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August 2023 Market Update

Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty, Maine Midcoast Region’s Premier Real Estate Firm

We invite you to experience Newcastle Realty, a locally-owned and operated company, that has been assisting buyers and sellers of real estate for more than 30 years. We are proud of our hometown heritage, and pleased to be among the many locally-owned businesses that support our communities. Our staff of brokers live, work, and play in the surrounding communities, and understand the factors that influence property values. We stand ready to provide valuable support and guidance throughout the buying and selling process. 

Visit our award-winning website,  www.mynewcastle.com, to search for properties. When you are ready, speak with us to learn how we can help you achieve your real estate goals quickly and with confidence. You won’t find a more dedicated, responsive, and professional group of brokers in mid-coast Maine.

 

 

 

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Demand for single-family homes remains high across the state.

Free Artist Talk This Thursday!

Southport General Store & Barn

Southport General Store & Barn

ESTABLISHED 1882

Serving Southport for Well Over a Century

 

ON THE ISLAND LOOP

Welcome to the “new” Southport General Store! We have been busily working to bring you a freshened-up version of our beloved store. We made some interior modifications, expanded the menu, and added other fresh details you will discover. We hope you love our new signs! The logo was designed by hand to reflect the heritage of the store and the island, using inspiration from historic store photos and Southport cartography. The signs themselves were hand-painted using traditional sign-making methods.

PULSE OF THE ISLAND

Island community is a special thing. Just about everywhere you go you see someone you know. Neighborly stop-to-chats and waves from passers-by. We love that our little store is unofficially the “pulse” of the island. We love to see people eating sandwiches on their truck tailgates, and bikes piled up against the building. We love having to stock the cookie supply multiple times a day. We love that we are a stop you make on your daily island loop, even if it is just to say hi.

WINE, BEER & CIDER

We take great pride in our thoughtfully curated wine collection. We feature a wide selection of varieties and vintages from around the globe, each one carefully chosen to complement any meal, picnic, or special occasion. We love to chat about wine and are always ready to assist you in finding the perfect bottle or two that you will love. 
 

We put the same care into selecting our beer, cider, and mixers and have an extensive variety with consistent as well as rotating and seasonal offerings. And we carry several local brews as well as a great many regional favorites!

Having a party? Want to give a case as a wedding gift? Stocking your own cellar? We would love to assist with all your special orders. 

DELI & GROCERIES

Our deli is popular — we have sliced meats, cheeses, grillables, and deli salads. And of course we make lunches and dinners to-go. We also stock dry goods and staples for everyday needs. If there is something you purchase often and we don’t have it, please just ask!

PROPANE, ICE & OTHER NECESSITIES

Our space is limited but we strive to supply you with home and boat necessities. Especially in the warmer months, you gotta keep that propane full for the grill (we have charcoal too) and the cooler iced down! We keep these things in plenty of stock.

THE BARN

A certified Maine Made retailer focused on supporting the robust community of traditional craft in Maine; also offering creative workshops and artist talks. With new pieces arriving regularly, the Barn is ever-evolving. You will find a gorgeous selection of handcrafted jewelry, glassworks, ceramics, and home goods, all lovingly crafted in Maine. We also have craft supplies, Maine-made yarn, books, and Southport gear!

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

At the Barn, we believe everyone is creative. We offer hands-on craft workshops and artist talks from local makers highlighting how to live a creative life. The preservation of traditional craft is an essential, honorable pursuit that we are dedicated to supporting.

SHOP ONLINE

Did you forget something? Can’t make it to the island? Shop our unique, curated selection of Maine Made handcrafts & island merch, now from anywhere in the US! We have spent years finding these amazing makers and are so excited to send their work home to you.

Supporting Our Island Community

We are committed to supporting our Southport community, including financially by gifting at least 1% of our sales proceeds – a program we have named SGS Gives. As members of the community, we appreciate the contribution and impact of our island’s leading organizations and have provided financial support to the following:

Southport Central School

Southport Fire Department

Southport Historical Society, Hendricks Hill Museum

Southport Island Association

Southport Memorial Library

Southport Yacht Club, Junior Sailing Foundation

In 2020, we gifted in excess of $10,000, including a specific donation to the Southport Island Association directed to help our neighbors who were hardest hit by the coronavirus.

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Artist Talk on Thursday, August 31st from 5:30-7:30pm:

Next Legion Breakfast

American Legion Post #36

American Legion Post #36
THE AMERICAN LEGION PREAMBLE 

"For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: 

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to 
foster and perpetuate a 100-percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our 
associations in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and 
nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; 
to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of 
justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual 
helpfulness." 


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The next Legion breakfast is 10 September.  Thanks to the generosit

Jessica Simmons Joins Newcastle Realty Team

Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty, Maine Midcoast Region’s Premier Real Estate Firm

We invite you to experience Newcastle Realty, a locally-owned and operated company, that has been assisting buyers and sellers of real estate for more than 30 years. We are proud of our hometown heritage, and pleased to be among the many locally-owned businesses that support our communities. Our staff of brokers live, work, and play in the surrounding communities, and understand the factors that influence property values. We stand ready to provide valuable support and guidance throughout the buying and selling process. 

