I have been shopping at Rock Paper Scissors since it opened. It has the best, most eclectic and…read moretasteful goods that I have ever found in a single store. The proprietor has a keen eye for design and a good sense of value and utility. There is something for everyone at multiple price points. It is my "go to" store for presents, including gift cards. Go say "Hi" to Erika when you're in Wiscasset and ask her if she sells bird seed.

Such a cute and well curated shop. Picked up a few stationery goodies and got obsessed with the…read morefluffy, sweet mascot!

I went into Sherman's book store today. When I walked into the store an older woman at the register…read morelooked at me and said " We close in 10 minutes!" in a very gruff tone. I picked up what I needed and went to pay and another woman at that register was just as unfriendly as the older woman. Very disappointed as I traveled quite a ways to go to Freeport. I won't be going back to that store anytime soon. Not the first time I have experienced rudeness in this Sherman's ( Freeport)

We love independent book stores. We like Sherman's, which has been around Freeport since 1998 and…read moreis one of a group of Sherman stores around the state (the chain started in Bar Harbor, apparently). Our first visit recently was good but not exceptional. It's a moderately large store with a very large areas set aside for gifts, toys, puzzles, Maine souvenirs, etc. We thought their classics section and history were a bit underwhelming, but we enjoyed going through bargain books and just spending time looking through the inventory. We did not find the staff particularly friendly; they seemed distracted even when we checked out. Maybe they were having a bad day... Even so, it's a nice bookstore and there are few better places to spend time anywhere.

A variety of vintage goods, I find a treasure at each visit. Jewelry, records ceramics, linens and…read morewall art abound. Some prices seem high.

Lovely selection of vintage goods, vinyl, and a little section of cozy handmade baby clothes and…read moregoods. The wonderful owner invited my kid to pet her sweet little dog, chatted us up, recommended some good local things to do, and just generally made us feel like welcomed friends rather than out-of-towners dropping in for the holidays. 10/10 can't wait to go back here and shop some more for nieces and nephews and some vintage for myself the next time we are in the Portland area.

Love Ferdinand. Always surprised by something new. I especially love the birthday animals. Diane…read moreis wonderful!

Cutest store. Obsessed with my new hand dyed pillow!! There are a bunch of local gifts and knick…read moreknacks that make for the perfect gift. Will definitely have to visit when I'm back in Portland again!

If you love bookstores that feel like a warm hug with a side of coastal charm, Sherman's is exactly…read morethat girl. I popped in during a fall trip to Portland, and within two steps, I understood why this place stays busy. It's cozy, it's nostalgic, and it has that "you're definitely leaving with something you didn't plan to buy" -- and I absolutely did. The book selection is diverse. They do an incredible job curating local authors, Maine-themed reads, and those charming "I'll never find this anywhere else" gems. It's the kind of shop where you browse slowly because every shelf has a little surprise. The gifts + stationery section is dangerous (in the best way). Cute cards, puzzles, journals, mugs... basically an stress-free way to knock out gift shopping. Staff was friendly without hovering. Asked for a recommendation and got a great one -- points awarded. Yes, the aisles are a little tight. Yes, you might bump into people. But honestly? That's part of the cozy bookstore ecosystem. If you want Barnes & Noble spacing... this isn't that. And that's why it works. If you're in downtown Portland, Sherman's is an absolute must-stop. Whether you buy a book, a puzzle, or just soak up the cozy, indie-bookstore magic -- you'll leave happier than you walked in.

Very touristy but wasn't very crowded. Perfect for kids and Adults alike. Apart from the wide…read morevariety of books you'll found a huge selection of aboard games and toys postcards and knickknacks and souvenirs!

Hands down the cutest stationery in Portland! I want to give the team at Gus & Ruby a massive…read moreshoutout for their incredible customer service. I was trying to order an item online, and I emailed them asking if I could pick-up in store so I wouldn't have to pay for a shipping fee. They emailed me back immediately and set up the in-store option for me. How freaking sweet?! Whenever I am in the area, I stop by so I can check out all their stuff. My favorite is the holiday cards, which they often change for all of the holidays.

Bottom Line: Beautiful store selling cards, stationary and gifts…read more I walked past Gus & Ruby Letterpress in the evening and after seeing the beautiful window displays I knew I had to come back and shop the next day and I did. Upon entering the store I was warmly greeted and I enjoyed looking at unique cards, Maine inspired gifts, puzzles, tote bags, luggage tags, beach towels, pretty mugs and such. They also had lots of gorgeous specialty wrapping papers and various gifty items. They carry a good bit from Rifle Paper Company which has beautiful prints on makeup bags, journals and such. I really enjoyed looking around at Gus & Ruby and I've since learned that they also have a location in Boston, MA and Portsmouth, NH.

Don't be thrown by the location - this is a neighborhood gem. We went in right before closing with…read moretwo energetic kids. The staff could not have been more kind or helpful. They took time to get down to the physical level of my four year old, asking him what he liked and helped give us recommendations for his first chapter books. The diverse books and Maine authors featured made me really happy and although the shop is small, there was quite a wide variety. They also made it very easy to order anything they didn't have in stock. We will definitely be repeat customers!

Great place and very helpful service. The woman with whom I dealt even mailed the gift certificate…read moreI bought!

Cute place! I stopped in only because I happen to see it when I was stopping at a bakery nearby…read more I walked in and was met with two options, left or right. I went to the right and found honey for your health, honey from around the area, and different products that either had bees on it or had honey in it. I found this super neat and I spent some time looking at the different items before settling on some honey from the area. Someone did come and say hello to me while I was shopping around. But then promptly went to help someone else that had walked in. Once I made my selections I went to wait to check out, lots to look at. It seems they have some bee keeping items and also have beekeeping classes. So, all around they support bees and I love that. There was a comment made in the shop by one of the workers that made another customer feel less included, but I don't think it was meant to be offensive. But I did happen to notice it and felt well, there's some validity to what was said. Nonetheless, great place to get honey and very lovely staff.

Love, love, love this place! Having a bee keeper in the family I have learned alot about the health…read morebenefits bees and their hives can give us. Honey is sold in small and large quantities but nothing gigantic. Honey is from all over the country and many local hive producers sell their products here. What better way to support small business in your area! My favorite is the "rubie red" honey, you hold it up to the light and it's a deep red and has a fantastic flavor..yum! The store sells everything honey and bee: honey, wax, propolis, mead, candies, gift sets, honey decantors, aprons and linens, and jewlery. This store also has classes for those interested in learning this art form. In the store they have a live hive you can look at from behind glass, facsinating! People may not like the high prices ($15-30 depending on the quantity and location honey is from) but it's to support our local artisans and the product is MUCH BETTER then any honey you will find in the grocery store. It's raw and unfiltered so all the healing properties are intact. I am a regular there, going weekly during the winter months to help keep my immune system strong.

It's a Dollar Store. You can always find so many things for $1.00, so you can't go wrong. Party…read moresupplies, seasonal items and office products are the 3 main reasons why I shop here. But I always seem to leave with more. Halloween and Christmas you can find great items! It's always a fun place to shop and the people that work here are always polite.

0 stars we got 2 celcies and a redbull they tasted funky so we pour them out and they tasted the…read morenasty bean Boozel game, and they had white chunks in them and black bits not recommended