After more than five years of selling products online and at local shops, The Cultivated Thread in Wiscasset christened its new storefront with a grand opening on Oct. 4. The shop, at 227 S. Old Sheepscot Road, will be open for regular business hours starting in November.

Seawicks Candle Co. is returning to its roots with a new brick-and-mortar location in Edgecomb.

Since opening its door two months ago, an Italian restaurant has been serving up a range of fare from 52 Main St. in Newcastle.

In the kitchen, Melody Sirois and Florence Martinez use their skills to split the work in balance: Sirois bakes while Martinez decorates.

When Peggy and Ron Davis lost the windcatcher on their Nantucket buoy bell and went to the North Country Wind Bells showroom in Round Pond to replace it, they had no idea it would turn into a new business venture.

A historic house in downtown Wiscasset is now the home of Plain Goods, a lifestyle store offering clothing, leather goods, and antique furnishings rooted in timeless design, ethical production, and respect for craftsmanship.

Close to a year after they shuttered Ginger Mousse Bakery, Karen and John Kelly have reopened the business with a new name and some familiar favorites.

A new clothing store is open for business in downtown Damariscotta. TurnStyle opened at 170 Main St. on Monday, Aug. 25, offering affordable clothes and a new gathering space.

Frank Sprague knows a thing or two about lobster after preparing it for 50 seasons.

After a soft opening weekend in early July, Bristol residents Jennifer and Keith Jones have been settling in as the owners of Starboard Cafe in New Harbor.

Three Damariscotta businesses are being passed down to a new generation.