MCE, Your Buy Local Guides!
The MCE members past and present have got you covered with some wonderful gift ideas, from delicious foods and beverages to high end clothing & accessories, to fun gadgets, DIY and recreation items. Check out the variety of options below for all of your local shopping needs.
HAPPY SHOPPING!
Adventure
| BlackTravel Maine | Custom curated cultural tours | https://blacktravelmaine.com/ |
| Chimani | Mobile app to guide your national park adventures | https://www.chimani.com/ |
| Experience Maine | A full-service Maine travel concierge and event planning company | https://experiencemaine.com/ |
| Farmington Underground LLC | Creative events, games, and experiences with an emphasis on community building | https://farmingtonunderground.com |
| Good To-Go | Delicious dehydrated clean ingredient camping meals and backpacking food | https://goodto-go.com/ |
| Maine Foodie Tours | Culinary walking tours and history tours | https://www.mainefoodietours.com/ |
| New England Karting Challenge | Safe and fun wheel-to-wheel kart racing | https://www.facebook.com/newenglandkartingchallenge/ |
| Northern Vertical | Integrative health climbing program | https://www.northernvertical.com/ |
| Quinn’s Tree Farm | Brightening homes with Christmas trees, wreaths and other farm goodies | https://www.quinnstreefarm.com/ |
| She Summits Co. | Empowers girls and women to adventure outdoors through summer camps and adventure travel trips | https://www.shesummitsco.com/ |
| Summer Feet Cycling | Guided bike tours across Maine, Canada, and Europe | https://summerfeet.net/ |
| The Maine Brew Bus | Tasting Tours of local breweries & wineries | https://themainebrewbus.com/ |
| Victory Chimes | Maine sailing adventures | https://www.victorychimes.com/ |
Arts & Reading
| Artascope | Art classes | http://bec.artascope.com/ |
| Green & Healthy Maine HOMES | Green & Healthy Maine magazine subscription | https://greenmainehomes.com/subscribe |
| Kelly McClymer Books | Books with an immerseve storyverse from romance to fun | https://kellymcclymerbooks.com/ |
| Midcoast Music Academy | A community music school, music instruction & camps | http://www.midcoastmusicacademy.com/ |
| Queen City Arts | School/ Music Lessons/ Art workshops | https://www.facebook.com/wearequeencityarts/ |
| The Love Card | Cards to pass on to others to show you care: a pay-it-forward project circling the globe | https://www.thelovecard.org/ |
Beauty, Health & Wellness
Beauty
| Chapped Hide | All-natural skincare product line | https://shopdashaus.com/ |
| Dulse & Rugosa | Seaweed based skin care & bath products | https://www.dulseandrugosa.com/ |
| Green with Envy Salon | Salon for Hair, Skin & Body Care | https://greenenvysalon.com/ |
| Marin Skincare | Soothing Hydration skincare products | https://www.marinskincare.com/ |
| Nautical Farms | A place for all things Seaweed, from beauty to home foods | https://www.nauticalfarms.com/ |
| Planet Botanicals | Nature based seaweed skincare products | https://www.planetbotanicals.com/ |
| SeaME LLC | Luxury locally sourced skin care products | https://www.seame.online/ |
| Spa Voyage | Hawaiian immersion spa offering, hair & massage services | https://spa.voyage/ |
Health
| The Armaid Company | Therapy device helping to prevent & treat Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Tendinitis & DeQuervain’s syndrome | https://www.armaid.com/ |
| LYFT Avenue | A fitness bar that combines a body bar and a resistance band | https://lyftavenue.com/ |
| Unbreakable Health and Fitness | Fitness and nutrition counseling | https://unbreakablehealthandfitness.com/ |
| Upbed | Wearable device that prevents falls and injury | https://www.upbed.io/ |
Wellness
| Avena Botanicals | Seed to bottle fresh, organic & biodynamic herbal extracts, teas and skincare products | www.avenabotanicals.com |
| Dental Lace | A refillable, plastic free, compostable dental floss and 100% zero waste product. | https://www.dentallace.com/ |
| Healing Harbors | CBD based skincare & health supplements for people & pets | https://healingharbors.com/ |
