Four months into our new venture, and Penobscot Bay Pilot is happy to report that business is thriving. The participation of readers, businesses and organizations continues to grow on a weekly basis, reflecting just how dynamic our region of the world is. As our presence expands, our commitment to providing free news and information continues. We are building a uniquely organized space to engage your thoughts and ideas, even your recipes, photos and tips!
 
PenBayPilot.com is a comprehensive community Internet site that encourages and appreciates your participation in myriad ways. Since our launch, we have incorporated new features to bring readers, affiliates and advertisers the latest news, opinions, information about where to shop and dine, and what to do  — all that more quickly and directly, using social media and the tools of the Internet.
 
Every morning, we are sending the daily headlines, dining, shopping and business buzz via email to the inboxes of those who have signed up for our Morning Catch. Sign up today to receive the Morning Catch on our home page.
 
Penobscot Bay Pilot recently expanded its Facebook presence with the creation of the Penobscot Bay Pilot Main Street page, where we enhance the visibility of local business partners. Our Main Street Facebook page is an interactive, fun and rewarding place to share daily promotions, business news and events of advertisers and Pilot Affiliates.

Our main Facebook page, Penobscot Bay Pilot, is where we share our editorial content, share breaking news and community photos, chat with readers, and receive messages from Facebook friends. We also regularly share our content on Twitter, and encourage readers to "follow us" for the latest PenBayPilot.com news.
 
Penobscot Bay Pilot has also expanded its presence on Pinterest, which provides another social media avenue for our readers and businesses to get acquainted. Pinterest is a popular site to organize themes and categories of “likes” and "pins." Some of our categories include food and drink, pets, health and wellness, and waterfront, and are places where readers can access information and stories about life in our community, and pin and share them to their own Pinterest boards.
 
We continue to grow our presence throughout the Midcoast and beyond, and look forward to a productive, engaging and prosperous 2013. Analytics and traffic reflect our growth, with an average 15 percent increase in viewership per week, and new social media acquaintances made daily.
 
We truly appreciate your support. Your feedback has been constructive and important. We couldn't do this without you, nor would we want to!