Hope the season is a positive and prosperous one for all of you. We have welcomed Jean Aldrich for our summer tourism afternoon position. She and Betty are busy assisting tourists and many Maine people with information. Please call us if you need more guidebooks or any other information in regards to tourism. The staff is working on many projects. Membership benefits, updating information signs, developing a new map for Ellsworth and the area, and continuing to set up the new Chamber offices.
Summer has hardly started and we are already gearing up for September and “Autumn Gold.” This year’s weekend is September 26, 27, and 28. Many activities are being planned. Businesses on High Street are planning a new event, a block party for the evening of the 26th. Other events are dances, the chowder fest, car show, train rides and displays, lots of sales and many other activities. It will be a weekend of fun! In the last few months, the area has experienced much construction. We know it has been difficult with all the issues surrounding the economy as well as the construction. Thank you for your patience and fortitude. If you need assistance, please call the Chamber at 667-5584. We will keep you posted with any updates on construction projects or DOT issues.
Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber and the community.
A warm welcome to the Chamber’s newest members. When
looking for goods and services, please check out these
new members.
BHA, LLC
Locations: 130 Oak Street Suite 8, Ellsworth and 344 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill
Partners: Marilyn Smith, Thomas Smith, EA, Andrew Laslie, CPA, 667-2600
For 22 years BHA, LLC (a division of Blue Hill Accounting, LLC) has provided accounting and tax consulting services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries. Clients rely on us for their regular accounting services, sophisticated financial management advice, tax planning and preparation, audit services, and specialized consulting. We are focused on maintaining the highest level of expertise with the services we provide. We make this happen with our credentials and an ongoing commitment to training and education. Our Ellsworth office will be opening on August 1, 2008. Please visit our website at www.bha-cpa.com.
Coastal Eye Care
128 Bucksport Road, Suite A, Ellsworth
Contact: Sue Gillette, 667-6300
Coastal Eye Care was established in 1994 by Lawrence Piazza, MD who was joined by Walter Muth, MD, part-time, in 1998 then full-time practice 2002. Coastal Eye Care, its physicians and staff, are committed to maintaining a practice style based on the continual integration of new diagnostic testing methods, surgical procedures and treatment options in a highly competent, caring and “close to home” environment with an emphasis on the restoration of vision using the most advanced technology currently available in the area of cataract surgery and lens replacement surgery. Coastal Eye Surgery Center, LLC opened in June to provide a place where the physicians will be able to serve the eye laser and surgical needs of the patients of Hancock, Washington and eastern Penobscot counties in a compassionate and cost-effective clinical setting.
Le Domaine Restaurant & Inn
1513 US Highway 1, Hancock
Contact: Beth Clark, 422-3395
Accommodations and dining in the Southern French style. The French country cuisine and superb wines are a Wine Spectator Award Winner. Breakfast for overnight guests. Dinner is open to the public and served Tuesday –Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m. from early June to mid-October. A new offering is Sunday brunch.
Manor House Inn
106 West Street, Bar Harbor
Contact: Ken and Stacey Smith, 288-3759
Beautiful, historic bed and breakfast mansion inn built in 1887. Luxurious suites, private garden cottages and guest rooms in a quiet location, close to downtown. Open late spring to mid fall. Serving full breakfast and afternoon tea.
Morton’s Ice Cream & Café
13 School Street, Ellsworth
Contact: Melissa Ford, 667-1204
New owner Melissa Ford has expanded the hours and offerings at Morton’s. Now open six days a week, Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Breakfast is served and includes fresh fruit, homemade pastries, breakfast sandwiches and waffles. Lunch is served until 2 p.m. with offerings that include sandwiches, salads, homemade soup and quiche. Ice cream is made onsite and available all day long. Individuals can purchase pints and quarts to take home and area restaurants can purchase ice cream in bulk.
Naturetrails Cabins
45 Wille Hammond Road, Gouldsboro
Contacts: David and Beverly Wilkinson, 963-7611
Modern cabins, completely winterized. Comfortably spacious, peaceful and private. Nicely wooded with ponds and excellent trails for walking, bicycling, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Rob’s DJ Service
P.O. Box 416, Southwest Harbor
Contact: Rob Gaiser, 266-4000
DJ services for weddings and parties.
Sierra Signs & Designs
889 US Highway 1, Hancock
Contact: Todd Sargent, 667-8220
Offering 2-D and 3-D interior and exterior signage; vinyl graphics and installation; sign layouts, logos, reg.#’s and names; custom vehicle graphics and magnetics; banners, lawn signs and real estate signs.
Time Warner Cable
118 Johnson Road, Portland
Contact: Shelley Winchenbach, 594-2249
Provider of cable, high speed online, digital phone and wireless service.