| Herbal Revolution Farm & Apothecary | Organic herbal wellness products including teas, tonics, elixirs & body products | https://www.herbalrev.com/ |
| Kili Organics | Introducing healthy superfoods (Moringa and Baobab powders) from Tanzania, to the Maine market | https://kiliorganics.com/ |
| Radiant Beginnings Yoga | Yoga and Mindfulness for youth | https://radiantbeginningsyoga.com/ |
| Wilcox Wellness & Fitness | Individual & group personal training via LIVEStream Training & in person | https://www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com/ |
Clothing & Accessories
| Co·amplify | Products designed for kids with cochlear implants | https://www.coamplify.com/ |
| Flowfold | Minimalist wallets, backpacks, totes and other products | https://www.flowfold.com/ |
| JUDGED Gear | Snowmobile helmets, goggles, gloves and outerwear | https://www.judgedgear.com/ |
| Maine Shellware | Handmade jewelry and homegoods made with reclaimed shells | https://maineshellware.com/ |
| Pyxie | Soft shell ski / snow pant with attached skirt | https://www.pyxie.co/ |
| Rogue Life Maine | Outdoor Apparel and bags made in the USA, supporting Maine’s Lobstermen | https://www.roguelifemaine.com/ |
| Rugged Seas | Maine Made,recycled fishing bibs into totes, clutches, backpacks and a variety of wearables | https://www.ruggedseas.com/ |
Do-It-Yourself
| Cap N Stem | Fruit at Home specialty mushroom blocks | www.capnstem.com |
| Grounded Local | Educaton to grow your own healthy food & get the most out of your garden | https://www.groundedlocal.com/ |
| North Spore | Grow your own specialty Mushroom Kits & other mushroom inspired products | www.northspore.com |
| Willow Moon Ventures | Local nursery offering plants, flowers & workshops | https://www.willowmoonventures.com/ |
Home Goods & Services
| LooHoo | Wool dryer balls – a reusable, energy-saving alternative to dryer sheets | https://www.loo-hoo.com/ |
| Maine Casual | Maine made beach & deck chairs | www.mainecasual.com |
| Sandra B. Dressage & Designs | Equestrian costuming, magazine and art | http://beginthedance.com/ |
| The Cubby | Online marketplace for art made by college students | https://thecubby.com/ |
| TreeFreeHeat | Sustainable fire starters | https://www.treefreeheat.com/ |
| Garbage to Garden | Curbside composting | https://www.garbagetogarden.org/ |
| Garden Bevy | Garden Services, packages and plants | https://gardenbevy.com/ |
| Glendarragh Farm Lavendar | Maine’s premier lavender farm – produces and brands four dozen lavender-infused body care and luxury decor products | https://mainelavender.com/ |
| Green Clean Maine | Environmentally friendly cleaning services | https://www.greencleanmaine.com/ |
Food and Beverages for Gifting or Your Table
Beverages
| Ass over Teakettle | Specialty bloody mary mixers and hot sauces | https://www.assoverteakettle.net/ |
| Baxter Brewing | Craft Beer – The spirit of Maine in a can | www.baxterbrewing.com |
| Bigelow Brewing | Maine Craft Beer made with local ingredients | www.bigelowbrewing.com |
| Blue Barren Distillery | Small batch distillery of Gin, Rum and Eau de Vie | www.bluebarrendistillery.com |
| Blue Lobster Urban Winery | Thoughtfully crafted canned wines | https://www.bluelobsterwines.com/ |
| Coffee Hound Coffee Company | Fresh small batch premium coffee | https://www.coffeehoundcoffeeco.com/ |
| Eighteen Twenty Wines | Sophisticated rhubarb wines from Maine-grown rhubarb | https://www.eighteentwentywines.com/ |
| Foulmouthed Brewing | Unique rotating variety of Craft Beer | www.foulmouthedbrewing.com |
| Green Bee Soda | Refreshing hand-crafted soda made with honey and all real ingredients | http://www.drinkgreenbee.com/ |
| Lincoln & Main | Handcrafted, locally sourced Vermouth | www.lincolnandmain.net |
| Lifted Blends | Functional beverage company with hemp recovery drinks | https://www.liftedblends.com/ |
| Maine Craft Distilling | Unique farm-to-flask distilled spirits | https://www.mainecraftdistilling.com/ |
| Maine Mead Works | Distinctive mead fermented canned and bottled beverages | https://www.mainemeadworks.com/ |
