Travel Advisory: Rockland's Summer Solstice Celebration Closes Main Street Tonight

Rockland, Maine - There is a travel advisory in Rockland tonight from 3pm-8pm as Main Street between Park and Summer will be closed for Rockland Main Street's annual Summer Solstice.

According to Rockland Main Street:

FAMILY FRIENDLY STREET PARTY FROM 4-7

Live music, dancing, kids activities, crafts, and more!

Rockland's Newest Shop, Smarty Pants

By Doug Mills
Rockland- Rockland had another ribbon cutting ceremony today.  The newest shop to open on Rockland's Main street is Smarty Pants.  Smarty Pants opened in Thomaston in 2007 and will now be located at 485 Main Street in Rockland.
   Smarty Pantd features a carefully selected second-hand clothing, featuring labels from J. Jill, Coldwater Creek, Chicos, and Flax to Boden, Charlottle Russe, H&M, and many other brands.  Smarty Pants also carries a large number of items that are unworn with the tags still on, and all are in excellent, like-new condition.  Cathy Kulka, a life-long thrift-store shopper is the proud owner of Rockland's newest shop.






Smarty Pants

485 Main Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: 207-594-1199
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00
Sunday 11:00 to 5:00

Lorain Francis helps with the ribbon cutting

Owner Cathy Kulka

City of Rockland’s Downtown Streetscapes

Information from the City of Rockland regarding the 

Streetscape work that is starting today, Monday Sept 10th, 2012. 

Work will resume on the City of Rockland’s Downtown Streetscapes Project Monday, September 10, 2012. This is sooner than had been anticipated due to the requirement by the Maine Department of Transportation that the City close out work on MaineDOT-funded projects by October 15, 2012.

In order to ensure work is completed by this deadline, and to avoid disrupting the Columbus Day Holiday as well as the cruise ship visits to Rockland scheduled for late September and early October; we determined that resuming work on September 10 would be the most advantageous time to complete the work and then move off Main Street with as little disruption as possible.

We expect this work to be complete by September 27.

Work will include:

♦          Installing a new crosswalk at the east end of Lindsey Street;

♦          Installing a new crosswalk across Main Street at Lindsey Street;

♦          Repair work to the sidewalk in front of Rockland Café

♦          Relocating two street lights and a fire hydrant on the east side of Main Street in the bump out (between Lindsey & Summer streets); and

♦          Fixing and/or repairing any work that was not satisfactorily done earlier this year.

We are taking every precaution to minimize disruptions to businesses in the Downtown area by enabling vehicles and pedestrians to move freely, have plenty of parking, and provide good signage. Only one lane at a time will be closed so that traffic will continue to flow on Main Street.

Be assured we will continue to promote Downtown Rockland as open for business.

HAPPY HOUR GOES GREEN

HAPPY HOUR GOES GREEN

ROCKLAND- Michael Leonard, President of GreenMe, Inc., Nancy Wood, Co-owner of Amalfi On The Water, and Audrey Lovering, Rockland’s Community Development Director are partnering to provide an opportunity for eco-conscious individuals to network in the MidCoast area through Green Drinks.

With over 315 chapters worldwide, Green Drinks, a social networking group, provides people from all walks of life the ability to raise a glass and become more aware of options to make their lives, homes, businesses and community greener.

Michael Leonard, President of a newly formed green business and Chair of Green Downtowns!, a Rockland Main Street, Inc. program, found a need for Green Drinks in the MidCoast. “Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability are more than just buzz-words, Green Drinks will be a great opportunity for those who are interested in Green solutions to meet and share ideas."

According to the Green Drinks website (greendrinks.org), “These events are simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, and done deals. It’s a force for the good.”

 Nancy Wood, Co-owner of Amalfi's stated "Amalfi on the Water is the perfect venue for Green Drinks. We are certified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection as an “Environmental Leader Restaurant”, having proven that we are serious about taking care of our environment by meeting certain state criteria. We approach our daily business with recycling, repurposing and resourcefulness."

Midcoast Green Drinks will meet the third Thursday of the month, starting on June 21, from 5p.m to 7p.m. at Amalfi On The Water, 12 Water Street, Rockland, ME 04841.

For more information please contact, Michael Leonard at (207) 691-7633.

Rockland Maine Street "After Hours"

Rockland Maine Street "After Hours"
Doug Mills Business Editor

Rockland Main Street, Inc. is a focused partnership of residents, businesses and local government that enhances and protects the unique sense of place and economic vitality of downtown Rockland, Maine.  this month Rockland Maine Street's "After Hours" was held at The Maine Lighthouse museum/ Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce.
  Before the meeting we had a chance to tour the Maine Lighthouse Museum.  If you have not visited the museum lately, it is a unique treasure and well worth seeing.  They also have a large well stocked museum store, filled with everything lighthouse.
Rockland Main Street is always working on exciting and innovative ways to attract more people to Rockland's Downtown and this spring is no exception.  Here is the line up of upcoming events:
April 19   "Experience This" Auction, with some very interesting items being offered,such as;a day at
                Breakwater Vineyard,  Roadie for a day at The Blues Festival, Tour of Rock City Roasters,
                Maine Lobster Festival is offering 2 lobster dinners, 2 front row seats,  2 back stage passes,
               Lighthouse Ghost Tour at the Owls Head Lighthouse, 1-3 days on a herring boat.
May 31   Mid-Coast Maine's Got Talent returns to the Strand
June 23   Summer Solstice which draws 5000 plus people to Rockland's main street.

Rockland Main Street, Inc is only three years old, but has logged over 5000 volunteer hours giving back to the community of Rockland.  Rockland Main Street is always looking for volunteers especially if you have a professional skill even if you only have a few hours a month you can help your community grow. Contact:
                  

Rockland Main Street, Inc.  ~   PO Box 402 , Rockland Maine 04841
Located at 417 Main Street # 203  ~  207  593-6093
Rocklandmainstreet.com ~ on facebook : Rockland Main Street
lorain@rocklandmainstreet.com