2019 ARE A GUIDE
BLUE HILL | BROOKLIN | BROOKSVILLE | CASTINE PENOBSCOT | SEDGWICK | SURRY | DEER ISLE & STONINGTON
• Down home cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner • House-roasted coffee beans and full espresso bar • Craft beers, ciders and wines • Indoor and outdoor seating in historic, downtown Blue Hill
207-374-5550 • www.SandysBlueHillCafe.com • 40 Main Street, Blue Hill
Community Based Land Conservation Serving the Blue Hill Peninsula Blue Hill ● Brooklin ● Brooksville ● Castine ● Penobscot ● Sedgwick ● Surry
Over 10,000 Acres of Conserved Land!
25+ Hiking Trails Across the Peninsula—Protected Farmland—Public Water Access to Swim, Boat & Fish!
Public Events
Group Hikes—Walks & Talks—Workshops—Farm Tours & More! Stop by our Office for a Schedule of Events
Discover the Magical Places on the Peninsula! 157 Hinckley Ridge Rd., Blue Hill * (207)374-5118 * bluehillheritagetrust.org
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Our community is a blending of thoughtful design, excellent service, genuine caring, and small personal touches, making life at Parker Ridge a joyful experience. Our wellness programs help you get the most out of life by staying fit and healthy, and with staff on duty 24 hours per day, you can feel secure that help is there when you need it.
You’ll love living here!
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CONTEMPORARY ART May 21 through October 14, 2019
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DRIVING: From points south: FollowI-95N to Exit 44 in South Portland. Merge onto I-295 in Portland. Take Exit 113 in Augusta onto US-3, going east towards Belfast. Continue on US-3 to Bucksport. Follow US-3 and ME-15 to Blue Hill. Or: Follow I-95 to Exit 28 in Brunswick. Follow US-1 along the coast to Bucksport and US-15 to Blue Hill. From points north: Follow I-95S to Exit 182A in Bangor. Merge onto I-395E/ME-15 towards US-1.Take Exit 4 onto ME-15S/ME-9E towards Brewer. Follow ME-15 into Blue Hill.
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Bangor International Airport (BGR) 36 miles from the Blue Hill Peninsula Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) 22 miles from Blue Hill Portland International Jetport (PWM) 140 miles from Blue Hill
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TOC Welcome................................ 7
Open-Air Arts Initiative.......30
Farm to Table........................ 8
Destination Celebrations....33
Dining................................... 12
Nature..................................34
Lodging................................. 14
Towns & Services................ 35
On the Water........................ 17
Area Map..............................38
Races.................................... 18
Town Info...........................40-44
History ................................. 22
Calendar of Events..............46
Shopping.............................. 24
Festivals...............................58
The Arts................................ 26
Directory..............................60
Music & Theatre.................. 27
Tide Charts.......................... 72
16B South Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 (207)374-3242 chamber@bluehillpeninsula.org www.bluehillpeninsula.org Open Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Lori Sitzabee, Executive Director Chrissy Allen, President Chris Muise, Vice President Heather Brackett, Treasurer Marcy Phippen, Secretary Directors: Beth Dickens, Candace Gray, Duncan Hamilton, Chris Muise, Mark Hankinson, Bonnie Marckoon, Shawna Ambrose, Barb Haskell and Meredith Townsend Photo Credit: Leslie Anderson, Chrissy Allen, Leslie Clapp, Nancy White, Castine Historical Society, Wylde Photography, Cullen Schneider
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WELCOME
The Blue Hill Peninsula encompasses the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot, Sedgwick and Surry. Blue Hill is the largest town, and is the region’s service center. Along with Penobscot, Blue Hill is the gateway to the rest of the Peninsula, and to Deer Isle and Stonington. The landscape here is marked by sweeping views of blueberry barrens and the sea. Tucked in among the ridges, valleys and the jagged coastline, you’ll find adventure of all kinds, from a day on the water and an evening of live music to a solitary morning walk and an afternoon of gallery tours and shopping. You’ll find our communities to be diverse, independent yet interconnected. Anywhere on the Peninsula, you may strike up a conversation with a lobsterman, boatbuilder or sailor who knows these waters like the back of their hand. You will find locally sourced food and highly skilled craftspeople and artists in every town and village in our region. And anywhere you go from Stonington to Penobscot, you’ll find evidence of the resourcefulness, dry wit and creativity that has defined our region’s culture for centuries. This region was home to the Wabanaki People before the arrival of Captain Joseph Wood and John Roundy in 1762. The early economy centered around ship building and quarrying. Lumbering, lobstering, fishing and farming have played an important role in our economy and culture since the earliest days. By the late 1800’s the region had become a summer destination. Today, many of these industries coexist with a thriving art, music and food scene to create this unique place called The Blue Hill Peninsula. Welcome. We’re so glad you came!
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FARM TO TABLE
The state of Maine has over 1.4 million acres in farmland (about 8,200 farms), 60% of which are held in small farms of less than 100 acres. Maine now ranks first in agricultural sales, in no small part due to the thriving network of farmers markets, farm stands, and to farm-to-table restaurants. Agricultural production on the Peninsula embodies the interdependence of culture, food and a healthy economy. This Peninsula is home to roughly 40 farms. They are all small family-run farms, committed to the land and to producing high quality produce, dairy and meat products. Farmers here produce year-round, despite our notorious winters. With a farmers market in every town, you’ll find farm stands all around the peninsula and you can even buy from the on-line farmers market FarmDrop, or can have a care package of locally produced goods delivered to you from Peninsula Provisions. Farm-to-table dining offers the finest collaboration between the regions talented chefs and its dedicated farmers. Across the Peninsula, chefs work with local food producers to deliver the finest dining experience - they can tell you where your steak or oyster was raised, what type of heirloom tomato you’ve been served and why the local cream makes the best flan. The peninsula’s farmers markets are homegrown, community driven markets offering
a changing mix of farm products, including produce, meat, dairy and eggs. Local coffee roasters, tea producers, the local saltworks, beekeepers, bakers, fishermen & women, and craftspeople are also well-represented. Each farmers market reflects the nature of its town, and each trip to the market is a unique experience.
WINTER MARKET IN BLUE HILL Mainescape Garden Center, Mid-October to mid-May, Saturdays 9:30-noon Enjoy hot coffee, cocoa and fresh baked goods in the greenhouse. Fresh vegetables, dairy, lamb, pork, maple syrup and a rotating mix of fine crafts. For more information: (207) 266.6512
BLUE HILL FARMERS MARKET Blue Hill Fairgrounds.* May 26-October 6, 9:30-11:30 A classic summer farmers market with everything you’d expect! Produce, meat, dairy, flowers, bread and more. *Congo Church on Saturdays, August 26-September 15 BROOKLIN FARMERS MARKET Next to the Brooklin Public Library May 24 – Mid Oct., Thursdays 11:00-1:00 This one offers a lively mix of products in the center of town.
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BROOKSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
STONINGTON FARMERS MARKET
Community Center in Buck’s Harbor Thursdays, 9:30 – Noon, May-Sept. A small-town summer market featuring plants, eggs, specialty salt, and local crafts.
Island Community Center, School St. Mid-May through mid-October Fridays 10noon A rain or shine market offering local produce, cheeses, seafood, and fine crafts. The market is dog-friendly, but pets must be leashed. FMI, visit stoningtonfarmersmarket.com
CASTINE FARMERS MARKET Town Common, Mid-June through September Thursdays 9-11:30 Take a stroll through Castine’s historic streets and stop by for fresh fish and produce as well as some fine jewelry.
OPEN EVERY DAY 4 ELLSWORTH RD, BLUE HILL, ME
DEER ISLE VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET Old school parking lot, Early June through September Stop by for peaches, tea, smoked fish, along with local produce and crafts. BACKSTAGE FARM 1361 Pleasant Street Blue Hill, ME 04614 (207)374-5057 HORSEPOWER FARM 90 Horsepower Farm Road Penobscot, ME 04476 (207)374-5273 DEER ISLE NIGHT MARKET 11 Main St, Deer Isle Seasonal-Tuesdays 4-6pm
MOVING TO SOUTH ST. SUMMER 2019
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A true Maine lobster shack. Our menu features lobster rolls, crab rolls, chowder, our famous “Perry’s Captain Platter”, and more ... plus homemade blueberry pie for dessert!
207-667-1955 perryslobstershack.com
DEEPWATER BREW PUB
Fantastic Pub Fare & Locally Handcrafted Brews
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DINING RESTAURANT
PHONE (AREA CODE 207)
ADDRESS
TOWN
OPEN
44 North Coffee
348-5208
7 Main St.
Deer Isle
Yearly
Aragosta
348-6900
300 Goose Cove Road
Deer Isle
Yearly
Arborvine
374-2119
33 Main St.
Blue Hill
Yearly
Barncastle
374-2330
125 South St.
Blue Hill
Yearly
Bayview Bakery
669-5735
142 Main St
Blue Hill
Yearly
Blue Hill Coop & Café
374-2165
4 Ellsworth Rd.
Blue Hill
Yearly
Brooklin Inn
359-2777
22 Reach Rd
Brooklin
Yearly
Bucklyn Coffee
917-971-3246
103 Main St.
Blue Hill
Yearly
Castine Inn
326-4365
33 Main St
Castine
Seasonal
DeepWater Brew Pub
374-2441
33 Tenney Hill
Blue Hill
Yearly
El El Frijoles
359-2486
41 Caterpillar Hill Rd.
Sedgwick
Yearly
Harbor House Café
374-7027
27 Water St
Blue Hill
Yearly
Inn on the Harbor
367-2420
45 Main St.
Stonington
Seasonal
Lookout Inn & Restaurant
359-2188
455 FLye Point Rd.
Brooklin
Yearly
Nervous Nellie’s Jams & Jellies
777-6845
578 Sunshine Rd.
Deer Isle
Seasonal
Pentagoet Inn
326-8616
26 Main St.
Castine
Seasonal
Peninsula Provisions
374-2228
5 Main St.
Blue Hill
Yearly
Perry’s Lobster Shack
667-1955
1076 Newbury Neck Rd
Surry
Seasonal
Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop
412-0086
1276 Rte 172
Surry
Yearly
Sandy’s Blue Hill Café
374-5550
40 Main St
Blue Hill
Yearly
Siam Sky
374-7157
8 Mill St
Blue Hill
Yearly
Strong Brewing Company
359-8722
7 Rope Ferry Rd
Sedgwick
Seasonal
The Thurston Co.
374-7166
66 Main St
Blue Hill
Yearly
Tinderhearth LLC
326-8381
1452 Coastal Rd
Brooksville
Yearly
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Seasonal restaurants are typically open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Please call ahead for specific information, including menu changes and daily hours of operation.