| New England Distilling | Premium Spirits – Rye Whiskey, Bourbon, Gin & Rum | https://newenglanddistilling.com/ |
| Orange Bike Brewing | Orange Bike Brewing Company – Portland, Maine’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery | https://www.orangebikebrewing.com/ |
| Rwanda Bean Coffee | Specialty coffee made with authentic Rwanda Africa farm grown coffee beans | https://rwandabean.com/ |
| Tempest in a Teapot | Gourmet teas from around the globe with locally harvested fruits and herbs | https://www.tempestinateapot.me/ |
| The Maine Bean & Tea | Small coffee shop in Northern Maine specializing in Buzzy Teas | https://the-maine-bean-tea.square.site/ |
| Three of Strong Spirits | Distilled rum and ready-to-drink cocktails made using only organic evaporated cane juice and organic molasses, pure Sebago Lake water, and yeast | https://www.threeofstrongspirits.com/ |
| Twenty2 Vodka | Award winning micro distilled vodka | http://twenty2vodka.com/22/ |
| Unrest Roasting Co. | Small batch, specialty coffee roasted in the heart of Maine | https://unrestcoffee.com/ |
| Vena’s Fizz House | Specialty cocktail and mocktail ingredients and DIY kits | www.venasfizzhouse.com |
| Victorieux Champagne | Limited-production grower champagne imported from France to Maine | https://vchampagne.com/ |
| Zen Bear Honey Tea | Gently infused herb, spice honey tea and cocoa | www.zenbearhoneytea.com |
Desserts, Sweets and Snacks
| Bixby & Co. | Craft chocolates & confections | www.bixbyco.com |
| Choomi Cookies | Small batch, handmade gluten, soy & dairy free macaroon cookies | https://choomicookies.com/ |
| Crooked Face Creamery | Small batch cheeses & specialty meats | http://www.crookedfacecreamery.com |
| Gelato Fiasco | All natural, Italy inspired gelato | www.gelatofiasco.com |
| Gorgeous Gelato | Authentic Italian Gelato | www.gorgeousgelato.com |
| Grandy Organics | Small batch grain free organic granola & nuts | https://www.grandyorganics.com/ |
| Hootenanny Bread | Artisan baked breads, bagels and sweets using organic and locally sourced ingredients | https://www.hootenannybread.com/ |
| Lorraine’s Cakes | Gluten free, soy free & vegan desserts | https://lorrainescakesllc.com/ |
| MAC’s Gourmet Popcorn | 10 Different Flavors of popcorn that vary from sweet & salty to sweet & spicy to savory | https://www.macsgourmetpopcorn.com/ |
| Maine Crisp Company | Organic and gluten free handcrafted crisps made with real fruit | https://www.mainecrisp.com/ |
| Maine Grains | Locally grown stone milled flour & grains | www.mainegrains.com |
| Maine Homestead | Homestyle jams, jellies, pickles and pickled vegetables | https://www.mainehomesteadmarket.com/ |
| Mom’s Organic Munchies | Health-conscious plant-based snacks low in sugars, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO certified | https://www.momsorganicmunchies.com/ |
| Oats Any Time | Home milled & fresh baked organic & gluten free oat tarts and treats | https://www.oatsanytime.com/ |
| Parlor Ice Cream Co. | Small-batch women-owned ice cream company based in Biddefod | https://parloricecreamco.com/ |
| R.E.D.D. | Plant-based, good for you protein bars | https://www.reddbar.com/ |
| Ragged Coast Chocolates | Gourmet hand made chocolates, baking mixes, hot chocolate & cookbooks | https://raggedcoastchocolates.com/ |
| Shovel and Spoon | Middle East Coast brand specialty Hummus, Tahini & Labneh cheese | https://www.shovelandspoon-me.com/ |
| Short Creek Farm | Handmade, small batch salami, sausages, and more made with heritage breed pork and grass-fed beef raised on small farms | https://shortcreek.farm/ |
| Singing Pastures | Ethical and sustainable farm produced meat products | https://singingpastures.com/ |
| Sticky Sweet | Made from scratch plant-based natural ice cream | https://www.stickysweetmaine.com/ |
| Stone Fox Farm Creamery | Premium all-natural homemade Maine ice cream | http://stonefoxfarmcreamery.com/ |
| Sweet Cakes Bake Shop | Hand crafted breakfasts, desserts, pies & cakes | www.sweetcakesbakeshop.com |
