MARCH 12, 2026 | ISSUE 9

📣🌲 New Chamber Member: Lynn Tree Care 🌲📣

Please join us in welcoming Lynn Tree Care as a new member of the Chamber! Serving Waldo County and the surrounding Midcoast region, Lynn Tree Care provides professional, detail-oriented tree care services to help property owners maintain healthy, safe, and beautiful landscapes. 

Their experienced team offers a wide range of services, including tree pruning and structural inspections, hazard tree removal, storm damage cleanup, lot clearing, browntail moth nest removal, brush and debris removal, and viewshed maintenance. 



Fully insured and led by arborists with years of experience working in Maine’s forests and landscapes, Lynn Tree Care is committed to safe, high-quality work and excellent customer service. 

Find them at:

🌲 https://lynntreecare.com/



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Belfast PD's Polar Plunge in Belfast Harbor is happening THIS FRIDAY to benefit Special Olympics. They are meeting at the Belfast Boat Ramp at about 10:30 am. If anyone wants to come down to cheer them on or join the plunge with them, that would be great.

The PD will have some extra SO Maine waivers for those of you who decide to participate!

Their donation page: https://www.classy.org/team/803622

On Friday, March 13, at 2:00 PM, Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County will cut the ribbon on a new rooftop solar system at the Belfast ReStore

The 18.92-kilowatt system, installed by local contractor SunDog Solar in partnership with national nonprofit Everybody Solar, will produce 110% of the ReStore's annual electricity needs. Every dollar saved stays in Waldo County — funding home construction, critical repairs, and programs that help families stay safely housed.

Join us for this event!

WHEN: Friday, March 13, 2026 — 2:00 PM

WHERE: Habitat ReStore, 92 Belmont Ave, Belfast, ME 04915

You watched it on TV — now it’s your turn to hit the ice! Join the Belfast Curling Club for a Post-Olympics Learn to Curl and see what you can do.

They're hosting a 2-hour session on Saturday, March 14, from 4–6 PM. You’ll learn the basics from experienced instructors, practice your new skills, and finish up with a short game so you can put it all together.

Thinking about becoming a member? If you join, your Learn to Curl fee will be applied toward your Fall 2026 membership dues.

Register on their website at www.belfastcurlingclub.org — space is limited, and spots fill quickly!

Film Screening & Discussion: HUNGRY NOW

Waldo County Bounty and Hawthorne Arts Collaborative will host a special screening of HUNGRY NOW, a Maine-made documentary exploring youth homelessness and hunger, followed by a panel discussion on food insecurity in Waldo County. The event takes place Tuesday, March 31, at 6:30 PM at the Colonial Theatre (163 High St., Belfast). Tickets are $12, available at the door or at colonialtheatre.com, with 50% of proceeds supporting Waldo County Bounty’s food access programs. The evening will feature a discussion with filmmaker Alan Kryszak and local food access leaders about how our community is addressing youth hunger.

Community Nature Walk: Sugar Maples at Grove Cemetery

Join naturalist Cloe Chunn of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition for a guided walk among the beautiful sugar maples of Grove Cemetery on Sunday, March 29, at 1 PM. Sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club, this free public event will explore the history and ecology of these iconic Maine trees, along with the mosses that thrive beneath them. The walk begins at the parking lot near the maintenance building—please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Clothing Drive for Shop for Hope 2026

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as a clothing donation drop-off location for Shop for Hope 2026, an annual event supporting the work of New Hope Midcoast. Donations of new or gently used quality clothing for all ages and seasons are now being accepted, along with footwear, jewelry, scarves, hats, mittens, gloves, and bags. (Please no stained or torn items, logos, suits, or used underclothing.) Shop for Hope takes place July 16–18, 2026, with proceeds helping provide critical services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

To learn more or view additional drop-off locations across the Midcoast, visit www.newhopemidcoast.org/shop-for-hope.

The beloved Maine Celtic Celebration is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and they are inviting the community to help shape the next chapter of this treasured Belfast tradition.

For two decades, this vibrant waterfront festival has brought music, dance, culture, food, and fellowship to our community, drawing visitors from across Maine and beyond. As they prepare for this milestone year, the Celebration is looking for dedicated community members to get involved.

Committee Members Needed:

• Marketing & Promotions
• Grounds & Set-Up Coordination
• Treasurer
• Overall Event Organizing / Planning Support

They are also seeking weekend volunteers to assist during the event itself — a wonderful way to be part of the excitement while supporting one of Belfast’s signature festivals.

Whether you have professional experience to lend or simply love the energy and spirit of the Celebration, your involvement can make a meaningful difference.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Support a long-standing community tradition
• Help drive cultural tourism in Waldo County
• Connect with fellow volunteers and community leaders
• Be part of a 20-year legacy event

If you’re interested in serving on a committee or volunteering during the event weekend, please reach out to Christine Murphy at Maine2ireland@gmail.com 

Let’s help make the 20th anniversary year the best one yet!

Our business community continues to identify housing as a critical workforce issue. In response, the Chamber is launching a listing section featuring rentals and available properties shared by members. By connecting employers, employees, and property owners, we hope to support a more sustainable local economy.

FMI: VIST THEIR WEBSITE HERE

Coming in May: a beautifully renovated apartment or large office space at 115 Bayside Road in Northport. The space includes three bedrooms/offices, a dining room, a spacious living area, and a bright, updated kitchen — flexible for residential or professional use.

Also available: two office spaces at 33 Front Street — one street-front and one overlooking the water.

Reach out Jennika at 207-930-5084 (cell) / 207-338-5355 (landline) OR visit www.baysidecottagerentals.com for details or to schedule a viewing.

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