Old Port magazine December 2017

DECKING THE HALLS AT VICTORIA MANSION

TOAST THE SEASON WITH FESTIVE COCKTAILS

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D EC E M B E R 2017 T H I S PAG E : Festive wrapping papers and ribbons courtesy of Gus and Ruby Letterpress, Portland.

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THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE More than 150 ideas for everyone on your list

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SPIRITS OF THE SEASON

Say cheers to the holidays with fresh takes on festive cocktails.

by Karen Watterson Photography by Myriam Babin

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CHRISTMAS COMES TO THE VICTORIA MANSION Local designers deck the halls of Portland’s grand historic home.

by Susan Axelrod

D E PA RT M E N TS

21 TA K E N OT I C E News, notes, and more

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Signature Chefs Auction; Scarborough Education Foundation Harvest Celebration

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O N T H E COV E R :

Artist Pandora LaCasse’s iconic holiday lights sparkle on a s n o w y e v e n i n g i n To m m y ’ s P a r k .

Photograph by Corey Templeton

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EDITOR’S NOTE PHOTOGRAPHY BY TED AXELROD

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n Christmas mornings when I was growing up, my two brothers and I were expected to wait at the top of the stairs while my parents ensured all was set in the living room and plugged in the tree.

While we always raced down as soon as we were allowed, there was no frenzy of tearing into presents. After the stockings had been emptied, my dad handed out the gifts under the tree one at a time; each would be unwrapped by the recipient while the rest of us looked on. When we got a little older, we would even pause for breakfast, content to unwrap the joy of the day as slowly as we opened our presents.

At this time of year, we hear a lot about the benefits of slowing down and enjoying the season. My family and friends will tell you I can be a little Martha Stewart-esque in my holiday habits, but baking dozens of cookies to share, pulling out my trove of decorations,

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and filling my home with fresh greenery are all things that give me joy. So does lighting the Hanukkah candles with my Jewish husband, taking in at least one holiday concert, and strolling around downtown Portland to admire Pandora LaCasse’s fantastical light displays—all of which are less about doing and more about being in the moment. Another must is a visit to the Victoria Mansion, where for 34 years local designers have created spectacular decorations for its already opulent rooms (Christmas Comes to Victoria Mansion, page 48). If you haven’t seen this Portland historic and architectural treasure decked out in its holiday finery, put it on your list this year.

As for my holiday shopping list, it’s nearly complete, thanks to the big, beautiful gift guide we put together for this issue (page 56). The dozens of submissions we received from local retailers and artisans reminded me again of the

extraordinary creativity in this city and state.

Whether you visit their shops or order online, you should be able to find something special for everyone on your list.

For all my Martha-esque tendencies, what I truly love about this season is the same sense of anticipation I had as a kid at the top of the stairs. The preparations and the planning, the doing and being, are all part of the prettily wrapped package. I hope the holidays bring you joy, and that you can savor every single minute.

SUSAN AXELROD Managing Editor saxelrod@oldport.com

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STAFF NOTE PHOTOGRAPHY BY SEAN THOMAS

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moved to Portland nine years ago this month. My boyfriend (now husband) and I drove through the night from New York, our car packed with an air mattress and the essentials we would need for one night, before the moving truck with our two apartments’ worth of boxes and furniture would meet us at our new place the next morning. By the time we’d wake up, a blizzard would be in full swing, leaving a quickly accumulating blanket of snow on everything and our movers slipping and sliding everywhere. (They should have, our neighbors joked, come wearing some Bean boots.)

We cruised into Portland after midnight that

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first night, exhausted from the move and the nine-hour, traffic-filled drive. Despite this, we were hopped up on adrenaline, wide-eyed for the city we would come to call home. We drove along Commercial Street, and as the brick buildings came into view, so did a constellation of neon lights—the annual holiday installation that I now know is designed by Portland artist Pandora LaCasse. Coming from the city that never sleeps with its Times Square and 24/7 lights and buzz, we immediately felt welcomed by this vibrant display. Had we arrived at any other time of year, our grand entrance would’ve likely been a little less memorable.

But that particular night, just a few days before Christmas with the city aglow, was a magical

start to our new life here.

I’m excited to share our first-ever holiday issue of Old Port—with LaCasse’s now-familiar artistry gracing the cover—and I hope you enjoy all the bright spots this season brings you.

REBECCA FALZANO Editor-in-Chief rfalzano@themainemag.com

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Every effort has been made to ensure that all information presented in this issue is accurate, and neither Old Port nor any of its staff is responsible for omissions or information that has been misrepresented to the magazine.

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BRITTANY COST

Brittany Cost is editorial assistant at Old Port magazine and managing editor of the upcoming Moxie Maine. She loves tailoring gifts to each family member or friend’s personality, and often spends the whole year searching for the perfect gift, especially when traveling; some of her favorite gifts were purchased on trips to Morocco and Paris. At home in Portland, she finds presents at local bookstores like Print, Longfellow Books, and Sherman’s Books and Stationery.

KERRY RASOR

Kerry Rasor is a transplant from Long Island, New York. She came to Portland via Bethel, where she worked for her father, and has happily been here for 20 years. Kerry has two awesome kids, Ellie and Owen, and does a little acting in theater, film, and television on the side—when she is not being a mom, a landlord, and an advertising account manager for Maine Media Collective.

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MYRIAM BABIN

Myriam Babin lives in Southern Maine, where she works as a commercial and editorial photographer shooting interiors, architecture, food, and travel.

Her photography has been published by magazines such as Air France Madame, Vogue, GQ, and Architectural Digest. Her clients include architects, builders, restaurants, artists, and interior designers.

Myriam has also exhibited her work at galleries in both the United States and Europe.

ALICE CHAPLICK

Office manager Alice Chaplick moved to maine 16 years ago from New York, and has raised her three children in Scarborough. She loves spending time in Portland, especially during the holiday season when the bright lights and holiday decorations are accompanied by the hustle and bustle of foot traffic.

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TAKE NOTICE NEWS, NOTES, AND MORE

This holiday season, Portland celebrates with a series of special events. On December 7, downtown shops stay open until 10 p.m. for MERRY MADNESS. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 24 to December 17, the city will also offer free horse-drawn carriage rides throughout downtown Portland.

Other holiday favorites include rides on the Polar Express, the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Magic of Christmas, and Kotzschmar Christmas with Cornils.

USA Today has named Washington Avenue’s HARDSHORE DISTILLING COMPANY as the country’s best craft gin distillery. A panel of spirits experts partnered with USA Today’s 10Best editors to nominate 20 distilleries, and readers chose the winners through an online competition.

SMARTASSET, a personal financial technology company, has chosen Portland as number six on its list of the top 10 minor league baseball cities or towns in the United States. In 2016, Portland was also ranked as the sixth best minor league town.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE has unveiled a $15-million initiative to fund half the education and expenses of 100 students per year. Called the Promise Scholarship, the program aims to grant funding to students who would be the first generation of their family to attend college; other admittance criteria include demonstrated financial need and a recommendation from a youth organization. Almost 51 percent of USM students are the first generation of college attendees within their families.

Portland developer Jim Brady and Press Hotel co-owners Dennis and Chris Ruppel have launched a hotel management firm called FATHOM COMPANIES, which now manages the Press Hotel and Union Restaurant.

Fathom Companies plans to manage future hospitality projects, renovate historic real estate, and reposition hotel, office, residential, and mixed-use properties.

