Thank you to The Wendell Gilley Museum for the loan of a beautiful cabinet which houses a 32" HD TV and a DVD player.
Do you have any DVDs you would like to loan or give to the chamber which are of local interest or of promotional interest? It would be nice to have a variety of disks to run. Right now all we have is 2 DVDs, one 10 minutes and one about 1/2 hour. Please call 244-9264 or email jay@acadiachamber.com if you would like to contribute to our video library.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
New members
Please welcome new members Downeast Sailing Adventures and The State of Maine. We are very pleased to have them.
Downeast Sailing Adventures is operated by Andrew Keblinsky. Andrew skippers the Friendship Sloop, Surprise, a Maine built wooden boat carrying a maximim of 6 passengers. Visitors may book online at http://www.friendshipsloop.com/ or call 207-288-2216 or 888-404-SAIL.
In an email from Brian Mulligan, Governor's Account Executive, Maine Dept. of Economic & Community Development, Brain said, "The Governor and this administration is focused on growing business and jobs in the State and feels strongly that partnering and supporting the Chambers of Commerce is the best way to reach out to and help businesses grow in our communities."
Downeast Sailing Adventures is operated by Andrew Keblinsky. Andrew skippers the Friendship Sloop, Surprise, a Maine built wooden boat carrying a maximim of 6 passengers. Visitors may book online at http://www.friendshipsloop.com/ or call 207-288-2216 or 888-404-SAIL.
In an email from Brian Mulligan, Governor's Account Executive, Maine Dept. of Economic & Community Development, Brain said, "The Governor and this administration is focused on growing business and jobs in the State and feels strongly that partnering and supporting the Chambers of Commerce is the best way to reach out to and help businesses grow in our communities."
Monday, July 30, 2012
Gallery on the Green and Office News
This weekend's Gallery on the Green was well attended. Tim and Thea Flanagan said that they were very pleased with Saturday's attendance and Sunday's was good too - even with the rain. Linda Graham, our office staff was terrifically busy with over 100 people in the office over the weekend. We hope our retailers and restaurants enjoyed a good weekend too. Thanks to Cafe Drydock for the coffee and Cranberry Hill Inn and Hutchins Cottages at Acadia for the muffins.
The Gallery on the Green is returning in two weeks. The Chamber would be happy to thank any member willing to donate some muffins or scones for the next event. Contact Kristin through the Chamber if you can help with that!
BTW, this year's record for office visits goes to Flamingo Festival Weekend where we estimate 200 visitors - Linda says she may have lost count!
The 8000 Trail Maps that we printed this year are moving well. We put an optional price of $.50 on them this year and a few businesses are selling them. Others are giving them away. One member, having exceeded her allotment of 200 has purchased 100 more at the member price of: $.25.
To date, the Chamber offices have given away 500 maps.
Reminder to members: keep your listing on the Chamber's website, up to date here: http://member.acadiachamber.com/
The Gallery on the Green is returning in two weeks. The Chamber would be happy to thank any member willing to donate some muffins or scones for the next event. Contact Kristin through the Chamber if you can help with that!
BTW, this year's record for office visits goes to Flamingo Festival Weekend where we estimate 200 visitors - Linda says she may have lost count!
The 8000 Trail Maps that we printed this year are moving well. We put an optional price of $.50 on them this year and a few businesses are selling them. Others are giving them away. One member, having exceeded her allotment of 200 has purchased 100 more at the member price of: $.25.
To date, the Chamber offices have given away 500 maps.
Reminder to members: keep your listing on the Chamber's website, up to date here: http://member.acadiachamber.com/
Friday, July 27, 2012
Going fishing in freshwater or salt
We receive many questions regarding fishing license requirements for vistors from out of state (and in-state too). The information and links below should make it easy to find the answers.
Freshwater fishing generally requires a license for anyone 16 or older. The rates and rules vary by residency and age. Licenses are available at town offices. Please go to this link for details:
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/fishing.htm
It used to be that if you wanted to fish in salt water all you had to do was throw a line in and wait for a bite. That has changed. Saltwater fishing now requires "registration". This can be done on-line for $1.00 or at town offices for $2.00. Here's the scoop:
Non-Maine residents, do you have a valid Maine freshwater fishing license? There is a check box on the freshwater application form for you to indicate you saltwater fish, check that box and you are good to go. If you are registered to engage in saltwater recreational fishing in another state, or with the National Registry, you are also good to go. If none of this applies, you may register by going to www.maine.gov/saltwater ($1.00), going to the DMR office, 2 Beech St., Hallowell, ME 04347 or by any appointed Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife agent ($2.00).
There are some exceptions for both residents and non-residents. You do not need to register if:
Freshwater fishing generally requires a license for anyone 16 or older. The rates and rules vary by residency and age. Licenses are available at town offices. Please go to this link for details:
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/fishing.htm
It used to be that if you wanted to fish in salt water all you had to do was throw a line in and wait for a bite. That has changed. Saltwater fishing now requires "registration". This can be done on-line for $1.00 or at town offices for $2.00. Here's the scoop:
Who needs to register for Maine’s new saltwater registry?
Maine residents, do you have a valid Maine freshwater fishing license? There is a check box on the freshwater application form for you to indicate you saltwater fish, check that box and you are good to go. There is an exception, if you hold a lifetime or over 70 license you will have to register annually. If you do not have a valid Maine freshwater license then you must register. This can be done by going to www.maine.gov/saltwater ($1.00), going to the DMR office, 2 Beech St., Hallowell, ME 04347 or by any appointed Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife agent ($2.00).Non-Maine residents, do you have a valid Maine freshwater fishing license? There is a check box on the freshwater application form for you to indicate you saltwater fish, check that box and you are good to go. If you are registered to engage in saltwater recreational fishing in another state, or with the National Registry, you are also good to go. If none of this applies, you may register by going to www.maine.gov/saltwater ($1.00), going to the DMR office, 2 Beech St., Hallowell, ME 04347 or by any appointed Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife agent ($2.00).
There are some exceptions for both residents and non-residents. You do not need to register if:
- You are under 16 years of age
- You are a passenger on board a for-hire (headboat/charterboat) vessel that holds a recreational operators license
- You are renting a smelt fishing camp from someone that holds a recreational operators license
- You are fishing from a dock, pier or wharf that is owned by someone holding a recreational operators license
- You are a Maine resident fishing on July 4th, Labor Day weekend and Memorial Day weekend
- You hold a valid saltwater license or registration from another state
- You are registered on the National Saltwater Angler registry through NOAA
- You are a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Aroostook Band of Micmacs
- You have a valid commercial license and you have checked that you recreationally saltwater fish
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