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LODGING
BARNCASTLE HOTEL & RESTAUR ANT 125 South St. P.O. Box 1510 Blue Hill, ME 04614 T 207-374-2300 barncastlehotel.com
THE FARMHOUSE INN 578 Pleasant St. Blue Hill, ME 04614 T 207-374-5286 thefarmhouseinnmaine.com HIR AM BLAKE CAMP 2200 Weir Cove Rd. Harborside, ME 04642 T 207-326-4951 hiramblake.com
THE BLUE HILL INN 40 Union St. P.O. Box 403 Blue Hill, ME 04614 T 207-374-2844 bluehillinn.com
INN ON THE HARBOR 45 Main St. P.O. Box 69 Stonington, ME 04681 T 207-367-2420 or 800-942-2420 innontheharbor.com
CASTINE INN 33 Main St. Castine, ME 04431 T 207-326-4365 castineinn.com DREAMING OF MAINE 38 & 44 Oakland House Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617 (207) 359-4645
THE LOOKOUT INN & RESTAUR ANT 455 Flye Point Rd. Brooklin, ME 04616 T 207-359-2188 thelookoutinn.biz
OAKLAND HOUSE COTTAGES BY THE SEA 435 Herrick Rd. Brooksville, ME 04617 T 207-359-8521 oaklandhouse.com OCEANFRONT CAMPING @ REACH KNOLLS 666 Reach Rd. Brooklin, ME 04616 T 207-359-5555 reachknolls.com PENTAGOET INN 26 Main St. P.O. Box 4 Castine, ME 04421 T 207-326-8616 pentagoet.com PILGRIM’S INN 20 Main St. P.O. Box 69 Deer Isle, ME 04627 T 207-348-6615 pilgrimsinn.com
PROPERTY RENTAL COMPANIES DOWNEAST RENTALS & REAL ESTATE 54 Main St, Blue Hill, ME 04614 T 207-374-5554 info@rentalsmaine.com
PENINSULA PROPERTY RENTALS 54 Main St. P.O. Box 611 Blue Hill, ME 04614 T 207-374-2428 peninsulapropertyrentals.com
MAINE VACATION RENTALS, INC. P.O. Box 374, Blue Hill, ME 04614 T 207-374-2444 MaineVacationRentalsOnline.com 14 •• BLUE BLUEHILL HILLPENINSUL PENINSULAACHAMBER CHAMBEROF OF COMMERCE COMMERCE
HISTORIC APARTMENTS IN BLUE HILL VILLAGE THE PENDLETON HOUSE*
THE OTIS WITHAM HOUSE*
27 Water St, Blue Hill, was built by ship builder, ship owner and merchant, Jeremiah Thorndike Holt in 1830 to house his seafaring men between voyages.
The Otis Witham house, Pleasant St, Blue Hill, was built for Otis Withman by his father, state Senator, merchant & ship owner, Andrew Witham in 1827.
* Furnished & unfurnished, short and long term rentals. Contact Lee Lee, 207-374-2947 or Sonja, 303-910-8328 - www.virtualvoices.org
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Two-Bedroom co tt ages cott ttages ove r-looking the sea. Oc ean ver-looking Ocean ac cess. Week-long st ays. acc sta d r e a m i n g o f m a i n e. c o m Br ook sville Brook ooksville sville,, ME 04617
Perched on the edge of picturesque Stonington Harbor, the inn captures the very essence of the authentic Maine Downeast island life at its best.
45 Main St., Stonington, Maine 207-367-2420 www.innontheharbor.com • info@innontheharbor.com
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ON THE WATER
From its earliest days, the sea has defined the Blue Hill Peninsula and neighboring islands as a center for boat building, coastal trading, sailing, fishing and recreation. The Peninsula’s many harbors and inlets are busy with lobster boats, recreational powerboats, sailboats of all sizes and types, as well as other small craft including kayaks and row boats.
PUBLIC LANDINGS: Blue Hill - Public Wharf downtown, high tide access only (no permit) Blue Hill Harbormaster: Dennis Robertson (207) 374-5561 Brooksville Harbormaster: Sarah Cox (207) 326-9638 Brooklin Landings: The Town of Brooklin maintains three public landings. Call the Town Office for more information (207)-359-8394. Castine - all tide access downtown with access to shops, restaurants and businesses. Castine town dock on-duty cell phone: (207) 266-7711 or Channels 09 & 16. Dock attendant on-duty daily 8 AM -5 PM from July 1 - Labor Day East Blue Hill - East Blue Hill Village Improvement Association Boat Ramp (permit required): www.eastbluehillmaine.org Sedgwick and Brooksville share a public fresh water landing at Walker’s Pond, off of Rte 15/175 (on Cooper Farm Rd.) in Sedgwick. South Blue Hill - Public Wharf , all tides access (no permit)
Peninsula Provisions carefree provisioning for your activities on the water, grocery delivery, and gifted gourmet. 5 Main Street, Blue Hill Online @ peninsulaprovisions.com 374-2228, 619-4YUM The Kollegewidgwok Sailing Education Association (KSEA) - a non-profit sailing school serving Blue Hill and the surrounding region. (207) 374-5505 or kycbluehill.com. Nichols Day Camp, a summer camp on Walker’s Pond offering swimming, sailing, canoeing for children ages 5 to 15. office (207) 374-5862 or the June-Aug camp office (207) 359-4900 The Activity Shop in Blue Hill rents recreational kayaks (single and tandem), canoes, paddleboards and bikes. Equipment delivery at no charge. (207) 374-3600 Castine Kayak Adventures in Castine offers daily summer kayak tours, intermediate, overnight and international tours, as well as a range of clinics, including beginner to advanced courses, roll clinics and sea kayak guide training. Kayak and bike rentals also available. (207) 866-3506 Blue Hill Heritage Trust & Maine Coast Heritage Trust have several public water access points across the peninsula and on Deer Isle.
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RACES
MAY 4, 2019
JULY 19-20, 2019
Kinsley Ray 5K Memorial Walk & Run Down East Sunrise Trail Relay – 103M Relay Ellsworth, ME Ellsworth-Eastport, ME FMI: Down East Family YMCA (207)667-3086 FMI: www.crowathletics.com/destrelayrace-overview/
MAY 18, 2019 Downeast Horizons Color Fun 5K Ellsworth, ME FMI: https://reg.planetreg.com/ E130131543122669
JULY 20, 2019 Bucksport Bay Festival 5K Bucksport, ME FMI: www.bucksportbaychamber.com/ bucksport-bay-festival.html
MAY 27, 2019 Memorial Mile AUG 3, 2019 Ellsworth, ME Blue Hill 5K & Fun Run FMI: Down East Family YMCA (207)667-3086 Blue Hill, ME FMI: Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (207)374-3242
JUNE 2, 2019
Acadia National Park Half Marathon & 10K Bar Harbor, ME FMI: www.mdiymca.org/acadia-halfmarathon-and-10k
JUNE 29, 2019
AUG 4, 2019 Acadia Half Iron Triathlon Mount Desert, ME FMI: www.mdiymca.org/acadia-half-irontriatholon
Tour Du Lac 10 Miler Bucksport, ME AUG 24, 2019 FMI: christopher.jones@rsu25.org Northeast Harbor Ambulance Road Race 5M Northeast Harbor, ME FMI: http://www.crowathletics.com/ nehroadrace/
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AUG 31, 2019
OCT 13, 2019
Wilbur’s Run 5K & Fun Run Blue Hill, ME FMI: Blue Hill YMCA (207)374-2248
The Wildlands Adventure Challenge Orland, ME FMI: https://wildlandsar.weebly.com/
SEPT 8, 2019
OCT 20, 2019
Blue Hill Heritage Trust- Surry Forest 5K Mount Desert Island Marathon Surry, ME 26.2M/13.1M FMI: www.downeastconservationraces. Bar Harbor, ME org/p/race-dates-2019.html FMI: http://www.runmdi.org/
SEPT 21, 2019
OCT 27, 2019
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Half Marathon & 5K Bar Harbor, ME FMI: www.mdiymca.org/fall-halfmarathon-and-5k
Double Trouble Wildlands 2M/6.3M Orland, ME FMI: www.downeastconservationraces. org/p/race-dates-2019.html
SEPT 1, 2019
NOV 3, 2019
Roger Willey 5K/10K Frenchman Bay Cons. Autumn Trail Ellsworth, ME Race 4M/8M FMI: Down East Family YMCA (207)667-3086 Sullivan, ME FMI: www.downeastconservationraces. org/p/race-dates-2019.html
SEPT 22, 2019
Great Pumpkin 4K Blue Hill, ME FMI: Blue Hill YMCA (207)374-2248
NOV 10, 2019 Veterans Day 4 Miler Ellsworth, ME FMI: Down East Family YMCA (207)667-3086
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Custom Kitchens and Cabinetry 517 & 556 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill 207-374-2260 www.bluehillcabinet.com
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K I N G M A N G A L L E RY Maine Fine Art Photography Featuring Over 15 Photographers 117 Center District Crossroad Deer Isle, Maine 04627
www.kingmangallery.com May - October Tue-Sat 10-5/Sun 1-5 Online Year-round
207-712-7014
Father and Son
Terrell Lester
An experience to last a lifetime! One- and two-week courses in boatbuilding, boat design, boat repair & restoration, “build your own boat”, model making, woodworking, metalworking, marine engine maintenance, rigging, sailing, kayaking, marine photography, watercolors and lots more. • • • •
64-acre saltwater campus comfortable accommodations, great meals, campground, & moorings private housing available upon request visitors welcome
School Box 78, Brooklin, ME 04616 • www.thewoodenboatschool.com • 207-359-4651
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HISTORY The Blue Hill Peninsula is home to a wealth of historical societies and museums whose treasures tell many rich and varied stories. What better way to learn what makes a town special then a visit to the historical society or town museum? Each is lovingly cared for and presented by members of the community who are eager to share with you, so why not take the time to visit, learn and be inspired. And with everyone’s new interest in “finding our roots,” a visit to a historical society or museum may be just what you need to discover that long lost relative!
BLUE HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT THE HOLT HOUSE ON WATER ST. The Holt House (1815), and the carriage house, contain collections of antiques and artifacts, as well as archives, that tell the stories of Blue Hill families. A tour includes working tools and toys, costumes and carriages, glimpses of life during two centuries. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 1 - 4 p.m.from July 5 – Labor Day.
BROOKSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, RTE. 176 ON BROOKSVILLE CORNER The collection at this historical society includes marine artifacts, blacksmithing and farming tools, along with genealogical information. Additional geneology resources, such as cemetery and vital records compilations are also housed on site. Hours: Wednesday and Sunday 1-4pm, July and August.
CASTINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AT 17 SCHOOL ST., IN CASTINE Located in the 1859 Abbott School and 1850 Samuel P. Grindle House on Castine’s historic and picturesque town common, the Society serves as a window into Castine’s extraordinary past. Through its seasonal, permanent and changing exhibitions, lectures, town walking tours, and historic reenactments, the Historical Society reveals the historic treasures and stories still present throughout the town. The Castine Historical Society, located in the Abbott School and Samuel P. Grindle House on 22 • BLUE HILL PENINSUL A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
the town common, serves as a window into Castine’s extraordinary past. Our permanent and temporary exhibitions on the history of Castine, lectures, house and garden tours and historic reenactments occur from early June through Columbus Day.
