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Wow! A big thank you to Out on a Whimsey Toys for renewing their partnership with Our Town Belfast at the generous Passagassawakeag level. You can find Belfast's own newly expanded toy emporium right at the corner of Main and High!
To learn more about partnering with Our Town Belfast businesses can visit ourtownbelfast.org/partners-program/
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The flowers may not be out yet, but things are starting to look a little more cheerful downtown! Thanks to the Our Town Belfast Design Committee for painting and hanging buoys to decorate Main Street this spring and to the City's Public Works team for installing 17 benches throughout downtown.
Main Street's about to get a little spookier (in the best way)! Don't miss Alder & Vine's Grand Opening tomorrow from 11am to 5pm at 92 Main Street (on the corner of Main and High).
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Tune into Belfast Community Radio's "Finding Common Ground" this Saturday, April 14th at noon to hear Jennifer Hill interview Our Town Belfast's Executive Driector, Zach Schmesser!
You'll hear Zach talk about settling into his new role and meeting with the local business community, as well as, what's in store for downtown Belfast this coming spring and summer.
Zach Schmesser, who became Executive Director of Our Town Belfast on January first of this year, will be in conversation this week with Jennifer Hill on “Finding Common Ground” at noon on Saturday, April 14, WBFY Belfast Community Radio at 100.9 FM, streaming live at belfastcommunityradio.org (where recordings of past shows can be heard on the archive page). Zach attended Unity College where he majored in adventure therapy. He has a master’s degree in business and is eagerly meeting with local community through his new leadership role in Belfast’s Main Street program.
Thank you to Eat More Cheese for renewing their partnership with Our Town Belfast at the Armistice Bridge level. We couldn't ask for a grater partner to brie on our side!
Our Town Belfast shared Belfast Co-op's photo.
Thank you to the Belfast Co-op and to all of the community members who "Rounded-Up" for Our Town Belfast in March! Your donations will help support great programs like the Annual Street Party, flower plantings downtown in the summertime, and so much more.
Zach, Director of Our Town Belfast collects a check from Carla, Ownership Administrator for $1,777.24 #commoncents #yourcoopstory #yourcommunity
In Maine's booming beer industry is there room for small, craft brewers to carve out a sustainable niche? David Carlson of Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company thinks so.
"(Dave) has built a quirky reputation by making stouts with oysters in the beer and a Scotch ale made with seaweed. Marshall Wharf also was an early leader in making hop-forward ales and IPAs.
The company uses essentially the same seven-barrel brewing system it’s had since Carlson bought it 11 years ago. They aren’t talking about expanding. They want to protect their home turf.
“My niche is serving my local community,” Carlson said. “We have draft and retail accounts. We have up to 16 beers on tap at our restaurant and we want to maintain that.'"
New brewery looking to excel, find niche in crowded Maine market
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Definitive Brewing's CEO accepts the 'calculated risk,' hires top talent and gets ready to open in Portland in late May.
Our Town Belfast updated their cover photo.
RSVP and purchase your tickets today for Our Town Belfast Presents, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back screening April 30th at The Colonial Theatre!
Purchase your tickets at empirestrikesbelfast.brownpapertickets.com/
and share with your friends. We'll see all you scruffy nerf herders there!
"Tiny houses are trendy. And lots of people on the Maine coast are having a hard time finding a place to live. So Unity pharmacist and amateur real estate investor Chad Tozier is aiming to connect those dots by developing a small-house rental subdivision along Oak Hill Road in Swanville.
Tozier and his business partner, Derek Davis of Davis Dirt Works in Thorndike, last week received preliminary approval from Swanville town officials for the subdivision. They could have as many as 15 houses on the roughly 80-acre property, but are planning to start small, with five or six houses built by Amish-owned Backyard Buildings of Unity that will be installed on the property this summer."
Developers cite Swanville's proximity to Belfast and a need for increased rental housing in the area as part of the impetus for the project. What do you think? Would you live in a tiny home subdivision?
