The Salem Flea is one of the best parts of the summer in Salem. Great vendors and a great…read moreatmosphere!

I highly recommend Wachu Makin! It is a fun filled gift…read moreboutique with a variety of unique ideas for any occasion, a great small setting for all different DIY gatherings/offerings and a very kind and creative and owner to assist in any help that you may need.

A five enthusiastic paw review! New pet store in Ogunquit , with all the sniffs. First day of our…read morevacation and we had to try it. Lots of space for pets, and a great variety of treats for all tastes. My very picky eater loved the peanut butter & pumpkin biscuits 'state of Maine' cookies (and, yes, we got a bag on our way out). Service with a smile and value for the quality. And a happy puppy who didn't want to leave! What more do you need? Make sure to visit with your favorite pup. We will certainly go back!

From the owner: The Maine Pooch is a charming pet boutique located in Ogunquit, ME, offering a curated selection…read moreof collars, leashes, bandanas, treats and more. Every pup who visits gets a treat, and if you're lucky, you might meet Rook—the friendly resident shop dog.

Elemental Spice is a small homestead business in the NH lakes region that produces their own line…read moreof spice mixes and rubs. We were at the farmer's market in New Durham and purchased some of their spices. They are all-natural, with no stabilizers or other additives. We mixed some "What The Flock" poultry rub with olive oil as a rub on some chicken thighs last night. Superb flavor.

This vintage market is a total treasure trove!…read more There is no better cure for the Sunday scaries then perusing trinkets with your besties in the South End. This market was stacked with jewelry, prints, clothing, cameras, vinyls, and so much more. The layout is a little overwhelming and hard to navigate with large influxes of shoppers, however, it does force you to stay put a bit and do a bit more digging in sections. The staff was super friendly, especially the gentlemen who checked me out. I ended up going with this $10 Charlie Brown coloring book page from the 60s which is a great deal!

I came here on a Sunday with my friend. We initially thought they were only open while the other…read morewinter markets were but there's a sign that said they're open every Sunday all year long. My friend is an avid thrifter and she immediately knew this store was legit. A lot of stores claim to be thrifty and vintage but sell mass produced clothing brands. This one had very unique pieces, the items were priced fairly, and among the chaos, there was some order to where things were placed. Some of the sections belong to different people so definitely make your way around the entire store. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. I could spend hours here, but we had other things on our agenda so we window shopped for a bit, but will eventually be back to purchase some items.

I came across this business on the Congress Street sidewalk during the First Friday Art Walk in…read morePortland. Her creations are stunning, very creative, unique, and somehow make insects appear beautiful and not creepy. Savannah Saccarelli of Muh.Kuh.Bruh (a play on "macabre") is a talented artist who clearly has a passion for what she does. Check out her work online, or in person at one of the events posted on her website and Instagram. Or if you happen to have back issues of Down East Magazine, check out the write up of her in the June 2024 issue :)