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Cold River Vodka
Freeport, ME
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The idea for Cold River Vodka originated with brothers Lee and Donnie Thibodeau. Growing up in Presque Isle, the heart of Maine’s potato country, they listened to their father and uncles tell about their history of turning potatoes into vodka. However, the realities of tending to the potato crop and the rigors of the annual harvest left little time.
Three years ago, the idea of commercially producing vodka resurfaced between Donnie and Lee as they were driving back to their childhood home in Presque Isle. After years of thinking of business ideas and talking about the future of Maine’s potato industry, the two decided to make the best vodka from Maine potatoes.
Maine’s agricultural industry is always searching for ways to add value to...Click here for more details...
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Haven's Candies
Westbrook, ME
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Herbert Haven founded Haven's Candies in 1915, after following his sweetheart from Boston to Portland. They courted and married, and soon Herbert and his new wife were handcrafting candies in their kitchen and selling them from the front parlor of their house on Forest Avenue.
As the son of skilled candy makers, Herbert brought both premium quality and creative originality to his products. Over the years many confectioners have come and gone in Maine, but few have stood the test of time like Haven's.
Today, Haven's continues to thrive by sticking to its roots. We still handcraft our candies using traditional methods, the finest ingredients and a commitment to superior quality. Owners Andy & Natalie Charles and the entire team at...Click here for more details...
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Sabre Corporation (Yachts)
South Casco, ME
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Sabre Yachts has been crafting sail and motor yachts for 35 years and has built over 2,500 hulls to date. Sabre currently builds three sailboat models from 38 to 45 feet in length under the Sabre name; and six powerboat models from 36 to 47 feet in length using the Sabre name. Sabre sail and motor yachts are sold worldwide, through a network of competent, professional dealers who are chosen for their reputation, location, and visibility within a local market and for the quality of their sales and after sales service.
Sabre's manufacturing facilities are located in Raymond, Maine, approximately 25 miles north of Portland, and a little over two hours from Boston. In the 83,750 square foot facility in Raymond, 175 Associates assemble all sa...Click here for more details...
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Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers
Auburn, ME
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Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers was founded over a quarter century ago to restore the lost art of fine woodworking. Formerly a Bates college professor, Tom Moser left teaching in 1973 to start making one-of-a-kind furniture in an old Grange Hall in New Gloucester, Maine. His wife Mary managed the selling and finances, while their four sons trained as young apprentices.
There was no business plan, no product, no sense of marketing and to their banker’s horror, no cash or cash flow.
The first advertisement which ran in Down East magazine read, "Antiques are prized for their qualities of age, design and purity of craftsmanship. Our furniture is inspired by traditional design, constructed with pride and executed by hand, restoring a relations...Click here for more details...
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Tom's of Maine
Kennebunk, ME
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Tom's of Maine natural toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, deodorant, and soap
products have always been made right here in Maine. In 1970, Tom and Kate started out mixing toothpaste with a Kitchen Aid (and you can see it on the tour), but we've grown quite a bit since then!
Today, our green factory is housed in a state-of-the-art building in
Sanford, Maine, where we love to welcome people inside and show off our
products (not to mention our hardworking employees). Getting a
behind-the-scenes peek at how our factory operates has always been a
special part of the Tom's of Maine experience. Please stop by-we'd love
to see you!...Click here for more details...
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