2019 SEASON EXHIBIT
WILSON MUSEUM AT 120 PERKINS ST., IN CASTINE Be prepared for a tour through time and cultures as you enter the Wilson Museum Campus, a series of buildings begun in 1921 by geologist Dr. John Howard Wilson to house collections gathered around the world and close to home. Here you will see rocks and fossils from the earliest geologic times and will follow humankind’s advances in tool-making from pre-history through Castine’s rich local history. You can wend your way across continents and among indigenous cultures through displays from Africa, the Americas and Bali, to name just a few.
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17 School Street • Castine, ME 207-326-4118 CastineHistoricalSociety.org
WOODLAWN MUSEUM, GARDENS & PARK, RTE. 172, IN ELLSWORTH Woodlawn is a 180-acre historic estate located a quarter mile from downtown Ellsworth, Maine. Once home to three generations of the Black family, it is now treasured for the Black House, its historic house museum, community and formal gardens, and its public park with walking trails. Visitors can explore a superb historic house, stroll through beautiful gardens, play croquet, hike on pristine trails, and much more.
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SHOPPING
A visit to the Blue Hill Peninsula wouldn’t be complete without a visit to our local boutiques, gift shops, galleries, artisans, specialty foods, and all the wonderful shops that showcase the talent and creativity of this unique part of the world. Begin your shopping adventure in Blue Hill and tour the peninsula, Deer Isle and Stonington. • Blue Hill Farmer’s Market (Saturday mornings), Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill • Blue Hill Wine Shop, 138 Main St, Blue Hill • Compass Rose Books, 3 Main St., Castine • Fairwinds Florist and Peninsula Provisions, 5 Main St, Blue Hill • MAE llc, 49 Main St, Blue Hill • Mainescape Garden Shop, 48 South St, Blue Hill
• Bird Song, at Pentagoet Inn, 26 Main St, Castine • Tradewinds Markets, 15 South St, Blue Hill • Turn Style Thrift Shop, 23 South St, Blue Hill • Dan’s Flower Farm, 8 Flower Farm Lane, Sedgwick • Leaf and Anna, LLC, 12 Reach Rd, Brooklin • Nervous Nellies Jams and Jellies, 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle • Island Approaches, 50 N Main St, Stonington • Blue HIll Wine Shop, 11389 Main St, Blue Hill
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Body Focused Designs
43 N. Main Street, Stonington ME (207) 367 6555 • owlfurniture.com WWW.BLUEHILLPENINSUL A.ORG • 25
THE ARTS
The Blue Hill Peninsula is rich with artistic culture and creativity. Immerse yourself in the beauty of gallery visits, musical and theater experiences and creativity of all kinds. See the events calendar on page 48, visit our calendar at www.bluehillpeninsula. org and be sure to pick up a “2019 Arts Guide” at the Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at 16 South St, Blue Hill.
BLUE HILL: ArtBox 5 Main St., Blue Hill Cynthia Winnings Gallery 24 Parker Point Rd., Blue Hill Handworks Gallery 48 Main St., Blue Hill Jud Hartmann Gallery 79 Main St., Blue Hill Liros Gallery 14 Parker Point Rd., Blue Hill
Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies 598 Sunshine Rd., Deer Isle
STONINGTON: Owl Stool – Geoffrey Warner Studio 43 N. Main St., Stonington The Art of Evelyn Kok 23 Main St., Stonington
CASTINE: Gallery b 5 Main St., Castine
The SEED Barn 53 Falls Bridge Rd, Blue Hill
Highlands Woodturning 862 Castine Rd, Castine
BROOKLIN:
BUCKSPORT:
Handmade Papers Gallery 113 Reach Rd., Brooklin
Lighthouse Arts Center 86 Main St., Bucksport
DEER ISLE:
ELLSWORTH:
Deer Isle Arts Association 15 Main St., Deer Isle
Courthouse Gallery 6 Court St., Ellsworth
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts 89 Haystack School Dr., Deer Isle
BAR HARBOR:
Kingman Gallery 117 Center District Yd., Deer Isle
ArtWaves MDI 1345A state Highway 102, Bar Harbor
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MUSIC & THEATRE BAGADUCE CHOR ALE Founded in 1974, the Bagaduce Chorale is an auditioned chorus of 80 to 90 singers. The Chorale performs both classical and contemporary choral works in concerts featuring keyboard accompaniment and musical ensembles. Performances are at the First Congregational Church in Blue Hill and at Ellsworth High School in December and early May. For more information visit www.bagaducechoral.org
BAGADUCE MUSIC Invites you to attend a series of spring and summer concerts of music taken from their rich and diverse music collection, as well as the traditional Blue Hill Pops Concert on July 3 at George Stevens Academy. Visit www. bagaducemusic.org for more information.
BLUE HILL BACH Blue Hill Bach was founded in 2011 to bring Baroque music for voice and period instruments to coastal Downeast Maine. Blue Hill Bach offers year-round activities, including a three-day summer festival, a performance of Handel’s Messiah each December, a spring celebration of Bach’s birthday, and outreach programs that deepen understanding of Baroque music. See the Events and Festival Calendars for performance information or visit www.bluehillbach.org.
THE CANNERY AT SOUTH PENOBSCOT The Cannery at South Penobscot, located just off of a quintessential Maine coast tidal inlet and housed in a former canning factory straddling the Winslow Stream,
presents contemporary experimental art with a focus on sound, music, performance, and the word. See the events calendar for a listing of events or visit www. cannerysouthpenobscot.org.
THE GR AND The Grand is an iconic art deco theater in Downeast, Maine that fosters social interaction and growth in artists and audiences through the arts, entertainment, and education. Our commitment includes stewardship of this historically significant theater in Ellsworth, Maine. For more information visit www.grandonline.org.
KNEISEL HALL Kneisel Hall, known as “the cradle of chamber music in America,” has provided musicians with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the chamber repertoire since 1902, realizing founder Franz Kneisel’s vision for over 100 years. Visit www.keneisel.org for festival and other performance information.
NEW SURRY THEATRE New Surry Theatre’s mission is to inspire, entertain and engage the community through live theatrical productions and theater arts education. NST’s 2018-2019 season marks twelve years in the Blue Hill Town Hall Theater. Four or five season plays are produced year-round as well as staged readings, two sessions of the Performing Arts School, a theater intensives, and a summer musical theater camp. Visit www.newsurrytheatre.org and the Events Calendar for performance dates and times.
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MUSIC & THEATRE OPER A HOUSE ARTS Opera House Arts uses the performing arts to foster and promote excellence in all the ways we perform our lives. Celebrating 20 years of theatre, film, music, and dance on the busiest waterfront in Maine! For more information, visit www.operhousearts.org.
PENINSULA METAMORPHIC ARTS AND LEARNING PMAL is a transformative resource for the Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond, fostering creative, academic, and leadership growth. PMAL offers consulting, workshops, and individual learning opportunities, as well
as space to showcase work for public view through performances, previews, and entrepreneurial enterprises. Visit www. peninsulametamorphic.com
WORD: A LITER ARY ARTS FESTIVAL Word is an annual literary arts festival that fosters and celebrates the community of readers and writers on the Blue Hill Peninsula. The festival is held on the third weekend in October each year. For more information visit www.wordfestival.org.
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Upcoming Season Featuring Music from Our Collection April – Date TBA
Tuesday, July 16
Gawler Family Band
Symphonic Woodwinds with the Hartford Symphony
Josef Marx Collection June 3-7th Worksongs Project with
Saturday, July 28-Saturday, Aug. 3rd
Bennett Konesni
Bagaduce Music Young Performers with Popov and Patcheva
Friday, June 14th
August – Date TBA
Lavender Blues with Sarah Kilborne
Music of Maia Aprahamian
Queer Music Before WWII Sunday, August 11th Wednesday, July 3rd – 4:30 and 7:00pm
1st Annual M&M (Mary & Marcia) Croquet
Annual Blue Hill POPS & Dinner
Tournament
Tim Sample, MC, Maine Humorist
Tapley Cove, Brooksville, ME
Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band – Swing and Ragtime
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Artwork by: Adie Allen, Corwin Allen, Claire Danielson, Ari Davis Guinn, Thatcher Holderby, Thatcher Leonard, Casey Radcliff, Gus Schultz
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DESTINATION CELEBRATIONS
Hold your next big event here on the Blue Hill Peninsula and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether your event calls for a rustic setting or for a classic, formal setting; whether you’re looking for a casual summer event on the water or a formal rehearsal dinner, the Peninsula boasts an outstanding array of venues, caterers, florists and event planning services.
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NATURE
The Blue Hill Peninsula is rich with opportunities to explore and enjoy the wonderful landscape of Coastal Maine. Local land trusts, along with state and municipal lands make the Blue Hill Peninsula the ideal location for immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Maine. From the shore, to the forest, to mountain tops, there are several public trails, preserves and beaches available to the community and visitors alike. Plentiful opportunities for hiking, kayaking, boating, birding, picking wild blueberries and enjoying all sorts of outdoor activities. Stop by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust at 157 Hinckley Ridge Rd, Blue Hill or visit www.bluehillheritagetrust.org for information about trails and events.
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TOWNS & SERVICES BLUE HILL TOWN OFFICE:
DEER ISLE TOWN OFFICE:
18 Union St, PO Box 412, Blue Hill, ME 04614 (207)374-2281 email: tobluehillmaine@roadrunner.com www.townofbluehillmaine.org Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
70 Church St, PO Box 46, Deer Isle, ME 04627 (207)348-6060 email: deerisleclerk@gmail.com www.townofdeerisle.org Town Clerk Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9am12pm, Thursday 4-7pm
BROOKLIN TOWN OFFICE: 23 Bay Rd, PO Box 219, Brooklin, ME 04616 (207)359-8394 email: www.brooklinmaine.com Town Clerk Tuesday & Thursday 7-11am and 1-5pm, Selectmen Tuesday 1-5pm and Thursday 2-4pm
PENOBSCOT TOWN OFFICE:
BROOKSVILLE TOWN OFFICE:
SEDGWICK TOWN OFFICE:
One Town House Rd, Brooksville, ME 04617 (207)326-4518 email: town.office@brooksvillemaine.org www.brooksvillemaine.org Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-2pm, Thursday nights 6-8pm
719 N Sedgwick Rd, PO Box 40, Sedgwick, ME 04676 (207)359-2275 email: sedgwick@sedgwickmaine.org www. sedgwickmaine.org Town Clerk Wednesday 1-6pm, Thursday 1-7pm. Other times by chance or by appointment.
