MAINE GIFTS
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WHAT MAINE-MADE GIFT DO YOU LOVE TO GIVE? Lobsters and inhouse smoked salmon from Pine Tree Seafood & Produce Co. WHY IT’S SPECIAL: Maine lobsters are sourced from the bay in Scarborough from the local fisherman’s co-op. Plus the owners are Central Maine guys, Jim Hartley from Corinna and his father-in-law Dick Whitmore, former Colby College basketball coach. WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: Out-of-state relatives who are hungering for Maine seafood, especially now that traveling is not that easy. COST: Check their website for current prices. WHERE TO GET IT: At pinetreeseafood.com or call them at (207) 730-7121 or stop in at 655 US-1 in Scarborough.
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WHAT MAINE MADE GIFT DO YOU LOVE TO GIVE: Making wine at Central Farmhouse to give to many people on your list. You can take a wine making class and come away with many bottles of wine to drink or share with friends. WHY IT’S SPECIAL: Friends and family will love having a delicious beverage for the holidays made by you. You can even do festive DIY labels to add a personal touch. The wine classes are fun and you can do it with friends. You can choose from so many different options and select the perfect wine you know everyone will enjoy. WHO IT’S PERFECT FOR: Anyone on your gift list who enjoys a glass of wine at the end of a long day. COST: The classes are free but you pay for the Wine Kits which range from $80 to $170 dollars. There is a $25 bottling fee and it is $17.50 for a case of bottles. One kit will make you 27 bottles of wine and the experience is fun which makes it well worth the price. WHERE TO GET IT: Head down to the Central Street Farmhouse in downtown Bangor at 30 Central St.
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