Wednesdays On Main All events 5-7 PM on Main Street unless noted www.bucksportswom.com
June 3 Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers – www.frogtownpuppets.com The Alamo Theatre June 10 Gareth Laffely – www.garethmusic.com Native American Flute Main Street Tent June 17 Mes Amis – Gypsy Jazz www.mesamis.biz The Alamo Theatre June 24 Food on Main – Area Restaurants Bring their Best Dishes - Main Street July 1 George Danby, Bangor Daily News Political Cartoonist- Main Street Tent July 8 WERU & Bucksport Bay Area Chamber bring you a Live Storytelling Event:
Bucksport– How It Was, and How It Is The Alamo Theatre July 15 Maximum Blue – www.maximumblueband.com Bluegrass featuring Max Silverstein – Main Street Tent July 22 Belfast Bay Fiddlers – www.belfastbayfiddlers.org Main Street Tent July 29 The Veayo Twins – Singing Pop, Rock, R & B & Country theveayotwins.com Main Street Tent Aug 5 ‘ALIVE INSIDE- A Movie of Music & Memory’ Audience Award 2014 Sundance Film Festival www.aliveinside.us Facilitated by Elder Law Attorney Christina Perkins The Alamo Theatre August 12 To be announced August 19 To be announced August 26 Mini Buskers Festival – Main Street
BACAS (BUCKSPORT AREA CULTURAL ARTS SOCIETY) SCHEDULED EVENTS
www.bacasmaine.org All events at: Bucksport Performing Arts Center or Bucksport Middle School, Miles Lane, Bucksport unless noted May 18 University of Maine Renaissance Chorale 7:00pm June 6 Perform Your ALS Off! Variety Show Tickets $10 7:00pm June 14 The Bangor Ballet - Les Sylphides & A Second Piece TBA thebangorballet.com 7:00pm July 10 Down East Center Ring Circus Band 7:00pm July 15 Peter & Will Anderson, Jazz- Bucksport Performing Arts Tickets $10 peterandwillanderson.com 7:30pm July 13-24 Theatre Camp for Kids (ages 7-14) Meets Monday thru Friday, 9:00am - Noon, culiminates in group performance Sunday, July 26 at 2:00pm. 207-469-3518 or email bames@bucksportmaine.gov to sign up. $60.00, 25 participants maximum July 24 Karaoke at the Bay Festival - Waterfront Gazebo 6:00pm July 26 Theatre Camp Performance 2:00pm August 8 “Mostly for Fun” Annual Trombone Concert at Elm St. Congregational Church. Benefits maintence for historic E. & G.G. Hook Organ. $8 adults $3 kids August TBA 4th Annual Gala Concert with Daniel Epstein & Friends. Classical & Jazz/Pop www.danielepsteinpiano.com August 15 1st ANNUAL BUCKSPORT ARTS FESTIVAL – Bucksport Waterfront – Professionally organized and featuring artists of note, music and artisanal food vendors. H.O.M.E. CO-OP Orland, Maine: July - Cultural Exchange Events FMI: www.homecoop.net
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Welcome to our region! As you look through this guide I trust you will notice that there is a great deal to enjoy in our area and that the space on the map between Belfast to Bangor, Bangor to Ellsworth and back again, has a lot to offer. One of the best things about Maine is the diversity of its small towns from fishing ports to great spots along our rivers and ponds. There is an entrepreneurial spirit here that I have not encountered any other place I have lived. That spirit creates a huge variety of shops and services that are owned and operated by men and women that live, work and care about right here. When you support our local businesses you are supporting the entire community. Every one of these hard working individuals gives time, talent and money to make this area the best place to Eat, Play, Shop and Stay. Make sure you thank them when you walk through their doors and tell them “the Chamber sent you!� The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the prosperity and quality of life in our area so that the citizens and business community will thrive. One of our many objectives, and part of our strategic plan, is connecting business to community. We have found one of the best ways to achieve this goal is to have a diverse, enthusiastic and involved membership. If you are a business owner, we invite you to join the Chamber and get personally involved in working with us toward achieving our goals and ensuring the continued success of your communities. Wishing you prosperity, Leslie Wombacher Executive Director Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
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GOOD TO KNOW Emergency Dial 9-1-1
Hospitals
Maine State Police 1-800-432-7381 Hancock County Sheriff’s Dept. 207-667-7575 Waldo County Sheriff’s Dept. 207-338-6786 Bucksport Police Dept. 207-469-7951 Searsport Police Dept. 207-548-2304 Poison Control Center 1-800-442-6305 U.S. Coast Guard 207-596-6667
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital (207) 374-2836 57 Water St, Blue Hill Eastern Maine Medical Center (207) 973-7000 489 State St, Bangor Maine Coast Memorial Hospital (207) 664-5311 50 Union St, Ellsworth Waldo County General Hospital (207) 338-2500 118 Northport Ave, Belfast
Libraries
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Blue Hill Public Library (207) 374-5515 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill Buck Memorial Library (207) 469-2650 47 Main St, Bucksport Carver Memorial Library (207) 548-2303 12 Union St, Searsport Stockton Springs Community Library (207) 567-4147 6 Station St, Stockton Springs
Ian’s Place Playground, Elm St. Bucksport Moose Point State Park, 310 West Main St., Searsport Mosman Park, Water St. Searsport Water Street Park, End of Water St. Blue Hill Belfast City Park, 208 Northport Ave, Belfast Knowlton Park, State St. Ellsworth
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DINE • BUCKSPORT BAY AREA DINING GUIDE Bucksport House of Pizza 207.469.7511 132 Main Street, Bucksport Italian • Pizza • Subs
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Harbor View Grille 207.469.3396 96 Main Street, Bucksport American (Traditional)
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Island Rise & Shine 207.469.1110 1 Maple Street, Verona Island Breakfast • Brunch
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MacLeod’s Restaurant & Bar 207.469.3963 63 Main Street, Bucksport Seafood • American (Traditional)
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Mountain View Variety 207.469.2014 960 Acadia Highway, Orland Pizza • Sandwiches • Subs
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Mings Garden 207.469.5930 7 Main Street, Bucksport Chinese • Cantonese • Hunan
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Pentagoet Inn 207.326.8616 24 Main Street, Castine Seafood • Breakfast • Desserts
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The Good Kettle 207.567.2035 247 US Route 1, Stockton Springs Soup• Sandwiches • Picnic Lunches
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The Local Variety & Bake Shop 207.469.0865 79 Main Street, Bucksport Baked Goods • Local Products
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Tozier’s Bucksport Variety 207.469.2753 127 Main Street, Bucksport Pizza • Sandwiches • Subs
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Wahl’s Dairy Port 207.469.3697 79 Main Street, Bucksport Ice Cream Your dining experience will be unique – from the elegant to the casual. Stopping to enjoy a bite to eat provides not only a great meal but also a chance to relax during a busy day. Bucksport and its surrounding communities have terrific places to do just that. Grab a coffee and stop by one of the 6
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friendly storefronts or the Chamber and let us help you get off to a fantastic start to your adventures. Breakfast is served and served well around here, we have all the classic breakfast fare including homemade hash, thick Belgium style waffles or homemade organic baked treats. Stay for lunch and find a spot to sit
DINE • BUCKSPORT BAY AREA outside and enjoy a fresh lobster or pick up a prepared picnic lunch, a bottle of wine, and head to your favorite spot outdoors. Relax at dinner time by enjoying the waterfront in Bucksport. Take in the beautiful veiw of the Penosbscot River and historic Fort Knox or cap off your day at one of the several remarkable restaurants nearby.