Amish-built tiny house subdivision in the works for Swanville
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The subdivision could grow to as many as 15 houses, but developers are planning to start small, with five or six houses that will be installed on the property this summer.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.
We'd like to welcome the Belfast Bay Inn's new innkeepers, Susan and Clint Condon to Belfast, and wish former owners, Judy and Ed Hemmingsen, the best of luck on their new undertaking in Bar Harbor!
"Originally a pair of adjoining Greek Revival-style brick row houses built in 1860, the property was repurposed by the Hemmingsens when they bought it at auction in 2005, put in 2.5 years of renovations, then opened as an inn in 2007. They decided to sell about two years ago...
The renovation retained original architectural details like hardwood floors, exposed brick and crown molding. Features also include granite and marble baths, fireplaces, private courtyard, off-street parking, elevator and air-conditioning."
Boston couple pays $1.8M for Belfast inn with 'wow' factor
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The purchase of the Belfast Bay Inn, ranked No. 9 among best small hotels in the United States by TripAdvisor, puts its buyers in a great position to shift gears from greater Boston to coastal Maine. In a deal that closed March 15, Susan and Clint Condon
Belfast Bay InnThank you all very much for your best wishes.
2 weeks agoCALLING ALL BELFAST BUSINESSES! Don't miss out on your opportunity to advertise on the 2018 Belfast Pocket Map! We are gearing up to produce this years version of the map and are now accepting submissions for advertisements. Deadline for advertising and payment is April 15, 2018, so don't delay if you are interested.
The Belfast Pocket Map is an excellent and affordable opportunity to advertise your business or organization. The free map is distributed throughout Belfast and the region.
For additional information or to advertise please visit: ourtownbelfast.org/2018-belfast-area-pocket-map-advertise/
From the restored, original doors and corner entrance to the vault "cave" and outdoor patio, there's more to check out at Out on a Whimsey's new location than toys (though there are plenty of those as well). We're so happy to see this veritable historical and architectural playground get a new life, and one that beckons visitors to come, explore, and play!
Belfast’s Out on a Whimsey Toys doubles space, re-opens in historic building
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BELFAST—A menagerie of giant stuffed llamas, lions and giraffes peek out the massive windows on the corner of Main and High streets, a welcoming touch for the newly renovated corner building, which once housed lawyers and bankers. On March 16, 2018...
Kids from Waterfall Arts' Bridge: Young Artists Connecting stopped by the OTB office yesterday to volunteer their skills for our buoy painting design project. These bright and colorful buoys will add a pop of color to Belfast's streets this spring!
You can join the OTB Design Committee this afternoon at 2pm in the Our Town office (107 Main Street, upstairs) to paint the remaining buoys!
Our Town BelfastDarcy Whitney Fritz, Peggy O'Connor, Sasha Kutsy, thank you all for your interest! We apologize for not promoting this particular paint day with more advance notice. We will be planning a larger Buoy Paint Party for Thursday June 7th (time and location TBD). If you (or anyone else interested) would like to e-mail info@ourtownbelfast.org with your name and a contact e-mail, we will pass your info on to our Design Committee chair and contact you in advance of the event. Thanks!
3 weeks ago · 1A big thank you to Quench for renewing their partnership with Our Town Belfast at the incredibly generous Belfast Harbor level. Thank you for your continued support and many efforts to keep downtown Belfast vibrant and beautiful. We're loving the bright, new signage, by the way!
For information on the Our Town Belfast Partners Program, businesses are encouraged to visit ourtownbelfast.org/partners-program/
Thank you to Allen Insurance and Financial for supporting Our Town Belfast and joining our Partners Program at the Armistice Bridge level.
At Allen Insurance local professionals combine extensive financial knowledge with hometown understanding of clients goals and lifestyles. "We share more than a common interest in your financial security—we share an interest in our community and life in Maine. We work hard to make it the best it can be."
