Community Happenings

City Of Belfast Community Development Grant Money to be used for Downtown Renovations

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 10:20 Chamber Staff

The City of Belfast has funding available to upgrade multi-family rental buildings as part of a 2011 Community Development Block Grant program. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The full bid posting can be viewed, and the application can be downloaded, under 'Bids/RFPs' at www.cityofbelfast.org (http://www.cityofbelfast.org/bids.aspx?bidID=7). For more information, please contact Ron Harriman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 1-800-648-8335, or (207) 947-8595.

Holiday Silver Tea at Tarbell residence

Wednesday, 23 November 2011 13:29 Waldo County General Hospital

The annual Silver Tea, sponsored by the Waldo County General Hospital Aid, will be held on Wednesday, December 7, from 3-6 p.m. at the home of Vickie Tarbell and family at 35 High Street in Belfast. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the sandwiches and desserts served by Aid members. Drinks will include punch, coffee and tea served from silver services.

This year’s setting is a two-story brick house built in Greek revival style with Doric pilasters for Rueben Sibley in 1843. It is part of the Belfast Historic District. Mr. Sibley was a prominent merchant who owned a number of ships.

The residence has been in the Tarbell family for three generations which is the only family to have lived in the house besides the Sibleys. Mrs. Gridley (Anne) Tarbell was President of the Hospital Aid in 1974.

There is no admission charge to attend the tea, but a silver bowl will be located near the entrance for voluntary donations. All funds realized from the tea will benefit the hospital.

The winning tickets for the Aid’s holiday raffle will be drawn at the tea. There are two prizes this year, a Family Christmas - a lighted tree with an assortment of gifts and a Miche purse with accessories. The items are on display in the gift shop of Waldo County General Hospital. Tickets are on sale at $1 each or 6 for $5.

For more information, call 930-6739. The snow date for the tea is the next day, Thursday, December 8^th, at the same time.

Open Boatyard Days From Kittery to Eastport

Wednesday, 10 August 2011 09:12 Chamber Staff

Aug 08, 2011

Maine Built Boats announces the second annual "Open Boatyard Days" to be held on Aug. 15-16. During this two-day event, participating boatbuilders, boatyards, and marine-related businesses from Kittery to Eastport will open their doors to the public and even offer guided tours (on the hour, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.).

From refits of existing yachts to new builds of both power and sail boats, participants will enjoy a rare opportunity to witness firsthand one of Maine's signature industries.

"Boatbuilding is Maine's oldest industry, going back more than 400 years, and yet few people actually get to see the craftsmanship as it unfolds in Maine boatyards," said Kerri Russell, president of Maine Built Boats, in a press release. "During last year's event we had between 700 and 1,000 people and this year we hope to see even more."

Companies participating include, by region:

Midcoast

• Front Street Shipyard, Belfast

• Great Island Boatyard, Harpswell

• Rockport Marine, Rockport

• Artisan Boatworks, (Aug. 15 only) Rockport

• Back Cove Yachts, Rockland

• Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Thomaston

The most up-to-date listing of participating businesses is available at mainebuiltboats.com.

Boatbuilding is the third-largest manufacturing industry in Maine and remains an essential part of the state's economy. Maine Built Boats is a non-profit, member-driven trade organization building awareness, appreciation and demand for Maine's boatbuilding industry.