When you're driving up from Harpswell to Bar Harbor... there's a fair amount of local pottery…read morestores. There's even more antique shops. MAN, the amount of antique shops. I could literally just spend a week making that three hour trek, stopping every 5-7 miles at an antique store, but I digress. One of the first pottery stores we encountered in the trek was Salt Box Pottery. A big fan of salt boxes myself, and a big fan of pottery, I was sold. You might be saying to yourself... why does a man who annoyingly claims to keep a low sodium diet, as much as a crossfitter likes to talk about how hard their work out was, like salt boxes? Listen, I can appreciate the pottery and construction of a salt box can't I?! Can I not?! So, this adorable little outpost is half store and half studio. There was one potter who was in studio when we arrived and she graciously let us use her restroom and was not very hovery (probably not a word) as we shopped around. I ended up purchasing a beautiful bowl, which I pretty much use every day now. And I also purchased a small blue cup that I have no idea what the use case is. It's almost the size of one of those la fermière terracotta yogurt containers... and when I buy those I usually make candles out of the empty containers (like a good resourceful gay). But... I definitely wouldn't want to light any fire in this small beautiful blue thing. I'll find a use for it one day, and it will be glorious. If you're headed from Harpswell Maine to Bar Harbor I'd highly recommend stopping here. I can tell you, as someone who is in their Pottery era, and as someone who stopped at MANY of the potters between Harpswell and Bar Harbor... this was surely one of my favorites. So much so, that amongst the 10 or so pottery stores I stopped at - this is my first to review and the one I'm most excited about... and that's coming from someone who keeps a low sodium diet... did I mention I keep a low sodium diet?

Amazing local pottery with colonial styling and glazes. Microwavable and dishwasher-proof as well…read more I always stop to add a piece or find a gift. Special orders are also possible. A bit tricky to find the first time, but just off Route 1 (southbound side).

By far my favorite shop in Boothbay. What a lovely collection of Maine-made goodies. They have art,…read morepottery, handbags, jewelry...and it's such a classy little shop. I have never walked out without a purchase of something wonderful!

Very bright and modern yet with a warm beach chic touch. Featuring well know better brands as well…read moreas local artisan's wares. Baby cloths, dining ware, candles, beach bags, frames, stem ware etc. A higher price point for better goods and a pleasant shopping experience.

One of the best small shops in Bath. Me! The selection of products are top notch and if you're…read morelooking to save a buck theres a clearance section on name brand items. The service is excellent in all aspects of helping you pick out a gift or buying something for your own loved one.

Excellent little children's clothing store in downtown Bath. Great high end selection and very nice…read morelooking displays. Extremely cute shop. Friendly employee. It is not bargain clothing, but nice high quality, high price children's wear. Store looks beautiful and is clean and tidy. Great children's store. Good selection of sweaters and PJs. Not too many toys. Stop in and check it out.

My absolute favorite cooking store, so much that we drive all the way from south of Portland to…read morevisit it on occasion. It has to be smaller than the average Leroux Kitchen, but whether it's more neatly organized or they just carry more interesting stuff, it seems like Now You're Cooking really has it all. I love that they have many versions of one gadget at different price points. We needed a new garlic press and there must have been 7 different kinds, ranging from your cheaper OXO to $60 stainless steel versions. You can also buy almost any kind of small cookery appliance here, really nice knives, storage containers, even a room of tableware. And on top of all that, they have a great selection of beer, wine, some cheeses, spice blends, nice Little Red Cup teas out of Brunswick. It's glorious. All I want is endless gift certificates to this store.

We didn't know what to expect when walking into Now You're Cooking. We love "cooking" stores, but…read morethey're usually filled with overpriced items that can be found at a MUCH cheaper price online. This place was different -- they had so many kitchen gadgets at every price point imaginable, and they had so many cool items that you could not find online (or it would be more expensive). We were surprised by the size of the store. It's huge! If they don't have what you're looking for... then you probably don't need it. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We bought a book and a cheese grater that put our previous one to shame. We can't wait to return again when visiting Bath.

