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CEI 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Every gift tells a story, and this year you can make yours a Maine story. From baked goods and handcrafted jewelry to fresh…
Cobra Queen Printing
In Brunswick, Maine, art is bringing people together in unexpected ways. Nicole, founder of Cobra Queen Printing, shares how her journey in fashion…
CHUH
It started in a small Maine town with a big idea: matcha that doesn’t feel intimidating. Andrew Schundler and his wife Chloe launched…
CEI 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Every gift tells a story, and this year you can make yours a Maine story. From baked goods and handcrafted jewelry to fresh…
A New Chapter: How One Client Used Home Equity to Move Forward
This story reflects the real experience of a recent Maine client, who chose to remain anonymous and requested a pseudonym. After years of…
Red Kettle Foods
Ger Tysk went from fermenting kimchi on sailboats to building a thriving business that stocks shelves in grocery stores across New England. What…
Salt and Light Community Center
At Salt & Light Community Center, Darlene Conant is creating a space where faith, friendship, and healing come together. They are building community…
Theater of Dice
Theater of Dice is building an inclusive and welcoming community within the world of tabletop role-playing games. Through collaborative storytelling and creative play,…
The Eveningstar Cinema
From Phantom Menace to Paddington, Lindie and Sean have done it all – except own a cinema. That changed when they took over…
Narrative Food: Food That Tells A Story
Jennifer Piette, founder of Narrative Food, is telling powerful stories through her curated corporate gift boxes. Each box is a celebration of community,…
Flanders Bay Cabins, BBQ, and Christmas Trees
Toby and Kelly Sheehan are no strangers to Flanders Bay. Many decades ago, Toby vacationed in this spot with his family. Now he’s…
Deer Isle Oyster Company
Nestled in Long Cove in Deer Isle Maine, owner of Deer Isle Oyster Company Abby Barrows is testing the limits of oyster farming.…
SALUD Portland
Dorienne Lewin is a seasoned workout instructor whose workout studio SALUD Portland does it all – Pilates, barre, and trampoline. She trusts her…
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