One Southern Bay Rd, PO Box 4, Penobscot, ME 04476 (207)326-4364 www.penobscot-maine.com Town Clerk Tuesday 4-8pm & Wednesday 12-4pm
CASTINE TOWN OFFICE: Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, PO Box 204, Castine, ME 04421 (207)326-4502 email: townoffice@castine.me.us www.castine.me.us Monday-Friday 8am-3:30pm
SURRY TOWN OFFICE: 741 North Bend Rd, PO Box 147, Surry, ME 04684 (207)667-5912 email town clerk: surryclerk@roadrunner.com www.surry.govoffice.com Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
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TOWNS
BLUE HILL Nestled between Blue Hill Mountain and the protective arm of Blue Hill
Bay lies the town of Blue Hill. In 1762, the town’s founders sailed up the bay, disembarked at Mill Island near the reversing falls and built their homes there. Incorporated in 1789, Blue Hill first made a name for itself as a shipbuilding and lumber center, it’s sawmills and craftspeople turning out brigs and schooners, masts, cordwood and shingles. Granite from Blue Hill was prized for its high quality and made its way to such notable buildings as the US Stock Exchange and the Brooklyn Bridge. By the mid-1800’s, the town became a summer destination. Today, Blue Hill is rich with artists and craftspeople, excellent food, gracious lodging, art galleries and small shops. Blue Hill welcomes visitors and residents alike to hike its forests and to canoe, kayak and sail its waters. As a service center, the community offers excellent public and private schools, a library that has been the cornerstone of intellectual and social activity in town since its founding in 1796, and a full-service hospital. Blue Hill offers community events such as the traditional blueberry pancake breakfast at the Congregational Church, a summer concert series featuring the steel drum band “Flash! in The Pans,” classical music at Kneisel Hall, Blue Hill Bach and choral music by the Bagaduce Chorale. The Memorial Day Parade, the famous Blue Hill Fair, and both a winter and summer farmers market are just some of the social, recreational and musical events Blue Hill has to offer.
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BROOKLIN A small, lively town at the southern
end of the Peninsula, Brooklin was initially settled as part of the town of Sedgwick. Brooklin was incorporated independently in 1849. With miles of beautiful shoreline come the town’s chief industries fishing and boatbuilding. The town is world-famous for its boatbuilding history and is home to The Brooklin Boat Yard, The WoodenBoat School and WoodenBoat Magazine, along with many smaller builders and design shops. Brooklin offers a charming town center with a beautiful library, small shops, galleries, groceries and provisions. Along its winding roads, travelers will catch stunning glimpses of the Benjamin River and the Eggemoggin Reach. Brooklin hosts several wellknown events each year, including the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta and a magnificent 4th of July parade.
BROOKSVILLE The town of Brooksville dates
back to the early 1800’s. It encompasses the villages of: Harborside on Cape Rosier (also known simply as “the Cape”); South Brooksville - home to Buck’s Harbor Market, and the white steepled church made famous by Robert McCloskey’s illustrations; North and South Brooksville; and Brooksville Corner. Brooksville’s rolling fields and woodlands, it’s coves and harbors and its seat at the mouth of the Bagaduce River make it a popular destination for boating, kayaking, hiking and for simply getting away from it all. Shell fishing, aquaculture and farming are staples of the town’s economy. Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park on Cape Rosier offers 7.5 miles of oceanfront and woodland hiking, diverse ecosystems, and beach access. The Park is maintained by The Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary, and can be accessed from the Cape Rosier Rd. For more information, including park maps, visit www.friendsofholbrook.org.
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TOWNS CASTINE Settled in 1604, the historic town of
Castine is one of the oldest in the nation and the only town on the Peninsula to have been occupied at various times by the French, the Dutch and the English. Its strategic location at the mouth of the Penobscot River estuary, along with such colorful figures as Paul Revere and the Baron de St. Castin, made the town a notable trading and maritime center, and a prominent player in the fight for American independence. Today, Castine offers walking tours of its historic buildings, including three forts and Dyce’s Head Lighthouse. It is home to Maine Maritime Academy, and it’s downtown offers a wonderful mix of architectural gems, gracious hospitality and fine dining. Shops and galleries dot the hilly streets leading down to the waterfront.
Summer season in Castine offers something for everyone. Our 4th of July celebration includes a parade, firetruck rides, hot dogs, watermelon and a variety of children events on Town Common- a real “slice of Americana!” The day ends with an amazing fireworks display over our historic harbor. On July 14th we celebrate our French heritage with Bastille Day lectures, cooking demonstrations, kid-friendly events on Town Common and our Picnic en Blanc with hundreds, dressed in white, seated at a common table. Our Plein Air Festival, July 19-21, 2018, attracts artists from away and culminates in an Exhibition and Art Sale. And all summer long, the Castine Yacht Club hosts races on Penobscot Bay, in a variety of classes, including the Camden to Castine Classic Yacht Race on August 2nd. Throughout the summer, events and lectures are hosted by the Wilson Museum, Castine Historical Society and our Witherle Library where parents and children alike learn of our rich and storied history from events like Revolutionary and Civil War encampments/reenactments.
2019 Castine
Plein Air Festival July 25-27
Public Reception & Art Sale Sat, July 27 - 4 to 6pm MMA Student Center “Castine Scene” - Julia Durgee 2018
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DEER-ISLE & STONINGTON
Reachable by bridge, Deer Isle still retains the flavor of New England life in the 1950’s: rural, neighborly, and safe. A cluster of small communities with almost 3,000 residents comprise the year-round population. Lobstering is the mainstay of the economy although the diversity of the Island’s businesses draws many visitors from off Island. Granite is still quarried here. Internationally renowned Haystack Mountain School of Crafts has brought a plethora of artists and artisans to the Island, many of whom have chosen to live here permanently. Galleries and studios dot the island. We have two performing arts facilities – the Stonington Opera House and the Reach Performing Arts Center. The Opera House provides numerous productions throughout the year. The schools, churches and community organizations on Deer Isle play a central role in bringing the community together. Public suppers, festivals, craft fairs, boat races, school sports events and workshops all contribute to a strong sense of community and island pride. A wide variety of accommodations are available from inns to campgrounds. Restaurants, coffee bars, antique shops, libraries, gift shops, book stores and galleries all offer a rich selection of places to visit, to browse and, of course, to Buy Local. The Island Heritage Trust and the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society provide glimpses into the history of the people who first inhabited the Island. They are not to be missed. Deer Isle is a paradise for photographers, birders, boaters, artists, naturalists and anyone who loves the outdoors. We are fortunate to have twelve very diverse nature preserves, many donated by generous residents. Several other conservancies are located on neighboring islands, including Acadia with park land on Isle au Haut. The mixture of sprucecovered islands, quiet coves, granite outcroppings, fields of lupine, windjammers, glistening waters and pristine winter snow make a visit to Deer Isle, at any time of year, an enriching experience.
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TOWNS
PENOBSCOT The small, quiet town of
Penobscot was one of the earliest settlements on the Peninsula. It’s interior marshes, ponds and the Northern Bay are popular destinations for birding, leisure fishing, kayaking and boating. Incorporated in 1787, the town remains a treasure trove of the region’s history. The Penobscot Historical Society hosts a much-loved pig roast during the height of the summer.
SEDGWICK
The town of Sedgwick was incorporated in 1798 and named after Major General Robert Sedgwick who ousted the French from neighboring Castine. The township’s boundaries diminished as land was taken to form the neighboring towns of Brooksville and Brooklin in the early 1800’s. Early settlers found the land more suitable to grazing, quarrying and logging, due to the long, rocky ridge that runs between the Bagaduce river and Salt Pond. Blueberry barrens dot the landscape, offering scenic views, most notably Caterpillar Hill. The town’s coastline stretches along the shores of the Eggemoggin Reach, separating the Peninsula from Deer Isle. The mouth of the Benjamin River offers sailors and other boaters a quiet cove, and village of Sargentville is the gateway to Deer Isle.
SURRY
Nestled between Ellsworth and Blue Hill, the town of Surry is a beautiful small town that touches Patten Pond, Toddy Pond, and the Union River Bay. Home to the Carter Nature Preserve, Surry is a perfect place to kayak, swim or enjoy nature close up. You can catch breathtaking views of the mountains of Acadia National Park. It is close to many of the area’s attractions, yet still quiet.
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FOURTH OF JULY The 4th of July kicks off much of the summer season across the peninsula. Enjoy some of the events celebrating Independence Day!
Brooklin 4th of July Parade, 10am, Downtown Brooklin Blue Hill Festivities Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy the fireworks display the Blue Hill town Park on Water Street. The show begins at dark. Castine “Castine Under The Elms and By The Sea.” Family, friends and visitors alike join in the old fashion day style celebration of parades, flag waving, special foods, evening concerts and the best fireworks display over the bay anywhere! Deer Isle Stonington The Deer Isle 4th of July Parade is the center of festivities on Independence Day! Fireworks display over Stonington Harbor at 9pm.
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CALENDAR MAY
May 18: Liros Gallery Opens
May 10 & 11: Bagaduce Chorale - Blue Hill First Congregational Church. 7:30pm
May 19: Tour of Nellieville - Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-the-woods. Beerits has been making sculpture for more than 40 years using the bygone material and equipment of local livelihoods, like fishing, farming and forestry. 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies.com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm.
May 10 & 12: Sound Installations creating distinct environments each in their own space, by Matthew Ostrowski, Luciano Chessa, Leslie Ross, Steve Norton, Sonia Paço-Rocchia, and others will be open for viewing through the summer. The Cannery at South Penobscot, 207-326-2027, Fridays 4-6 & Sundays 1-4. May 12: Mother’s Day at Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies - Mother’s Day marks the opening of our Mountainville Tea Room for the season. Free coffee/tea and a homemade scone with butter and plenty of jam for all mothers! Free samples of all 15 flavors of jam, marmalade and chutney. Treat a mother to a treat! Open 9-5 PM daily through Columbus Day. 598 Sunshine Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627 1-800-777-6845 www.nervousnellies.com
May 21: Cynthia Winnings Gallery Opens May 24-June 30: Scenes of an Island - Kingman Gallery, 117 Center Distict Crossroad, Deer Isle kingmangallery.com Tues-Sat 10-2, Sun 1-5
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CALENDAR May 25: Annual Plant Sale and Silent Auction To benefit the Blue Hill Public Library. 8:0011:00AM. Contact the library for details: 207-374-5515 May 27: Wilson Museum Opens May 28: Memorial Day - Celebrations, events and parades throughout the peninsula. May 31: MCCF Summer Series: Lunch and Learn - Pack a lunch and talk fisheries with a team of from Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. Join us as we explore hot-button issues and current happenings throughout the industry. Free to the public. 12:30pm to 1:30 pm Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, 13 Atlantic Ave, Stonington. View the full schedule and list of topics at www. coastalfisheries/org/events.
