2012
BEST OF
Maine PRODUCTS MADE IN MAINE BY MAINE PEOPLE.
A SUPPLEMENT TO THE COURIER-GAZETTE, THE CAMDEN HERALD AND THE REPUBLICAN JOURNAL
Family dining on Wiscasset’s beautiful Sheepscot River
SARAH’S CAFE CATERS Route 1 Wiscasset Village ~ 207.882.7504 Open Daily 11am-8pm
www.sarahscafe.com
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SARAH S CAFÉ & TWIN SCHOONER PUB
Wiscasset
Serving from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week Corner of Rte. 1 and Water Street, Wiscasset 207-882-7504 • sarahscafe.com Email: sarah@sarahscafe.com Member of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
Sarah’s Café has been in business for 32 years serving local Maine produce from Swango, Spear’s and the Heald Farm in Georgetown. We serve locally brewed beers, such as, Pemaquid Ale, Gritty’s Halloween Ale, Geary’s, Shipyard, Boothbay Crafters 633, and the list goes on. Most of our long-time employees were born in Maine and are happy to be part of our ongoing effort to promote this beautiful state we live in, be it farm raised, grown or home spun. You can visit us online to enjoy our website with our ever-changing stories, comments, pictures and updates.
T-shirt created by P&P Printing of Yarmouth, Maine
One of many water views at Sarah’s.
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MAINE STATE PRISON SHOWROOM A
ll wood products displayed in the Maine State Prison Showroom are handcrafted by the inmates working at one of our facilities. The industries program provides inmates with a means of learning valuable marketable job skills, work ethics and responsibility - all
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necessary tools for the transition into the workforce upon release. Explore the wide range of cutting boards, bureaus, coffee tables, end tables, bookcases, jelly cupboards and stools, woodcarvings and wood burnings. You’ll also find a large selection of nautical items, including ship models, lamps, ship wheels and many other items representing Maine’s coastal heritage. Reasonable prices, quality manufacturing and a unique selection make the Maine State Prison Showroom a great place to shop. The Showroom is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day with the following exceptions: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, 2-3 days in January or February for inventory and snow days as determined by the State of Maine.
Furniture, Toys, Birdhouses, Art, Cutting Boards, and hundreds more items. The Prison Showroom offers high quality wood products built by prisoners trying to rebuild their own lives. Hand crafted products make for unique gift ideas with new products being introduced all the time.
MAINE STATE PRISON SHOWROOM 358 Main St., Route 1, Thomaston Open 7 days a week from 9AM- 5PM
visit us online: www.maine.gov/corrections/industries/ Produced by Courier Publications, LLC • 91 Camden St., Suite 403, Rockland, ME 04841 • 207-594-4401 • villagesoup.com
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74 Main Street, Belfast • 207-338-2100
Made in Maine Quality Products
Art – Originals and prints by local artists, Dianne Horton, Ian Bruce, Sheryl Tripp, and John Lusignan.
Books – Maine Publishers and Independently published Maine Authors, including: Maine Authors Publishing, Tilbury House Publishing, Islandport Press, Down East Publishers, and a great children’s section too!
Candy & Harbor Bars – Superb Maine Chocolates and Harbor Bars!
Food – Stunning Salsas – with all fresh ingredients; no canned tomatoes!; Gypsy Wind featuring Coconut Ginger Cream; Jelly Maker’s Daughter old fashioned jams; Swan’s Creamed Blueberry Honey, New England Cupboard Mixes; Maine Sea Salt; and Belfast Quality Made Two-Sided Aprons.
Hats and Scarves – Belfast Marbleized Silk Scarves, Jack & Mary Hats, Scarves & Mittens from Wool Sweaters.
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Home Décor – Carville Teapots, Mugs, Chowder Bowls, Travel Mugs; Melted Bottle Cheese Trays; Grey Dog Studio Tumbled Glass Utensils; Anne Kilham Light Switch Plates; Lisart Wall Beach Collages; Maine Mapmaker Posters and Cards; Robin Gardella Wall Art and Boxes; Misty Mountain Seed Mixes.
Jewelry – Killick Glass with Sterling Earrings and Necklaces; Martha Whitener and Maine Magpie hammered Sterling Silver; Mimi Steadman Fine Silver and Gold Jewelry; Scrimshaw fossil ivory; Seamack Chakra jewelry of semiprecious chakra gems and sterling silver.