Top photo: Dave Dostie; Bottom Photo: Courtesy of Lone Pine Brewing Co.

LONE PINE BREWING CO. has purchased SEBAGO BREWING COMPANY’S Gorham-based production facility. The company plans to use the 31,000 square-foot space to expand its product portfolio and increase production of its current beers.

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SPIRITS OF THE SEASON SAY CHEERS TO THE HOLIDAYS WITH FRESH TAKES ON FESTIVE COCKTAILS.

’Tis the season for catching up with friends over festive drinks. Portland has no shortage of spots for gathering, celebrating, and toasting. Our city is full of fine craft cocktails; here are a few of our seasonal favorites.

WOODFORD FOOD AND BEVERAGE FALLING STAR “If we have one place that’s our sweet spot, it’s simple, strong cocktails,” says owner Birch Shambaugh as he presents his holiday pick. The Falling Star is a cool, spicy, and subtly sweet blend of infused gin, lavenderhoney simple syrup and fresh lemon juice, garnished with star anise. The flavor is compelling and smooth, with hints of black pepper and turmeric, offset by the slightly floral notes of lavender and honey.

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SONNY’S THE DARK AND HANDSOME You’ll find this one under the “Interesting” category on the Sonny’s cocktail menu. Bar manager Adam Sousa created this cold-weatherfriendly drink with bourbon, ruby port, a whole egg, Angostura bitters, and sugar, with a shaved chocolate garnish. “It’s a type of flip,” he says, “a cocktail that contains a whole egg, which thickens it and creates a foamy head as it settles.”

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BLYTH AND BURROWS THE WHITE BISHOP As with most things at Blyth and Burrows, this cocktail has historical roots. “It’s a riff on the Smoking Bishop, a cocktail mentioned in Dickens’s A Christmas Carol,” says owner Josh Miranda. The deliciously updated drink features white port, dry curaçao, ginger and spiced pear liqueurs, and house-made cinnamon-spice syrup. A few drops of Owl and Whale persimmon bitters bring it all together. Creative director Michael Gatlin comments, “It’s light and crisp, unlike most traditional winter drinks.”

26 Exchange St. | Portland 207.613.9070 blythandburrows.com

EAST ENDER THE CIDER CAR This updated version of a sidecar is light, fizzy, and flavorful with cognac, cinnamon syrup, dry curaçao, and lemon juice, finished with Bantam Rojo hard cider. Janet Webber, general manager and creator of the drink, says, “The addition of the cider warms up all the other flavors. I like the idea of a spritzy, light cocktail for the holidays.”

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LITTLE GIANT HOT BUTTERED RUM This newcomer to the West End serves up Hot Buttered Rum for the whole table in a sleek, stainless carafe. It’s a rich, soothing mixture of butter, ice cream, brown sugar, Plantation rum, and plenty of spices. The aroma itself is intoxicating with the scent of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. “It warms you from the inside out,” says Max Overstrom-Coleman, Little Giant’s bar manager.

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UNION THE FIG LEBOWSKI Smooth and smoky best describes this libation created by bartender Charlotte Whitaker. The glass is overturned atop a smoking sprig of rosemary before she adds figinfused bourbon, fig puree, lemon juice, and honey water. A little prosecco adds just enough bubble to make it fabulously festive.

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0 1 Julie Houck, A Distant Storm, oil on linen

01 JULIE HOUCK | Portland Art Gallery | December 7–29 |artcollectormaine.com 02 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND HOLIDAY SHOW 2017 | November 30–December 31 | greenhutgalleries.me 03 ANDREW CRANE | PhoPa Gallery | November 15–January 13 | phopagallery.com 04 OLD WORLD FEELING | Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery | December 1–29 | rouxandcyrgallery.com 05 THE BAKERY PHOTO COLLECTIVE’S 17TH ANNUAL PHOTO A GO-GO AUCTION | Speedwell Projects | December 1–8 | bakeryphoto.com

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0 2 Sandra Quinn, When the Circus Comes to Town, encaustic and mixed media

0 4 Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Misty Morning, oil on canvas

0 3 Andrew Crane, Lifeguard Tower, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, tintype

0 5 Jocelyn Lee, Cherry Tree, archival pigment print

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This page: Abacus calendars, featuring the art Dana Heacock, are a perennial best-seller. Opposite page: Sal Scaglione, left, and Heacock at home in Cape Elizabeth

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BY DR. LISA BELISLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE WOLF

AT A B AC U S , S A L S C AG L I O N E A N D D A N A H E AC O C K H AV E SUPPORTED ART AND CRAFT FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES.

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eaning forward, arms on legs, a man observes the passersby on the cobblestone streets outside the window. A row of calendars adorns the wall behind him. Nearby, a turquoise station wagon with wood-paneled doors, carrying a pair of painted surfboards on its roof, is heading toward a weathered sign. This is the dreamland gift world called Abacus: We are the passersby, and the man is a figure made of wire.

The station wagon is toddler-sized. The sign reads, “We travel the world over in search of what we need, and return home to find it.”

Abacus cofounders Dana Heacock and Sal Scaglione have provided a home for art and handcrafted items for more than four decades.

They now have stores in five Maine locations.

Heacock and Scaglione met in 1969 as first-year students at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in Providence. Heacock was taking art courses. Scaglione, who grew up in Ohio, was studying architecture. “I used to lie on my stomach in the living room and pretend I was designing things with undersides of furniture,” says Scaglione. “Putting things together and building things mentally and physically with little parts—thinking there must be something wrong with me. Until I went to RISD, where I found people who thought like I did.”

On a break from school in 1971, the pair travelled to Bennington, Vermont; Heacock’s family had moved there from Farmington.

There they opened their first store, in an eightfoot-wide space that had previously been a taxi-dispatch stand. To stock it, they convinced their fellow RISD students to sell their art on consignment. “We had no money,” says Scaglione. “We cobbled together the interior by taking out a staircase, and our landlady gave us permission to take down her chicken coop—we DECEMBER // 2017

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PROFILE

This page: With Heacock’s artworks behind him, Scaglione arranges merchandise in the Portland story. Opposite page: Abacus features a range of handmade gifts from accomplished artisans.

used the boards to cover the walls.”

They called the store Abacus. “We liked the idea of the texture and the visuals of an abacus,” says Scaglione. “We joked about it, because it began with an A and a B, and I said we can always be first in the phone book.” Ironically, Abacus did not have a listing in the telephone directory, because they could not afford a phone. “There was a phone booth outside our door, and we gave people that number,” says Scaglione.

“People walking by would hear the phone ringing and answer it, and somebody would say, ‘You see that little door over there, could you go in and ask the two guys in there if they could come out to the phone?’”

Back at RISD, Heacock convinced Scaglione to accompany him on a visit to his home state.

Born at Portland General Hospital (now Maine Medical Center), Heacock grew up summering at his grandparents’ house on Ocean Point in Boothbay Harbor. Heacock and Scaglione borrowed a Volkswagen Beetle that belonged to their classmate’s boyfriend, and headed up the coast on a bitter February day. Heacock thought they could sleep at his grandparents’ house. Unfortunately, it was boarded up, and the key was nowhere to be found. They drove around in the car all night, in order to stay warm. “As we left Boothbay Harbor, I said, ‘I 42 OLD PORT

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really did love it, and I’ll be back again, I’m sure,’” says Scaglione.