JUNE June 2: Tour of Nellieville - 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. June 2: Sound Installations creating distinct environments each in their own space, by Matthew Ostrowski, Luciano Chessa, Leslie Ross, Steve Norton, Sonia Paço-Rocchia, and others will be open for viewing through the summer. The Cannery at South Penobscot, 207326-2027, Fridays 4-6 & Sundays 1-4. June7-22: Dear Elizabeth by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Dindy Royster - Sarah Ruhl has created a moving and innovative play based on one of he greatest correspondences in literary history, bringing to life the enduring friendship of poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell, and spanning political, personal, and literary epochs. FMI newsurrytheatre.org
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June 10-Oct 4: Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships and Salted Fish - The 2019 season’s exhibit invites visitors to step back in time to the 1800s when Castine’s working waterfront thrived on a global market. Shipyards and a dozen active wharves stood along Castine Harbor. Chandleries and sailmakers outfitted schooners and square-riggers amidst the smell of tar, fish and wood. Castine merchants and shipowners ran an effective and largely self-contained international trade in fish, cotton, and salt from about 1820-1860. But not without the many risks faced by the men and women sailing wooden ships across the open ocean to carry merchandise to distant ports. Exhibit schedule and hours can be found at castinehistoricalsociety.org. June 16: Father’s Day at Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies- Free coffee/tea and a homemade scone with butter and plenty of jam for all fathers! Free samples of all 15 flavors
of jam, marmalade and chutney. Treat a dad to a treat: relax in an Adirondack chair on the deck or wander through the outdoor sculpture garden—several acres of whimsical figures and creatures made of wood and “junk,” including a Western town complete with jail, saloon, Chinese laundry and fortune teller. Join Peter for a tour of Nellieville at 2 PM. Open 9-5 PM daily through Columbus Day, open most days Nov— April, too! 598 Sunshine Road, Deer Isle 1-800777-6845 www.nervousnellies.com 9-5 PM June 16: Tour of Nellieville - 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. June 16: R.A.W. (Restorative Arts Works)a theater group of current and former incarcerated residents along with interested community members will perform most recently created theater pieces. This event will be a joint fundraiser for R.A.W and the HCCRB
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CALENDAR (Hancock County Community Reparations Board). The Cannery at South Penobscot, 207326-2027 4pm June 22: Between the Day and the Night is a non-narrative performance, an audio-visual poem, inspired by surviving footage of the French master Georges Rouault burning 315 of his paintings. Greg Kowalski, Geoffrey Koetsch and Dave Seidel. The Cannery at South Penobscot. 7:30pm June 23: Open House Reception, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Join the Historical Society as it kicks off the season, tour the exhibits, and enjoy light refreshments. This free event will be held at the Castine Historical Society’s Abbott School Gallery. castinehistoricalsociety.org. June 25: Exhibit Talk, 5:00 p.m. In this threepart series, Curator Paige Lilly will lead a tour and discussion on different aspects of the exhibit “Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships
and Salted Fish.” The event takes place in the Castine Historical Society’s Abbott School gallery. Free with light refreshments served. castinehistoricalsociety.org. June 27: Tall Tales, Fish Tails, & Damn LiesKick-off the summer with an evening of live entertainment for a good cause! Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries is excited to bring back Tall Tales, Fish Tails, & Damn Lies - music and words from a fishing community. Doors open at 6:00, event begins at 6:30 Opera House Arts, 1 Opera House Ln, Stonington For more information and to purchase tickets visit www. coastalfisheries.org/events June 28: MCCF Summer Series: Lunch and Learn- Pack a lunch and talk fisheries with a team of experts from Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. Join us as we explore hot-button issues and current happenings throughout the industry. Free to the public. 12:30pm to 1:30 pm
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Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, 13 Atlantic Ave, Stonington. View the full schedule and list of topics at www.coastalfisheries/org/events. June 30: Tour of Nellieville - 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm.
July 4: Town of Castine 4th of July Celebration 8am Fun Run 5k&1k, 10am Costume Parade followed by activities on the Town Common. 9pm Fireworks. And much more. FMI www. VisitCastine.com July 4: Stonington Independence Day Celebration
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July 4: Annual 4th of July Fireworks at Perry’s Lobster Shack in Surry
July 2: The Holt House Opens- Open Tuesday and Friday from 1-4 and Saturdays from 11 – 2, 3 Water St, Blue Hill
July 4: Annual 4th of July Fireworks at the Blue Hill Town Park
July 2-Aug 4: Lynn Karlin: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary- Exhibit of new photographs from Karlin’s famed pedestal and still life series along with her latest venture into portraiture. Tues - Sat 10-2, Sun 1-5 Kingman Gallery, 117 Center District Crossroad, Deer Isle kingmangallery.com July 4: Annual 4th of July Parade in Brooklin
July 5 & 7: Sound Installations creating distinct environments each in their own space, by Matthew Ostrowski, Luciano Chessa, Leslie Ross, Steve Norton, Sonia Paço-Rocchia, and others will be open for viewing through the summer. The Cannery at South Penobscot, 207326-2027, Fridays 4-6 & Sundays 1-4. July 7: Tour of Nellieville - Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western
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CALENDAR town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-thewoods. Beerits has been making sculpture for more than 40 years using the bygone material and equipment of local livelihoods, like fishing, farming and forestry. 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www. nervousnellies.com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. July 11: The 11th Annual Deborah Pulliam Memorial Lecture, 7:00 p.m. Richard Ames, Guest Curator for the exhibit “Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships and Salted Fish” will give an illustrated talk on his research for the exhibit and its’ accompany book on Castine’s square-rigged ships and maritime trade in the 19th century. Mr. Ames’ book will be available for sale and a book signing will follow his presentation. This free lecture will take place at the Delano Auditorium, Leavitt Hall on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy, Castine. castinehistoricalsociety.org
July 12-27: The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Directed by Bec Poole-The powerful stage adaptation of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Otto Frank. Winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theater. FMI newsurrytheatre.org July 14: Reception for Art of Revolution1-3pm Discover the revolutionary ecologically themed sculpture by members of the Haitian arts collective, Atis Rezistans. Garden tour with artworks embedded in the landscape surrounding the SEED Barn. 53 Falls Bridge Rd, Blue Hill www.virtualvoices.org July 19: A Concert of Maritime Music, 6:00 p.m. Join the Castine Town Band for an outdoor concert of 19th and 20th century maritime music in celebration of the Castine Historical Society’s exhibit, “Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships and Salted Fish.” The Historical Society’s exhibit
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will be open at 5:00 for attendees to enjoy prior to the concert held on the Castine Town Common. Both the concert and exhibit are free. castinehistoricalsociety.org July 23: Exhibit Talk, 5:00 p.m. In this threepart series Curator Paige Lilly will lead a tour and discussion on different aspects of the exhibit “Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships and Salted Fish”. The event takes place in the Castine Historical Society’s Abbott School gallery. Free with light refreshments served. castinehistoricalsociety.org July 23: Blue Hill Heritage Trust Annual Meeting & Lobster Feed at the Castine Yacht Club. Contact BHHT at 374-3242 or bluehillheritagetrust.org for more information or to purchase tickets. July 26: MCCF Summer Series: Lunch and Learn- Pack a lunch and talk fisheries with a team of experts from Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. Join us as we explore hot-button
issues and current happenings throughout the industry. Free to the public. 12:30pm to 1:30 pm Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, 13 Atlantic Ave, Stonington View the full schedule and list of topics at www.coastalfisheries/org/events. July 28: Tour of Nellieville- 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. July 31: Yacht Exhibition and SymposiumHonoring the iconic designs of Nathanael Herreshoff. Crafts on exhibit at Castine Town Dock. Panel discussion at MMA. FMI www. castineclassic.com
AUGUST August 1: Castine Classic Yacht Race- More than 40 classic yachts race from Castine to Camden. FMI www.castineclassic.com
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CALENDAR August 2 & 4: Sound Installations creating distinct environments each in their own space, by Matthew Ostrowski, Luciano Chessa, Leslie Ross, Steve Norton, Sonia Paço-Rocchia, and others will be open for viewing through the summer. The Cannery at South Penobscot, 207326-2027, Fridays 4-6 & Sundays 1-4. August 3: Eggemoggin Reach Regatta- Begins at 11:00 am. For more information, visit www. erregatt.com. August 4: New Music Saturdays, Janet Underhill (bassoon, Boston) and friends. Call for more information about series concerts. The Cannery South Penobscot, 207-326-2027. 7:30 pm August 17: 68th Retired Skippers Race-Join us in Castine for a weekend of racing on Penobscot Bay. Cocktails and awards to follow race. FMI www.castineyachtclub.org
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prize-winning books, including the Historical Atlas of Maine (2015). The free lecture will be held in the Humanities Lecture Hall in the Bath Iron Works Center on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy. castinehistoricalsociety.org Aug 9-24: Nunsense by Dan Goggin Directed by Dindy Royster, Musical Direction by Lori Sitzabee When five of the nineteen remaining Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook accidentally killed the other 52 convent residents, they must raise money to fund the burials. As part of this effort, the nuns stage a variety show. The result is a hilarious ride for the nuns and audience members alike. FMI newsurrytheatre.org August 11: Tour of Nellieville - Sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard’s tower and a church-in-the-woods. Beerits has been
making sculpture for more than 40 years using the bygone material and equipment of local livelihoods, like fishing, farming and forestry. 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies.com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. August 27: Exhibit Talk, 5:00 p.m. In the conclusion of this three-part series, Curator Paige Lilly will lead a tour and discussion on different aspects of the exhibit “Risky Business: Square-Rigged Ships and Salted Fish,” The event takes place in the Castine Historical Society’s Abbott School gallery. Free with light refreshments served. castinehistoricalsociety.org August 30: MCCF Summer Series: Lunch and Learn - Pack a lunch and talk fisheries with a team of experts from Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. Join us as we explore hot-button issues and current happenings throughout the industry. Free to the public. 12:30pm to 1:30 pm
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CALENDAR Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, 13 Atlantic Ave, Stonington. View the full schedule and list of topics at coastalfisheries.org/events.
SEPTEMBER Sept 1: Tour of Nellieville-598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. Sept 6 & 8: Sound Installations creating distinct environments each in their own space, by Matthew Ostrowski, Luciano Chessa, Leslie Ross, Steve Norton, Sonia Paço-Rocchia, and others will be open for viewing through the summer. The Cannery at South Penobscot, 207326-2027, Fridays 4-6 & Sundays 1-4. Sept 8: Blue Hill Heritage Trust 5k/10k & Kid’s 1Miler road race at Surry Forest. Contact BHHT at 374-3242 for info on how to register. Sept 10-Oct 14: Maine in Black & White, Photographs by Douglas Wood- Douglas Wood captures the beauty of coastal Maine in stunning B&W photographs. Tues - Sat 10-2, Sun 1-5 Kingman Gallery, 117 Center District Crossroad, Deer Isle kingmangallery.com Sept 15: Tour of Nellieville- 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm.
