Specialty

Crooked Face Creamery is an independent grocery & food business based in Kennebec Valley. Founded by Amy Rowbottom, the Skowhegan creamery handcrafts award-winning cheeses—including a World Cheese Awards Super Gold ricotta and Food & Wine's #1 American cheese (UpNorth Applewood Smoked Ricotta)—with whole Jersey milk in the historic Maine Grains building.

Crow Tracks is an independent art & music business based in Downeast Maine. Eastport woodcarver Roland LaVallee carries on the Maine tradition of beautiful birds and quality craftsmanship—the Crow Tracks woodcarving studio has offered art lovers a wide variety of handmade carvings at affordable prices since 1984.

Culinary Solvent is a Brewer-based distiller producing pure, USDA-certified-organic, food-grade ethanol—shipped direct from the distillery for cooking, tinctures, and home use.

Cup of Sea is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded by Josh Rogers, the world's first seaweed-tea brand hand-blends loose-leaf herbal, green, and black teas with wild-harvested Gulf of Maine seaweed at their Heritage Seaweed retail shop in Portland.

Daisy Jane's is an independent clothing & accessories business based in the Southern Maine Coast. The York Village boutique—family-owned and recently named Best Women's Clothing Store and Best Boutique in the 2025 Best of the Seacoast Awards—offers women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, soaps, skincare, candles, and Maine-themed apparel. Sister shop to Daisy Trading Company on Route 1.

Dean's Sweets is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Old Port chocolatier hand-dips 30+ varieties of nut-free, gluten-free truffles, caramels, and buttercreams using local Maine ingredients like Madison maple syrup and wild blueberries.

Westbrook-based seasonings and spice rubs by pitmaster Denny Corby. Wicked delicious flavors for chicken, fish, beef, pork, and vegetables.

Cape Elizabeth maker of refillable silk dental floss and zero-waste oral care products. Offers eco-friendly, plastic-free, vegan options.

Raymond-based engineered outdoor products. Sebago Lake-area Maine adventure gear.

Nicholas K. Downing is a full-time blacksmith and jeweler based in Southern Maine. He makes everything from simple wall hooks and bottle openers to kitchen utensils, fine wood working tools, knives, and decorative work like hardware, gates and sculpture.

Dulse & Rugosa is the mother and daughter team of Claire and Carly Weinberg. Our company started in 2012 as a way to spread the wonder of Maine's oceans and especially SEAWEED, with everyone.

Eastport Breakwater Gallery is an independent art & music business based in Downeast Maine. Located in one of Eastport's historic downtown brick buildings since 2009, the gallery is owned and curated by artists Cynthia and Michael Morse and represents over 35 artists and craftspeople—with a focus on Maine plus New England, New Brunswick, and beyond. Original fine art, sculpture, folk art, unique crafts, and distinctive gifts.

Ecopelagicon Nature Store is an independent outdoor gear business based in Maine's Lakes & Mountains region. The Rangeley Pond Street shop in the heart of downtown supplies outdoor gear, water filters, books, gifts, and maps for the Rangeley Lakes outdoor lifestyle—plus seasonal kayak rentals and winter ice skate rentals for skating on Haley Pond.

Edgecomb Potters is an independent kitchen business based in Midcoast Maine. The 1976-founded studio between Wiscasset and Boothbay Harbor produces handcrafted pottery, metalwork, glass, and jewelry—plus a curated selection of skin care products, lighting, sculpture, and kitchen items in a working studio gallery setting.

Portland comics shop specializing in graded slabs, modern keys, and retailer exclusives. Active on Whatnot, eBay, MySlabs, and Shortboxed.

Growing up on the coast of Maine has its perks; one is being able to climb. We started this company with the idea of being able to bring people into the outdoors and experience what we are most passionate about.

EVOL-EYE co. is a Portland streetwear brand whose enamel pins, stickers, and apparel work as wearable reminders that you're never alone.

Fiber of Maine provides you with the best of artisan Maine yarns, as well as the handcrafted supplies you need for your projects.

FitFighter is a Portland-based maker of the Steelhose, a versatile sand-filled free-weight system featured on Shark Tank and trusted by first responders, athletes, and home gym users.

A 40-year family business producing the Foggy Mountain hunting-scent line, PredatorPee natural pest repellents, and the Maine Crusher Hat, all rooted in Maine outdoor traditions.

Folk is an independent Maine business based in Southern Maine Coast. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.

Fox Forestry is an Orland-based dealer of bandsaw mills, chainsaw mills, firewood processors, ATV accessories, and forestry tools for homesteaders, foresters, and tradespeople.

Limerick-based farm-grown Icelandic wool rugs and woolens. Maine fiber-farm shop.