Visit our award-winning website,  www.mynewcastle.com, to search for properties. When you are ready, speak with us to learn how we can help you achieve your real estate goals quickly and with confidence. You won’t find a more dedicated, responsive, and professional group of brokers in mid-coast Maine.

 

 

 

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Born and raised in the Mid-coast, Jessica Simmons knows what makes Maine a great place to call ho

2023 Summer Reading Recommendations!

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  All materials and services are available to the community because of donors like you. Give the gift of lifelong learning today! (Link takes you to secure donation site.)

The Library is the "third space" for Boothbay Region residents and visitors.  Stop by for a warm hello, a comfortable seat to read the news, or to enjoy one of the Library’s many services:

  • Community events from storytimes and author talks to festivals, parades, and lectures
  • Over 22,000 items to borrow including popular fiction, literary classics, nonfiction, DVDs, children’s and teen materials, audiobooks, and periodicals
  • Lending equipment including a telescope, GoPro cameras, and audio recorders
  • Digital collections available 24/7 at www.bbhlibrary.org including e-books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, news and research sources
  • Public Computers, printing, and outgoing faxing
  • Co-working space
  • Art exhibits
  • Digital Media workstation & software suite
  • Discount museum pass program (Sponsored in part by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, museums include: Boothbay Railway Village, Maine State Aquarium, Maine Maritime Museum, Maine State Parks, Farnsworth Museum, and the Portland Museum of Art.)
  • Minerva Member, providing access to the collections of over 60 Maine libraries
  • Professional reference and research services
  • One-on-one tech help appointments
  • AC in the summer, heat in the winter, and situated on the downtown power grid!

 

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Find your next great rea

Hearts of Hope

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  All materials and services are available to the community because of donors like you. Give the gift of lifelong learning today! (Link takes you to secure donation site.)

The Library is the "third space" for Boothbay Region residents and visitors.  Stop by for a warm hello, a comfortable seat to read the news, or to enjoy one of the Library’s many services:

  • Community events from storytimes and author talks to festivals, parades, and lectures
  • Over 22,000 items to borrow including popular fiction, literary classics, nonfiction, DVDs, children’s and teen materials, audiobooks, and periodicals
  • Lending equipment including a telescope, GoPro cameras, and audio recorders
  • Digital collections available 24/7 at www.bbhlibrary.org including e-books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, news and research sources
  • Public Computers, printing, and outgoing faxing
  • Co-working space
  • Art exhibits
  • Digital Media workstation & software suite
  • Discount museum pass program (Sponsored in part by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, museums include: Boothbay Railway Village, Maine State Aquarium, Maine Maritime Museum, Maine State Parks, Farnsworth Museum, and the Portland Museum of Art.)
  • Minerva Member, providing access to the collections of over 60 Maine libraries
  • Professional reference and research services
  • One-on-one tech help appointments
  • AC in the summer, heat in the winter, and situated on the downtown power grid!

 

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Countdown to Labor Day!!

Brady’s

Brady’s

Welcome to Brady’s, where the locals come to meet and eat!

Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.

Come down to 25 Union Street at the very head of the harbor and take in the view from the cozy dining room and maybe get a glimpse of ‘George’, our resident Blue Heron.  The weather is changing and fall is upon us.  Come see what Downeast Magazine readers voted best of Maine 2019.

We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local fisherman and farmers.  

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Brett Dennen: Fool in Paradise Acoustic Tour, with special guest Chance Emerson to perform at The Waldo on Sat. Sept 2nd at 8pm

Brett Dennen, a Northern California native, has been captivating audiences for nearly two decades

Brett Dennen: Fool in Paradise Acoustic Tour, with special guest Chance Emerson to perform at The Waldo on Sat. Sept 2nd at 8pm

Brett Dennen, a Northern California native, has been captivating audiences for nearly two decades

Welcoming Nichole Kindelan to our Business Insurance Team

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial

Our mission at Allen Insurance and Financial…

…is to be the local company that individuals and businesses in the community seek out first for advice, information, and education on all insurance and financial services issues. We work hard every day to earn their trust in our knowledge, expertise and professionalism.

As an employee-owned business, we care deeply about our families, employees and the businesses we serve. Since 1866, we have forged strong relationships with our clients of Midcoast Maine — many for three generations or more. We work not only with clients locally but also insure passenger-carrying vessels and their employees all over the world. We are licensed in virtually every state in the United States.

Our goal is always to exceed our clients’ expectations and build long-term relationships by guiding clients through an analysis of their needs and then creating a plan that most effectively meets their specific situation and goals.

In addition to financial, retirement and estate planning, we can help with home and auto insurance; insurance for business; health, dental and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability insurance and other ancillary insurances.

Our financial planning and wealth management division is known as Allen Wealth Management. 

Our Team. 

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Nichole Kindelan, CIC, ACSR, CPIW, became an Allen employee-owner in August 2023.