Don’t forget to stop at the local ice cream parlor for a special desert. A wide range of food is offered at our restaurants so whatever appeals to your taste, you will be able to find it. Whatever you decide, a fine dining experience awaits!
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STAY • BUCKSPORT BAY AREA Balsam Cove Campground 286 Back Ridge Road, Orland 207.469.7771 balsamcove.com Campground • Cabins
Searsport Shores Ocean Camping & Kayak 216 West Main Street, Searsport 207.548.6059 www.campocean.com Campground • Cabins
Bucksport Motor Inn, LLC 70 US Route 1, Bucksport 207.469.3111 bucksportmotorinn.com Motel
Shady Oaks Campground 32 Leaches Point Road, Orland 207.469.7739 shadyoakscampground.com Campground • Cabins
Captain Ginn House 61 US Route 1, Bucksport 207.469.7839 Vacation Rental
Spring Fountain Motel 196 US Route 1, Bucksport 207.469.3139 springfountainmotel.com Motel
Front Ridge Cabins 333 Front Ridge Cabins, Orland 207.469.7130 Cabins • Cottages
The River House 1175 Castine Road, Orland 207.947.4788 Vacation Rental
Orland House Properties 10 Naramissic Drive, Orland 207.469.1144 Vacation Rental
Williams Pond Lodge 370 Williams Pond Road, Bucksport 207.460.6064 williamspondlodge.com Bed & Breakfast
Pentagoet Inn 26 Main Street, Castine 207.326.8616 pentagoet.com Bed & Breakfast
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Fort Knox Park Inn Where your Maine adventure begins.
Whether you're planning an event or a Maine vacation, when you're looking for a hotel that offers convenience, comfort, and affordability... come stay with us! Our central location makes it easy to get to all the Downeast Maine sites and attractions. Give us a call at 207-469-3113 or make your reservation at fortknoxparkinn.com
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Lodging plays an important part in any vacation plan. Family memories, whether of roasting marshmallows by the campfire, catching your first fish, or watching a magnificent sunrise can all be realized in our corner of vacationland. Are you looking for the personal touch that only a Bed and Breakfast can bring or just a clean comfy bed to get your rest until the next adventure? In our area you will find the mid-coast’s only eco-friendly, off the grid accommodations, Castine’s oldest, original “summer hotel” still welcoming guest to Penobscot Bay and multiple family
friendly motels to choose from. If you need more space or are planning an extended stay our area has some great summer rental options and campgrounds aplenty. “Center of the known Universe?’, Bucksport can truly feel that way when you are lucky enough to stay in our area. Our centralized location offers access to countless activities and events. Camden, Bar Harbor and Deer Isle are all less than an hour away! From walking distance to easy day trips, “You can get there from here!”.
The Bucksport Motor Inn overlooking the Penobscot River is centrally located to some of Maine’s most frequently visited coastal towns and attractions, including the historic Penobscot Narrows Bridge. We are family orientated and dog-friendly. Enjoy your stay with free WIFI, cable, refrigerators and microwaves.
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While you are driving along Maine’s coast you’ll see countless shops and storefronts. Finding that one special item that comes home with you and becomes an heirloom of that trip takes a keen eye and an open heart. Some shopping is personal, a celebration of your trip and of your friends back home while at other times it’s about necessity and finding what you need as quickly and efficiently as possible. Shop like a local. Use this guide to step into our
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community with confidence that our local merchants will have what you need even when you didn’t know you needed it. You will find an array of treasures around every bend and in every bay along your path. Before you go, please remember to check out our chamber directory located in this guide for the names of the business who support this community through their investment in the Bucksport Chamber of Commerce.
UNIQUE ROCK SHOP Rocks • Minerals • Gems Semi-precious Stones • Fossils Jewelry & What-nots
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Wine and Design
Custom products for the wine enthusiast Unique gifts for any occasion Furniture - Trays - Home DĂŠcor & More!
Visit us to see all our artisan pieces handmade from aged wine barrels
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BookStacks Bucksport, Maine
Books, Magazines, Newspapers, Cards & Gifts. Pretty Good Coffee, and A Better Bottle of Wine.