Scaglione and Heacock soon opened their first Maine store in Boothbay Harbor. For several years, they lived in the 150-squarefoot stockroom in the back of the store. “We used to take our showers down at the local marina, at the outdoor pay showers, because we didn’t have those facilities in our building,” says Scaglione. “Every morning we’d take our quarters and go down. If the water was cold, it didn’t matter, because we only allotted one quarter for the day. That was it.”

Abacus became known for high-quality products—jewelry, glass lamps, and handcrafted wooden boxes—many of which were made by local artisans. Customers bought them not only for themselves, but also as gifts for weddings, birthdays, and baby showers. Their success allowed Scaglione and Heacock to move to a larger store in Boothbay Harbor, and eventually expand to locations in Portland, Freeport, and Kennebunkport.

Scaglione indulged his early love of architecture to participate in designing and building these spaces—each of which has its own distinct style. With its exposed-brick interior walls, the store in Portland has an urban feel, while the

Freeport store resembles a classic Maine cottage.

The latest location is in Ogunquit, in a space that used to house a restaurant. “It’s been kind of fun being in Ogunquit because now it feels like we’re the anchor store right in the center of town,” says Heacock. “In a town like Freeport with 300 national retailers, we still feel like the two little kids playing store.”

Heacock has continued to engage in the artistic pursuits that first captivated him as a child.

“When I was probably 13, 14 years old, I used to do charcoal drawings of area lighthouses and sell them,” he says. “My mom was a big influence on me. She was always painting and exhibiting her paintings in local outdoor artist shows.” Heacock creates the popular Abacus calendars, as well as fine art prints that are sold across the country.

Heacock and Scaglione still work in their stores regularly, spending time with customers and coworkers who, after almost half a century, have become friends. “What we do feels like this wonderful lifelong hobby,” says Heacock.

He and Scaglione find satisfaction in knowing that they are making art accessible by offering pieces to fit any budget. “As the world moves more and more into a very techy place,” says Scaglione, “people are craving things that have a human connection.”

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laborately hand-painted wall and ceiling decorations, heavily fringed drapery, and highly detailed woodwork are just a few of the elements that make Portland’s Victoria Mansion a prime example of the lavish decor that defines the period. Built between 1858 and 1860 as a summer home, the museum—a National Historic Landmark—is especially opulent at Christmastime, when local designers festoon its rooms with holiday displays reflecting a theme. The twelve designers, many of whom participate year after year, have been working in the mansion since November 1, decorating trees, fireplace mantels, and more with their interpretation of this year’s theme: “Christmas in the City by the Sea.” They finished just before Thanksgiving, in time for Christmas at Victoria Mansion to open to the public on Black Friday, November 24. The decorations will stay in place through January 7. “In four weeks, we’re going to see upwards of 10,000

people go through the house—nearly a third of our annual visitation,” says Victoria Mansion executive director Thomas Johnson.

On this late October day, boxes of Christmas decorations—bound for the museum’s gift shop downstairs—already surround the conference table where I’m chatting with Johnson and director of development Sam Heck on the second floor of the museum’s carriage house.

“It’s an interesting choice of theme, because the owners of the home didn’t have any direct connection to the nautical trade,” says Heck.

“We’re looking for the designers to take a fairly broad interpretation, talking about maritime trade as it relates to the mansion is really talking about Portland and its wealth, and why Portland’s here.” Each designer is responsible for a certain space in the house, and some request the same space every year, while others like to move around. Dan Kennedy of Harmon’s Floral Company has participated in all 34

seasons. “The staff is as interested to see what they’re going to do as our visitors are,” says Johnson. The rooms and spaces are so ornate in themselves it’s a real challenge for them to come up with designs that stand on their own—they don’t overwhelm the rooms, but they enhance them.”

Victorians “invented” the secular celebration of Christmas as we know it today. Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, introduced Great Britain to the German tradition of Christmas trees when he installed one at Buckingham Palace in 1840, a practice that quickly migrated across the Atlantic. Sending Christmas cards, and the story of Santa Claus with his gift-laden sleigh are other traditions that date to the Victorian era. For Christmas at Victoria Mansion, however, the designers are not bound by history. “It’s really interesting to see how they reinterpret the designs, says Heck. “It fosters a conversation between the

Opposite page: Greenery, ribbons, and white lights soften the Victoria Mansion’s imposing brownstone exterior.

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From left: Even the statue near the entrance of the mansion gets dressed up for the season. A magnificent tree echoes the grandeur of the parlor.

contemporary designs that they’re utilizing and the mansion’s original decor.”

In addition to being open for daily visitors to see the decorations, Victoria Mansion hosts several public holiday events, including a gala to kickoff the season and “Five Dollar First Friday,” when the $16 admission fee ($14 for seniors and AAA members) is reduced to $5—the only time all year the museum participates in Portland’s First Friday Art Walk.

Every Wednesday beginning November 29, children ages three to five are invited to Stories on the Staircase, a free event that also includes a mini-tour of the mansion. On December 2, Christmas with Mr. Dickens features British actor Andrew Harris in character as the Victorian author, and dancers from the Portland Ballet will perform scenes from The

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“I ALWAYS TELL PEOPLE WHO VISIT AT CHRISTMAS THEY SHOULD COME BACK IN THE SUMMER BECAUSE IT’S A TOTALLY DIFFERENT HOUSE.” —THOMAS JOHNSON

Victorian Nutcracker at an event on December 3. “The stage setting for The Victorian Nutcracker is actually based on interiors of Victoria Mansion,” says Johnson.

Visiting Victoria Mansion during the holiday season is a tradition for many local families, but there are still those every year discovering it for the first time. “I always tell people who visit at Christmas they should come back in the summer because it’s a totally different house,” says Johnson. “A couple of Christmases ago, a guy who had lived on Park Street—a block away—for 70-odd years had never been inside,” says Heck. “He remembered looking at the house when he was a kid and feeling like he didn’t have access to it. He and his wife had traveled all over the world, and when they finally came in, they were in awe.”

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MAINE COTTON CAP

The Belted Cow Company’s all-cotton cap is embroidered in Maine and available in washed navy, coral, and seafoam $28 WHERE TO BUY: Belted Cow Company Warehouse Store, Yarmouth, beltedcow.com

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BAIT BAG WALLET

Inspired by a lobsterman’s bait bag, this wallet was created using the same marine-grade material. $50 WHERE TO BUY: Alaina Marie, Portland, alaina-marie.com

BEACH SAND NECKLACE

Shipped fresh from the Damariscotta River oyster farm $66 (30 oysters), $90 (50 oysters), $180 (100 oysters) WHERE TO BUY: Glidden Point Oysters, Edgecomb, gliddenpoint.com

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The Original Keepah™ etched with the coast of Maine chart is a collaboration between Fishbone Metal Works and MollyMaps. Molly Brown hand draws the coast of Maine onto each cuff. $340 WHERE TO BUY: Vessels Service, Portland; Lisa-Marie’s Made In Maine, Portland; fishbonemetalworks.com;

By Freeport resident Barton Seaver, renowned author and chef, an essential guide to more than 500 species, as well as a riveting history of one of our country’s most iconic industries. $50 WHERE TO BUY: Sherman’s of Portland; Portland Trading Co.; bartonseaver.org

PORTLAND MAP

This fine art letterpress-printed Portland map has hand-watercolored detailing. The 12x16” map fits easily within a standard frame. $68 (unframed) WHERE TO BUY: Gus and Ruby Letterpress, Portland, gusandruby.com

LINEN BREAD BAG

Made in Portland by Anne Riggs Designs to keep bread fresh and available in three sizes: loaf, round, and baguette $16 WHERE TO BUY: Merchant Co., Portland; etsy. com/shop/anneriggsdesigns

CASHMERE ROBE

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LINGERIE SET

Surprise her with something pretty and delicate.

