Planning For Good Workshops, presented by Sarah Ruef-Lindquist  March 2010 Topics:

• Assessing organizational readiness

• Involving the Board: ensuring sound policy basis

• Setting Goals and evaluating success
  

Go to :  www.planningforgood.net for more information and advance registration details (required)

March 16th – Augusta location, Maine Bar Foundation offices

March 23rd – Portland location, Cumberland Club

The 14 hour STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon starts this Saturday with Hip Hop Classes from Trish Moulton!

The Dance Studio of Maine today announced that Trish Moulton has signed up with STRIVE to offer hip hop classes at their 6^th annual Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 6^th. STRIVE offers social, recreational, and educational programs for over 600 teens and young adults with developmental disabilities in Maine. Last year, the Dance Marathon raised $30,000.

Trish Moulton will serve as a volunteer and will be bringing many of her students from the Dance Studio of Maine to take part in the event. “I am proud to work on this wonderful event with the best volunteers and most creative dancers” said Moulton.

If you would like to take part in the event, you can get a registration form online at www.firstgiving.com/strive.

About Trish Moulton

Trish Moulton is a dance instructor and the owner of the Dance Studio of Maine and Music School of Maine. She and her dances have won many awards and participated in dance competitions all over New England. She can be reached at 839-6161 or at http://www.dancestudioofmaine.com

Lewiston, MAINE (February 25, 2010) – More than 100 community members, officials and residents came out this morning to celebrate the completion of the Birch Hill Senior Housing Project that has created affordable homes on what had been a long-vacant property

Photo from left to right: Jim Delamater, Northeast Bank; Ron Philips, Coastal Enterprises; Margaret Bean, Maine Housing (behind); Lucie Ottati, Birch Hill Resident; Kevin Reilley, Benchmark Construction (behind); Governor John E. Baldacci; Richard Berman, Development Collaborative; Mayor Laurent Gilbert, City of Lewiston.

The event at the corner of Birch and Knox streets in Lewiston featured speakers from the collaborating partners of the project who spoke on the importance of affordable senior housing in Maine, the various challenges that the project faced and the successful collaboration of local and state organizations. Facility tours were given and refreshments were provided by Willie Bean’s.

“Birch Hill is one of those projects that has truly had a positive impact on the community. These economic times are unprecedented, and capital is the difference between a project like Birch Hill coming to fruition or simply being a plan on the shelf. That is why we believe it is imperative for those of us who can, to work together to continue to invest in our future,” said Jim Delamater, President and CEO of Northeast Bank.

“The real story of Birch Hill is in how it got created. It is a story of collaboration and leadership. It involved collaboration of many key partners and it is a story of leadership as each partner had to exert their individual leadership to create the development. Hopefully, we will see more projects like this over the coming year and we are thankful that this development came to fruition for the residents and the community,” said Richard Berman of Developers Collaborative.

Also featured at Thursday’s event was Lucy Ottati, a new resident of the Birch Hill Apartments. She shared her gratitude and excitement about her new home.

“It’s a joy to wake up every day in a place surrounded by activity. To look outside my apartment and see kids getting off the school bus and having people around really makes me feel part of a community, and I’m just honored to be living here.”

Local and state officials were also present, including representatives from Senator Olympia Snowe’s and Congressmen Michael Michaud’s’ offices. Mayor Larry Gilbert of Lewiston spoke about the project being a part of Lewiston’s revitalization and the city’s goals for the future.

“The City of Lewiston continues to seek out and embrace opportunities to grow and develop through worthwhile projects like this one, even amidst the struggles of the current economy. . . We will continue to invest and reach out to our partners to do what needs to be done to meet the needs of our community and our residents.”

Gov. John E. Baldacci attended the event as the keynote speaker. He congratulated the partners of the project on their success and also spoke on the importance of collaborative development in the state.

The Birch Hill Senior Housing project has created 20 units of simple yet elegant affordable elderly rental housing in a new building in downtown Lewiston. The unit mix includes 17 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units, with 5 units to be fully handicapped accessible. All 20 of these units will be targeted to households aged 55 or older with incomes at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Wireless broadband access is built in to the facility and a computer is available in the community room for residents. The building also has a laundry room available to residents.