Free Wi-Fi 24/7 71 Main Street 207-469-8992
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Bucksport MARINA
Customers are able to rent seasonal or transient slips to dock their vessel while in Town. The 44 slip facility provides the following onsite services for up to 40’ vessels: • • • • • •
Electric and water hook ups Public Pump out service Gasoline Vehicle Parking Locked security fence shore-side Wi-Fi
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www.bucksportmarina.net • marina@bucksportmaine.gov For Schedule of Events for ‘Wednesdays on Main’ See page 2
PLAY • BUCKSPORT BAY AREA So you’re here, now what do you do? Our area offers many outdoor activities as well as rainy day options. Exploring hiking trails, State parks such as Fort Knox, Acadia National Park and area lighthouses will keep one busy for days. Whether you are hiking up Blue Hill, Great Pond Mountain or around Silver Lake investigating Maine’s natural beauty is only minutes away. Right below Main Street in Bucksport you will find a one mile bricked walking trail that is utilized by local and visitor alike. Bucksport, Searsport and Blue hill have public parks with playground equipment. Ask us about the founder of Bucksport, Jonathan Buck and his legend or stop by the Jonathan Buck Monument. Shortly after his death, the outline of a leg appeared upon his large grave monument. Over the years many people have tried to remove it but it always reappears.
Just across the river one finds Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory offer a unique chance to both step back in time and look out to the future. Fort Knox is one of the best preserved fortifications on the New England coast. It has many architectural features present only to itself, as well as a rich history behind its cannon batteries. Explore the Fort and discover this treasure of Maine and Unites States History. Fort Knox is open May 1 – October 31, from 9am to sunset. The newly constructed Penobscot Narrows Bridge boasts an observation tower, rising 420 feet above sea level, which may only be accessed through Fort Knox. The observation tower provides a breathtaking view of the Penobscot River Valley, and is the only observatory like it in the Western Hemisphere! A one-minute elevator ride will take you to the top of the tallest public Continued on next page
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Penobscot Narrows Observatory & Fort Knox State Historic Site
Prospect, Maine Open May 1 through October 31 Ride northern New England’s fastest elevator 420’ feet up for spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and beyond. The Penobscot Narrows Observatory is the tallest bridge observatory open to the public in the world.
Also, explore Historic Fort Knox one of the best-preserved 19th Century seacoast fortifications in the country. Hold your wedding, reunions or party at the Fort Observatory. Pavilions available. Located off US Rte. 1 on the way to or from Bar Harbor. Prospect, Maine is located between Belfast, Bangor and Bar Harbor. Website: fortknox.maineguide.com Telephone: 207-469-6553 bucksportbaychamber.com
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PLAY • BUCKSPORT BAY AREA bridge-observatory in the world. The beauty is immediately where you will find 360 degrees views, complete with identification panels showing you how to locate nearby mountains, lakes and towns. Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, in East Orland, is a terrific place to explore and learn, offering both indoor and outdoor activities. Other outdoor activities include; a first class golf course, Searsport Pines and sightseeing on the water with, Verona Island Charter Services from Bucksport’s harbor and Guildive Cruises out of Castine. Kayak to Sears Island from Searsport Shores Ocean Camping and Kayak. Enjoy public art and Maine’s scenic vistas while you and your family visit the magnificent sculptures on the Symposium Sculpture Tour. Sculpture #1 is located on the Bucksport waterfront, maps can be found
online or in the Bucksport Bay Chambers’ information center. Local arts and crafts can be found in abundance at many shops and galleries along the way. All summer long and into the fall each community puts on festivals of all sorts. Live entertainment, farmers’ markets and anything else you can think to do while the weather is warm enough can be found. Please turn to the calendar of events in the front of this guide and on page 23or visit www.bucksportbaychamber.com/our-events to learn more. If you are looking for a break from the great outdoors, take in Northeast Historic Film, in Bucksport, the Wilson Museum in Castine or the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport. Additional activities include events at the Bucksport, Castine and Orland Historical Societies. The Bucksport Perform-
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ing Arts Center, the Alamo Theatre and other local entertainment venues offer movies and live performance all year long. Local shops offer a place to wander and make a purchase that supports the local economy. If you still need more to do, Acadia Na-
tional Park, The Belfast Art scene, The Farnsworth Museum, Bangor and Ellsworth’s shopping Districts and the Deer Isle Peninsula are all with in a 45 minute drive. Perfect for a day trip, then Back to your home away from home, the Bucksport bay area.
The Alamo Theatre DIGITAL PROJECTION & DOLBY 7.1 SURROUND SOUND!
Visit Bucksport’s 1916 community theatre for the best movies & special events year round. Real butter on the popcorn & all your favorite drinks, including Moxie. The perfect place to rent for your event or meeting. Now offering beer & wine!
