Kittery-based zero-waste shop offering refillable home and personal care products. A bricks-and-mortar low-waste destination on the Seacoast.
North Yarmouth log-cabin brewery from Byron and Elise Kern — kid- and dog-friendly, with hazy IPAs, oatmeal stout, and a portion of every sale donated to local charity.
Nautical-themed Old Port bar from Zack Bodkin, opened June 2025 with craft beer, frozen drinks, and a signature dozen oysters and rosé happy hour.
Upcycled lobster rope doormats, door wreaths, swings, pet leashes and garland. Maine made using only 100% reclaimed lobster rope from our local fishing industry.
Kennebunk-based small leather goods maker producing wallets, belts, and accessories. Hand-made from full-grain leather using traditional techniques.
South Portland-based luxury beer-soap maker. Vegan craft-beer soap from Greater Portland.
Wicked Cornhole is an Alna-based maker of birch plywood cornhole boards with original Maine-themed designs—handbuilt boards and beanbag sets for backyard play.
Wicked Joe Coffee is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. Roasting on the Androscoggin River since 2004, this organic specialty roaster supplies cafés across New England and ships beans nationwide.
Lewiston-based maker of unique hand-dyed yarn and knit accessories. Maine-dyed yarns with a sense of humor.
Keeping centuries-old traditions of American makers alive, Wicks Forge is run by a third-generation blacksmith in Maine. Specializing in functional and beautiful metalwork for around the home and garden.
Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Freeport chocolatier handcrafts truffles, blueberry-coated chocolates, and Maine-themed gift baskets shipped nationwide.
Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe started with a focus on environmental and social responsibility and a desire to provide clean, all-natural and from-scratch products.
At The Wild Pine, Laura creates handcrafted, authentic, vibrant jewelry that is inspired by the colorful landscapes of the backcountry.
North Yarmouth-based nonprofit selling native New England seeds. Mission-driven supplier helping return native plants to home landscapes.
Portland-based handmade jewelry studio. Maine-made jewelry with a free-spirited, sun-drenched aesthetic.
The Willard Gallery is a South Portland-based fine art gallery in the Willard Beach neighborhood, with an online shop and by-appointment cottage gallery experience for collectors.
Working in my 1850's barn studio on the coast of Maine, I bend wire into lightweight, colorful, unique pieces, incorporating an array of glass beads, vintage buttons and recycled tin cans.
From a studio shop on Vinalhaven Island in Maine, WindHorse Arts designs and creates unique handmade fused-glass jewelry that delights customers around the world.
Window Panes is committed to finding quality, hard-to-find, unique, and functional items, including home decor, kitchen supplies and more, for you and your home.
Winery in Winterport, Maine.
Winterstick is an independent outdoor gear business based in Lakes & Mountains, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Winter Works is a craft cooperative located on Monhegan Island.
A 600-acre nonprofit working farm and education center on Casco Bay in Freeport with a seasonal farm store offering organic produce, pasture-raised meats, and Maine-made goods.
Woodnote is a woman-owned, small business celebrating the earth through hand-printed textiles and original artwork that encourage a thoughtful lifestyle.
Biddeford-based handwoven fashion accessories studio. Original handwoven scarves, wraps, and accessories.
Modern Indian fine-dining and bar on Congress Street, opened December 2025 from former Tulsi chef Prakash Jayavelu Singh and chef Pardeep Prasana.
Newfield-based mini-split heat pump stand manufacturer. Brackets and rain guards for heat pumps.
Adults-only bed and breakfast in one of Bar Harbor's original summer cottages — quiet lane, steps from Shore Path, with a fire pit, porch happy hour, and seven to ten guestrooms.
The gateway to Maine antiques — Maine's finest multiple antique dealer shop on Route 1 in York, Maine, offering country, folk art, Americana, and furniture.
York Beach craft brewery in the old Post Office a block from Short Sands — session-style beach brews like Orange Mainesicle and Short Board IPA, BYOF welcome.
Lewiston-based farm-raised edible insects brand. Sustainable Maine-produced edible bug products.
Korean-style dessert shop and café on Spring Street in Portland — macarons, custard pies, signature cakes, croissants, and espresso drinks.
Zane is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Portland fabric shop specializing in contemporary fabrics, notions, and yarns since 2006. Curated supplies for the modern maker.
Camden coffee shop since 2006 — sustainably sourced beans, eco-friendly practices, and a welcoming Midcoast spot for coffee and connection.
Portland-based maker of laser-cut, made-in-USA pocket tools and lifestyle goods. Best known for the PocketMonkey multi-tool and the WildCard utility knife.
North Berwick-based stationery and paper goods studio. Note cards, calendars, and notepads with a quirky, illustrated aesthetic.
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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