Authentic Seaglass from Belfast Bay – Windows 18x24, 14x16, 5x5; Wreaths, Bookmarks, Votive holders, necklaces – also for petite and children, earrings, bracelets, barrettes in small (for petites and children), med, & large.
Stationery – Note Cards, Journals, Calendars, and Bookmarks by: Annie/Catherine; Anne Kilham; Down East; Lori Foster; Custom Cards; Cutwork of Rockport; Pamela Jo Ellis; Robin Gardella; Susan Levine Wood Block; Lisart; and more.
Toiletries – Casco Bay Soaps; Colley Hill Candles; Native Way and Medieval Magic Organic Facial Care; Prospect Harbor Soap Company soaps and shave products.
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BELFAST CO-OP
Belfast
• Sept. 20, 2012
BLUEJACKET SHIPCRAFTERS
Searsport
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ll are welcome at the Belfast Co-op, a community-owned health food store and deli/cafe located in scenic downtown Belfast since 1976. The Belfast Cooperative Store is a member-owned and controlled retail outlet for whole natural foods and other goods and provisions. We strive to offer a wide selection of products that are organically produced and locally-sourced whenever available, at reasonable prices, to support healthy lifestyle choices for both our members and the general public. Our intent is to be a resource for information concerning health, nutrition, and the source of our products, as well as for community topics and other related issues. Founded in 1976 by folks who wanted a steady source of natural, wholesome food at fair prices, the Co-op operated out of two Main Street locations until moving to our current home in 1993. Our 6,000 square foot building, which we purchased in 1997, has allowed us to greatly expand our offerings. In addition to selling organic and natural foods, we carry health and beauty aids, offer our own in-house herbalist, source fair trade gifts from around the world, and operate a treasured community gathering space: The Co-op Café.
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BLUEJACKET SHIPCRAFTERS, INC. 160 E. Main Street Searsport, ME 04915 207-548-9970, 1-800-448-5567 website: bluejacketinc.com email: info@bluejacketinc.com
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lueJacket Shipcrafters is the oldest modeling company in the United States, having been founded in 1905 as the official model maker for the U.S. Navy. For our entire 107-year history, we have been building custom ship models, repairing/restoring damaged or tired ship models, designing and manufacturing ship model kits, and making model ship fittings and parts. Please visit our gallery and workshops in Searsport, with over 100 models on display, nautical books, gifts, and much, much more for anyone with an interest in our nautical heritage. We are open year round.
ucing d o r t Avast, ye lubbers! In
our new
Our kit includes a solid wooden hull, lead-free pewter fittings and many laser cut wooden parts. Designed for the lessexperienced modeler, this kit is perfect for honing your rigging skills, matey!
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CARVER HILL GALLERY
Rockland
CARVER HILL GALLERY 338 Main Street Rockland, Maine 04841 (207) 594-7745
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arver Hill Gallery in Rockland is pleased to feature the works of Maine artist Dianne Schelble and part-time Mainer Jon Kolkin for the rest of September through October. Dianne works in vibrant, opaque watercolors and paints abstracted landscapes and cityscapes, as well as still life. Jon Kolkin’s photo collages reflect time spent with Bhuddist Monks in Bhutan. Many more Maine artists are represented year round. Please see carverhillgallery.com for more details.
David Estey
338 Main Street Rockland, Maine 04841 (207)594-7745 “Democracy” graphite on yupo 27x33
www.carverhillgallery.com
21”
SC ALE
3/16” $345.00
548-9970 www.bluejacketinc.com
160 E. Main St, Searsport ME 04974
DANICA CANDLEWORKS
West Rockport
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estled between Rockland and Rockport in West Rockport, you can find Danica Candleworks in its distinctive and award-winning Scandinavianstyle building. Erik Laustsen began dipping candles in 1980 after apprenticing in Denmark at his family’s candle factory. In 1982 the business was moved to the coast of Maine where he and his wife, Cindy, began making candles in their Victorian-era carriage barn. When the business grew too large for this in 1991, they relocated to their current location on Route 90. The Candleworks produces hand-dipped tapers, hand-poured votive, jar and pillar candles. Using a variety of waxes, including soy and beeswax, every candle is made from scratch. The dipping process takes a full two days. The shop carries a variety of candle accessories as well as jewelry and home décor. Watch for their annual “Candle Blow Out Sale” on Nov. 16th 18th, where you can get great deals on candle seconds. Stop in and say hi to Susan, Beverly, Susanne and Michelle, the “candle elves,” at the retail shop open M-F 10-5 and Sat. 10-3.