OCTOBER October 15: Tour of Nellieville- 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www. nervousnellies.com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm. October 19: 3 Sisters SEED Swap 3-6pm Celebrate the Harvest with the Three Sisters; Beans Corn & Squash! Heirloom SEED Exchange, Workshops on SEED saving and storage, Community potluck with dishes inspired by the 3 sisters. 53 Falls Bridge Road, Blue Hill www.virtualvoices.org
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Nov 29-Dec 23: Christmas at Woodlawn in Ellsworth - Tour the Black House and see the festive decorations while hearing a special audio tour presentation on the history of Christmas at Woodlawn and in New England. The Black House and gift shop are open daily from 10am-4pm with traditional holiday teas served by reservation on Wednesdays and Fridays. Information: woodlawnmuseum.org December 5: Blue Hill Annual Tree LightingBlue Hill rings in the holiday season from 4:307pm with family fun activities. Santa arrives by fire truck! FMI bluehillpeninsula.org
Sept 27: MCCF Summer Series: Lunch and Learn- Pack a lunch and talk fisheries with a team of experts from Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. Join us as we explore hot-button issues and current happenings throughout the industry. Free to the public. 12:30pm to 1:30 pm Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, 13 Atlantic Ave, Stonington. View the full schedule and list of topics at www.coastalfisheries/org/events. Sept 29: Tour of Nellieville- 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle; 800-777-6845; www.nervousnellies. com. No reservation required. Tours take place at 1pm.
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Wings, Waves & Woods Festival 2019 This annual birding and art festival comes to the island towns of Stonington and Deer Isle with dozens of events to choose from. Pack your weekend full of events or just pick one or two and then go exploring on your own! Events range from eagle spotting, guided upland & shorebird walks to a live owl demonstration, art galleries & open studios and birding activities. Boat excursions feature a trip to Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge to view pelagic birds, especially puffins; a trip to Swan’s Island and a guided cruise in the Deer Isle Thorofare. There will also be talks by featured speakers Danielle D’Auria and Bob Duchesne. The weekend’s full schedule is available at islandheritagetrust.org and accommodations can be found at www. deerisle.com. Registration Forms, Schedule, and program updates can be had by calling Island Heritage Trust at 3482455 and on the Wings, Waves & Woods Facebook page.
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JULY 14 5th Annual Bastille Day Celebration and Picnic en Blanc Family friendly celebration in Castine with demonstrations, tours, music and more. Picnic en Blanc of more than 500 partygoers. FMI www.VisitCastine.com
JULY 25-27 7th Annual Plein Air Festival Outdoor painting festival of juried artists sponsored by the Castine Arts Association. Reception, exhibition and art sale on July 27th at 4pm at MMA. FMI www.castinearts.org
THURSDAY, 25 AT 5 PM Baroque Café at David’s Folly Farm, Brooksville Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons with special guest Noel Paul Stookey, narrator. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Friday, 26 at 12 noon Bagaduce Music Performance Hall Bach’s Lunch with John Finney. A lecturedemonstration about the music of the 2019 festival Saturday, 27 at 7:30 pm - Blue Hill Congregational Church-J.S. Bach’s Mass in A Major Wedding Cantata BWV 202 Motet Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied BWV 225 Sunday, 28 at 7:30 pm - Blue Hill Congregational Church J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion
JULY 25-27 6th Annual Castine Plein Air Festival Includes artists, awards and an opportunity to sell work created during the event. FMI castinearts.org
AUGUST 3 11th Annual Blueberry Festival Held at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, this fun-filled day for the entire community and the day begins with none other than a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast. There are several booths with everything Blueberry: baked goods, smoothies, granola and short cake. Live music throughout the festival. FMI bluehillcongregational.org
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AUGUST 15-17 Ellsworth Antiques Show at Woodlawn Staged under a tent on the museum grounds, is America’s longest running summer antiques show. 28 dealers with fine examples of American and English furniture and accessories, artwork, quilts, prints, rare books, ceramics, folk art, silver, jewelry, and oriental rugs. Opening night party and dinner on August 14. Information: woodlawnmuseum.org
AUG 29-SEP 2 Blue Hill Fair-The Blue Hill Fair A true “Down to Earth” Country Fair. Always scheduled around Labor Day weekend, the fair boasts of some of the finest entertainment, attractions, and exhibits. Situated in the small coastal town of Blue Hill, Maine, at 233 Ellsworth Road, the Fair draws thousands from all over the state to enjoy a fun-filled weekend.
OCTOBER 19 Peninsula Harvest Festival Free admission. Area vendors selling and sampling a variety of items. Held at Mainescape Garden Shop in Blue Hill. FMI bluehillpeninsula.org
OCTOBER 24-27 Word. A Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival An annual literary arts festival that celebrates the community of readers and writers. FMI wordfestival.org
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DIRECTORY ARCHITECTS Elliott & Elliott Architecture 86 Main Street, Blue Hill (207)374 -2566 www.eearch.com Bruno Architecture 36 Main Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5574 www.brunoarch.com
ARTS ArtWaves MDI 1345 State Highway 102, Bar Harbor www.artwavesmdi.org Courthouse Gallery 6 Court St, Ellsworth (207)667-6611 www.courthousegallery.com Cynthia Winings Gallery 24 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill (917)204-4001 www.cynthiawiningsgallery.com Deer Isle Artists Association 15 Main Street, Deer Isle (207)348-2330 www.deerisleartists.com Gallery b 5 Main Street, Castine (213)839-0851 www.gallerybgallery.com Handmade Papers Gallery 113 Reach Road, Brooklin (207)359-8345 www.handmadepapersonline.com Handworks Gallery 48 Main Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-5613 www.handworksgallery.org
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts 89 Haystack School Dr., Deer Isle (207)348-2306 www.haystack-mtn.org Highlands Woodturning & Engraving 862 Castine Rd, Castine (207)951-5086 www.highlandswoodturning.com Jud Hartmann Gallery 79 Main St, Blue Hill (207)461-5307 www.judhartmanngallery.com Kingman Gallery 117 Center District Yd, Deer Isle (207)712-7014 www.kingmangallery.com Lighthouse Arts Center 86 Main St, Bucksport (207)469-7340 www.lighthouseartscenter.com Liros Gallery 14 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill (207) 375-5370 www.lirosgallery.com Owl Furniture, A Wing of Geoffrey Warner Studio 43 N Main Rd, Stonington (207) 367-6555 www.owlstools.com Peninsula Potters 138 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill (207)359-2320 www.peninsulapotters.com The Art of Evelyn Kok 23 Main Street, Stonington (207)266-3711 www.theartofevelynkok.com
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The Cannery at South Penobscot 207 Southern Bay Rd, Penobscot (207) 326-2027 www.cannerysouthpenobscot.org
J Ellis Consulting, LLC Surry (207) 200-4317 www.jellisconsultingllc.com
The SEED Barn 53 Falls Bridge Road, Blue Hill (207) 374-2947 www.virtualvoices.org
Marketing that Matters PO Box 233, Brooksville (651) 303-7458 www.marketingmatters-mn.com
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Michelle Keyo Web Design 1 Porcupine Lane, Sedwick (207) 326-4407 www.michellekeyo.com
BREWERIES
Union River Center for Innovation 415 Water Street, Ellsworth (800)930-5313 www.unionriverinnovation.com
Deepwater Brew Pub 33 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill (207)374-2119 www.arborvine.com Strong Brewing Company 7 Rope Ferry Road, Sedgwick (207)359-8722 www.strongbrewing.com
BUSINESS SERVICES Beehive Development 104 Main St #3, Blue Hill (925) 203-0549 www.beehivedevelopment.com Downeast Maine SCORE 248 State St Suite 2, Ellsworth (207)667-5800 www.downeastmaine.score.org Hayden Sign Company 317 North Bend Rd., Surry (207)812-2570 hayden-sign-company.business.site
Workplace Performance Inc 125 Riley Rd, Monroe www.workplaceperformanceinc.com
COMMUNITY Blue Hill Congregational Church 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill (207)374-2892 www.bluehillcongregational.org Blue Hill Fairgrounds 233 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill (207)374-3701 www.bluehillfair.com Brooklin Garden Club PO Box 267, Brooklin (207) 359-6584 www.brooklingardenclub.org Blue Hill Heritage Trust 157 Hinckley Ridge Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-5118 www.bluehillheritagetrust.org
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DIRECTORY Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Rd., Blue Hill (207)374-5515 www.bhpl.net
Points East Magazine 1028 Cape Rosier Rd, Harobrside (207) 326-9051 www.pointseast.com
Blue Hill YMCA 15 South Street, Blue Hill (207)347-2248 www.defymca.org/locations/blue-hill/
The Gatherings 128 Surry Rd, Ellsworth (207)266-6864 www.surrygatherings.org
East Blue Hill Village Improvement Assoc 1282 Morgan Bay Rd, East Blue Hill www.eastbluehillmaine.org
The Pendleton House Water Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-2947 www.virtualvoices.com
Discover Maine Magazine 10 Exchange St. Suite 208, Portland www.discovermainemagazine.com FarmDrop 5 Main Street, Blue Hill (207)667-7171 www.bh.farmdrop.us Friends in Action 5 General Moore Way, Ellsworth (207)664-6016 www.friendsinactionellsworth.org Halcyon Grange 1157 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill www.halcyongrange.org Hatch Community Youth Fund PO Box 195, Castine (207) 951-5086 www.thehatchfund.org Ira Berry Lodge #128 75 Main Street, Blue Hill Penobscot Bay Press 69 Main Street, Stonington (207)667-2200 www.penobscotbaypress.com