Low, low prices High, high quality 85 Main Street Bucksport, ME www.oldfilm.org • 207-469-0924
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BUCKSPORT Located at the mouth of the Penobscot River, Bucksport is the perfect intersection of history, nature, trade, and culture. A walk along the town’s million-dollar walkway gives visitors a glorious view of the tidal harbor and of Fort Knox, a fully casemated granite fort (circa 1844). Also visible from the walkway is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory, an impressive piece of engineering, and a working paper mill with its own biomass generator. You can find Bucksport #1 on the trail map of the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium with its breathtaking “Before the Wind” sculpture located at Flag Point on the waterfront. The Annual Bucksport Arts Festival will gather artists and craftspeople in a beautiful waterfront location overlooking Penobscot Bay on August 15, 2015. At the east end of the walkway, pedestrians can gaze across the river at the spot on Verona Island where Admiral Robert Peary’s ship Roosevelt was built in 1905 for his landmark expeditions toward the North Pole. Those interested in the rich history of the area can visit the Bucksport Historical Society, located along the riverfront walkway or the Buck Memorial Library on Main Street. Bucksport’s Main Street boasts its own independent bookseller, BookStacks, where visitors can grab a cup of coffee and buy new and used books, browse hundreds of magazines, purchase local and national newspapers, and check their email using the free Wi-Fi. Main Street also features its own independent movie theater, The Alamo, supported by Northeast Historic Film, which is headquartered at the same location. From Mid-May through October, you can visit our thriving Farmers’ Market every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm also located on Main Street. Wednesdays on Main will schedule activities
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that bring energy, fun, and joy to Main Street on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm throughout the summer. A summer jaunt into Bucksport means visitors can enjoy a favorite local treat, an ice cream from Wahl’s Dairy Port, known to locals as “the ice cream parlor.” For those wanting to wet their whistle or grab a bite to eat, several year-round restaurants cater to those seeking everything from fresh seafood to vegetable chow mein. Options include Chinese cuisine, pub-style dining and a family-friendly harbor-side eatery with outdoor seating. The Annual Bucksport Bay Festival draws tens of thousands of visitors to town each summer for food, fun, and fireworks, with other seasonal celebrations including a Halloween-themed Ghostport festival and winter-themed Frost Fest. Dozens of miles of hiking trails are available free to the public year-round for hiking, jogging, snowshoeing or crosscountry skiing, and dogs on leashes are welcome. Within half an hour of downtown Bucksport, there are also 11 lakes and pond, many of which are open to the public for swimming, fishing, kayaking and boating, as well as sites for camping, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and mountain biking. And for those looking for a break on the long car ride to Bar Harbor or points east along the coast, Bucksport offers two excellent playgrounds within minutes of Main Street. For those wishing to extend their stay, local accommodations include an off-grid lakeside B7B, two motor inns and a Hotel with water views. The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, located on Main Street, welcomes visitors year-round and includes an information booth that is open 24 hours a day.
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ORLAND The Town of Orland was incorporated in 1800, formerly known as “Plantation #2” on the east side of the Penobscot River. As of the year 2000, the population was 2,150 people. Orland is home to many local businesses and campgrounds. It is a great place to visit if you enjoy hiking the great outdoors surrounded by spectacular views. Orland River Day is a town celebration held each year on the last Saturday in June (rain or shine) complete with a parade, food, crafts, a “Downeast” raft race and River Duck Dash! Be on hand to watch 1,000 rubber ducks dash down the Narramissic River. This will be the 40th year for this day of celebration. The
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Robert Peary from New York to the Arctic in 1908 for his final expedition to the North Pole. The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory connects to Verona Island to Penobscot in Waldo County replacing the Waldo-Hancock Bridge, which opened November 16, 1931.
PROSPECT The most prominent landmark in Prospect is Fort Knox, a large 19th-century fort. It is now a major attraction, as is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory. Named for Revolutionary War General Henry Knox, construction on the huge fort started in 1844. With its brick arches, underground passages and enormous guns, it was intended to protect Bangor and its important lumber industry from the British. Fort Knox was never completed or needed but construction was finally halted after the Civil War and is now the most popular historic site in Maine. Adjacent to the fort and crossing the river
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Orland River Day will be held this year June 27, 2015. Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust is a charitable nonprofit organization founded in 1993 to conserve land, water and wildlife habitat for the communities of northwestern Hancock County. GPMCT manages the Wildlands in Orland for wildlife habitat, recreation, education and sustainable forestry. The property is open to the public year-round for a variety of uses. Welcome uses of the Wildlands include hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and more.
VERONA ISLAND The island and community has undergone numerous name changes. The name was changed to Verona (after Verona, Italy) upon its incorporation as a town on February 18, 1861. The town lengthened its name to Verona Island on March 27, 2004. The island was once a ship building village. In 1905 the last vessel was built. This was the Roosevelt, which carried
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to Bucksport is the beautiful new Penobscot Narrows Bridge, one of only three cablestayed bridges in the U.S. The Penobscot Bridge site also is home to Penobscot Narrows Observatory, the first bridge observation tower in the Unites States and the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. Fort Knox and the Observatory are worth a long day’s visit any time, and Fort Knox has many special events throughout the year, including psychic and medieval fairs, guided ghost tours, pirate festival, battle reenactments; and the annual, well-known, Halloween scare fest, Fright at the Fort. bucksportbaychamber.com
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The Town of Stockton Springs is a small coastal community in Waldo County Maine. Stockton Springs is located between Belfast and Bucksport on Coastal US 1. It is home to Fort Point State Park, established in 1836. Fort Point State Park encompasses 120 acres of diverse terrain, activities, and habitat all at the mouth of the Penobscot River where you can enjoy the riverside picnic sites, soothing trails,
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Searsport was on Penobscot Bay, which has been a major influence on the town’s development. Settled in the late 18th Century and incorporated as a town in 1845. It has nearly 10 miles of coastline. During Searsport’s early history, its major industry was shipbuilding and cargo handling. The seaport town was famous for its sea captains in the mid-1800’s and was once home to ten percent of all American deep20
and other activities. With its direct water access and public boat ramp, Frankfort has great boating and fishing opportunities. Mount Waldo offers hiking, blueberry picking, and an old granite quarry to explore. Access is on Mount Waldo Road. There are many acres of town-owned forest, and the Frankfort ATV Club maintains good riding trails.
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Incorporated in 1788, the Town of Orrington is located at the southern tip of Penobscot County nestled on the mighty Penobscot River between Brewer and Bucksport. Today Orrington is a predominantly rural and
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Settled in 1760, Frankfort is the oldest town on the Penobscot River. Sacked by the British during the War of 1812, it later became a major shipbuilding center and had important granite quarries. Located at the confluence of the Penobscot and March Rivers, the town has its own marina and boat launch, a public library, a ball field, and an active recreation department that offers youth soccer, softball
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water shipmasters. These sea captains traveled the world and brought home their treasures, which are on display at the Penobscot Marine Museum, the oldest maritime museum in Maine, has something for visitors of all ages. There may be some treasures awaiting you at one of the flea markets or antique dealers that line Rte. 1 from
SEARSPORT CONT. Searsport to Belfast. Off the coast of Searsport is Sears Island, the largest uninhabited island on the East Coast. Sears Island is accessible by a causeway and
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the Winterport waterfront where boaters and swimmers recreate in the spring, summer and in the autumn. Older homes, many built for Winterport sea captains, stand along the downtown roadways. For those interested in audio recording stop by Winterport’s state of the art recording studio equipped with 32 tracks of simultaneous recording. My Thrill Studio was built to meet contemporary digital audio demands located “outback” on Blueberry Hill.” Call Mark today to set up a free and no obligation consultation to talk about your project’s vision. My Thrill Studio is committed to meeting all your recording needs. (see directory)
BLUE HILL Modern day Blue Hill is rich with artists and craftsmen and offers great food, gracious lodging, galleries and shops to explore, and a slower pace of life. Blue Hill welcomes visitors and residents alike to hike its mountain, walk its shores and to canoe, kayak and sail its waters. The Hancock County Agricultural Society,
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The town supports a K-8 elementary school, working farms, and a general store, many home-based businesses, several churches and many organizations. Penobscot is friendly mix of generational families, individuals, and families new to the area. Several bed and breakfast establishments provide comfortable, friendly lodging for visitors.