The Birch Hill Senior Housing project started construction a year ago on a 15 year vacant lot in the heart of Lewiston’s downtown. Its completion was made possible through a public-private partnership between the City of Lewiston, Lewiston Housing Authority, Maine State Housing Authority, Coastal Enterprises Inc., Northern New England Housing Investment Fund, Benchmark Construction, Developers Collaborative and Northeast Bank.

About Northeast Bank

Northeast Bank, a leader in delivering one-stop shopping for financial services, is headquartered in Lewiston, Maine and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northeast Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBN). The Company has approximately $612 million in assets as of December 31, 2009 and operates 26 retail outlets, including 11 bank branches, 15 insurance offices and 3 financial centers serving the financial needs of western, central, mid-coastal and southern Maine, as well as seacoast New Hampshire. Information regarding Northeast Bank can be found on its website at www.northeastbank.com or by contacting 1-800-284-5989.

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Camden, MAINE (February 19, 2010) – Imagine walking down your wedding aisle on a mountaintop that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean or exchanging vows on a sailing ship as you float along a rocky coastline dotted with historic lighthouses.  In Midcoast Maine, stunning weddings come naturally.

“When you’re standing on Mt. Battie in Camden Hills, you look out and there is the ocean, stretching as far as you can see. You can see the town of Camden nestled in the harbor, and it really feels like you’re standing in the middle of a fairy tale,” says Kristin Wadsworth, who lives in the Camden area and helps couples find the wedding resources they need through the Chamber of Commerce.

Spring and summer are the most popular seasons for getting ready for weddings, and brides are planning right now for their 2010 and 2011 ceremonies. Few locations have as much to offer these couples as the alluringly beautiful Midcoast of Maine.

The best way to understand what the area has to offer is to visit for yourself. Wedding-specific resources will be showcased at the annual Midcoast Wedding Expo on April 18, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Point Lookout Resort in Northport, Maine just north of Camden. The event is being produced jointly by the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville and Penobscot Bay Area Chambers of Commerce.

From historic mansions and world-class resorts to charming inns, ornamental gardens and intimate islands, the towns of Midcoast Maine offer every kind of setting for a dream-like wedding and an abundance of highly skilled wedding professionals to ensure that every couple experiences their perfect day.

Location choices and planning resources are essential in any wedding endeavor. The Midcoast area is a home to dozens of beautiful venues and a large variety of experienced professionals in catering, photography, videography, wedding planning, flowers, accommodations and more.

To learn more about the Midcoast area for planning and experience a truly classic and beautiful wedding, visit www.visitcamden.com/weddings. Additional information about the Midcoast Wedding Expo is available at www.maineweddingexpo.com.

The Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership association that serves businesses and organizations from 54 towns and seven states who actively seek to support business and community in the Camden Hills region of Maine.

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PORTLAND, ME, February 3, 2010 — The Peekaboo Children’s Center, a locally owned indoor playspace for children aged 0 to 5, is opening its doors in the historic Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook on February 6, 2010.

The Center’s vision is to provide a unique play experience for young children in the Greater Portland area. The 5,000-square-foot space combines activity areas and installations – appropriate for young ones – with rotating toys and playsets, all of which encourage a child’s exploration and play.

The activity areas include a CedarWorks indoor wooden playground; tractor play loft; doll nursery; music room; reading nook; areas for putting together large-scale construction pieces; nature corner; ball pit; Bounce-A-Round jumper; soft-shapes playground for infants; child-size doll house; play kitchen area; spacious arts and science exploration area; handmade train tables; pirate ship; and many toys to stir a child’s imagination.

The well-lit, clean and safe environment fills the need for an indoor playspace specifically designed for visitors aged 5 and younger. The Center has a large selection of play areas, toys and activities, available to families with a paid admission of $4 per person.

The Peekaboo Children’s Center is excited to bring to the Greater Portland area this fresh approach to play.  It is a place where children can dream and explore; discover and experiment; evolve and create; and – most importantly – have an enjoyable experience with their families.

About Peekaboo Children’s Center: The Peekaboo Children’s Center fosters a fun environment for safe exploration, age-appropriate activities, and natural learning through purposeful play for children aged 0 to five. Visit www.PeekabooCenter.com for more information.

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Media Contact:

Marina Waisman

tel: 207-409-3487

mwaisman@peekaboocenter.com