MARCH 5, 2026 | ISSUE 8



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New at PMM! Looking for a fun indoor thing to do with your kids? Join them for the PMM Pop-Up Children’s Museum!

Explore craft stations, pretend play areas, building forts, and cozy corners for reading — all in one big play space.

March 7 & 14 • 10 AM–4 PM

$5 per person (kids under 5 are free)



Bring the whole family for a creative day together!

2026 Annual Meeting!


Everyone is welcome! Join them for dinner, meet the candidates for the Board of Directors, and learn about the past year at our 2026 Annual Meeting Community Dinner.

Donations will be accepted for dinner with proceeds benefiting food access in Waldo County. 

When:

Sunday, March 8, 2026

4:30–6:30 PM 

Where:

Waldo County Shrine Club 

20 Northport Ave, Belfast

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!

OPENING IN JUNE 2026!

Congratulations to Spouter Inn Bed & Breakfast!

Please join us in congratulating Spouter Inn Bed & Breakfast on an incredible achievement! They recently earned Gold Awards in three categories — Best Bed & Breakfast, Best Romantic Getaway, and Best Boutique Hotel — in the Best of the 207 awards competition.



Hosted annually by 207 Magazine (a Maine lifestyle publication produced by WCSH6), the Best of the 207 competition invites readers from across the state to nominate and vote for their favorite Maine businesses, destinations, restaurants, and experiences. Winners are determined through public voting, making this recognition especially meaningful as it reflects the voices of guests and supporters statewide.

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding Midcoast business and the continued excellence they bring to our hospitality community!

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!

Job Posting for Executive Director

Location: Belfast, Maine

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Executive Director to lead our Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County (HFHWC) affiliate. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering strong community relationships to advance our mission of building homes, communities, and hope. HFHWC is looking for an Executive Director who can grow our affiliate to the next level of fundraising, home building and repair, and organizational growth and development. The Executive Director will supervise the manager of the Re-Store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the affiliate’s strategic plan, maintain compliance with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), and stay current on regulatory and organizational changes.

• Board Relations & Governance: Partner with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance, effective committee structures, and informed decision-making.

• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, cash flow, tax compliance, and lead fundraising and grant-writing efforts.

• People & Culture: Recruit, develop, and manage staff and volunteers while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

• Community Engagement & Communications: Serve as the face of the affiliate, lead marketing and public relations efforts, and build strong community partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in nonprofit or similar mission-driven organizations.

• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and fundraising.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with boards, staff, and community stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community by leading an organization dedicated to creating affordable housing and empowering families.

Apply to: Vicki Keller, ED, 92 Belmont Ave., Belfast, ME or hfhwcoffice@gmail.com

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.

The Midcoast Maine housing market poses significant challenges regarding housing inventory and cost, preventing many from living in this area. The Northport Inn & Lodge offers a unique housing option at affordable prices.



Nestled on a hill atop five scenic acres boasting scenic Pen Bay views, the property is located close to historic downtown Belfast, restaurants, food shopping and other amenities. The Northport has twenty beautifully appointed rooms, each with a private bath, and all utilities included. The property also has a fully-equipped shared kitchen that helps guests save money on dine-out and take-out.

The Northport is the Extended Stay Property of Choice for

• Working professionals seeking affordable housing seasonally or year-round.
• Employers of all kinds seeking to attract and retain workers spanning finite contract work to full time positions.
• Individuals needing transitional housing due to property renovations, prolonged buy/sell/lease transactions, or extended apartment/home searches.
• Realtors looking to help their clients during deal transitions
• Travelers wanting to explore Maine from a central coastal location.

Some of our Clients Include:

• Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital consistently utilize The Northport for their medical professionals to provide care to the region.
• Guests and real estate brokers have used The Northport during home transaction closings, lease transitions, property renovations, and countless work and home situations where short-term or extended stay housing provides guests with a home away from home.
• Other local businesses to house both employees and also Clients!

For more information and rates, please

The Northport Inn & Lodge

192 Northport Avenue

Belfast, ME 04915

+1 (207) 218-1129

info@thenorthportinn.com

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