Unsure of her size? Don’t worry—the staff at Aristelle are experts at helping you find the perfect present. $125 WHERE TO BUY: Aristelle, Portland, aristelle.com

CASHMERE AND SILK SCARF

While this shadow-dyed scarf by Chan Luu is a Bliss Boutique favorite, there is a full rainbow of colors to chose from. $182 WHERE TO BUY: Bliss, Portland, blissboutiques.com

PEAR CHAMPAGNE TRUFFLES

Handmade using sustainably produced chocolates, champagne, locally-produced butter, and Mainegrown pears $45 WHERE TO BUY: Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Westbrook, blackdinahchocolatiers.com 58 OLD PORT

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ANCHORPAK BAG

The Anchorpak fits almost clothing-like in comfort, doesn’t slide around your body or prevent you from accessing things as you go. $140 WHERE TO BUY: Liberty Graphics and Portland Dry Goods in Portland; anchorpak.com

TEST TUBE SPICE RACK

This cherry wood rack, handmade in Yarmouth, stores 20 freshly ground spices and herbs, ground in small batches in Brunswick. $135 WHERE TO BUY: SKORDO, skordo.com

WANDERLUST TOTE

Designed as the perfect weekend bag, the upper is navy ticking top-stitched to a navy waxed-canvas bottom. The interior is lined with canvas with a large pocket. Wide leather straps and beautiful brass hardware complete the nautical-inspired look. $195 WHERE TO BUY: Maine Bags and Goods, mainebagsandgoods.com

INDIGO-DYED LINEN THROW PILLOWS

Made in Portland utilizing shibori resist dyeing techniques resulting in one-of-a-kind decor pieces $105 - $155 WHERE TO BUY: Always Piper, alwayspiper.com

DREAM BIG ART

Dream Big Little One is handpainted art inside a custom frame, made in Maine and available in three sizes and various colors. $38 - $60 WHERE TO BUY: Salt Air Designs, saltairdesigns.com

GUNPOWDER RYE WHISKEY

Nineteenth-century-style rye whiskey brewed with local grains, distilled in small batches on a traditional copper pot still in Portland $44.99 WHERE TO BUY: Wherever fine spirits are sold; New England Distilling, newenglanddistilling.com

HANDMADE PILLOWS

Made in Portland by Designs by Sarge, most of these appliquéd pillows are one-of-a-kinds or very limited. Various designs available. $30-$70 WHERE TO BUY: Facebook.com/DesignsbySarge

CURE PINK RIBBON MARITIME ROPE BRACELET

Sea Bags will contribute 20 percent of sales from the Cure Pink Ribbon collection to Maine Cancer Foundation. $40 WHERE TO BUY: Sea Bags, Portland and Freeport; seabags.com; chartmetalworks.com

BLITZEN RUG

Hand-hooked of polypropylene, this trophy rug is ready to star in any indoor, outdoor high-traffic area. $56 WHERE TO BUY: Company C., Portland, companyc.com

SIGNATURE WHITE GOOSE DOWN PILLOW

Cuddledown’s 700 Fill Power European White Goose Down, handcrafted in Yarmouth from $149 WHERE TO BUY: Cuddledown Outlet Store, Freeport, cuddledown.com

THE FLOWFOLD DENIZEN

The Denizen is part tote, part backpack, and all about turning errands into adventures. $99-129 depending on size and materials WHERE TO BUY: Eastern Mountain Sports and Maine Surfers Union, Portland; L.L.Bean, Freeport; flowfold.com

SEAWEED TEA

From the first seaweed tea company in the world, Cup of Sea in Portland $12 per bag WHERE TO BUY: Arabica Coffee, Browne Trading Co., Dobra Tea, Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine, Lois’ Natural Marketplace, Loyal Citizen Clothing, Portland Food Co-op—all in Portland; cupofsea.me

STERLING ABSTRACT DOUBLE HOOP EARRINGS

Modern, yet timeless earrings made on the coast of Maine by artist Cathy Heinz $95 WHERE TO BUY: Cathy Heinz Designs, cathyheinzdesigns.com

BURLED SLAB IKEBANA

A pronged frog holds flower stems in place for beautiful display. $65 WHERE TO BUY: Chilton Furniture Co., Freeport and Scarborough; chiltons.com

AMERICANO MUG

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MARINER PEWTER OIL LAMP

Designed with a wide, stable base like a ship’s decanter and made by hand $215 WHERE TO BUY: Danforth Pewter Company, Portland, danforthpewter.com

DOWNEAST DEALER

In this family-friendly card game for three to five players designed and manufactured in Maine, players compete to collect the best yard-sale treasures—only the shrewdest “Downeast Deal-ah” will win it all. $20 WHERE TO BUY: Strange Maine, Portland; squareup.com/store/downeast-dealer

CUBBIES MITTENS

The first and only mittens 100 percent guaranteed to stay on your child because they are attached by zippers to a super-comfy fleece shirt. $38 WHERE TO BUY: EtS (Enjoy the Snow), etsapparel.com 60 OLD PORT

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COMPASS ROSE EARRINGS

Fourteen karat white and yellow gold with bezel-set diamonds $649 WHERE TO BUY: D. Cole Jewelers, dcolejewelers.com

ETHAN 1955 CAP TOE BOOT

A rugged and bold boot finished with a durable lug sole $225 WHERE TO BUY: Eastland Shoe, eastlandshoe.com

BRASS OYSTER BOTTLE OPENER

Handmade in New England by artist Andrew Haviland $65 WHERE TO BUY: Eventide Oyster Co., Portland, eventideoysterco.com

DRIFTWOOD PHONE CHARGER

One-of-a-kind driftwood chargers from the shoreline of Maine $68 - $120 WHERE TO BUY: Docksmith, docksmithshop.com

LOBSTER BUOY TILE COASTER

Featuring an original photo hand-transferred onto a natural stone tile $8 WHERE TO BUY: Letterpress Books, Portland; Inspired Coasters, etsy.com/shop/inspiredcoasters.com

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Sail on an authentic, turn-of-the-20th-century schooner. $45 per person WHERE TO BUY: Portland Schooner Co., Portland, portlandschooner.com

BLACK SAND BODY CREAM

Whipped with shea butter, infused with vitamins A, C, and E, aloe leaf extract, and Finn & Co.’s signature scent, Black Sand, with notes of warm sandalwood, vanilla, and sea salt $38 WHERE TO BUY: k colette, Portland; thefaceoffinn.com

WAVE EARRINGS

These 14k gold-plated earrings feature a minimal wave design that symbolizes the strength of the sea. $84 WHERE TO BUY: Amie Artisans, amieartisans.com

THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE SWEATSHIRT

The Maine state motto, and our way of life—unisex, eco-fleece, and only available in true navy $55 WHERE TO BUY: Fox Island Printworks, foxislandprintworks.com

MAINE CUFF

Hand-stamped and crafted in Maine by Becoming Jewelry, this skinny cuff bracelet in warm brass ages beautifully over time. $38 WHERE TO BUY: Sherman’s of Portland; becoming jewelry.com

PHASES OF THE MOON CALENDAR

Know the precise phases of the moon every night of the year with this 2018 calendar. $8 WHERE TO BUY: Mexicali Blues, Portland, mexicaliblues.com

EXPRESSIVE PET PORTRAITS

Painter Elizabeth Fraser captures the bright spirit of our four-legged companions and the hearts of their owners. From $120 WHERE TO BUY: fraserartstudio.com/petportraits/

GNAWT-A-STICK

Inspired by coastal driftwood, this natural rubber toy is durable and chew-resistant, with a faceted, gum-massaging surface. It bounces erratically for an engaging game of fetch and floats upright. $14.99 WHERE TO BUY: The Fish and Bone, Portland, thefishandbone.com

SANTA STATIONERY SET

Customize your very own letter from the North Pole with this special letterpress stationery set.