WINTERPORT 10 The Waldo County town of Winterport is situated on the west bank of the Penobscot River located just 12 miles south from the Town of Bucksport on Route 1A. Winterport retains a 19th century charm that blends well with 20th century conveniences. Winterport village has a thriving downtown, where people can find restaurants, convenience stores, gift shops and businesses. Newly rebuilt sidewalks encourage people to stroll through the town where they can stop and listen to a concert taking place inside one of the Town’s most historic landmarks the Union Meeting House, built in 1834. Visitors can walk the short distance to
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offers excellent biking, walking along the many natural hiking trails. In the winter, the trails are perfect for snowshoeing.
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Penobscot is a small town, first settled in 1760, with classic rural character and a tiny village area. Its 18.75 miles of shoreline are along the Bagaduce and Penobscot rivers. Some activities Penobscot offers are leisurely fishing, sightseeing, kayaking and boating. The Conservation Trust and Blue Hill Heritage Trust have acquired lands and access for recreational purposes in various areas of the town.
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established in 1891, sponsors the annual Blue Hill Fair- “a down to earth country fair” scheduled around Labor Day weekend. This year the fair will be held September 3rd through 7th, 2015. Blue Hill Mountain overlooks the town, and its pathways are well-used by residents and visitors. bucksportbaychamber.com
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Castine, Maine is one of the oldest communities in North America. It has been occupied continuously since the early 1600s as the site of numerous trading posts, forts, missions and permanent settlements of France, Holland, England and colonial America. Before 1613, and during the course of its long history, Castine has also been home to several nations of Native Americans. IT is a small coastal village that is approximately 7.9 square miles and is located on a peninsula in the East Penobscot Bay Region. More than 100 historic markers can be found in this town characterized by its 18th century architecture. The year-round population is roughly 1,300 including 700
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Brooksville, Maine is a small coastal town with a laid-back community lifestyle and diverse industries from fishing and plumbing to computer graphics and marketing. First settled in 1777 and incorporated in 1817. The town of Brooksville contains 21,631 acres with more than 50 miles of shoreline. The acreage that makes up Booksville originally were parts of Castine, Penobscot and Sedgwick. The town of Brooksville was named for Governor Brooks of Massachusetts and incorporated in 1817. Brooksville has both active fishing and farming industries. Historically it has been a desired summer vacation spot having a number of
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summer homes, rental cottages and camps. Brooksville offers a Farmers’ Market Tuesdays at 9am starting in June through the summer at Buck’s Harbor off Cornfield Hill Rd. The historical society, library, and Holbrook Island Sanctuary are also some fun attractions in the area. If paddling is your thing - whether canoeing or sea kayaking - you’ll find plenty of paddling spots at Holbrook Island Sanctuary. One of the sanctuary’s more popular sections is at Goose Falls; a reversing falls that attracts canoeists and kayakers.
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Settled in 1763 and incorporated in 1789, Sedgwick is home to what is arguably one of the most photographed views in the state of Maine. The village of Sedgwick is located on the Blue Hill Peninsula and provides views of mountains and miles of blueberry fields. Caterpillar Hill affords a sweeping vista across blueberry fields to Penobscot Bay and Camden in the west, south to Isle au Haut, and 22
college students attending Maine Maritime Academy. Visitors can enjoy A Walking Tour of Castine, which outlines fifty historic sites and buildings throughout the town, including three forts occupied during the American Revolution. Castine is home to the renowned Maine Maritime Academy, the dramatic cliffs of Dyces Head Lighthouse, The Wilson Museum, a variety of art galleries, specialty shops, and fine lodging and dining establishments. Visitors can delight in a beautiful sunset sailing trip or a visit of the Hermione - a replica of the 18th century frigate - on July 14, 2015 for Bastille Day!