A great store with soooo much to see. A lot of textiles and cames and stationary. Many Many Maine…read moremade products. Many of the maple products are from Canada - which I was ok with. Love those maple candies. We usually bring the little kids here to pick out a little toy or book. I love getting our Maine themed hats here for our friends from away. Maine flag hats are great many to pick from. The rope mats are great. I love picking up blank stationary from here as well. The prices aren't bad for a touristy area, especially when you can do a lot of your shopping for souvenirs in one place. The store is always stocked and neat. There were a few people working the store - most were behind the register. They were nice and focused on the customer. We always stop here with family and friends visiting Maine. Parking within walking distance. Easy to find right on Maine street.

This is a really cute and well-stocked shop. I saw easily about 10 things I could've purchased…read moreinside and found a beautiful mug I hadn't seen anywhere. Staff welcomed me and I enjoyed roaming around looking at the art, mugs, magnets, home goods and decor inside. Definitely worth a stop! I found several things to take back for myself and family and friends plus, a bunch of cute stuffed animals my daughter loved.

Super sweet shop w/ a wonderful variety of women's clothing, gifts, & baby items…read more Hannah the owner is very friendly & helpful. Don't miss this gem!

When in Brunswick, this is a MUST. For every birthday, Easter, valentines, etc. this is my GO TO…read morefor those thoughtful, unique gifts. It's gone through a change in ownership since my last review. While some of the items have changed, most has remained the same. The inventory has definitely grown and there's not as many "local Maine" items as there was. But it's all high quality, hand picked special things that need to find a home in your house. I just know whomever does the shopping to stock this store, is living their absolute best life when they go out on the hunt to source their products.

I love this little store. Gifts for everyone, young and old…read more This weekend my little cousins are coming into town and staying at a campground. I thought I'd pick them up some fun camping gifts, to help keep them entertained. Found some goodies. Kids Charades game, a colorful Foxtail to throw around in the field, and the best thing? Care Bears Colorforms!!! Omg as a child of the 80's, this was a definite YES. The last at the register was super sweet, and has a great sense of humour, and nostalgia of childhood. Love her!!!

This is a wonderful store, the employees are awesome and toys are exceptional! For your family,…read morechildren, friends, This is a must. So, if your in the Midcost you need to check this place out for your toy needs and wants.

OK this is for the LIGHTHOUSE not this place in Bath, although they do alot for the lighthouse…read more Hubby and I caught a boat from Fort Popham and took a 30 minute trip to Seguin Island. The boat took us right past Pond LIght. So nice. the weather, stunning!! Once there, you have about 2 1/2 hours of hanging out. The island has 3 miles of trails, some are steep and have many diverse features, from rocks,to forests to sandy shores. There is a gift shop and we got to go up in the tower of the lighthouse which boasts a first order fresnel lens. Awesome. There are lighthouse keepers present and they give a history of the island. The tallest lighthouse in Maine and the second oldest. They are only open in the summer months so contact Ethan, the boat captain and sail your way to beauty.

I LOVE this store and am sad to hear about the folks who went there with children and didn't feel…read morewelcomed. I live in Maine and it is without a doubt my favorite shop in the state. Her eye is simply wonderful--especially when it comes to jewelry. So up my alley. When I go to this shop, I do so with out my 3 year old because it's my guilty pleasure and I only make it there 1-2 times a year and the folks there are always friendly and helpful. Hell, one woman let me try on jewelry for almost an hour and was good natured the ENTIRE time. You can keep your lobster rolls, folks. I'll keep RPS.

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.

I'm a huge fan of all kinds of silvery jewelry and Pamela's has all the basics and then some. There…read moreare several cases around the store featuring plain silver jewelry including charms & pendants, as well as chains, and silver jewelry with various stones in all kinds of price ranges. I buy something here almost everytime I'm in the area and it's always good quality and well-stocked. Pamela herself is never afraid to offer advice on the various mystical properties of the stones you are looking at, or offering to order something for you! This reminds me, I need to replace a pendant I lost...here's to hoping I can get up to Bath soon!

Have always enjoyed coming here and felt comfortable until today the woman working took out a…read morebunch of pieces to explain how she was going to have them set and asked for my thoughts on it and after running all over the store and talking nonstop said she misplaced one and then became extremely weird quiet and cold and came over to me to say "Well it was right there, there was another one in a bag so did you take it?" and the demeanor and projection was really off putting and strange to me. I have ordered multiple pieces through here over the years and always had wonderful and straight up fun interactions with the other two people it is the only jewelry place my friends and I go to and was just a bummer all around.