In 2013, I, along with a few other local beekeepers, established a local chapter of Maine State Beekeepers Association. I wanted to be sure that all those new beekeepers I was introducing to the hobby in adult education classes had more than just myself as a resource from whom to seek advice. Penobscot County Beekeepers Association is now a very active group of beekeepers dedicated to the promotion of local beekeeping and education of beekeepers to have more success with their bees. The club meets monthly at Dysart’s Restaurant on Broadway at 6 p.m.