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east to Jericho Bay. Caterpillar Hill attracts visitors because of the rolling vistas of blueberry land, island, and water bodies. During the fall, the hill explodes with colors of deep blue, burnt orange and red. Sedgewick offers many choices for accommodations and activities. A tour of its many charming galleries and antique shops is a must for any visitor.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MAY - OCTOBER
July 25 & 26, Saturday & Sunday
Bucksport - Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market
July 29, Wednesday
Every Thursday, 2pm-5pm
JUNE - AUGUST
Every Wednesday, 5pm-7pm
Bucksport - Events held on Main Street
JUNE
June 20, Saturday
Fort Knox - Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours
June 26, Friday
Orland - Little Miss Orland Pageant
June 27, Friday
Orland - Orland River Day Orland - River Duck Dash
Fort Knox – 20th Maine, 3rd Maine, 15th Alabama Civil War Reenactment Castine – American Schooner Celebration
July 30 & 31, Thursday & Friday
Fort Knox – Theatre Comes to Fort Knox, 6PM
AUGUST
August 8 & 9, Saturday & Sunday Fort Knox - 6th Maine Battery Cannon Firings
August 15 & 16, Saturday & Sunday Fort Knox - Paranormal/Psychic Faire
August 15, Saturday
Bucksport – Bucksport Arts Festival 9am to 4pm
August 22, Saturday
July 3, Friday
Fort Knox - Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours Fort Knox – Pirate Festival 10am to 4pm
July 4, Saturday
Penobscot Narrows Observatory – Moon Viewing 8pm to 10pm
JULY
Blue Hill – 25th Annual Blue Hill Pops 7:30pm Castine – Fourth of July Celebration/Fireworks Fort Knox – Rock the Fort Concert Deer Isle/ Stonington – Fourth of July Celebration
July 11, Saturday
Fort Knox - Scottish Tattoo
July 12, Sunday
Stonington – Maine Lobster Boat Races
July 14, Tuesday
Castine - Hermione visits Castine on Bastille Day
July 18, Saturday
Fort Knox - Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours
July 18 & 19, Saturday & Sunday Fort Knox – Pet Show & Contest
July 19, Sunday
Fisherman’s Day on the Stonington Fish Pier
August 29, Saturday
SEPTEMBER
September 3-7, Thursday - Monday Blue Hill - The Blue Hill Fair
September 12, Saturday
Fort Knox - The 13th Annual Medieval Tournament
September 12, Saturday Maine Open Lighthouse Day
September 19, Saturday
Fort Knox – Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours
September 25, Friday Bucksport - Golftoberfest
OCTOBER
October 2 & 3, Friday & Saturday Searsport - Fling Into Fall
July 23 - 25, Thursday – Saturday
October 10, Saturday
July 24 - 26, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
October 23, 24, 30, 31, Friday & Saturday
Castine – 3rd Annual Plein Air Festival
Bucksport - Bucksport Bay Festival
Fort Knox - Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tours Fort Knox – 6th Maine Battery Cannon Firings
Fort Knox - Fright at the Fort 2015
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LIVING HERE If you are considering the Bucksport Bay Area as a possible place for relocation, collecting useful local information is essential to making a good decision. The Town of Bucksport has a fantastic website www.bucksportmaine.gov that can supply you with statistics but spending time with the locals will give you the true picture. When you start looking at small towns as a place to retire or relocate, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind. The appeals of small towns are many. For instance most small towns in Maine are generally quieter, have a good sense of community, less traffic, lower property and sales taxes and the housing costs are much more affordable. Bucksport is the center of the known universe. Located 18 miles from Bangor, Ellsworth, Belfast, Castine and
Blue Hill, a Bucksport location touches all of eastern Maine. We are 35 miles to Bar Harbor and 35 miles to Camden, 65 miles to Augusta and 65 miles to Lincoln. People make their homes all over our area, Whether it’s along in-town streets, country roads or State Routes, in the hills, in the valleys, by the shores, or down long dirt roads, regardless of the physical distances there may be between the residents of Bucksport, there is still a strong community spirit that can be felt throughout the town. Neighbors helping neighbors and families doing for families are an important part of what makes living in Bucksport so appealing, and it’s why so many are proud to call Bucksport their home. Life really is good here, and you will find lots of people who will agree, wherever they may live.
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WALKING MAP • BUCKSPORT BAY AREA
MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY AREA CODE 207 Advertising & Design Services Asha Fenn's Studio & Showroom, Stockton Springs 567-3928 Banner City Graphics, 469-6242 Bucksport Enterprise, Bucksport 469-6722 Discover Maine Magazine 874-7720 Ellsworth American Newspaper, 667-2576 Pine Tree Broadcasting 93.7 The Wave, Bar Harbor 1-800-937-9283 Smart DataMap Services, Belfast 619-3380 Star 97.7 WNSX-FM, Ellsworth 6670002 travelMAINE Travel Guide 593-0037 WERU-Radio Station, East Orland 469-6600
Activities & Attractions
Alamo Theatre, Bucksport 469-0924
Bald Mountain Community Center, Orland 949-0880 Bucks Mills Rod & Gun Club, Bucksport 469-2195 Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society 469-6474 Bucksport Historical Society, 469-3284 Castine Historical Society, Castine 326-4118 Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, East Orland 469-6701 Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory, Prospect 469-6553 Great Pond Mtn. Conservation Trust, Orland 469-6929 Guildive Daily Sailing Cruises, Castine 701-1421