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The Belfast Regional Job Fair is happening now at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center! Network with over 50 area employers and find the next great stepping stone in your career today. #belfastmaine #mainejobs
Our Town Belfast will be at The Belfast Co-op's Board of Directors presents: Annual Meeting of Owners this weekend to spread the word about our work keeping Belfast vibrant and to try to win your vote. We hope to see you there!
Shake the snow off your boots and head down to the Belfast Boathouse tonight. The Our Town Belfast Annual Meeting 2018 (and post-blizzard community bash) is still on for this evening at 6pm. Spread the word, carpool, and stay safe on the roads!
Community invited to Our Town Belfast annual meeting March 14 - Waldo VillageSoup
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Belfast — Our Town Belfast invites the community to the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Wednesday, March 14, 6 to 8 p.m., to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and dream big for the future at the organization's annual meeting.
You can find the full list of employers signed onto the 2018 Belfast Regional Job fair on our website. Nearly 50 area employers will be at the UMaine Hutchinson Center Tuesday March 20th. Don't miss your opportunity to explore Belfast's many exciting career opportunities!
Our Town Belfast Belfast Area Job Fair
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Find your perfect job at the Belfast Area Job Fair March 20th 2018 9am – 2pm at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center
What does it take to keep a restaurant open through a Maine winter? Penobscot Bay Pilot went straight to the source and asked Midcoast restauranteurs including local Tina DelSanto, proprietor of Delvino's Grill & Pasta House, as well as, the Harborwalk Restaurant and The Front Street Pub.
Of their decision to remain open year-round co-owners Tina DelSanto and Anthony Jacovino said, "We are a locally owned and operated business. We employ staff who depend on year-round income, as do we. We also enjoy feeding local people. Keeping your community vibrant is part of the responsibilities of running a business and closing in the winter, although a necessity for some, does not help with that."
Belfast prides itself on being a year-round community that serves locals and visitors alike. Thank you to Tina, Anthony, and all of the great Belfast businesses who work to maintain those ideals!
Midcoast restaurateurs reflect on year-round success, seasonality
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MIDCOAST — As the lingering cold of winter eases and mud season begins, inevitable changes in the business landscape also emerge on the Midcoast. While the area is often considered a seasonal destination, many local businesses, including restaurants...
A candlelight vigil will be held tonight in Post Office Square for Marissa Kennedy as we mourn this community tragedy.
Candlelight Vigils Planned for Marissa Kennedy
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Remembrance ceremonies are scheduled over the weekend for 10 year old Marissa Kennedy.
Maine Restaurant Week encourages us to explore, celebrate, and cherish our region's dining scene in all seasons. This year Harborwalk Restaurant is participating by offering a 3 course prix fixe meal just $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner. Check out the menu at the link below!
Maine Restaurant Week - Harborwalk Restaurant
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Harborwalk Restaurant is excited to be offering lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Our warm dining room, which is full of artifacts from Maine's seafaring and farming past, is a great place for you to have either a romantic dinner for two or ladies lunch for 12...
All March at the Belfast Co-op you can round up to support Our Town Belfast's mission to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage.
Your donations help to fund events like the Annual Belfast Street Party and the Belfast Tree and Menorah Lightings, as well as, design projects like downtown wreaths and summer plantings, and so much more! Please share with your friends and remember that "common cents" really do add up the next time your shopping!
Our Facebook page has seen a lot of growth in the last few months. Thanks to everyone for your support!
We hope you've been enjoying the photos, news, and events we share on our feed. If you'd like to learn more about Our Town Belfast and how to be involved in Belfast's vibrant community please join us on Wednesday March 14th for the Our Town Belfast Annual Meeting 2018 at the Belfast Boathouse.
The latest issue of Our Town Belfast's e-newsletter unravels the mysteries of Belfast's changing storefronts. Subscribe to our e-news for the latest updates on events and news from downtown and beyond!
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