Printed on an antique press in a farmhouse studio in Sebago. $8 WHERE TO BUY: Little, Portland; Parrott Design Studio, parrottdesignstudio.com

ANCHORS AWAY CUFFLINKS

Classic nautical anchors are captured beneath a glass cabochon set in a substantial cufflink setting.

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MAINE BALSAM WREATH

Twenty-four inch Christmas wreath, Mainemade with fresh Maine balsam, a red bow, frosted pinecones, and red berries $29.95 WHERE TO BUY: Maine Coast Wreath, mainecoastwreath.com

COPPER AND CORK BRACELETS

These Maine-made bracelets are a great vegan leather alternative, sustainable, waterproof, and hypoallergenic. $38 WHERE TO BUY: Gem Lounge Jewelry, gemloungejewelry.com

VARSITY STRIPES HAT

Hand knit by Betty Louise Studio in Yarmouth $90 WHERE TO BUY: Gingham, Yarmouth; facebook.com/GinghamYarmouthMaine/

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CASCADE AND BUBBLE NECKLACES

Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean, where it meets the rocky Maine coastline $90 - $250 WHERE TO BUY: Chaya Studio, South Portland, chayastudio.com

LEATHER AND WOOD BAILER

This dapper scoop will move water quickly, and the thick oiled and waxed leather is flexible to conform to curves and will not mar the hull. $95 WHERE TO BUY: Handsome Tool Company, handsometoolcompany.com 62 OLD PORT

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TEETHING RATTLE

Made with care using food-grade silicone and natural wood beads for teething, sensory, and grasping development. $18.50 WHERE TO BUY: Go Babe Boutique, gobabeboutique.com

LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE APPETIZERS

Sweet Maine lobster surrounded by melting cheeses between thick slices of sourdough bread are ready to heat and serve. Shipped anywhere in the United States $45 for a box of 18 WHERE TO BUY: Hancock Gourmet Lobster, hancockgourmetlobster.com

FOOD ROADIE SPICE BLEND COLLECTION

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BUOY BRACELET

A classic cuff made in the U.S. with a hand-painted buoy on each end. Brass base plated with either 18k gold or silver rhodium $85 WHERE TO BUY: Springer’s Jewelers, Portland; Dwellings, Falmouth; Take a Peak, Peaks Island; Gingham, Yarmouth; Maine Melon, mainemelon.com

MAINE-INSPIRED DOG COLLARS

HappyME’s playful designs are stitched to rugged yet comfy nylon webbing. Proud supporters of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland $24.99 (free gift wrap and U.S. shipping) WHERE TO BUY: happymestuff.com

HUGO’S GIFT CERTIFICATE

Treat your loved one to one of Portland’s top dining experiences. From $100 WHERE TO BUY: Hugo’s, Portland, hugos.net

MYTHICAL CREATURE MUGS

Jess Teesdale creates modern, functional ceramics that are playful and colorful. $30 WHERE TO BUY: Maxwells Pottery, Portland; Jess Teesdale Pottery, jessteesdale.com

PINSTRIPE COTTON BLANKET

Made in Maine by Harlow Henry and available in twin to king sizes From $264 WHERE TO BUY: Bliss Boutique and Little, both in Portland; harlowhenry.com

THE SHELL BY HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR

Made in Biddeford, this ultralight technical jacket is a beast. Optimized for outdoor adventuring, it ensures that no matter where you go, you’re covered. $450 WHERE TO BUY: Hyperlite Mountain Gear, hyperlitemountaingear.com

JEAN POET SHIRT

The poet shirt with a shirred back is a Jill McGowan Collection original. Named after Jill’s youngest sister Jean’s free spirit and ever-evolving flow. $287 WHERE TO BUY: Jill McGowan, Freeport, jillmcgowan.com

THE HONEY PAW APPAREL

Represent a local favorite with apparel featuring The Honey Paw logo. $20-$65 WHERE TO BUY: The Honey Paw, Portland, thehoneypaw.com

WAVE WEEKENDER TOTE

Made with a sturdy leather base and comfortable leather straps to accompany your travels near and far $450 WHERE TO BUY: k colette, Portland; Eklund Griffin, eklundgriffin.com

MIAMI HOTEL VESSEL

Inspired by brutalist architecture, the vessel by Spadone Home in Kennebunk can be used for desk items, as a vase or small planter. Shown here in kaleidoscope, also available in jade. $220 WHERE TO BUY: Judith, Portland, shopjudith.com DECEMBER // 2017

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STATE OF MAINE PENDANT

The State of Maine pendant features two handmade sterling silver charms on a sterling chain.

This necklace was included in the prize package for the 2017 Mrs. Maine Pageant. $78 WHERE TO BUY: Kathryn Campbell Jewelry, etsy.com/shop/CapeKathy

PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT TEE SHIRT

Design by prominent Maine artist Alan Claude, printed using 100-percent water-based ink $23 WHERE TO BUY: Liberty Graphics, Portland, lgtees.com

LOOG PRO ELECTRIC GUITAR

Made with children in mind, the Loog Pro has three strings and comes with chord flash cards and a kidfriendly app to ensure they’ll be playing a song on their first day. $199 WHERE TO BUY: Little, Portland, boutiquelittle.com 64 OLD PORT

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SOUTHERN MAINE QUILT

Designed in partnership with Haptic Lab and exclusive to k colette, this polysilk and cotton quilt features hand-stitched road and ocean topography from Portland to the Yorks. Handmade in India. $295 WHERE TO BUY: k colette, Portland, kcolette.com

LIQUID RIOT SPIRITS

Old Port Straight Bourbon Whiskey, $24.99$39.99, Fernet Michaud, $32.99, and Old Port Single Malt Whiskey, $29.99-$49.99, are distilled in small batches in the heart of the Old Port.

WHERE TO BUY: Liquid Riot, Portland, and Maine Spirits Agency Stores, mainespirits.com/spirits-finder

YUNAN BLACK TEA

Organic and Fair Trade Chinese tea is imported directly from Yunnan Province. Hand picked and tightly rolled, the golden-tipped leaves produce a deep amber brew — with light notes of grapes and honey. $11.50 per tin WHERE TO BUY: Little Red Cup Tea, littleredcuptea.com

SEA GRASS EARRINGS

Glistening with the sparkle of the sun, sea grass moves in a graceful tangle with the gentle pull of the tide.

Handmade on the coast of Maine with renewed and refined precious metal. $390 in gold; $145 in silver WHERE TO BUY: Keith Field Goldsmith, kfgoldsmith.com

CRUSHED SHELL NECKLACES

Crushed lobster, oyster, or mussel shells from the coast of Maine are turned into jewelry, set into either sterling silver plate or 14k gold plate. $40-$60 WHERE TO BUY: Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine, Portland, lisamariesmadeinmaine.com

WOOL DRYER BALLS

An energy-saving, chemical-free alternative to dryer sheets, LooHoos are made in Maine using 100-percent domestic wool. $29 per pack of three WHERE TO BUY: Home Remedies and Lois’ Natural Marketplace, Portland; loo-hoo.com

FREE AND EQUAL TEE SHIRT

One-hundred percent Certified Organic Cotton jersey, this tee is made in the U.S. and handprinted in Portland. Men’s and women’s sizes $35; kids’ sizes $25.

