I should have bought it when I saw it at Marden's…read more They have my favorite whoopie pies, Labadie's. Growing up as a kid it was such a treat to go to Labadie's bakery. French bakery in Auburn, Maine. I think years ago, it burned down. And what happened after that I don't know. I think it was 2 years ago, I discovered that Marden's sells them. Now when I come to Maine, I have to go to Marden's to get my Labadie's whoopie pies. I think I bought about 10 to mail back to me in Austin. Whoopie pies were $1.50 each. Also picked up a windshield cover for the outside of the car. Winter is coming in Maine thought that would be a useful gift for my aunt and uncle's cars. Save a little time scrapping the ice and snow off. The windshield covers were only $9.00 each. Cashier was really nice. I asked her if she was closing the store or if she would be choking home soon. She said no, I'm closing the store but we close at 5pm today so not much longer. She was sweet.

Marden's has been a Maine staple for such a long time. If you grew up in Maine or been here long…read moreenough you likely have heard or seen their famous jingle and/or could even remember the "Marden's Lady". Over the years I have visited quite a large portion of the Marden's stores. I will say I believe this is one of the better locations and one of the largest I think. For selection I would say this location has such a huge variety of everything you could imagine plus so many items you wouldn't expect! You will go in looking to buy say a pair of socks or a rug and wind up walking out with a hammer, garden hose, snacks, and who knows what else. Along with the variety you can definitely find deals that are cheaper than anywhere else. I've found you can find some of the best deals on clothing here. Some other items are just worth passing on though oppositely. Have had no major complaints service wise here at all. Friendly staff although checking out may be a bit slower at times. Despite this and the fact some items really aren't worth buying overall a great store to stop at and browse for some good deals!

This review is for Costco Optical…read more My optician quoted me almost $600 just for lenses for bifocals and that is including my insurance benefits. I decided to check out Costco Optical for options and I decided to go with them. I paid 2/3 of the price for a nice looking pair including the frames. Service was excellent. Got my glasses a few days sooner than expected.

I love costco, ive had a membership in 4 different states and i think it is completely worth it and…read morei save a lot of money with it. That being said theres a few things that are uniquely and insanely annoying about every location. #1 there isnt a good boxing station. I do like that they use boxes, it makes a lot of sense, however theres not a good place to accomplish the task of putting everything into a box. So youre using like the picnic eating tables or an empty register to do it and youre always in the way. #2 the location of the bathroom is so insanely frustrating. It is ALWAYS beyond the checkout and with no clear path to/from it. So if you have to use the restroom before checkout it is such a process and so inefficient because youre having to go through the open checkout aisles. #3 no aisle labels + the location of where things are and what they carry is constantly changing. They have an amazing selection but it is not consistent at all. #4 the location of the carts is on the other side of where you come in, so the traffic leaving the out doors is always clashing with the traffic arriving to the in doors. They should put the bulk of carts on the side of the in door. Otherwise i love Costco, but these are systematic things that just make no sense that to me would be pretty simple to fix when they open new stores but the issues are always the same.

i had to be escorted to the checkout to buy a $40 bottle of cologne!!…read more youd think i was buying a gun!!! unreal- i will never shop here again.

On Monday, March 9, I visited both Kohl's and Target in Biddeford, Maine, but neither had a razor…read morelike that. The sales associate at Target mentioned that most brands don't make them anymore and suggested I try Walmart next door. At Walmart, it wasn't easy to browse since most of the men's razors were on the upper shelves, and I use a wheelchair. Fortunately, I met a very kind employee named Irial who was stocking shelves. She listened carefully when I explained what I needed and took the time to help -- lifting down one box after another until we finally found exactly what I was looking for: a Remington R3 razor with a sliding on/off switch. I can't say enough about Irial's patience and kindness. She went above and beyond to make sure I could find the right product. I truly hope Walmart recognizes employees like her and continues hiring helpful, compassionate staff

Trinkets T-shirts and…read morepostcards Ports of Call is a touristy place with a whole lot of touristy stuff. Lots of mugs, Maine T-shirts, key chains, refrigerator magnets, postcards and other things found in the typical tourist place. But Ports of Call is also has a lot of very cool military surplus stuff like jackets, sweaters, optics and bags at very reasonable prices. Definitely a fun place to poke around. The store is dark, kind of funky smelling and very woody. Lots of ropes and other nautical stuff just hanging around, it has a very pleasantly tacky décor. An interesting store, you can find the plenty tacky touristy stuff here and if you dig and look a bit you just might find something more.

