Greater Portland

The characters our children meet in their books matters. We curate the best of children’s books featuring diverse characters.

Portland-based purveyor of fantasy music, dungeon synth, and metal. An influential record label and shop in the underground synth scene since 2014.

Naples-based discount wakeboard and water sports retailer. Specializes in overstock and blemished gear at a sub-retail price.

Whimsical, warmly curated gift shop in downtown Freeport — coffee-table books, greeting cards, housewares, soaps, candles, and children's toys.

As a family owned and operated business in Harpswell Maine since 1984, we are dedicated to offering the best Maine-made Holiday wreaths to people all over the country.

LyAnna Sanabria's Puerto Rican bar and kitchen in Portland's Old Port — a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Top Ten Best New East Cocktail Bar.

Portland-based online ski, snowboard, and surf shop. Curated brands and fast, free shipping aimed at year-round mountain and ocean enthusiasts.

Pemberton's Gourmet Foods is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Family-owned since 2002, the Gray, Maine specialty food maker handcrafts small-batch pasta sauces, jams, jellies, mustards, hot sauces, marinades, and signature creations like Death by Chocolate, sold direct online and through TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Hannaford.

Old Port brewery, distillery, and Neapolitan pizza spot from the Bramhall and Liquid Riot team — beer, full spirits, and waterfront views.

Kettlecorn from Scarborough served fresh at Maine fairs and festivals, with monthly subscriptions and wedding favor options.

Pickwick Independent Press is a fine art printmaking shop in the heart of the arts district of downtown Portland, Maine.

Portland-based American-made merino wool cycling brand. Athletic apparel from Greater Portland.

A curated selection of handmade crafts, unusual gifts, vintage finds and oddities.

Pineland Farms is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The 5,000-acre working farm in New Gloucester ships its own cheese, beef, potatoes, and curated Maine gift boxes.

Pinetree Garden Seeds is a New Gloucester-based seed company offering an extensive catalog of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds—including heirlooms, organics, and beekeeping supplies—at affordable prices for home gardeners.

Westbrook-based seaweed skincare line. Clean botanical skincare with Maine seaweed and Nilotic shea butter.

Portland-based maker of giant wall calendars and digital planning tools. Minimalist designs for busy people juggling all the things.

South Portland's locally owned vitamin and sports nutrition shop. Voted Maine's best specialty store and known for knowledgeable staff and competitive prices.

Artful eight-room boutique B&B in an Italianate mansion in Portland's West End, known for its bold, gallery-like interiors, hand-painted details, and gourmet breakfast.

South Portland-based coastal lifestyle apparel brand. Tees, hats, and accessories celebrating Maine’s harbors and bays.

Portland fiberarts shop offering classes and supplies for spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, and dyeing. Wholesale distributor of Cashmere People yarns.

Portland Dry Goods is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.

Portland Gear Hub is an independent outdoor gear business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.

Maine's first professional soccer club — USL League One expansion side at Fitzpatrick Stadium, founded by Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, sold out every home match of its inaugural 2025 season.

Portland-based award-winning craft cocktail bar. Apparel, bar tools, and merchandise from one of Maine’s most celebrated cocktail destinations.

Portland-based waterfront restaurant and live music venue. Lobster rolls, gift cards, and merchandise from a Commercial Street favorite.

Portland Mattress Makers is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. They've handcrafted mattresses since 1938 from a Fox Street factory, including custom and boat mattresses sold factory-direct.

Nonprofit performing arts presenter in Portland since 1931 — Broadway tours, classical music, dance, and theater at Merrill Auditorium, led by Executive Director Aimée Petrin since 2006.

Portland-based Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Official team merchandise, apparel, and game-day gear.

Independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Shop online or visit in person.

Yoga, barre, bodywork & private sessions for every stage of your life. We offer 50+ classes every week delivered by highly educated teachers with a ton of passion for what they do.

Portland beer garden and bar focused on great music and great beer. A laid-back local hangout with a strong rotating tap list.

Portland modern home goods shop focused on traditional, useful, hand-made products. A carefully edited selection of beautiful everyday objects.

Print Bookstore is an independent books business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.

PrintCraft is both a working studio space for artists Lisa Pixley and Martha Kearsley as well as an affordable art destination.

South Portland-based natural health and wellness retailer. Trusted source for clean health and personal-care products.

Qirushi Art Studio is an independent art & music business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Shop online or find them on your next visit to Maine.

Portland-based maker of patches, stickers, pins, prints, and pennants. Coastal-flavored small goods designed in Maine.

Portland-based secondhand marketplace from Quince & Co. Sell or buy gently used Quince yarns and finished handknits in a circular community.

Ragged Coast Chocolates is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Founded by Kate Shaffer (formerly Black Dinah Chocolatiers), the Westbrook chocolatier crafts Good Food Award–winning truffles and sea salt caramels with single-origin chocolate and fresh Maine cream.

Rainbow Toys is an independent kids business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.

Deering Center coffee shop and flower boutique from Charlee-Ann Charron, reopened November 2025 in the former Rwanda Bean space with a signature blackberry-vanilla Brambler latte.

Our goal is to work with nature to make responsibly sourced, skillfully crafted, American made sustainable clothing.

South Portland-based curated traveler gifts. Travel-agent client gifts and travel goodies.

R.E.D.D. is a Portland-based maker of plant-based protein bars and bites—gluten-free, soy-free, and non-GMO, with bold flavors and 10g of plant protein per serving.

Chef Neil Zabriskie's Japanese-and-Mexican inflected coastal restaurant in Portland's Arts District — a Bon Appétit Best New Restaurant.

Portland-based digestive bitters maker. Bitter Love non-alcoholic bitters with no added sugar.

Yarmouth-based custom charcuterie boards, events, and bar service. Beautiful, seasonal Maine charcuterie for parties and gatherings.

All-day wine bar, market, and catering shop in Falmouth's Wyeth building from Emma Martin and Sami Smart, opened January 2026 with grazing boards and small plates.

Rising Tide Brewing Company is an independent, family-owned brewery that anchors Portland, Maine’s vibrant East Bayside neighborhood.

Ritual Art of Wellness offers movement classes, perinatal education, reproductive support, and therapy rooted in the idea that connection to ourselves, our communities, and the natural world around us, is an essential part of the human experience.

Multi-regional roast beef sandwich shop on Congress Street from Jenn Rockwell (Ada's Kitchen) — Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, and Philly styles, all rare with house au jus.

Biddeford-based florist specializing in long-lasting preserved roses. Beautiful, gift-ready arrangements that last for a year or more.

ChappyWrap is a South Portland-based maker of thick, machine-washable cotton blankets and throws in nautical, plaid, holiday, and signature patterns.

Westbrook-based maker of egg-gathering aprons. Beautiful, durable specialty aprons for backyard chicken keepers.

A Maine fishing-family business upcycling worn fishermen's hauling bibs into durable totes, backpacks, hats, and apparel that support Portland's working waterfront.

Scarborough-based handmade DND dice and tabletop accessories. Maine source for unique gaming dice.

Rustic Arrow is an independent clothing & accessories business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.

Portland roastery specializing in single-origin Rwandan coffee — small batches roasted with 50% of profits returned to Rwandan farming communities.