Herb farm in Maine offering herbal products and remedies.
Savon is our artisan line of handcrafted botanical based apothecary products formulated for inner and outer beauty. Handmade in small batches using farm fresh ingredients, created with intention and knowledge to bring you the best in personal care.
Bar Harbor jewelry shop carrying real fine jewelry and watches. A long-running Mount Desert Island destination for engagement rings and gifts.
Milbridge-based handcrafted herbal wellness. Downeast organic botanical body care.
Independent bookstore in Blue Hill, Maine.
Camden-based Midcoast Maine baby boutique. Curated baby and toddler apparel and goods.
Blue Lobster Urban Winery provides a selection of great wines and hard cider, conveniently packaged in cans. Wine bar and tasting room in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood.
Brunswick-based vintage and custom fine jewelry. Curated jewelry-design pieces from Midcoast Maine.
Maine sparkling wine made from 100% wild blueberries — founded by Michael Terrien and Eric Martin, produced in Jefferson.
Sophisticated cocktail bar in the Old Port district of Portland, Maine, rooted in local maritime history and the art of the cocktail experience.
Adventure-ready woven belts hand-sewn in Portland, Maine by James McLaughlin, featuring an innovative GripLock slider buckle and lifetime guarantee on every belt.
Kittery-based seafood landmark since 1956. Fried clams, lobster rolls, and merchandise from one of Maine’s most iconic clam shacks.
Portland-based small design house using upcycled materials. Thoughtful Maine-made sustainable goods.
East Machias-based small-batch coffee roaster. Bold Coast Maine direct-trade coffees.
Modern Indian restaurant in the former Frog & Turtle space at Vallee Square in Westbrook, opened January 2026 from LA restaurateur Antonio Kanickaraj.
86-acre vineyard and 1890s barn event venue in Hartford from Chad Casey and Jen Bonaventura — tasting room opened July 2025 with first commercial vintages from estate-grown grapes.
Books, Lines & Thinkers is an independent books business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. The Rangeley Main Street bookstore combines a curated independent book selection with the on-site Birds of a Feather Art Gallery—books, original Maine art, and prints together in one Main Street destination.
Custom House Wharf seafood institution since 1898 — raw bar with fresh-shucked Maine oysters, baked stuffed lobster, and waterfront dining.
Independent craft brewery based in Boothbay, in Midcoast Maine with a tasting room open to visitors.
Borealis Breads is an independent grocery & food business based in Midcoast Maine. The Waldoboro bakery produces artisan sourdoughs, multi-grain loaves, and Maine-grain breads sold across New England and online.
Small batch, organic herbal wellness products, herbal teas, and consulting services.
Box of Maine is an independent grocery & food business based in the Highlands region. They build customizable Maine gift boxes packed with regional snacks, sodas, candy, and pantry items shipped nationwide.
Portland-based boxing apparel and athletic wear. Hoodies, pants, streetwear, and footwear.
Modern speakeasy tucked away in the West End of Portland, Maine. Offers creative comfort food, local beer selection, and specialty cocktails.
Brant & Cochran is a South Portland-based maker of the Allagash Cruiser—the only Maine wedge-pattern camp axe—forged from 1050 carbon steel in their own workshop.
Independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Shop online or visit in person.
From-scratch bakery offering cakes, pies, coffee, desserts, and breakfast. Take out from Wells, Maine location or ship nationwide.
Portland-based artisan bread bakery and deli. The Breadeli difference: long-fermented breads and sandwiches, made daily.
Bakery and restaurant serving elevated sharing plates for brunch and dinner, complemented by coffee and tea during the day and beer and natural wine at night.
Historic waterfront inn where the Kennebunk River meets the Atlantic, reopened in July 2025 after a full renovation with three new culinary venues.
Breathing Room is a community yoga sanctuary, a place you feel at home the moment you step inside.
Sanford-based maker of golf glove drying gear. A clever Maine product for golfers who play in the rain.
Brickell Men's Products is a South Portland brand crafting natural and organic men's skincare and grooming products—face wash, moisturizers, aftershave, and beard care—from plant-based ingredients.
Independent craft brewery based in Yarmouth, in Greater Portland with a tasting room open to visitors.
Independent bookstore celebrating almost 30 years in Bridgton, Maine, the heart of Maine's Lakes Region. Sells new and used books, gifts, puzzles, and cards.
Broad Arrow Farm Market & Butcher is an independent food maker based in Midcoast, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Grown and gathered flowers, design work, and a heaping dose of general farm goodness. Based in Maine.
Browne Trading Company is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded in 1991 by Rod Mitchell on Portland's Merrill's Wharf, the nationally renowned purveyor supplies fine caviar, fresh seafood, and on-site smoked fish to elite restaurants and home kitchens with overnight delivery nationwide, plus a retail market on Commercial Street.
Boutique hotel in the heart of Brunswick, reopened May 2025 after a multi-million-dollar renovation of its 51 rooms, lobby, and the Noble Kitchen & Bar restaurant.
Independent craft brewery based in Hartland, in the Maine Highlands with a tasting room open to visitors.
Sicilian slice and take-and-bake shop from James Shaffer in Portland Public Market House, opened August 2025 with family-recipe comfort food.
Bull Moose is an independent art & music business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Windham-based handmade hair accessories and small goods. Greater Portland personal-maker brand.
Hidden Libbytown taproom in Portland from Local 188's Jay Villani — clean lagers like Machine Pilsner and Bunktoberfest, plus rotating IPAs and sours.
Fun things made in Maine from real lobster trap buoys. Our Coastal Maine themed products make amazing gifts. Or, treat yourself by having us deliver a small piece of Maine to your door in a cardboard box!
Byer of Maine is a Poland-based maker of traditional wooden folding furniture—including cots, camp chairs, and patio sets—built for home, recreation, and emergency preparedness since 1880.
Byrne & Carlson is an independent grocery & food business based in Southern Maine Coast. Ellen Byrne and Christopher Carlson handcraft European-style fresh-cream truffles, marzipan bonbons, palets des fleurs, and pates de fruit in small batches at their Kittery shop.
BYXCO (Baryonyx Knife Co.) curates timeless tools — knives, scythes, hand tools — from Bar Harbor. Family-founded and employee-owned.
Multi-dealer antique emporium in Fort Andross, a beautifully restored textile mill on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick, Maine. Over 16,000 sq. ft.
Daytime cafe and market from Double Grazie's Marcy Taubes and Marjory Sweet, opened June 2025 in Rockland with a rigorous Maine-sourced Italian-leaning menu.
Southwest Harbor-based handcrafted wooden sunglasses brand. Unique wood-frame sunglasses from Downeast Maine.
Calvin's Clutter in West Newfield makes custom powder-coated metal signs — zodiacs, sports, pets, holidays. Family-owned, made in Maine since 2004.
Campfire Pottery is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. Joe and Erin Camp design functional, earth-toned ceramics from their Westbrook studio, blending old-world style with modern entertaining.
Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. is an independent grocery & food business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The family-owned operation ships live Maine lobster, fresh seafood, lobster rolls, and seafood gift packages overnight nationwide from Kennebunkport's historic working harbor.
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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