I am stuck between giving a 4 or 3 star review to this store due to it being a generic tourist trap…read moreshop with overpriced items. I know as a local I am not the target audience so that is why I went with a 4 over a 3. I do believe it may be worth a stop in especially for those visiting the area. Has a good variety of Maine centric items. You'll likely be paying a premium and can find similar items cheaper. The staff seemed uninterested in their jobs not greeting anyone and keeping their faces down in their phones. Like I said I was considering a 3 star review but as I am not the target audience I have given them a 4 instead.

Had anything you need for outdoor adventures! Well made clothing. It isn't too pricey and you can…read moretell you are getting good quality stuff. They have shoes, gear for outdoors, shorts, sweaters, socks, etc. Long list! They do have a small clearance section that's an additional 20% off. The service was great! Multiple employees asking if we needed help.

We're always happy with purchases from Duluth Trading Company. We visited this store recently and…read morereceived especially good service. There were many people working and all were happy to help answer questions, find sizes, and offer a great shopping experience. We found some good deals, stocked up on some staples, and got in a little holiday shopping. They had plenty selection and the staff members helped us find everything we were looking for.

Loads of curtains (of course)! You will find a nice selection of the old standbys of country…read moregingham, lace and basic colors. They have a large selection, but it lacks diversity; most of the colors are muted. You won't find preppy pinks and greens or Lilly-Pulitzer inspired patterns. While I didn't find what I was looking for during my recent visit I have bought curtains from them in the past. They allow you to return opened items (I think within 30 days). Prices aren't that competitive compared to online but it might be worth it for convenience and supporting a local business when the price difference isn't too great. They also sell throw pillows, shower curtains, bedding and other decor.

Horrible customer service! We bought a condo on Thursday and it took 4 calls to try to talk to…read moresomeone over the course of a few days to get help on a missing "magnetic battery wand" that I needed to purchase a replacement for . The "customs staff" literally said they would not help me because we weren't the original owners! What a way for a business to welcome a paying customer that needed help to the area!

Ok, so I know there are plenty of Paper Stores around, but this one deserves a shout out for the…read moregreat work they are doing. I go to this Paper Store often for various things; cards, candles, games, and gifts. (I mean it's right next to a Hannaford... how can I resist every time I get my groceries!) They really do have a little bit of everything. But really it is the staff that makes this store get an enthusiastic 5 stars. Everyone is always SO friendly and helpful (but not in a pushy way). If you want to strike up a conversation, they will talk to you, but you won't be dogged by people trying to sell you everything in the store. I also love that they have a relatively large amount of staff for the store's size. On any given day, I usually see someone stocking, a cashier, a greeter, and another person or two floating around to help where needed. This means that I never have waited on line for more than 5 minutes (even on weekends) and when I've needed help, I never had to search fruitlessly for a free employee. The store is alway clean and the merchandise neatly arranged. Keep up the good work everyone!

I have been shopping in both of their locations in Scarborough and Falmouth Maine for several years…read morenow - I find there customer service extraordinary. They are always willing to special order and even ship any of their items to you. And now I am really excited that their Falmouth Store finally has Vera Bradley accessories. Unfortunately it has a limited number of larger sized bags. They also have great gifts for anybody and their card selection is great!

Typical store. Nice workers. Clean store. Didn't find what we were looking for, but the store was…read morestill fine.

Needed to get some new work clothes and old navy never seems to disappoint. I also find good deals…read morein their clearance most of the time. Everyone is friendly and I don't typically have to wait in line a long time.