Downeast
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.
Lakes & Mountains
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.
Midcoast
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.
Midcoast
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.
Greater Portland
EVOL-EYE co. is a Portland streetwear brand whose enamel pins, stickers, and apparel work as wearable reminders that you're never alone.
Midcoast
Fiber of Maine provides you with the best of artisan Maine yarns, as well as the handcrafted supplies you need for your projects.
Greater Portland
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.
Highlands
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.
Southern Maine Coast
Folk is an independent Maine business based in Southern Maine Coast. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Greater Portland
From ME 2 U in South Portland makes customized wooden signs, door hangers, apparel, and gifts. Local pickup; Lori handles the custom requests.
Midcoast
Direct home and gift shipping from Gelato Fiasco. Maine-made gelato and sorbetto, plus gift cards, God of Thunder bagged coffee, and gifts.
Downeast
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.
Greater Portland
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.
Lakes & Mountains
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.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Southern Maine Coast
GoodSam Foods is a Biddeford-based maker of regeneratively grown chocolate, fruit-and-nut snacks, and pantry staples—partnering directly with smallholder farmers worldwide.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Lakes & Mountains
Since 1979, Grandy Organics - formerly known as GrandyOats - has been the premier manufacturer of organic granola, trail mixes, nuts and cereals in Maine.
Midcoast
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.
Midcoast
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.
Midcoast
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.
Midcoast
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.
Lakes & Mountains
Main Street gift shop in Norway featuring work from 140+ Maine artisans, with bath and body products made in store.
Midcoast
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.
Greater Portland
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.
Midcoast
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.
Midcoast
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.
Greater Portland
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.
Greater Portland
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.
Southern Maine Coast
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.
Kennebec Valley
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.
Kennebec Valley
Manchester-based home decor shop curated by the Maine Cabin Masters. Camp- and cabin-inspired furnishings for the Maine lifestyle.
Greater Portland
Portland-based non-alcoholic beer brewery. Makes craft NA beers for people who want the experience of a great beer without the alcohol.
Midcoast
Kraken Keyboards is a Brunswick-based custom mechanical keyboard brand offering keycaps in 100+ colors, XXL mouse pads, coiled cables, and wireless gaming accessories.
Greater Portland
Krovel Furniture Co. is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. Since 2014, Tim's Portland workshop has handcrafted modern wall-mounted floating furniture in solid walnut, white oak, hard maple, and cherry—milled and finished in-house, shipped fully assembled in eco-friendly packaging.
Southern Maine Coast
Lark Coffee is an independent grocery & food business based in Southern Maine Coast. The women-owned Wells roaster sources transparently from small producers and co-ops, serving and shipping carefully crafted single-origin coffee.
Greater Portland
Lay Day Roasters is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The West Bayside roastery sources and small-batch roasts specialty beans on a manual gas-powered machine, shipping direct to customers across the US.
Midcoast
Left Bank Books is an independent books business based in Midcoast Maine. The Belfast bookshop in the historic opera house building specializes in books by Maine authors—many of them autographed—alongside a deep general selection. Knowledgeable staff happily order anything not in stock.
Greater Portland
Len Libby Candies is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. Family-owned since 1949, the Scarborough chocolatier has handcrafted Needhams, butternut crunch, and Maine-themed confections since 1926, and is home to Lenny—the world's only life-size chocolate moose.
Southern Maine Coast
Liquid Dreams Surf Shop is an independent outdoor gear business based in the Southern Maine Coast. Founded in 1996 by Mark Anastas, the family-owned shop sells surfboards, wetsuits, swimwear, and surf gear at flagship locations in York Beach (with direct Long Sands Beach access) and Ogunquit—plus surf lessons, rentals, and an online shop.
Downeast
A curiously unique shop. Inspiring one to always hold fast to their dreams.
Midcoast
Living Nutz is a Bowdoinham-based maker of raw, organic, sprouted nuts in dozens of seasoned varieties—enzymatically active and small-batch dehydrated since 2002.
Midcoast
LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls are a reusable, energy-saving alternative to dryer sheets. LooHoos are made in Maine, USA, using 100% Domestic Wool.
Lakes & Mountains
Kingfield-based maker of the Loveable Loo composting toilet. American-made, water-free, and designed for off-grid and emergency use.
Lakes & Mountains
LoveGrown Agricultural Research LLC is working to revitalize industrial hemp as a viable agricultural commodity.
Southern Maine Coast
Luke's Lobster is an independent grocery & food business based in Southern Maine Coast. From their Saco seafood plant, they sustainably source and ship Maine lobster meat, claws, tails, and ready-to-eat rolls nationwide.
Midcoast
The Maine Alpaca Experience is a shopping store filled with beautiful, soft hypo allergenic Alpaca Clothing, Gifts and Home Goods.
Greater Portland
Maine Baskets is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. They assemble themed Maine gift baskets — gourmet, champagne, holiday, and corporate — with free Maine delivery and nationwide shipping.
Downeast
Maine Coast Sea Vegetables is a Hancock-based pioneer of sustainably wild-harvested North Atlantic seaweed—dulse, kelp, kombu, alaria, and more—certified organic since 1971.
Greater Portland
Maine Cottage is an independent home decor business based in Greater Portland. The Yarmouth-based maker has been designing custom-built, hand-painted furniture and home goods since 1992—colorful coastal-cottage style sofas, beds, dining tables, and case goods, made in Maine and shipped nationwide.
Greater Portland
Maine Craft Distilling is an independent grocery & food business based in Greater Portland. The Portland distillery produces grain-to-glass spirits and operates a tasting room with online merchandise.