WHERE TO BUY: Loyal Citizen Clothing, Portland, loyalcitizenclothing.com

MEHNDI ORNAMENT

Based on a traditional henna design, which is thought to ward off evil and bring luck and joy $12 WHERE TO BUY: Adventure Awaits, etsy.com/shop/ adventureawaitsus

FINISHING SALT

Wild and pure Maine sea salt is hand harvested and solar dried. Each unique batch has no anti-caking agents and no iodine—just sea, sun, and salt. $14.99 WHERE TO BUY: Browne Trading Company, Portland; The Farm Stand, South Portland; Maine Salt Farm, mainesaltfarm.com

RAIN FLOATING PEARL NECKLACE

In 14k gold vermeil, or bright or oxidized silver, this signature piece of Maggie Bokor Jewelry combines organic elements with elegant design. In gold $319; in silver $245.

WHERE TO BUY: Portland Museum of Art, Suger, and Abacus in Portland; maggiebokorjewelry.com

BRUNSWICK TWIN BUNK BED

Made in Maine with eco-friendly, non-toxic paints and materials, and the Porthole ladder is attached within the frame to eliminate shifting $2,395 WHERE TO BUY: Maine Bunk Beds, mainebunkbeds.com

BOWTIES AND POCKET SQUARES

Custom men’s and women’s accessories with New England flair, made in Maine: choose from a variety of pre-made styles or request your own personal design. $15-$65 WHERE TO BUY: The Maine Square, TheMaineSquare.com

BUBBLY BAG

“Mermaid Scales” pattern is screen printed onto linen, topped with grosgrain ribbon and finished with natural rope handles. Large enough for champagne bottles $36 WHERE TO BUY: Maine Bags and Goods, mainebagsandgoods.com

HAND-TURNED MUDDLERS

Made in Biddeford in curly maple, cherry, and black walnut and accented with an abalone shell dot inlay in the top $65 WHERE TO BUY: Handsome Tool Company, handsometoolcompany.com

BARN BOARD ANIMAL PAINTING

Mermaid Meadow’s Illustrative animals are handpainted on reclaimed Maine barnwood. $38 WHERE TO BUY: Circa Home and Vintage, The Merchant Co., Waterlily, and Company C in Portland; mermaidmeadow.com DECEMBER // 2017

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GOLD CUFF EARRINGS

Made in the shop at Folia in 18k gold, these earrings have a leaf and scroll pattern and come in several sizes. $450-$650 WHERE TO BUY: Folia Jewelry, Portland, foliajewelry.com

MIRACLE HAND SALVE

Part of Minka’s all-natural bodycare line by owner Michelle Rose $14 WHERE TO BUY: Minka, minkahome.com

COORDINATECOORDINATES BOW TIE

Handmade in Kennebunk featuring any U.S. address. Custom design $119; stock map designs $89 WHERE TO BUY: Bowtie.com 66 OLD PORT

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FAIR ISLE MITTENS

Handknit in Nepal in 100-percent wool lined with soft fleece $14 WHERE TO BUY: Mexicali Blues, Portland, mexicaliblues.com

HANDMADE LADLES

Forged and fabricated serving tools, handmade in Waldoboro $210 WHERE TO BUY: Erica Moody, ericamoody.com

HAND-FELTED DOGS

Mulxiply’s cute pups are designed in Maine and handmade by fair-trade artisans in Nepal with raw and natural wool. Small $20, large $36, duo (one of each size) $54 WHERE TO BUY: k colette, Home Remedies in Portland; Gingham, Yarmouth; Lois’s Natural Foods, Scarborough; mulxiply.com

MAINE ONESIE

One hundred-percent organic cotton, handprinted by Milo in Maine and available in sizes 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months $26 WHERE TO BUY: Little and Whole Foods Market in Portland; miloinmaine.com

EARTH AND SKY JEWELRY

Designed in Maine and hand-forged by fair-trade master craftsmen in Nepal, Mulxiply’s pieces are sold separately: Pendant $68, bangle $52, Peak stud earrings $38, Duo Dot stud earrings: $38 WHERE TO BUY: Corey + Co, Portland; Gingham, Yarmouth; mulxiply.com

VESPERTINO

Vespertino tequila crema is made with silver tequila, fresh dairy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of cocoa and vanilla. Bottled in Portland $25.99 WHERE TO BUY: Wherever fine spirits are sold; Northstar Brands, drinkvespertino.com

BESPOKE BEACH CHAIR

High-quality wooden beach chair with Sunbrella fabric and bungee support system $250 (includes free shipping in continental U.S.) WHERE TO BUY: Oh Yeah Comfy, ohyeahcomfy.com

TOOLS OF THE TRADE CLUTCH

A stylish and fun canvas pouch to organize your belongings. Screen printed by hand in a farmhouse studio in Sebago $24 WHERE TO BUY: Parrott Design Studio, parrottdesignstudio.com

MAINE SEAWEED DREAM CREAM

For sensitive skin, all natural and made in Maine with hand harvested seaweed $21 WHERE TO BUY: Planet Botanicals, planetbotanicals.com

SHRUBS AND SYRUPS

Owl and Whale Shrubs are delicious cocktail mixers, mocktail mixers, and excellent marinades. $12 WHERE TO BUY: Vena’s Fizz House, Portland; owlandwhale.com

HEAVY ANCHORS NAUTICAL KEY CHAIN

Handmade from a recycled Swedish brass jib hank and a recycled sail slide with a hand-etched sailor knot on copper $86.25 WHERE TO BUY: Fore River Gallery, Portland, forerivergallery.com

HOLIDAY EDITION LINK TREAT TOY

A sleek and modern translucent interactive toy, made in Maine, designed for dogs to see and smell their treats while they work to get them out $20.95 WHERE TO BUY: Planet Dog, Portland, planetdog.com

PLUMERIA ORNAMENT

Each ornament is handmade in Portland from old books found at thrift stores. $20 WHERE TO BUY: Paper & Pearls, paperandpearlsme. etsy.com

PERFUME BALM

Handmade botanical perfume is packaged in a shell keepsake reminiscent of the Maine coast. Available scents are Geranium and Vetiver, Jasmine, and Leaves and Wood. $78 WHERE TO BUY: Peyote Moon, Portland, peyotemoon.com

LIL’ SHUCKER ONESIE

Start ‘em young—available in 12 and 18 months $22 WHERE TO BUY: Eventide Oyster Co., Portland, eventideoysterco.com

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MAINE PENNANT

Designed, printed, and sewn in Portland by Quiet Tide Goods $22 WHERE TO BUY: Pinecone and Chickadee, Portland; quiettidegoods.com

APPLE-BOURBON CANDLE

ScentSimple candles are lovingly hand poured in Maine. Each one is created with a proprietary blend of soy wax and premium-grade fragrance oils for a candle that burns beautifully and smells divine. $16 WHERE TO BUY: Aristelle, Portland; ScentSimple, scentsimple.com

CHICKEN PORTRAIT

Original oil painting by Maine artist Rhonda Pearle $250 WHERE TO BUY: Bridge Gallery, Portland; bridgegallerymaine.com 68 OLD PORT