From ME 2 U in South Portland makes customized wooden signs, door hangers, apparel, and gifts. Local pickup; Lori handles the custom requests.

Direct home and gift shipping from Gelato Fiasco. Maine-made gelato and sorbetto, plus gift cards, God of Thunder bagged coffee, and gifts.

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.

Gerald Winters & Son Books is an independent books business based in Bangor's downtown. The antiquarian bookshop specializes in rare books, first editions, and signed copies—a niche essential resource for collectors and Maine literature enthusiasts.

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.

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.

GoodSam Foods is a Biddeford-based maker of regeneratively grown chocolate, fruit-and-nut snacks, and pantry staples—partnering directly with smallholder farmers worldwide.

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.

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.

Since 1979, Grandy Organics - formerly known as GrandyOats - has been the premier manufacturer of organic granola, trail mixes, nuts and cereals in Maine.

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.

Gulf of Maine Books is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Brunswick bookstore on Maine Street has been a literary fixture since 1979—owners Beth Leonard and Gary Lawless are poets in their own right and host frequent poetry readings, book signings, and author events alongside a curated selection of literary, regional, and used books.

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.

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.

Handmade By Aspen Hill Farm in Appleton makes goats milk bar soaps, lotions, lip balms, and a Men's Collection of classic barbershop scents.

Main Street gift shop in Norway featuring work from 140+ Maine artisans, with bath and body products made in store.

Happyknits is an independent art & music business based in Kennebec Valley. The charming Skowhegan yarn shop, located in the historic Maine Grains building, sells yarn, needles, patterns, and everything you need to knit and crochet.

Hatch on Maine is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Midcoast Maine. The Brunswick boutique on Maine Street thoughtfully blends vintage finds, women's clothing, accessories, and sweet baby items including handmade toys, soft blankets, and keepsake gifts—all curated with charm and personality.

Haven's Candies is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Maine's premier confectioner since 1915, this Westbrook candy factory handcrafts chocolates, fudge, salt water taffy, and Needhams using traditional methods, with factory-viewing windows at their retail store.

hello hello books is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Rockland Main Street institution—owned by Lacy Simons since 2011—features a healthy mix of new, used, and bargain books alongside hard-to-find magazines, art and craft, and select vintage items. A 2019 Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year finalist, hello hello is small but powerful and adjacent to Rock City Cafe.

Portland-based handmade jewelry studio. Brooches, hair forks, trinket dishes, and keychains from Maine.

Herbal Revolution is an independent health & beauty business based in Midcoast Maine. Founder Katheryn Langelier formulates face oils, salves, and herbal blends using plants from her certified-organic Union farm and the Maine coast.

Waterville-based small family farm. Pasture-raised lamb and other meats from a Kennebec Valley farm.

Heritage Seaweed is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Portland boutique is the retail home of Cup of Sea seaweed teas and sells wild-harvested Maine sea vegetables, seaweed snacks, chocolate, and apothecary items.

A family-owned Maine business making gourmet donuts from fresh Maine potatoes, hand-rolled and fried daily at locations across Portland, Scarborough, Brunswick, and Arundel.

Humphrey's BBQ is a Newfield-based maker of vertical cabinet charcoal smokers—including the Battle Box and Weekender models—handcrafted in Maine for serious BBQ enthusiasts.

Huston & Company is an independent home decor business based in Southern Maine Coast. Since 1988, the Kennebunkport workshop has designed and built master-crafted custom hardwood furniture for homes, libraries, academic institutions, and corporate environments.

Waldo-based lifestyle boutique by Concepta Jones. Multi-passionate creative's curated Midcoast lifestyle store.

Newburgh-based gem and jewelry shop. Maine source for moldavite, phenacite, and rare gemstone pieces.

Newfield-based handmade single-ingredient pet treats. Maine-made dehydrated treats and food toppers.

Island Artisans is a Bar Harbor-based artisan cooperative founded over 40 years ago—showcasing original works from over 100 of Maine's finest craftspeople in a curated retail and online shop.

Hand-crafted ice-fishing tip-up traps built in Monmouth since 1979, made from sanded ash and oak with marine polyurethane finish and stainless hardware to last a lifetime on Maine's lakes.

Gouldsboro-based working Maine lobsterman with a national following. Apparel and merch from a fourth-generation Downeast fisherman.

Manchester-based home decor shop curated by the Maine Cabin Masters. Camp- and cabin-inspired furnishings for the Maine lifestyle.

Portland-based non-alcoholic beer brewery. Makes craft NA beers for people who want the experience of a great beer without the alcohol.

Kraken Keyboards is a Brunswick-based custom mechanical keyboard brand offering keycaps in 100+ colors, XXL mouse pads, coiled cables, and wireless gaming accessories.