| The Scone Goddess, LLC | Original premium scone mixes | https://www.thesconegoddess.com |
| Two Fat Cats Bakery | Hand crafted specialty pies, cakes & treats | www.twofatcatsbakery.com |
| Union Bagel | Hand-rolled traditional New York style bagels made in Maine | https://unionbagel.com/ |
| Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate | Specialty Chocolates & Confections | www.wilburs.com |
| Wyman’s | Premium fresh, frozen fruit | www.wymans.com |
Maine Dish
| American Unagi | Responsibly sourced & raised fresh eel | www.americanunagi.com |
| Amolitta Pasta | Small batch artisan dried pasta | www.amolittapasta.com |
| Bangs Island Mussels | Hand raised fresh Maine mussels | https://bangsislandmussels.com/ |
| Basket Island Oyster Company | Fresh Maine oysters from Casco Bay | https://basketislandoysters.com/ |
| BP’s Oysters | Fresh mid-coast Maine oysters | https://www.bpsoystersmaine.com/ |
| Brave Foods, LLC | Delicious superfood breakfast ready immediately | https://eatbrave.co/ |
| Bristol Seafood | Quality fresh scallops, haddock and cod | www.bristolseafood.com |
| Brown Trading | Premier supplier of fine caviar, fresh seafood, shellfish, and smoked seafood | https://www.browne-trading-market.com/ |
| Community Shellfish | Locally harvested lobster, clams and oysters | https://www.communityshellfish.com/ |
| Common Wealth Poultry | Cut to order fresh chicken | www.commonwealthpoultry.com |
| Cozy Harbor Seafood | Fresh frozen lobster meat and tails | https://www.cozyharbor.com/ |
| Downeast Day Boat | Small-catch fresh Maine scallops | https://www.downeastdayboat.com/ |
| Eros Oyster of Robinhood Cove | Fresh oysters from Robinhood Cove on Georgetown Island | https://www.erosoyster.com/ |
| Ferda Farms | Fresh oysters from New Meadows River in Brunswick | https://www.ferdafarms.com/ |
| Fisherman’s Net | Bringing the ocean to your table with delicious seafood | https://fishermensnet-me.com/ |
| Glidden Point Oyster Farm | Premium fresh oysters from the Damariscotta River | https://www.gliddenpoint.com/ |
| Greenhead Lobster | Live lobster, lobster tails, and lobster meat | https://greenheadlobster.com/ |
| Hancock Gourmet Lobster | Award-winning Maine lobster meals inspired by generations of family recipes and made from scratch | https://www.hancockgourmetlobster.com/ |
| Inland Seafood | Superior seafood, meats, and artisan specialty foods | https://www.inlandseafood.com/ |
| Jolie Rogers | Maine oysters sourced, shucked and served by locals Andy Rogers and Ryan Jolie | https://www.jolierogersrawbar.com/ |
| Love Point Oysters | Pure Maine oysters harvested in Harpswell | https://www.lovepointoysters.com/ |
| Luke’s Lobster | Live Lobster, Lobster Tails, Meat, Rolls, Dishes & other seafood offerings | https://www.lukeslobster.com/ |
| Misty Brook Farm | Organic farm raised beef, veal, chicken, lamb and pork | https://mistybrook.com/ |
| Mook Sea Farm | Maine Oysters & Hatchery – Home of Moondancers™, Mookie Blues™, Pemaquid Point, Wiley Point, and Wiley Petite Oysters | https://www.mookseafarm.com/ |
| Nauti Sisters Sea Farm | Small scale oyster farm located in Yarmouth, Maine. | https://nautisistersseafarm.com/ |
| Nonesuch Oysters | Fresh oysters and oyster based skin care products | https://www.nonesuchoysters.com/ |
| Pineland Farms Natural Meats | Natural antibiotic free farm raised meats | https://pinelandnaturalmeats.com/ |
| The Good Crust | Handmade frozen dough from 100% fresh stone-milled Maine grains | https://www.thegoodcrust.com/ |
| The Maine Meal | Quick & Easy gourmet meal solutions featuring local Maine high quality ingredients | https://themainemeal.com/ |
| Tootie’s Tempeh | Sustainability-made plant-based tempeh | https://www.tootiestempeh.com/ |
| Butterfield Shellfish | Maine Oysters, Holiday Gifts & Merchandise | Butterfieldshellfish.com |
| Maine Ocean Farms, LLC | Oysters grown resourcefully & responsibly | www.maineoceanfarms.com |
| Mere Point Oyster Co. | Fresh Maine Oysters, clams, scallops & mussels | http://www.merepointoyster.com/ |
