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Ten years ago, Michael and Jennifer started, ‘Designs Adrift’. A small business based out of their home, on a peninsula, in Mid-coast Maine. A business with the desire to create unique furnishings and art from a locally sourced material; driftwood.
Michaels’ 25 years as a carpenter and furniture maker, along with the encouragement and support of Jennifer, led him to work with this often overlooked material – driftwood.
His first project was a personal one – to build a driftwood bed. Once complete, both decided Michael should continue designing and building – and the business evolved from there…Maine collected mussel shells were incorporated, lobster warp was utilized and natural fabrics were sourced – a unique line of furniture and art was born.
Michael Fleming Designs Adrift has been featured in the New York Times, Coastal Living Magazine, DownEast Magazine, Closer, Trend Design Magazine along with many local publications.
They work with local and international design firms, private buyers and art collectors.
Commercial installations include, ‘Infinity’, a 13’ driftwood tree in the showroom of Rolls Royce Motor Cars Sterling, Virginia as well as numerous ‘Herringbone’ restaurants from Las Vegas to Waikiki and the high-rise luxury apartment/condo complex, Amaray Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Custom work is our specialty.
Commissions always welcome.
Let us bring the Maine coast to you – wherever that may be…
Designs Adrift, ‘Where Nature and Style Meet.’
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Coastside Bio Resources has been in business since 1994, producing unique human and pet health supplements from local Maine-caught and processed sea cucumber. Our products for humans come in standard bottles of capsules and tinctures of oil-based compounds. Our pet products are aimed at older dogs and cats with mobility problems and come in easy to feed “jerky strips” and “cat kibble” formats and are distributed nationally in the US, and in veterinary distribution in Australia. Coastside Bio has published widely in international medical journals about the potential pharmaceutical use of a sea cucumber single molecule, Frondoside A, and holds several US patents and a pending patent covering Frondoside A in the fields of immunopharmacology, cancer, inflammation and arthritis. More information can be obtained by googling: Collin Frondoside, and by visiting: www.coastsidebio.com
In 2018, Coastside began sourcing State-permitted Maine-grown hemp and is now offering unique hemp/CBD human and dog and cat products, with distribution in Maine and nationally.
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My name is Roger L. Stevens, Jr. and I am a professional wildlife photographer. Born in Lincoln, ME on April 28, 1958, I have been a life-long Maine resident. Ever since I was young, I’ve had a passion for photography and all things wild. My adventures took me all over the lakes and woods of Maine. Twenty one years ago I left my 20 year job at the Lincoln Pulp and Paper Mill to pursue my dreams of being a professional photographer. Along with my wife Julie, I started our business, Maine Focus Photography in June of 1999. With strong support from Julie and other friends and relatives, I started out doing arts and crafts shows over New England. My business and reputation has grown over the years, due to my presence at such long running shows as the Fryeburg Fair.
Five years ago I embarked on a new path by taking my photography as illustrations and self-publishing a series of seven books about the wildlife and the events of growing up in Maine. I am proud to share that all of my books have been printed in the Great State of Maine by J.S. McCarthy Printers in Augusta, Maine. Another milestone of my recognition came with a photo I took of a gray squirrel and an eagle that went viral on the internet and has been viewed around the World!!
In the next few years I plan on writing more books, taking more photos, and enjoying all that the wilds of Maine has to offer.
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No Fly Design and insect-repelling apparel for people and pets now feature the No Fly Zone™ Insect Defense System to repel ticks, mosquitos and other biting insects and to offer even greater protection for ourselves and our four-legged friends. Wear your No Fly Zone tick-repelling socks, vest, and gaiters on your next walk or backpacking trip!
ABOUT PERMETHRIN
No Fly Zone’s active ingredient, Permethrin, is a synthetic form of a naturally occurring repellent found in the chrysanthemum flower. The product offers superior protection over other insect treatments because of a proprietary process that binds the Permethrin securely to the fibers of the fabric to provide a durable and long-lasting protection.
NO FLY ZONE MAINTAINS WASH DURABILITY UP TO 70 WASHINGS.