The Otis Witham House Pleasant Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-2947 www.virtualvoices.com Tree of Life Pantry, Inc. 23 South Street, Blue Hill (207)374-2900 www.treeoflifepantry.org WERU Community Radio 89.9 FM 1186 Acadia Highway, East Orland (207)469-6600 www.weru.org WNSX FM Star 97.7 409 High Street, Ellsworth (207)667-0002 www.star977.com
COMMUNITY/ON THE WATER Friends of Blue Hill Bay PO Box 1633, Blue Hill (207) 374-5933 www.fobhb.org Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club 44 KYC Lane, Blue Hill (207)374-5581 www.kycbluehill.com
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Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries 13 Atlantic Ave, Stonington (207)367-2708 www.coastalfisheries.org
Arborvine 33 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill (207)374-2119 www.arborvine.com
Shaw Institute 55 Main Street, Blue Hill (207)374-2135 www.meriresearch.org
Bay View Bakery 142 Main Street, Blue Hill (207) 669-5735 www.facebook.com/bluehill777/
Nichols Day Camps Blue Hill (207)374-9906 www.nicholsdaycamps.org
Blue Hill Co-Op Community Market & Café 4 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill (207)374-2165 www.bluehill.coop/site/
COMMUNITY/THEATER The Grand 165 Main Street , Ellsworth (207)667-9500 www.grandonline.org Opera House Arts 1 School Street, Stonington (207)367-2788 www.operahousearts.org New Surry Theatre 18 Union Street, Blue Hill (207)200-4720 www.newsurrytheatre.org
DINING 44 North Coffee 7 Main Street, Deer Isle (207) 348-5208 www.44northcoffee.com Aragosta Restaurant 300 Goose Cove Road, Deer Isle (207)367-5500 www.aragostamaine.com
Bucklyn Coffee 24 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill (917)971-3246 www.bucklyncoffee.com El El Frijoles 41 Caterpillar Hill Road, Sargentville (207)359-2486 www.elelfrijoles.com Harbor House 27 Water Street, Blue Hill (207)374-7027 www.facebook.com/bhhh7027/ Perry’s Lobster Shack 1076 Newbury Neck Rd, Surry (207)667-1955 www.perryslobstershack.com Pugnuts Ice Cream Shop 1276 Surry Road, Surry (207)412-0086 www.pugnuts.com Sandy’s Blue Hill Café 40 Main Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5550 www.sandysbluehillcafe.com
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DIRECTORY Tinder Hearth LLC 1452 Coastal Rd , Brooksville (207)326-8381 www.tinderhearth.com The Thurston Co. 66 Main St, Blue Hill (207)374-7166 www.thethurstonco.com
DINING/STAY Barncastle Hotel + Restaurant 125 South Street, Blue Hill (207)374-2330 www.barn-castle.com Inn on the Harbor 45 Main Street , Stonington (207)367-2420 www.innontheharbor.com Lookout Inn and Restaurant 455 Flye Point Road, Brooklyn (207)359-2188 www.thelookoutinn.com Pentagoet Inn 26 Main Street, Castine (207)326-8616 www.pentagoet.com
EDUCATION Bay School 17 Bay School Drive, Blue Hill (207)374-2187 www.bayschool.org Blue Hill Harbor School 57 South Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5501 www.bluehillharborschool.org
Eastern Maine Community College Business & Industry 354 Hogan Road, Bangor (207)974-4673 www.emcc.edu George Stephens Academy 23 Union Street, Blue Hill (207)374-2808 www.georgestevensacademy.org Peninsula Metamorphic Arts & Learning 139 Mines Rd, Blue Hill (207)374-3600 www.peninsulametamorphic.com School Union #93 20 Hinckley Ridge Road, Blue Hill (207)374-9927 www.schoolunion93.org
EVENT SERVICES Dan’s Flower Farm 8 Flower Farm Lane, Sedgwick (207)773-1737 www.dansflowers.com Fairwinds Florist of Blue Hill 5 Main St, Blue Hill (207)374-5621 www.fairwindsflorist.com Rioux Catering 578 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5286 www.riouxcatering.com Wallace Events 36 Commerce Park, Ellsworth (207)667-6000 www.wallaceevents.com
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FARMS Backstage Farm 1361 Pleasant St, Blue Hill (207)374-5057 Blue Hill Farmers’ Market PO Box 535, Blue HIll (207) 374-5273 www.bluehillfarmersmarket.com Horsepower Farm 56 Horsepower Farm Rd, Penobscot (207)374-5273 www.foreverfarms.org/horsepower-farm/
FINANCIAL SERVICES Bangor Savings Bank 213 Battle Ave, Castine (207) 326-0654 www.bangor.com Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Blue Hill 21 Main Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5600 www.bhbt.com Bob Sullivan, CPA 42 Ackley Farm Rd, Blue Hill (207)374-5919 Camden National Bank, Blue Hill 9 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill (207)374-2707 www.camdennational.com Cheryl L Boulet, CPA 1 West Lance, Ste C, Blue Hill (207)374-2400 www.bouletcpa.com First National Bank 1 South St, Blue Hill (207)374-2763 www.thefirst.com
Hawkes and Quirk, LLC CPAs 66 Main Street, Suite 303, Ellsworth (207)667-2581 www.hawkesandquirk.com
HEALTH SERVICES Acupuncture In Blue Hill 154 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill (207)266-1881 Armaid Company 658 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill (207)374-9952 www.armaid.com Castleberry Dental 120 South Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5538 www.castleberrydental.com Community Pharmacy 15 South Street, Blue Hill (207)374-3707 www.communityrx.com/html/blue_hill.html Ellsworth-Buscksport Dental Associates 325 Main Street , Ellsworth (207)667-7117 www.dental-associates.com Home Instead Senior Care 442 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill (207)812-3858 www.homeinstead.com/789 Maine AllCare Downeast (207)374-9919 www.maineallcare.org Mudita Water Release Therapy Blue Hill (207)812-1722 www.facebook.com/MuditaWRT/
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DIRECTORY Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital 57 Water Street, Blue Hill (207)374-3410 www.bhmh.org Parker Ridge Residential Community 63 Parker Ridge Road, Blue Hill (207)374-5789 www.parkerridge.com Precision Chiropractic 150 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth (207)812-2491 www.facebook.com/precisionchiropracticme/ Seaport Village 19 General Moore Way, Ellsworth (207)667-9336 www.seaport-village.com Wellness Chiropractic 20 East Blue Hill Road, Blue Hill (207)374-2186 http://www.mywellnesschiro.com/
HEALTH/COMMUNITY SERVICES Healthy Acadia 140 State St, Suite 1, Ellsworth (207) 661-7171 www.healthyacadia.org Healthy Peninsula 10 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-3257 www.healthypeninsula.org
Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County 14 McKenzie Ave, Ellsworth (207) 667-2531 www.hospiceofhancock.org
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES Blue Hill Historical Society 3 Water Street, Blue Hill (207)374-2423 www.bluehillhistory.org Brooksville Historical Society Rte 176-Brooksville Corner, Brooksville www.brooksvillehistoricalsociety.org Castine Historical Society 13-17 School Street, Castine (207) 326-4118 www.castinehistoricalsociety.org Wilson Museum 120 Perkins St, Castine (207) 326-9247 www.wilsonmuseum.org Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Park 19 Black House Dr, Ellsworth (207)667-8671 www.woodlawnmuseum.com
HOME/CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BHD Containers 319 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-5234 www.bhdcontainers.com Blue Hill Cabinet & Woodwork 517 Pleasant St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2260 www.bluehillcabinet.com Brackett’s Property Service 41 Tufts Ct, Surry (207)479-4002 www.facebook.com/brackettservices/ Down East Landscape & Design, Inc. 111 Turkey Farm Dr, Blue Hill (207) 374-5445 www.downeastlandscape.com
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INSURANCE SERVICES
Hewes & Company 419 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-2275 www.hewesco.com Highlands Woodturning and Engraving 862 Castine Rd, Castine (207) 951-5086 www.highlandswoodturning.com) M.E. Astbury & Son, Inc. 66 Hinkley Ridge Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-5049 www.meastbury.com
Merchant Needham & Associates 146 Main St, Northeast Harbor (207) 276-9800 www.merchantneedham.com Merle B Grindle Agency 6 East Blue Hill Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-2871 www.facebook.com/mbgrindle/
LEGAL SERVICES
McGraw Millworks, LLC 13 Pierces Pond Rd., Penobscot (207) 460-8842 www.mcgrawmillworks.wixsite.com/mmwllc
Columber Law 5 School Street, Suites 105-106, Ellsworth (207)266-8326 www.columberlaw.com
Michael W. Snow Electrician, Inc 18 Field House Ln, Blue Hill (207) 374-5185
Hale & Hamlin Ellsworth 4 State St, Ellsworth (207) 374-7016 www.halehamlin.com
Panache Interior Design Blue Hill (207) 374-9977 www.panacheid.com
Hale & Hamline Blue Hill 105 Main St, Blue Hill (207) 667-2561 www.halehamlin.com
Protector Inspectors Inc. PO Box 112, Ellsworth (207) 610-3699 www.protectorinspectors.com
Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC 134 Surry Rd, Ellsworth (207) 664-0002 joneskuriloffsargentlaw.com
Sage Collins Surveying 341 Ellsworth Rd, Blue Hill (207) 374-2255 www.sagecollins.com Sargentville Water Co, LLC 419 Reach Rd,Sargentville (207)359-2252
Lambert Coffin 1 West Lane, Blue Hill (207) 374-5833 www.lambertcoffin.com
Wardwell Oil 286 Catepillar Hill Rd, Suite D, Sargentville (207)422-3581 www.wardwelloil.com
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DIRECTORY LODGING Balsam Cove Campground 286 Back Ridge Road, Orland (413) 522-3797 www.balsamcove.com Blue Hill Inn 40 Union Street, Blue Hill (207)374-2844 www.bluehillinn.com Farmhouse Inn 578 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill (207)374-5286 www.thefarmhouseinnmaine.com Dreaming of Maine 38 & 44 Oakland House Road, Brooksville (207)359-8002 www.rusticmainecottages.com Hiram Blake Camp 220 Weir Cove Road, Harborside (207) 326-4951 www.hiramblake.com/ Inn on the Harbor 45 Main St, Stonington (207) 367 2420 www.innontheharbor.com Maine Vacation Rentals, Inc 50 Main St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2444 www.manievacationrentalsonline.com Oakland House Cottages by the Side of the Sea 435 Herrick Rd, Brooksville (207) 359-4645 www.oaklandhouse.com Oceanfront Camping @ Reach Knolls 670 Reach Rd., Brooklin (207) 359-8914 www.reachknolls.com
Peninsula Property Rentals 54 Main St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2428 www.peninsulapropertyrentals.com Pilgrim’s Inn 20 Main Street, Deer Isle (207)348-6615 www.pilgrimsinn.com The Castine Inn 33 Main Street, Castine (207) 326-4365 www.castineinn.com
LONG AND SHORT TERM LEASE APARTMENTS The Pendelton House Water St, Blue Hill (207)374-2947 www.virtualvoices.org The Otis Withman House Pleasant St, Blue Hill (207)374-2947 www.virtualvoices.org