| Pemaquid Mussels | Fresh, meaty mussels grown in Midcoast Maine | https://pemaquidmussels.com/ |
| Winnegance Oyster Farm | Fresh Maine Oysters grown in New Meadows River | https://www.winneganceoysterfarm.com |
Sides, Sauces and Spices
| Atlantic Sea Farms | Sea fresh fermented & frozen kelp products | https://atlanticseafarms.com/ |
| Bar Harbor Foods | Authentic and natural seafood, soups, chowders, and juices | https://barharborfoods.com/ |
| Bub ‘n Mutha’s | Locally sourced BBQ dry rub | www.bubnmuthas.com |
| Dandelion Spring Farm | Organic farm grown herbs | https://dandelionspringfarm.com/ |
| Gryffon Ridge Spice Merchants | Organic spices and hand crafted culinary spice blends | www.gryffonridge.com |
| Hall Brook Farm | Certified organic fresh vegetables straight from the farm | https://hallbrookfarm.com/ |
| Heiwa Tofu | Handcrafted, small batch organic tofu made from non-GMO soybeans grown in Maine and New England | https://www.heiwatofu.com/ |
| Libellula Olive Oil | Cold-Pressed 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil sourced directly from olive trees in Sabina, Italy | https://libelluladopt.com/ |
| Maine Coast Sea Vegetables | Easy to use flaked and whole leaf dried sea vegetables | https://seaveg.com/ |
| Maine Salt Farm | Hand-crafted, high quality, solar-evaporated Maine sea salt | https://www.mainesaltfarm.com/ |
| Mousam Valley Mushrooms | Fresh organic specialty mushrooms | https://mousamvalleymushrooms.com/ |
| Mumbai to Maine | Maine’s first Indian-inspired culinary brand and sauces | https://mumbaitomaine.com/ |
| Pineland Farms Dairy Company | The finest cheeses made with the freshest, creamiest milk from Maine cows | https://pinelandfarmsdairy.com/ |
| Papou’s Kitchen | All natural, dairy and wheat free frozen falafel made with sprouted beans | https://papouskitchen.com/ |
| Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods | Gourmet pasta sauces, salsas and marinades | www.pembertonsgourmetfoods.com |
| Pen & Cob Farm | Specialty foods and products with farmed and foraged ingredients from Downeast Maine | https://www.penandcobfarm.com/ |
| Raye’s Mustard | Gourmet small batch stone ground mustards | www.rayesmustard.com |
| Slab Pizza | Hand-mixed Sicilian-style rising crust pizza | https://www.slabportland.com/ |
| Short Creek Farm | Hand made, small batch salami, sausages, and more made with heritage breed pork and grass fed beef raised on small farms | https://shortcreek.farm/ |
| Simply Served | Natural pasta sauces & salsas and hatch chiles hot sauce | www.simplyserved.com |
| Springworks Farm | Organic aquaponic grown lettuce & greens | https://www.springworksfarm.com/ |
| Thirty Acre Farm | Farm to Jar organic fermented krauts, vegetables & hot sauces | https://thirtyacrefarm.com/ |
| World Harbors | Unexpected specialty sauces and marinades | https://www.worldharbors.com/ |
Marine & Water Products
| Gemini Marine Products | Superior bespoke canvas for boats, homes and business | https://www.geminiproducts.net/ |
| Hornet Water Sports | Custom paddles for dragon boating & stand up paddle board | https://www.hornetwatersports.com/ |
| Portland Pudgy | A rugged, unsinkable dinghy you can row, motor, sail, & even use as a lifeboat | https://portlandpudgy.com/ |
Other
| Bella Luna Toys | Waldorf toys & dolls and other wood and natural toys | https://www.bellalunatoys.com/ |
| Brant & Cochran | Handmade and restored vintage axes to be used and treasured for future generations. | https://www.bnctools.com/ |
| Buoy Local | Local gift card with point rewards that support local businesses | https://buoylocal.com/ |
| The Acadian | Maine handcrafted pens, leather products, and more | https://theacadian.me/ |
| Watermelon Pie | Digital social platform for home cooks | https://www.watermelonpie.com/ |
Pets
| Dog-a-holick | Professional dog grooming | www.dogaholick.com |
| The Loyal Biscuit Co. | Healthy pet food, products & self-serve dog wash | https://www.loyalbiscuit.com/ |
| Sew Fetch Dog Co. | High quality dog collars and other pet accessories | https://sewfetchdogco.com/ |