Northeast Historic Film, Bucksport 469-0924 Orland Historical Society, Orland 469-3354 Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport 548-2529 Sandy Point Community Club, Sandy Point 567-6097 Searsport Pines Golf Course, 548-2854 Verona Island Boat Charter Services 469-5024 or 385-9680 Wednesday on Main, Bucksport 469-3507 Wilson Museum, Castine 326-9247 SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER FOR SCHEDULE OF AREA EVENTS
Artists/Fine Art for Sale
Asha Fenn's Studio & Showroom, Stockton Springs 567-3928
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MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY AREA CODE 207 D. G. Arts, Bucksport 469-3977 D. Blodgett Musical Enterprises, Bucksport 469-6529 Daffodils Florist, Bucksport 266-4211 Dawnella Sutton, Freedom 399-9407 Shutter Images Photography and Framing, Orland 669-4275 Soper Enterprises Oil Painter 469-3996 Stubborn Cow Glass, LLC, Stained glass studio, Bucksport 433-7505 Sundial Framing & Photography LLC, Bucksport 469-6060
Attorneys-At-Law
Fellows, Kee,Tymoczko & Pierson, Bucksport 469-7323 Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent LLC, Ellsworth 664-0002
Automotive Sales & Service Eastman’s Garage, Bucksport 469-3001
Building /Construction & Home Services
Allard Electric, Bucksport 469-2472 Arey's New Road Storage, Penobscot 326-4978 Bangor Natural Gas 941-9595 Berry's Septic Service, Bucksport 469-7702 Big J Tree Service, Bucksport 272-8468 Bob Burbank, Sr. Heating & Plumbing, LLC, Bucksport 469-2895 Bucksport True Value Hardware 469-2451 Chandler's Custom Cabinet Shop, Orland 469-7985 Dead River Oil Company 469-6113 Fairpoint Communications, Portland 535-4170 G. & S. Upholstery, Bucksport 825-4967 Gary's Fuel Service, Penobscot 326-8808 Hurricane1 (cellphone, electric, internet provider) 385-5734 Lemieux's Outdoor and Indoor Painting, Bucksport 570-2968 Lewis & Malm Architects, Bucksport 469-7440 Midnight Oil Burner Service, Bucksport 991-2708 Old School Builders, Verona Island 631-4564 Osborne's Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Bucksport 469-6225 PCT Communications/US Cellular, Bucksport 469-7900 28
Penobscot Home Performance (Insulation), Bucksport 299-8338 Rob's Wood Products and Handyman, Orland 479-0305 Sparkling Clean Cleaning Service, Bucksport 469-6210 Stubborn Cow Glass, LLC, Bucksport 433-7505 We Store, Inc., Bucksport 469-6867
Business Services
Banner City Graphics, Bucksport 469-6242 Eastern Maine Development Corporation 942-6389 Fairpoint Communications, Portland 535-4170 Head of the Bay Business Alliance, Searsport 548-6065 Industrial Packing, Inc., Bucksport. 469-7361 Maine DECD office of Business Development 624-7457 My Thrill Studio, Winterport 223-5082 P. E. Associates, Inc. Mechanical engineers, Winterport 223-8880 Searsport Flags, Searsport 548-2868 Smart DataMap Services 619-3380 USPS Bucksport 469-3621
Catering/Cakes
The Good Kettle, Stockton Springs 567-2035 Island Garden Cakes & Catering, Verona Island 469-9979 MacLeod's Restaurant, Bucksport 469-3963 The Local Variety & Bake Shop, Bucksport 469-0865
Children’s Services
Bucksport Area Child Care Center 469-7623 Camp Capella, Dedham 843-5104 The Stables at Clover Leaf Farms, Bucksport 469-0669
Churches
Bucksport Bible Church 469-7121 Elm Street Congregational Church, Bucksport 469-3333 Franklin St. United Methodist Church, Bucksport 469-3622 Orland United Methodist Church 469-3714 Sandy Point Congregational Church 567-3073 Stella Maris Parish (St. Vincent's), Bucksport & Castine 469-3322
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Cleaning Services
Gold Star Cleaners, Bucksport 469-6804 Sparkling Clean Cleaning Service, Bucksport 469-6210
Communications/Publications Bucksport Enterprise Newspaper 469-6722 Discover Maine Magazine 874-7720 Ellsworth American Newspaper 667-2576 EZ to Use.com Phone Book 947-3171 Fairpoint Communications, Portland 535-4170 My Thrill Studio, Winterport 223-5082 PCT Communications/US Cellular, Bucksport 469-7900 travelMAINE Travel Guide 593-0037 WERU-Radio Station, East Orland 469-6600
Educational Services/Facilities A & J Motorcycle Safety School, Bucksport 469-0051 Asha Fenn's Studio & Showroom 567-3928 Bucksport High School 469-6650 Bucksport Middle School 469-6647 Bucksport Senior Center 469-3632 G. H. Jewett School, Bucksport 469-6644 Miles Lane Elementary School, Bucksport 469-6666 Purple Fleece, Stockton Springs 323-1871 RSU 25 Adult Education, Bucksport 469-2129 RSU 25 Bucksport/Orland consolidated schools 469-7311 Stubborn Cow Glass LLC, Bucksport 433-7505
Financial Services
Bangor Savings Bank, Bucksport 469-5992 Camden National Bank, Bucksport 469-3000 Emack CPA, Laura K., Prospect 567-3437 Financial Solutions, Bucksport 469-6352 Foster & Co. LLP, CPA, Bucksport 469-7364 H. & R. Block, Bucksport 469-7330 Laila Mignone, CPA, Bucksport 338-3831 Seaboard Federal Credit Union, Bucksport 469-6341 Tate-Fitch P.A., Bucksport 469-9988 Tax Preparation by Ralph Gonzales,
AREA CODE 207 Orland 469-3230 The First, Bangor 974-5001 TLC Bookkeeping, Bucksport 469-7778
Forestry Services
Big J Tree Service, Bucksport 272-8468 JM Forestry, Orland 358-0563
Funeral Homes
Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, Bucksport 469-3177
Health Services
Ambulance, Fire and Police 911 Brennan Alley & Associates In Home Care, Bucksport 469-7898 Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition 469-6682 Bucksport Police Dept. 469-7951 Bucksport Regional Health Center 469-7371 Bucksport Senior Center 469-3632 Cancer Support Center of Maine, Bucksport 469-6363 Community Pharmacy, Bucksport 469-7030 Ellsworth – Bucksport Dental Associates, Bucksport 469-6191 Fort View Dental, Bucksport 469-2912 Gaffney, Tom Psychologist, Bucksport 469-2255 Healthy Acadia, Ellsworth 288-5331 Home Instead Senior Care, Blue Hill 374-2333 Horowitz Chiropractic, Searsport 548-6376 Jed Prouty Residential Care Home, Bucksport 902-1220 Vancil Vision Eye Care, Bucksport 469-3022
Healthy & Beauty
Frank's Barber Shop, Bucksport 469-1054 The Electrology Studio 949-5608 Yoga with Naomi, Bucksport/Ellsworth/Orland 3709589
Information Center
