Charity Masters Meet

Raising money to support the WCY Bluefish Youth Swim Team

This is a recognized meet. Membership to USMS is encouraged, but not required. Register at www.usms.org/reg

May 16th- warm up at 8:30a.m., 9:30 a.m. start

Facility: 6-lane pool, adjacent lane for warm up and cool down. Electronic timing.

Meet Director: Susan Cooney - cooneyfineart@gmail.com 

Contact: Jeff Walls, WCY Aquatics Director, at Jwalls@waldocountyymca.org or at (207) 338-4598

Fees: Before May 13: Online Registration: $35. 

In person registration: $45 (Starts at 8:30am the day of the meet, at the WCY)

Register at the link in tickets! 

Spring Horse Show at SeaHorse Stables

May 23rd, rain or shine, join us for our first show of the season! Some highlights:.

NHHJA classes

Crossrail and 2"3" Thouroughbred division

Scotty Laffey will be our judge

Please contact Amy Miller with questions at dnabeewee@yahoo.com or 207-505-1618 or Theresa at tmartin912@gmail.com our show secretary for entry information. Show begins at 8am.  

BIG NEWS

Arts in the Park Nominated for “Best Craft Fair” in Best of Maine!

We’re excited to share that Belfast Arts in the Park has been nominated for Best Craft Fair in this year’s Best of Maine awards presented by Down East Magazine!

This beloved annual event is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent that makes our region so special—and we’re honored to see it recognized at the state level.

🗳 Voting opens May 12 and runs through June 12

We’d be so grateful for your support—cast your vote and help shine a spotlight on Belfast!

Winners will be announced in the September issue and online.

👉 https://vote.downeast.com/

Thank you to everyone who has helped make Arts in the Park such a vibrant and lasting tradition for 30 years! Let’s bring this one home! 🌟

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Waterfall Arts Announces Youth Summer Camps: A Season of Creativity, Exploration, and Play!

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Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

Director@belfastmaine.org

Kim Grindle, Member Relations Coordinator

ChamberOffice@belfastmaine.org

Board of Directors

President: Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Vice President: Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

Treasurer: Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Secretary: Megan McAvoy, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

Haley B. Hall, Esq., Camden Law

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine