Independent craft brewery based in Portland, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Handcrafted Maine made jewelry and sustainable vegan jewelry. Features eco-friendly recycled metals, packaging, and materials.
Geoffrey Warner Studio is an independent home decor business based Downeast. The Stonington workshop handcrafts the ergonomic Owl Stool and custom furniture using sustainable American cherry and walnut, with a design philosophy honoring economy, ecology, and community.
Bethel-based dealer for Walker, Scag, Grasshopper, and ASV mowers and trail equipment. Long-running source of OEM and replacement parts.
Georgetown Pottery is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. Handcrafting fine porcelain since 1972, their hand-decorated Maine-themed brushwork and signature glazes ship nationwide.
I now sell prints, wedding invitations, coasters and more! I also love to work on custom products & make special pieces or gifts for your home, event, or loved ones.
Bar Harbor-based active-knitter accessory line. Patterns and tools that help knitters stay active and on-the-move.
Get Maine Lobster is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founder Mark Murrell launched the company in 2009 and grew it into one of Maine's largest direct-to-consumer lobster shippers, with a Yarmouth facility delivering live Maine lobster, fresh seafood, lobster rolls, and seafood gift packages overnight nationwide.
Camden-based women's clothing and accessories boutique. Midcoast Maine fashion shop.
Small-batch flavored pistachios from Portland, made with jumbo California nuts, cold-pressed olive oil, and whole herbs and spices.
West End cocktail bar from the Wayside Tavern team and chef Rian Wyllie, opened September 2025 in the former Bao Bao space at 133 Spring Street.
Our farm was established in 1987 by the work of a dedicated marine biologist who believed that the only way to grow an oyster was to grow a great one.
Gneiss Spice is an independent kitchen business based in the Lakes & Mountains region. Founder Beth runs this woman-owned, zero-waste studio in Bethel that designs magnetic, refillable glass spice jars hand-packed with 300+ certified-organic seasonings, shipped plastic-free in compostable bags.
York Beach's beloved Maine institution since 1896, famous for handmade Goldenrod Kisses saltwater taffy made in the front window, plus homemade ice cream and classic New England fare.
Original golf apparel and gear designed by a teenage golfer from Northport, with fun, bold designs for kids who play.
Golftees.com is a Burnham-based maker of personalized golf tees, custom-imprinted golf balls, golf pencils, divot tools, and other branded golf accessories.
Buxton-based supplier of US Legend, INEX, and other quality racing parts. Carries Swift Springs, CarboTech, Briggs & Stratton engine parts, and Amsoil products.
Independent craft brewery based in Portland, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Award-winning dehydrated camping meals hand-crafted in a Kittery cape house by Iron Chef-winning chef Jennifer Scism, sold in 600+ stores including REI and L.L.Bean.
Small-town brewery in St. Albans with a 30+ style rotating tap list, open Fridays and Saturdays only at the Todd's Corner Road taproom.
Through creative, meditative designs inspired by nature, careful selection of materials and reverent craftsmanship, GossamerScapes jewelry explores who we are as individuals, our personal connections with others and the world we share.
Grain Surfboards is an independent outdoor gear business based in Southern Maine Coast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
AAA Four-Diamond waterfront boutique inn perched at the edge of Camden Harbor, with suites featuring fireplaces, private balconies, and whirlpool tubs.
Grasshopper Shop of Rockland is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Midcoast, Maine. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.
Monmouth's first brewery — small family-run taproom on Route 126 with outdoor seating, a food truck, and the flagship Experience NEIPA.
Welcome to Gray Day Shop where you can purchase original artwork, stickers, magnets, accessories, prints & cards designed & illustrated by Abigail Gray Swartz.
Denmark-based Western Maine maple producer. Maple syrup and maple goods from a working sugarhouse.
Cape Elizabeth-based eco-conscious gender-neutral baby and toddler shoes. Handmade Maine-made kids footwear.
Greener Postures Yoga is an independent health & beauty business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.
Freeport-based small freeze-drying business. Greater Portland local-snack producer.
The Green Store is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The 22-year-old Belfast Main Street shop specializes in reclaimed clothing, gifts, and home goods—everything is recycled, all-natural, or sustainable. Carries organic body products from brands like Jason alongside BPA-free kids' toys.
Green Tree Coffee & Tea is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. Since 2002, John Ostrand's Lincolnville Beach roastery hand-roasts artisan coffee and curates nearly 100 loose-leaf teas including their signature Fogbuster blend and Wellness herbal blend.
Healing and teaching center — natural apothecary, labyrinth, and gardens. A place to learn about health and wellness, plant medicine, history, and harvesting from nature.
Biddeford-based maker of minimalist, RFID-blocking wallets in carbon fiber, copper, aluminum, and titanium. Built to protect cards and cash without bulk.
Westbrook-based vintage road-racing apparel. T-shirts and hats celebrating SCCA, SVRA racing.
Maine's first and only Romance Bookstore.
Warren-based daughter-and-dad kids' jewelry brand. Designs colorful, collectible necklaces and accessories that spark imagination.
Halcyon Yarn is an independent home decor business based in Midcoast Maine. The Bath shop has been Maine's destination for natural yarns and fibers from around the world since 1971—serving weavers, knitters, spinners, and dyers with luxurious wool, alpaca, silk, and specialty fibers, plus tools, books, and patterns. Friendly service and fast shipping nationwide.
Vintage market in Maine.
Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. They ship Maine lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, and gourmet seafood gift boxes nationwide.
Supplies for creative life and play in Portland, Maine. Craft kits + Maine made kitchen textiles, home decor, greeting cards, jewelry, baby gifts, and more.
Persian-Maine digestif bitters from Shahin Khojastehzad — 29 botanicals bridging Iran and Maine, featured in Wine Enthusiast and sold in 30 states.
Burger food trailer from chef Sean Telo (formerly Miller Union, Extra Fancy), launched March 2025 at Argenta Brewing in West Bayside.
Harbor Fish Market is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Alfiero family has run this iconic Custom House Wharf market since 1966—a working waterfront destination for the freshest Maine lobster, haddock, oysters, and seafood, with a second location in Scarborough and nationwide shipping.
Portland-based festive men’s apparel and gift shop. Greater Portland clothing and gifts retailer.
1,350+ trusted Maine shops, makers, and retailers — shop online, ship anywhere, or find them on your next visit.
Maine's first bean-to-bar chocolate maker, turning single-origin cacao into clean, real confections on Rockland's working waterfront — and shipping them anywhere.
Ultralight packs and shelters sewn in a Biddeford mill — carried on every long trail in America.
Organic loose-leaf tea imported directly from worker-owned cooperatives — steeped in Brunswick.
Portland's fiercely independent bookshop — staff picks worth trusting since 2000.
100% grass-fed beef raised on 500 acres in Charleston — delivered to your door.
Hand-forged Maine axes made the old way in a South Portland shop — heirlooms with an edge.
Hypoallergenic alpaca clothing and goods — from a working farm in Unity.
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