Bangor Regional Chamber of Commerce 947-0307 Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 374-3242 Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 469-6818 Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce 667-5584
Insurance Agents
Crooker Agency, John R., Bucksport 469-3152
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Grindle Insurance, Bucksport 469-3623 Warren Associates Farm Family Insurance, Bucksport 469-7322
Lawn, Garden & Landscaping
Bob's Small Engine, Bucksport 469-2042 Bucksport True Value Hardware 469-2451 Daffodils Florist, Bucksport 266-4211 Granny's Bloomers Greenhouse, Bucksport 469-3295 LaLonde Lawn Care, Bucksport 469-2155 Penobscot Evergreens, Bucksport 825-8729
Libraries
Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport 469-2650 Stockton Springs Community Library 567-4147
Lodging
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Manufacturing
Industrial Packing, Inc., Bucksport 469-7361 McKell Foods, Prospect 567-3014
469-6242 Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 469-6818 D. G. Arts, Bucksport 469-3977 J Black Printing, Belfast 338-4040
Real Estate & Rentals
Backridge Apartments, Orland 479-0305 Bob Hoffman's Real Estate, Bucksport 469-7921 Century 21, Queen City Real Estate, Bangor 942-4618 Front Ridge Cabins, Orland 469-7130 Keene's Apartments, Bucksport 469-3555 Knoxview Apartments, Bucksport 323-8232 Maine Real Estate Brokerage, Bucksport 944-8771 Ocean's Edge Realty, LLC, Bucksport 469-1046 Penobscot Valley Appraisal, Bucksport 469-0838 Two Rivers Realty, Bucksport 469-9930 Warren Agency (rental units), Bucksport 567-4036
Rentals
Town of Bucksport 469-7368 Town of Castine 326-4502 Town of Orland 469-3186 Town of Searsport 548-6372 Town of Stockton Springs 567-3404 Town of Verona Island 469-7965 Town of Winterport 223-5055
Alamo Theatre, Bucksport 469-0924 Arey's New Road Storage, Penobscot 326-4978 Bald Mountain Community Center, Orland 949-0880 Bucksport True Value Hardware 469-2451 We Store, Inc., Bucksport 469-6867
Pet Needs & Services
Restaurants & Take-out
Municipalities
All Creatures Acupuncture Mobile Veterinary Services, Bucksport 956-0564 Bucksport Animal Shelter 469-7951 Bucksport True Value Hardware 469-2451 Forgotten Felines of Maine, Gouldsboro 669-2660 Paws, Wings, & Things Kennel & Pet Sitters, Bucksport 902-1165 The Stables at Clover Leaf Farms, Bucksport 469-0669
Photographers
D. G. Arts, Bucksport 469-3977 Shutter Images Photography and Framing, Orland 669-7741 Sundial Framing & Photography LLC, Bucksport 469-6060
Printing Services
Banner City Graphics, Bucksport
See page 6 for Dining Guide
Shopping/Retail/Specialty
Asha Fenn's Studio & Showroom, Stockton Springs 567-3928 Atlas PyroVision Fireworks Productions 885-0321 B.C. Burke's Fine Jewelry, Orland 469-1000 Bob's Small Engine, Bucksport 469-2042 BookStacks, Bucksport 469-8992 Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market 469-6818 Bucksport True Value Hardware 469-2451 Carriage Shed Antiques, Orland 469-3354 Central Maine Pyrotechnics, Hallowell 623-9285 Community Pharmacy, Bucksport 469-7030
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MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY AREA CODE 207 D. Blodgett Musical Enterprises, Bucksport 469-6529 Daffodils Florist, Bucksport 266-4211 Fretz Design, Bucksport 469-2700 FT. Knox Gift Shop, Prospect 469-6553 G & S Upholstery, Bucksport 825-4967 Good Deals Antiques, Bucksport 469-2000 Island Flowers, Verona Island 469-7967 Island Garden Cakes, Verona Island 469-9979 Island Pool & Spa, Verona Island 469-6004 Island Trader Antiques, Verona Island 469-3735 JD's Island Market, Verona Island 469-6144 Moonsyer Candles, Bucksport 469-1974 Mountain View Variety and Redemption, Orland 469-2014 Paws, Wings, & Things Kennel & Pet Sitters, Bucksport 902-1165 PCT Communications/US Cellular, Bucksport 469-7900 Penobscot Marine Museum Gift Shop, Searsport 548-2529 Purple Fleece, Stockton Springs 323-1871 Robin’s Nest Consignment, Belfast 218-1167
Searsport Flags, Searsport 548-2868 Searsport Pines Golf Course, 548-2854 Searsport Rug Hooking, Verona Island 249-0891 Shutter Images Photography and Framing, Orland 669-4275 Silkweeds Home Decor and Gifts, Searsport 548-6501 Stubborn Cow Glass, LLC, Bucksport 433-7505 Sundial Framing & Photography LLC, Bucksport 469-6060 The Good Kettle Sandwich Shop and More, Stockton Springs 567-2035 The Local Variety and Bake Shop, LLC, Bucksport 469-0865 The Woodshaper Shop of Maine, Dedham 843-7235 Town Hall Mercantile, Stockton Springs 567-4098 Tozier's Bucksport Variety 469-2753 Tozier's Family Market-Searsport 548-6220 Tozier's Market ,Brewer 989-7340 Unique Rock Shop, Verona Island 469-7040 Verona Wine Design, Verona Island 745-0731
Social Service/Non-Profit/ Public Service
Bald Mountain Community Center, Orland 949-0880 Bucksport Area Cultural Arts Society 902-1148 Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition 469-6682 Bucksport Garden Club 469-7842 Bucksport Historical Society 469-3284 Bucksport Senior Center 469-3632 Cancer Support Center of Maine, Bucksport 469-6363 Castine Historical Society, Castine 326-4118 Forgotten Felines of Maine, Gouldsboro 669-2660 Friends of Craig Brook 469-7300 Friends of Fort Knox 469-6553 Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, Bucksport and Orland 469-6929 Healthy Acadia, Ellsworth 288-5331 Northeast Historic Film, Bucksport 469-0924 Orland Historical Society 469-3354 Sandy Point Community Club 567-6097
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Restaurants Crosby’s Drive-In & Dairy Bar Harbor View Grille Ming’s Garden The Island Rise & Shine Wahl’s Dairy Port
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Shopping/Retailers Asha Fenn Pottery 10 BookStacks 11 Central Maine Pyrotechnics 31 Silkweeds 11 True Value 11 Unique Rock Shop 10 Verona Wine & Design 11
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