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Public Services

The Knowles Company prides itself on a long history of service to the public. As a grassroots business started by a local librarian over 100 years ago, this community is family. At the same time, The Knowles Company is in the business of real estate, with a focus on sales, rentals, and property management. To conscientiously serve the public while effectively operating a business, we ask for a voluntary donation for some of our public services, and we donate these funds to charity. Thanks for allowing us to serve you and to support worthwhile causes.

Services We Provide:

  • Photocopying
    • 25 cents per page.
  • Notarizing
    • No fee, but you may donate to our charity fund if you choose.
  • Faxing (Please ensure that your name and phone number are on your incoming faxes and packages.)
    • Outgoing Domestic: $3.00 for the 1st page; $1.00 for each additional page.
    • Outgoing International: $3.00 for the 1st page; $1.00 for each additional page.
    • Incoming: $1.00 per page up 5 pages; 50 cents per page thereafter.
  • FedEx/UPS Receiving
    • If you do not have a physical address, you may direct your incoming FedEx/UPS packages to us at One Summit Road and pick them up.

Services Locally Provided:

  • Internet Access
    • The following local libraries provide Internet access at no cost:
      • Northeast Harbor Library, Summit Rd. (276-3333).
      • Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor (288-4245).
      • Southwest Harbor Public Library, 338 Main St. (244-7065).
    • Southwest Harbor/Tremont Chamber of Commerce, Rte. 102 & Seal Cove Rd., $8/hr. (244-9264).
  • Scanning
    • The Opera House on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor provides scanning at $1.00 per object being scanned, which includes sending it via email (288-3509 or 1-800-288-3509).
  • FedEx/UPS Sending
    • There is a FedEx service center at the local gas station, with daily pick-up at 1:00 p.m.
      • There is also a FedEx drop-box at the Somesville One Stop, with daily pick-up at 4:00 p.m.
    • The Holmes Store offers UPS service, with daily pick-up at 3:00 p.m.
  • Typing, Laminating, Collating
  • U.S. Post Office Mail Sending or Receiving

Note:

Donations collected in 2005 for the public services we provide are given to the following charities:

  • Emmaus Homeless Center
  • Food Pantries of MDI & Hancock County SPCA

Thank you for helping us support our community!