Danica Candleworks
236-3060 danicacandles.com By the corner of Rts 90 & 17 in W. Rockport
Illuminate Your Table Hand-dipped tapers, pillars & votives. Jewelry, candleholders & accents for your table & home. M-F 10-5 & Sat. 10-3
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MORSE’S SAUERKRAUT
7
Waldoboro
MORSE’S SAUERKRAUT Makers Of Fresh Sauerkraut Since 1918
MORSE’S SAUERKRAUT & EURO DELI Makers of Fresh Sauerkraut Since 1918 David Swetnam & Jacquelyn Sawyer, Proprietors 3856 Washington Rd., Waldoboro, ME 04572 (PH) 207-832-5569 (FAX) 207-832-2297
Restaurant Hours Breakfast Thurs. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Morse’s Sauerkraut has a new Panini and Antipasto Bar!
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n addition to their award-winning restaurant, Maine’s world-famous Morse’s Sauerkraut is now offering hot grilled panini sandwiches and a selection of antipasti items. Sandwiches like The New Yorker (our famous reuben), The Italian (porchetta, provolone, cilantro chutney), The Flat Brat (bratwurst, kraut, swiss cheese), The German (braunsweiger, onions, and tilsit cheese), The American (roast beef, aged cheddar, carmelized onions), and many more. Complete your sandwich by choosing from our antipasto bar. Cipoline onions, oil-cured olives, roasted roma tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, carrot salad, pickled beets, marinated mushrooms, and other delectable antipasto items. Now there’s no longer a need to wait for a table in our intimate restaurant, just grab a sandwich to take with you or to enjoy outside on the porch. A complete and satisfying meal for those who can’t wait as well as those who just want a complete and satisfying meal! Save time and call your order in! Open 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily, closed on Wednesdays.
Limited Seating Take-Out Available
MAINE MADE KRAUT & PICKLES *ENTIRE FACILITY CLOSED WEDNESDAYS*
Open 9-6 *Daily Call For Gift Certificates & Custom Gift Boxes
We Ship Anywhere!
1-866-832-5569 • 3856 Washington Rd. Rt. 220, Waldoboro 04572 From Rt. 1 (Moody’s) go 7.25 miles north on Rt. 220 • From Rt. 17 go 2.5 miles south on Rt. 220
OUT OF THE WOODS
Maine Made Products, Furniture, Toys and Accessories
Belfast
Maine’s Best Products for Your Home and Garden
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elcome to Out of the Woods, a favorite online destination of interior designers and home owners who want to add a touch of authentic New England to their home, garden or office. We feature quality wooden gifts, furniture, housewares and children games from Maine, as well as an entire collection of unique, outdoor living products. Please browse our online catalog at kilndry. com or visit our retail location on the waterfront in Belfast, Maine to see our complete selection or merchandise. We look forward to providing you the best of Maine.
48 MAIN ST., BELFAST, ME
338-2692 kilndry.com
SEAL HARBOR CONSTRUCTION
Thomaston
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Lunch *Daily 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Euro Deli Hours
ew life experiences can rival that of building your own home, and when you do you want to be sure you choose a builder who not only has extensive building experience, but extensive “people” experience as well. Working throughout midcoast Maine and surrounding islands, most of our work has involved extensive remodeling and interior finish, including kitchens and bathrooms, as well as new home construction for appreciative customers. Seal Harbor Construction offers building services throughout New England and the coastal islands.
SEAL HARBOR CONSTRUCTION
Home Services, Renovations & Remodeling
N OW O F F E R I N G Custom Designed CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS & BENCHES Pat Hurley & Mike Strout 207.542.7525 www.hurleyroundhouse.com
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Northport Landing Gallery & Espresso Bar “A Majestic Symphony of Art”
NORTHPORTLANDINGGALLERY.COM 1330 ATLANTIC HWY • NORTHPORT, MAINE 04849 207.338.2210
NORTHPORT LANDING GALLERY & ESPRESSO BAR
Northport
Welcome to the relaxed atmosphere of the
NORTHPORT LANDING GALLERY We invite you to enjoy exquisite works by artisans expressing life in a spectacular array of style and form. It promises to be a unique and inspirational experience that is yours to take home. 1330 ATLANTIC HIGHWAY NORTHPORT, MAINE 04849
LOCATED BETWEEN CAMDEN AND BELFAST ON ROUTE 1 207.338.2210 NORTHPORTLANDINGGALLERY.COM