MUSIC Bagaduce Chorale PO Box 516, Blue Hill www.bagaducechorale.org Bagaduce Music Lending Library 49 South St, Blue Hill (207)374-5454 www.bagaducemusic.org Blue Hill Bach PO Box 428, Blue Hill (207)359-2150 www.bluehillbach.org
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Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival 137 Pleasant Street / 36 Main St, Blue Hill (207)374 2811 www.kneisel.org
Saltmeadow Properties, Castine Office 7 Main Street, Castine (207) 326-9116 www.saltmeadowproperties.com
Truth Virus Records PO Box 147, Holden www.facebook.com/TruthVirusRecords/
The Christopher Group 5 Main St, Blue Hill (207) 266-3831 www.tcgre.net
REAL ESTATE Compass Point Real Estate 75 Main St., Blue Hill (207) 374-5300 www.compasspointrealestate.com Downeast Properties 105 Main Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-2321 www.downeastproperties.com Downeast Rentals and Real Estate 54 Main Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-5444 www.rentalsmaine.com ERA Dawson Brandford 417 Main Street, Bangor (800)649-4178 www.eradawson.com Island Agency 26 Main St, Stonington (207) 367-2550 www.theislandagency.net Saltmeadow Properties, Blue Hill Office 48 Main Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-5010 www.saltmeadowproperties.com
SALON SERVICES Amy’s Salon 567 Bangor Rd, Ellsworth (207)367-5500 www.amyssalonmaine.com Hairplanes 513 South St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2799
SERVICES/PETS Creature Quarters/Surry 43 Atlantic Lane, Surry (207) 610-2220 www.creaturequarters.com Maine Coast Veterinary Hospital 163 South St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2385 www.mainecoastvet.com Pet Provisions 3 Main St, Blue Hill Salty Dogs Obedience & Adventure Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill (207) 659-9547 www.saltydogsobedience.com
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DIRECTORY SERVICES Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce 114 Little Deer Isle Rd, Deer Isle (207) 348-6124 www.deerisle.com Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home 49 Main St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2144 www.jordanfernald.com Maine Camp Outfitters 300 Sunset Rd, Sunset (207) 348-2459 www.maine-camp.com Maine Shellfish Co Inc 95 Water Street, Ellsworth (207)667-5336 www.ipswichshellfish.com Nature Links 515 Falls Bridge Rd, Blue Hill (305) 926-5001 www.naturelinks.net Stanley Subaru 22 Bar Habor Rd, Ellsworth (207)667-4641 www.stanleysubaru.com
SERVICES/ON THE WATER Activity Shop 139 Mines Rd, Blue Hill (207)374-3600 www.theactivityshop.com Castine Kayak Adventures 17 Sea Street, Castine (207)866-3506 www.castinekayak.com
Isle au Haut Boat Services 37 Seabreeze Ave, Stonington (207) 367-5193 isleauhautferryservice.com WoodenBoat School 41 Woodenboat Ln, Brooklin (207) 359-4651 www.thewoodenboatschool.com
SHOPPING Compass Rose Books 3 Main Street, Castine (207)326-5034 www.compassrosebookscastine.com Blue Hill Wine Shop 138 Main Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-2161 www.bluehillwineshop.com Island Approaches 50 Main St, Sunset (207) 348-2459 www.islandapproaches.com Leaf and Anna, LLC 12 Reach Rd, Brooklin (207) 359-5030 www.leafandanna.com MAE, LLC 49 Main St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2506 www.maebluehill.com Mainescape Garden Shop South Street, Blue Hill (207) 374-2833 www.mainescape.com Merrill Furniture 176 High St, Ellsworth (207)667-8737 www.merrillfruniture.com
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Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies 598 Sunshine Rd, Deer Isle (207) 348-6182 www.nervousnellies.com
Town of Penobscot 1 Southern Bay Rd, Penobscot
Peninsula Provision 5 Main St, Blue Hill (207)374-5621
Town of Sedgwick 719 North Sedgwick Rd, Sedgwick (207) 359-2275 www.sedgwickmaine.org
Sisters Salsa 689 Hinckley Ridge Rd, Blue Hill (207)374-2170 www.sisterssalsa.com
(207) 326-4364 www.penobscotmaine.org/town-office/
Town of Stonington 32 Main St, Stonington (207) 367-2351 www.stoningtonmaine.org
Tradewinds 15 South St, Blue Hill (207) 374-5137 www.tradewindsmarkets.com/blue-hill/
TOWN Town of Blue Hill 18 Union St, Blue Hill (207) 374-2281 www.townofbluehillmiane.org Town of Brooklin 23 Bay Rd, Brooklin (207) 359-8394 www.brooklinmaine.com Town of Brooksville 1 Townhouse Rd, Brooksville (207) 326-4518 www.brooksvillemaine.org Town of Castine 67 Court St, Castine (207) 326-4502 www.castine.me.us Town of Deer Isle 70 Church Street, Deer Isle (207)348-6060 www.townofdeerisle.org
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TIDE CHARTS BLUE HILL HARBOR N 4 4 O 24.5’ / W 68 O 33.8’
JUNE
JULY
HIGH
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LOW
LOW
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PM
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PM
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PM
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10:12
10:24
4:07
4:16
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10:24
10:34
4:17
4:24
2
10:56
11:04
4:50
4:57
2
11:12
11:22
5:05
5:13
3
11:39
11:45
5:32
5:40
3
-
12:01
5:53
6:03
4
-
12:23
6:15
6:24
4
12:11
12:51
6:42
6:54
5
12:30
1:09
7:01
7:11
5
1:02
1:42
7:33
7:47
6
1:!7
1:58
7:49
8:01
6
1:55
2:35
8:25
8:44
7
2:08
2:51
8:40
8:56
7
2:50
3:31
9:19
9:43
8
3:03
3:47
9:34
9:55
8
3:49
4:28
10:15
10:44
9
4:02
4:46
10:32
10:58
9
4:50
5:27
11:13
11:48
10
5:04
5:47
11:32
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10
5:54
6:27
-
12:12
11
6:10
6:48
12:03
12:33
11
6:59
7:27
12:52
1:12
12
7:!5
7:48
1:09
1:33
12
8:02
8:24
1:55
2:11
13
8:18
8:44
2:12
2:31
13
9:02
9:19
2:54
3:08
14
9:17
9:37
3:10
3:26
14
9:57
10:09
3:49
4:01
15
10:12
10:27
4:05
4:18
15
10:47
10:56
4:40
4:50
16
11:03
11:13
4:56
5:07
16
11:33
11:40
5:26
5:35
17
11:50
11:58
5:43
5:53
17
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12:16
6:09
6:18
18
-
12:36
6:28
6:38
18
12:22
12:56
6:50
6:59
19
12:42
1:19
7:12
7:22
19
1:02
1:35
7:29
7:39
20
1:24
2:02
7:54
8:05
20
1:41
2:13
8:07
8:19
21
2:07
2:45
8:37
8:49
21
2:20
2:52
8:45
8:59
22
2:51
3:29
9:19
9:35
22
3:01
3:32
9:23
9:42
23
3:36
4:!4
10:02
10:22
23
3:43
4:13
10:02
10:27
24
4:23
5:00
10:47
11:12
24
4:29
4:57
10:45
11:15
25
5:13
5:48
11:33
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25
5:18
5:$5
11:30
12:20
26
6:05
6:36
12:03
12:21
26
6:11
6:35
12:07
27
6:59
7:25
12:56
1:10
27
7:08
7:28
1:02
1:13
28
7:53
8:13
1:49
1:59
28
8:05
8:22
1:58
2:08
29
8:45
9:00
2:40
2:48
29
9:02
9:16
2:54
3:03
30
9:35
9:47
3:29
3:36
30
9:56
10:09
3:48
3:57
31
10:48
11:01
4:40
4:51
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Please Note: (weather offshore can influence tidal events) for Stonington; Town Wharf..........................deduct 1 minute for Brooklin; Center Harbor..........................deduct 2 minutes for Castine; Town Dock..................................deduct 2 minutes for South Brooksville; Buck’s Harbor..........add 6 minutes
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
DAY
AM
PM
AM
PM
DAY
AM
PM
AM
PM
1
11:39
11:53
5:32
5:44
1
11:39
11:53
5:32
5:44
2
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12:30
6:23
6:37
2
-
12:30
6:23
6:37
3
12:46
1:22
7:!4
7:32
3
12:46
1:22
7:14
7:32
4
1:40
2:15
8:05
8:28
4
1:40
2:15
8:05
8:28
5
2:35
3:09
8:58
9:26
5
2:35
3:09
8:58
9:26
6
3:32
4:05
9:53
10:26
6
3:32
4:05
9:53
10:26
7
4:32
5:03
10:50
11:28
7
4:32
5:03
10:50
11:28
8
5:35
6:03
11:49
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8
5:35
6:03
11:49
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9
6:40
7:04
12:32
12:51
9
6:40
7:04
12:32
12:51
10
7:45
8:04
1:35
1:52
10
7:45
8:04
1:35
1:52
11
8:45
9:00
2:35
2:50
11
8:45
9:00
2:35
2:50
12
9:40
9:52
3:31
3:43
12
9:40
9:52
3:31
3:43
13
10:29
10:39
4:21
4:32
13
10:29
10:39
4:21
4:32
14
11:12
11:21
5:06
5:!6
14
11:12
11:21
5:06
5:16
15
11:52
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5:47
5:56
15
11:52
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5:47
5:56
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12:00
12:29
6:25
6:35
16
12:00
12:29
6:25
6:35
17
12:38
1:05
7:00
7:11
17
12:38
1:05
7:00
7:11
18
1:14
1:39
11:23
7:35
18
1:14
1:39
7:35
7:48
19
1:50
2:14
8:09
8:25
19
1:50
2:14
8:09
8:25 9:04
20
2:28
2:51
8:44
9:04
20
2:28
2:51
8:44
21
3:07
3:29
9:21
9:46
21
3:07
3:29
9:21
9:46
22
3:50
4:12
10:01
10:33
22
3:50
4:12
10:01
10:33
23
4:38
5:00
10:47
11:25
23
4:38
5:00
10:47
11:25
24
5:32
5:53
11:38
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24
5:32
5:53
11:38
-
25
6:31
6:51
12:23
12:36
25
6:31
6:51
12:23
12:36
26
7:33
7:52
1:24
1:37
26
7:33
7:52
1:24
1:37
27
8:34
8:51
2:24
2:38
27
8:34
8:51
2:24
2:38
28
9:31
9:48
3:23
3:36
28
9:31
9:48
3:23
3:36
29
10:25
10:43
4:17
4:32
29
10:25
10:43
4:!7
4:32
30
11:17
11:36
5:10
5:27
30
11:17
11:36
5:10
5:27
31
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12:08
6:01
6:20
31
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12:08
6:01
6:20
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INDEX 16
Haystack Mountain School
29
Amy’s Salon 57
Hewes & Co
48
Aragosta 10
Hiram Blake Camps
54
Arborvine Fine Dining
11
Home Instead Care
53
Art of Evelyn Kok, The
Activity Shop, The
25
Inn on the Harbor
16
Bagaduce Music 28
Island Agency, The
48
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
36
Island Approaches 25
Bay View Bakery
10
Isle Au Haute Boat Services
Blue Hill Bach
29
Jennifer Jacobi 17
Blue Hill Cabinet & Woodwork
20
Kingman Gallery 17
Blue Hill Coop
9
Kneisel Hall 29
Blue Hill Heritage Trust
2
Lambert Coffin Attorneys
57
Blue Hill Inn
15
M.E. Astbury Construction
51
Camden National Bank
25
MAE 5
Castine Arts Association
42
Maine Camp Outfitters
36
Castine Historical Society
23
Maine Coast Veterinary Hospital
35
Christopher Group, The
50
Mainescape 33
45
Coastal Fisheries 17
Merle B. Grindle Agency
57
Compass Point Real Estate
47
Nervous Nellies Jams and Jellies
11
Cynthia Winings Gallery
3
New Surry Theatre
29
DeepWater Brewing 10
Northern Light, Blue Hill Hospital
76
Deer Isle - Stonington Chamber
16
Opera House Arts
29
Downeast Properties Real Estate
51
Owl Furniture 25
Downeast Rentals & Real Estate
75
Parker Ridge 3
Dreaming of ME!
16
Perry’s Lobster Shack
El El Frijoles
10
Pilgrim’s Inn 16
Elliott & Elliott Architecture
57
Sandy’s Blue Hill Café
2
First National Bank
49
Strong Brewing Co
52
George Steven Academy
37
Wooden Boat School
17
Hale & Hamlin Attorneys
36
Woodlawn Museum 23
Handmade Papers 25
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