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RESISTANCE TEE SHIRT

Messages of resistance on made-in-the-U.S.A. apparel $24 WHERE TO BUY: Resistance Enterprises, resistance-enterprises.com

BELIEVE IN GREATNESS HAT

BIG Athletic Wear makes apparel for those who want to achieve their ultimate goals. Established in 2015 in Portland. $35 WHERE TO BUY: Portland Dry Goods, Portland; Big Athletic Wear, bigathleticwear.com

HONEY TEA

Zen Bear’s blend of raw Maine honey is infused with herbs and teas. Six-flavor gift box $35; threeflavor package $18, individual jars $9.95 WHERE TO BUY: Lois’ Natural Marketplace, Cabot Farmer’s Annex, Baristas and Bites, Coastal Pharmacy, Portland Honey Exchange, and Higher Grounds in Portland; zenbearhoneytea.com

SUGER BAND

Soft, cozy, and flexible to wear wide or narrow and crafted with joy from sustainable plant knits in Maine. Also makes a great scrunchy. $10 WHERE TO BUY: Suger, Portland; angelrox.com

BLUE FUNNEL NECK TUNIC

The classiest cozy top you’ll ever own. Made of a warm, soft linen, it’s good for all seasons. $229 WHERE TO BUY: South Street Linen, Portland, southstreetlinen.com

NAUTICAL JEWELRY

A tribute to Portland and all lovers of boats and the sea by Selma and Joe: anchor necklaces $45-69, Shackle necklace $65-130, Anchor key chain $60 WHERE TO BUY: Shackle Necklace, Blanche and Mimi; Anchor Key Chain exclusively at Portland Trading Co., Portland; selmaandjoe.com

SKINCARE GIFT SET

The Holiday Gift Box contains 2 oz. matcha mask, .5 oz. matcha mask Serum, handcrafted mixing bowl, and vegan mask brush. $62 WHERE TO BUY: Abura Skincare, aburaskincare. com or Veyda Rose Esthetics and Wellness veydarose.com

ROSEMARY SOAP

Handcrafted, cold-process soaps, made in Maine $6.50 WHERE TO BUY: SoulShine Soap Company, soulshinesoapcompany.com

HOT SAUCE HOLIDAY BOX SET

Resurgam Fermentation’s hot sauce is naturally fermented in Portland. The holiday set includes red sauce “Original Leek” and jalapeño sauce “Spruced Up” in a hand-built box made from reclaimed wood. $26 WHERE TO BUY: Other Side Delicatessen and Portland Food Co-Op in Portland; resurgamfermentation.com

LEILA LOU ROLL-ON PERFUME

With notes of pear, jasmine, and fresh cut grass, Leila Lou is clean, fresh, and available in Maine only at Take a Peak. $39 WHERE TO BUY: Take a Peak, Peaks Island, take-apeak.myshopify.com

MAINE MARGARITA INFUSER

Just add tequila to this mix of natural and organic fruits and herbs. Infusion makes six to eight margaritas. $12.50 WHERE TO BUY: Vena’s Fizz House, venasfizzhouse.com

BRUNSWICK ORNAMENT

Created using a custom-designed mold, this handblown glass ornament forms a beehive-like silhouette inspired by wood shapes turned on a lathe. Sales of the ornament benefit the Kevin Pearce Love Your Brain Foundation. $55 WHERE TO BUY: Simon Pearce, Portland; simonpearce.com

PERUVIAN PILLOW COVERS

These one-of-a-kind pillow covers are made from frazadas sourced from the highlands surrounding Cusco, Peru, and finished in Portland. $65 - $150 WHERE TO BUY: Badlands Textile Co., etsy.com/ shop/BadlandsTextileCo

LOBSTER LICENSE PLATE CUFFS

Old and new license plates are recycled into jewelry, ornaments, and more by State Plate Designs. Each design is handmade, customized, and unique. $38 WHERE TO BUY: Down Front, Peaks Island; facebook.com/stateplatedesigns/

THE GOOD THING COFFEE AND VINYL SUBSCRIPTION

Each month members will get one amazing 12-inch record and one delicious 12 oz. bag of coffee $35 WHERE TO BUY: Tandem Coffee Roasters, Portland, tandemcoffee.com DECEMBER // 2017

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FELTED MUSSEL SHELL ORNAMENTS

Handmade by Thirdlee & Co. of needle-felted wool and inspired by the coastline and beaches of Saco Bay and Biddeford Pool, each piece is unique and embellished with droplets of saltwater sparkle. $38 WHERE TO BUY: k collette, Portland; thirdleeco. com

SIX-PANEL COTTON-LINEN HAT

Designed by Twelve Weight to feel good, look good, and help you see well in the sun $29 WHERE TO BUY: Twelve Weight, Portland, 12wt.com

WATERCOLOR LOBSTER PRINT

Valerie Paul’s 11x14 print in lively colors typifies Maine. $30 WHERE TO BUY: k colette, Portland; etsy.com/ shop/valeriepaulart 70 OLD PORT

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INFLATABLE SAILBOAT

Packed in two bags, the inflatable sailing dinghy TIWAL can be transported in a small car. In less than 20 minutes, it is ready to sail. $5,200 WHERE TO BUY: Tiwal.com/us/

BUFFALO PLAID BABY BOOTIES

The unique design of these cozy, Sherpalined booties by Two Little Beans keeps them comfortably on your baby’s feet all day. $24 WHERE TO BUY: Lisa Marie’s Made in Maine, Portland; Two Little Beans & Co., twolittlebeansco.com

HUNTING SIGN SET

Handcrafted from new wood, these signs are hand distressed to look as if they’ve been hanging outside for years. $424.99 (includes free shipping) Signs also sold separately.

WHERE TO BUY: The Unpolished Barn, theunpolishedbarn.com

FLOUR SACK MAINE TEA TOWEL

Designed by artist/architect Solvejg Makaretz and screen-printed in Maine $19.50 WHERE TO BUY: Beachdashery, South Portland; Trosko, troskodesign.com

HANDMADE DOG COLLARS

The mistletoe and red tartan fabric collars have a nickle-plated aluminum buckle and are handmade in Portland. Tartan from $22; mistletoe from $31 WHERE TO BUY: Uncommon Paws, uncommonpaws.com

BEADED JEWELRY

Simple, delicate and made for every day by Sarah Crawford Handcrafted. Each set is designed as a one-of-a-kind piece, yet each strand is sold separately. $60 per strand; $120 per set.

