Gift Ideas

The center of the Old Port finally has a convenience store again—and no, it’s not your typical corner shop with a standard rack of candy and dusty Advil from 2009. You’ll still find your Bud Light, Ibuprofen, and TP, but things get weird when you hit the snacks. Green Tea Kit Kats? Check. Cucumber and Sea Salt Pringles? Yep. Rice Krispie Treat Peeps? For some reason, yes.

Do you know someone who is passionate about Maine or perhaps moving to Maine? Whether you're looking for jewelry, clothing, trinkets, bags, candles, food, etc, here are some great local gift ideas from some of Maine's best locally-operated businesses.

If you’re still looking for that ultimate unique gift, this will take the cake.

What could be more memorable than a unique gift, specific to the person you love, that was made and crafted right here in Maine, by Mainers?

Sure, you could get flowers, a generic piece of sparkly jewelry, and an unexciting box of mass produced chocolates, but something tells me that finding the perfect gift your unique Maine girlfriend is a little more challenging than that.

I view it as a personal challenge to match the most creative and thoughtful gifts to my family and friends. I'm very proud of some of the gifts I gave this year.

These are a few of my favorite picks for Maine-made and inspired gifts for my four-legged pals.

If you want to do more with your ticket stubs, these creative options will let you show off your concert portfolio with more than just a shadow box.