I don’t know about you, but I’ve been really curious about what’s been happening in the storefront on Main Street that was recently vacated by Sobo Book & Bean. Every time I walk by lately I’ve been peeking in and seeing the transformation inside: new paint, shining floors, a new arrangement of the counter, more [...]
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Little Hat Company store closing to focus on hats
This news from Jennifer Houghton, owner of Little Hat Company today:
Making Room for Hats
50% off all toys at The Little Hat Company – Help us Spread the Word
Thursday, May 28th from 12:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday 29th from 4:00 – 9:00pm
& Sunday 31st from 10:00 –5:00pm
Now is your chance to buy dollhouses, train tables, kitchens, and [...]
Monkey Business Bakery Nominated for Best Birthday Cake
Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect, the online resource for parenting advice and community, is allowing parents to pick the best of their local communities with its second annual Parents’ Picks Awards. Monkey Business Bakery was one of Portland, Maine’s nominees for Best Birthday Cake! Users can vote online for nominees until July 15, and ParentsConnect will announce the [...]
What’s New Downtown: Price Point Eyewear
I should call this article “Price Point Eyewear saves the day.” Last Saturday morning I was running around getting ready for the Library book sale and I had that dreaded experience that glasses wearers fear. I took a step and felt something foreign under my foot. It was my glasses, lens out, bow bent, and [...]
What’s New Downtown: Union Store #79
If you haven’t had a chance to check out one of the newer additions to Main St., stop in soon to see what Union Store #79 has to offer. Described as a gift & thrift store, it offers gently used furniture, housewares, toys, and clothing as well as locally made jewelry and gifts. It’s a [...]
Buy Local Gift Ideas
Have you been wracking your brain for gift ideas? Here are some gifts you can find right in your own backyard:
One of a kind fused glass jewelry made by local glass artist Hope Murphy, who makes earrings and pendants in beautiful colors and patterns. Find out more at fuzingglass.com .
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Nora Irvine’s Journey Gift Bags [...]
Buy Local Challenge: Why go local?
I just got this article from Seacoast Local, a nonprofit whose mission is promoting dynamic and sustainable community on the seacoast. If you are like most Americans, you are thinking more about how you are spending your money these days. Seacoast Local offers some reasons why spending that money locally makes sense.
Why go local for [...]
The 2008 Buy Local Challenge: Week One
South Berwick is fortunate to have many locally owned independent businesses that provide goods and services to residents and that are good citizens. These businesses add to the tax base, employ people, and participate and contribute to community life. During this downturn in the economy, our local businesses are being tested and need our support. [...]
To Do List: South Berwick Networking
Are you a business owner in South Berwick or a surrounding town? Then you are invited to a South Berwick Networking meeting to meet and mingle with other business owners tonight, Wednesday, August 13th at 6pm at Dogsxo, LLC Dog Day Camp, 297 Route 236, S. Berwick, ME. Find out more at the South Berwick [...]
