New Beginnings 2

18.6 mi

A newer thrift store to the Augusta area on Capital street. It's a hit or miss like any thrift…read morestore. The items are displayed well with groupings and table set ups. They feature items for sale clothing has a goodwill there set up where some are a % off. They also have shoes, Glassware, Home goods jewelry and I have found vintage items for resale. Very Clean and reasonably priced. Volunteers help run this. They are on social media and there is also a store in Auburn. If you like a bargain stop in, it's always fun to look as the merchandise is always changing.

From the owner: We’re an organization about living, compassionately bringing high-quality, innovative health care…read morethat enhances a person’s here and now to be the best it can be. We offer a culture of compassion that goes beyond traditional health care. Our remarkable staff treats not only the physical, but emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals and their loved ones with dignity, humanity, and respect.

Madlyn's New and Used Consignment

Love Madlyn's!! What a great shop. The space itself is decorated with quirky and pleasant displays…read moreof all the different cute things for sale--it's a delight to be in the store. The prices are FABULOUS!! Most everything is in the $20 range. I was there only an hour as I had to get on my flight, but I managed to buy two skirts, two tops, a dress, a sweater for myself and a pair of low cowboy boots for my daughter. The adorable owner checked me out, and I asked her who Madlyn is. She said it was her dear grandmother from Nova Scotia. If you like consignment, don't miss Madlyn's!!

This is a great consignment shop- lots of different items and constantly getting new things! The…read moreprices are reasonable, and I've found some great bargains. The owner and employees are all friendly and helpful. I have sold items from here as well, and they have clear rules and guidelines ( I noticed someone complained about having to only bring seasonal items, which is true for most consignment shops!). Overall one of my favorite places in Portland to peruse

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Tardif Lionel Jewlr

This is a beautiful jewelry store. When you first enter, you feel as if you are stepping back in…read moretime with the wood, antiques and fine art objects.. The jewelry is the cases is gorgeous and quite eclectic - modern, vintage, estate and hand crafted. The jewelry of Divella Delights crafted by Mainer Dianne Culbertson particularly caught by eye. A lot of eye candy!

This is my first time here and WOW! What a beautiful store. It's honestly like time travel! They…read morehave a beautiful selection. I mean- stunning. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Very friendly, informative and down to earth people. I don't think I will ever take my jewelry anywhere else!

Benton Trading Post

1.0

3.3 mi

****** has been out of business for 2+ years closed, no…read morelonger a business please do not waste your time and gas!! thank you

From the owner: We buy & sell quality used furniture and home decorread more

Danish

Unique items

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Aubuchon Ace Hardware

I stopped by the Waterville store to have my chain saw sharpe. I was told they no longer sharpen…read morechain saws.

Had the merchandise I needed and expected to find. Store was organized, in stock and well…read moremerchandised, inviting me to browse for other items I "needed". I also appreciate good service by knowledgeable staff, and I found it here. Thanks to the team at Aubuchon Hardware, you'll be my go to place for my hardware needs when in Waterville.

Moose Crossing Garden Center

So the last time I was here was about 15 years ago. This place was grown ENORMOUS! Amazing stuff…read more Every plant you want and need. We got our peony, our lupine, and a bunch of other perennials for our new house. So excited. It was PACKED today. But the employees were eager to help and efficient and really moved things along. Great service. We spent about $100 and came out happy!

Absolutely a great garden center. The selection and quality of plants are superb. I traveled 1 hour…read moreand 8 min and I will do it over again and again . Since our local in town was already sold out of vegetable starting plants at the second week of June i wish that I knew of this then. If you come here and cannot find what you are looking for then I think you will have a hard time finding. For example on hydrangea you will not only find 3-4 varieties but you will find 10 diff ones to choose from. It is incredible! There are a huge section of fruit trees as well . Plus you cannot find better prices anywhere. Staff are nice and will help you with any questions and will help you loading trees / plants to your vehicle. Just cannot beat this green center . And I have been to many being a plant / tree lover .

Wow! They're a lot more short now! That was this morning...

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Fieldstone Gardens

I was seriously disappointed. I was so excited about the plants coming. Bummed that one or two…read moredidn't come due to "not being up to their standards." When the package came it really made me wonder what their standards were. Only one item looked decent and that was the goatsbeard. The package was the plants tucked into brown paper envelopes, stacked on top of each other. The two Solomon Seals did not look good at all, two others were pretty much dead. Two trilliums looked half dead and squished. I contacted them and they said to give them a bit and plant them right away. I want to add that shipping had not taken long after they mailed it, a couple of days. I had potted them literally an hour after getting them. I'm not a novice, I'm a Master Gardener and Native Plant Advisor. I gave them more than two weeks. The two nearly dead finished dying. One of the Solomon's was still looking terrible. The other had put up a new shoot. The Trilliums continued to die down but I'm hoping next year they come back. I contacted them and after jumping through hoops I got some of my money back. I will never buy from them again. The biggest annoyance was their excuse that plants don't ship well. I told them that maybe they should not offer to ship plants. I've ordered plants from Holland and England that for the most part didn't have any issues. I'm sure a couple of states away should be doable.

It's a a magical place. Staff is so helpful. Little bit pricey but worth anything you spend there…read more They have everything we want or need to grow a beautiful garden in Maine.

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Corinna P.

1 year ago

sandra compton is a scammer do not support her business! she has scammed several people beware!

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