Dog Not Gone designs and manufactures high quality visibility products that feature 3M reflective stripes and No Fly Zone Insect-Repelling Technology for people and pets. Dog Not Gone products range from their Original Hunter Safety Dog Vest to Walker Safety Vests and so much more. *Free Shipping on US Domestic Orders!
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I first began silversmithing as a camper at Camp Wohelo on Sebago Lake in 1993. For Christmas in 1996 I received my first tools – saw, hammers, buffing machine, and a blowtorch! I continued exploring silvercraft through summers at Wohelo, and on my own during the school year. After moving to Carrabassett Valley in my twenties, I decided it was time to implement my backup plan for employment and officially started Carrabassett Valley Jewelry in 2006. Teaching swimming in the summer and skiing in the winter, cobbled together with some waitressing, just wasn’t quite cutting it.
I continually find my inspiration from being active out-doors. Some of my best selling designs are from my first year in business, inspired by fresh ski tracks in snow!
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Carol’s Country Crafts has been doing business in Maine for over 20+ years. The company was founded by Carol who found her sewing talents were appreciated by many. Carol started to wholesale items to local gift shops and sell retail at craft shows. She and the company grew over the years. I am proud to say Carol is my mom and we shared the love for fabric and sewing. Our products been approved to carry the Made In Maine Program Label. I am also proud to continue the tradition of making the quality hand made items for local gift shops and frequent craft shows along with adding an Carol’s Country Crafts to the internet. My Mom inspired me to design new products and keep the quality of the items to a high standard. Mom taught me to sew when I was 12 yrs old. I used to go up to her sewing shop each weekend to help out as she continued to teach me all aspects of the business and a strong work ethic.
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Escaped the “big city rat race” in 1973 to enjoy “the way life should be”.
Handmade wooden toys that are simple, safe, and durable; all carefully crafted with all edges and corners rounded, and hand sanded to a pleasant feeling satin smooth natural finish. Native Maine white pine is the primary material used in our wooden toys, with most wheels and turnings made from Maine grown hard maple or birch.
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I use to build lapstrake skiffs from cedar. At the end of the day I always sat on a milk crate while having a beer and admiring my boat. I figured I could do better than a milk crate to sit on so I built my first chair around 40 yrs ago. Friends and neighbors wanted chairs and Maine cedar Adirondacks evolved. I retired from the state after 37yrs of service and proceeds are paying off my daughters collage bills. I have a quality control officer ( my dog Doc ) who tests all furniture before sale.
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Today, Haven’s continues to thrive by sticking to its roots. Since the beginning of Haven’s Candies in 1915, we still handcraft our candies using traditional methods, the finest ingredients and a commitment to superior quality. Haven’s Candies specializes in custom corporate gifts for companies across the United States. We provide complete corporate gifts services including custom logos, custom packaging and shipping. We handle all the details and you get all the credit for a premium, delicious gift. See examples of our chocolate logo craftsmanship in our Chocolate Logo Gallery. Owner Erin Collins and the entire team at Haven’s guarantee your satisfaction. We invite you to stop in for a visit, try a sample, and experience the finest handcrafted candies available anywhere!
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We are so proud to provide folks from all over the country quality rope products made right here in our beautiful state of Maine! As part of the Maine Made program we are dedicated to support our employees and local communities and look forward to growing our business built on the rocky coast of Maine.
From recycled rope to new rope our Rope Mats are the leading door mat on the market! With the largest selection, fastest delivery time, and a price that can’t be beaten, our mats cover doorsteps and more all over the United States and beyond!
“The Right Mat” is a door mat hand made from recycled lobster fishing three strand ropes. New federal regulations mandate that lobster fisherman can no longer use floating line to connect their traps together, because the northern right whale was becoming entangled in the floating line. The fishermen now have to use sinking line to connect their traps.
The Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, a non profit organization receives federal monies to buy the rope back from the fisherman to help with the purchase of the new sinking lines. I became aware of the massive quantity of rope that was going to be available a couple of years ago and thought “there ought to be a market for all that rope”. Over 2 million pounds have been collected to date.