WHERE TO BUY: Shift Portland, Suger, and Maine Surfers Union in Portland; sarahcrawfordhandcrafted.com

ONOLICIOUS OILS

Crafted from only the purest of essential oils, ten exotic and unique blends are available: Oud, passion, forest, bliss, rose, mitti, lukaluka, joy, love, and allure. $30 WHERE TO BUY: Waterlily, Portland; waterlilyhandmade.com

QUARTZ CRYSTAL CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT

Sparkling solar quartz crystal tops this silver ornament, finished with your choice of sterling silver charms and natural apatite crystals. From $72 WHERE TO BUY: Beadmatrix by Catherine Ross, etsy.com/shop/ChristmasOrnaments

BEANS OF BURUNDI GIFT BOX

Includes three, one-pound bags of coffee from women-owned or women-run coffee farms, who are members of the International Women’s Coffee Alliance. $59 WHERE TO BUY: Coffee by Design shops in Portland; coffeebydesign.com

SETH WESCOTT 160 SNOWBOARD

Winterstick’s most popular model was designed by the two-time Olympic gold medalist Seth Wescott to be his dream board. $950-$1,800 WHERE TO BUY: Winterstick, Winterstick.com

STARFISH NECKLACE

Tiny found starfish encased in resin, handmade by Wishbone $30 WHERE TO BUY: Pinecone & Chickadee, Material Objects, and The Merchant Co. in Portland; wishboneyard.com

STATE OF MAINE NECKLACE

Express your love for Maine with this simple, yet one-of-a-kind necklace. Each pendant is cut from the stainless steel gauge used to measure lobsters

by Watts in Maine. In gold $98, also available in silver WHERE TO BUY: k colette; wattsinmaine.com

HARDWOOD BUILDING BLOCKS

Each block is sanded smooth and polished with a proprietary blend of local beeswax and organic olive oil. Packed in a drawstring bag. $35 WHERE TO BUY: Wild Feather Woodwoorks, etsy. com/shop/wildfeatherwoodworks

CHRISTMAS CLAW BUCKET BAG

Made from recycled sails in Portland, each bag features a sea adventure symbol with Christmas festive colors. $45 WHERE TO BUY: Sea Bags, Portland and Freeport; seabags.com

WINTER WEAR

By Rambler’s Way. Her: Colette Coat in cozy, 100-percent wool with a full zip funnel-neck closure $795. Him: Storm Coat in 100-percent wool, $1,000; ribbed turtleneck sweater, $235 WHERE TO BUY: Ramblers Way, Portland; ramblersway.com DECEMBER // 2017

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FREEPORT SAILBOATS

30” X 30” limited edition prints by Phoebe Porteous $600 WHERE TO BUY: Elizabeth Moss Galleries, Falmouth, elizabethmossgalleries.com

TULA STUDIOS GIFT CERTIFICATE

A new sanctuary for everyday healthy living offering barre, cycle, yoga, and aerial yoga to help you find your balance. Ten percent off all purchases using promo code: GIFTGUIDE WHERE TO BUY: Tula Studios, South Portland, tulamaine.com

BEES WINGS RING

Boho and hand-tooled in warm, solid brass Honey Tribe Jewelry $65 WHERE TO BUY: Soul Being, Portland; honeytribejewelry.com 72 OLD PORT

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MOON AND STAR BAG

Useful and able to be personalized to match interests, a theme, or to be monogramed $49 WHERE TO BUY: Pip and Squeaks, Yarmouth, pipandsqueaks.com

SALT THERAPY GIFT CERTIFICATES

The Salt Cellar has created the Salt Vault, a salt therapy room lined with Himalayan salt blocks. The lightly salted air rejuvenates body, mind, and spirit. $40 per 40-minute session WHERE TO BUY: The Salt Cellar, Portland, salt-cellar.com

SLICE OF TURQUOISE BOHO NECKLACE

Sterling silver wire-wrapped turquoise stone, naturally encrusted with quartz crystals on a sterling silver and labradorite rosary-style chain with rose gold-plated coin accents and tiny silk tassels. $57 WHERE TO BUY: The Waxxing Crescent, thewaxxingcrescent.com

LOVEME TEE-SHIRT

A modern icon, printed in Portland $25 WHERE TO BUY: Old Port Card Works, Lisa Marie’s Made In Maine, livememaine.com

MAINE MAP

Sales of Brainstorm’s three-color, 18 x 24 screenprint help support the Natural Resources Council of Maine $45 WHERE TO BUY: Little, Portland; wearebrainstorm. com

PAINT NIGHT

Make something special for everyone on your list at Color Me Mine. Studio fee ($10/adults, $6/kids 12 and under) plus the cost of the pieces, which start at $10.

WHERE TO BUY: Color Me Mine, Portland, portland.colormemine.com

HAND-FORGED KNIVES

Folding and fixed blades featuring pattern welded steel are available in everything from chef knives to utility knives. From $500 WHERE TO BUY: Fore River Gallery, Portland; Jason Morrissey, jasonmorrissey.com

MAINE COAST SALT SOAK

This aromatic and botanical bath soak is created with dried beach roses, balsam, and Maine seaweed. Mixed with Dead Sea salt, it creates a relaxing bath experience. $16.95 per 8 ounce jar.

WHERE TO BUY: SOMA Massage and Wellness, South Portland, somamassageandwellness.com

CANDLE TRIO

Honey Hutch’s beeswax and soy candles combine natural aromas to bring the outdoors in. The handpoured gift set features three fragrances: Bergamot, Orange Clove, and Balsamic Cedar. $45 WHERE TO BUY: Urban Dwellings, Portland, urban-dwell.co

ARTISAN CHEESE SUBSCRIPTION

Cheeses from sustainable, small New England farms delivered to your door, three month, six month and year-long subscriptions available WHERE TO BUY: New England Cheese Club, newenglandcheeseclub.com

SNOWFLAKE DISH TOWELS

Hand-woven in Tenants Harbor in a modified star pattern that resembles snowflakes, these towels are thick and thirsty and will last for years. $25 WHERE TO BUY: Threadbare Designs, http://www. threadbaredesigns.com

BRITISH FOOTBALL SWAG

Show your team pride with mugs, ball caps, pint glasses, scarves, and more representing teams in the U.K.’s Premier League. Balls $29, scarves $29, mugs $15, pint glasses $7.95 WHERE TO BUY: Bridgham and Cook—The British Store, Freeport, britishgoods.com

JESSICA JOHNSON GIFT CARD

Jessica Johnson Beauty specializes in three things: a fast, effective propriety facial, brow styling, and beautiful makeup to finish your look. Gift cards available in all denominations.

WHERE TO BUY: Jessica Johnson Beauty, Portland, jessicajohnsonbeauty.com

SNOWFLAKE DISH TOWELS

Hand-woven in Tenants Harbor in a modified star pattern that resembles snowflakes, these towels are thick and thirsty and will last for years. $25 WHERE TO BUY: Threadbare Designs, http://www. threadbaredesigns.com

HANDMADE PILLOWS

Made in Portland by Designs by Sarge, most of these appliquéd pillows are one-of-a-kinds or very limited. Various designs available. $30-$70 WHERE TO BUY: Facebook.com/DesignsbySarge DECEMBER // 2017

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SIXTH ANNUAL SCARBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION HARVEST CELEBRATION Photography by Kyle Dubay

The Scarborough Education Foundation Harvest Celebration is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Community members gathered at Camp Ketcha to support Scarborough schools with an evening of eating and dancing, as well as a silent auction.

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01 Gregg Lagerquist, anchor at WGME; and Will Leadley, director and founding president of Scarborough Education Foundation 02 Matthew Bresnahan, Lanco Integrated; and Holly Bresnahan 03 Terri Coakley, director of events and sponsorships at Maine Media Collective; and Aja Bowley 04 Jen Shumway, yoga instructor at Greener Postures Yoga; and Bryan Shumway, board member at Scarborough Education Foundation 05 Andrea Wood; Jen Shumway; Sara Coniaris; and Ryan Neault 06 Nikki Petersen, finance manager at Portside Realty; Don Petersen, Kurado; Stephen Bannon; and Anna-Joy Bannon 07 Julie Kukenberger, superintendent at Scarborough Public Schools; Cari Sherburne Lyford; and Jodi Leary Shea, both school board members at Scarborough Public Schools 08 Linda Faber-Shields and Dave Dittmer

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