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Oldest shoe store in America shares key to success
Updated: Mar. 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT
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Marleigha Clipston
Colburn Shoe Store in Belfast is the oldest shoe store in the country, first opening in 1832.
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Bangor nail salon owner turns talents into growing business
Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 9:27 PM EST
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Marleigha Clipston
Some people spend their whole lives dreaming of owning a small business.
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Brewer business creates special moments with food
Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 5:39 PM EST
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Marleigha Clipston
The owner of Downtown Charcuterie, Ashley Cunningham, and her best friend, Lexi Moody, hope to connect people with food during celebrations through their business.
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New Bangor business hopes to give horror fans a place to go all year
Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 6:37 PM EDT
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Marleigha Clipston
At the Emporium, they have collectible items like these signed movie posters, and they have t-shirts of your favorite horror films.
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Bon Vent brings cider to Hancock
Updated: Sep. 26, 2024 at 5:21 PM EDT
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Marleigha Clipston
Bon Vent in Hancock is bringing authentic cider flavors and jam music to Down East Maine.
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Blue Hill’s Barncastle hotel and restaurant
Updated: Aug. 1, 2024 at 6:14 PM EDT
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Marleigha Clipston
The owners of Barncastle restaurant and inn took over less then two years ago and have made the place there own.
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Secrets of a Small Biz: Oliver and Friends
Updated: Jun. 26, 2024 at 6:03 PM EDT
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Marleigha Clipston
Renee Cunningham just opened her newest book store in Waterville, she was previously located in Belgrade but 5 years ago her store was just a dream.
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Artisan turns her talents into a business
Updated: May 22, 2024 at 6:13 PM EDT
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Marleigha Clipston
Katharine Mason founder and operator of Katharine Jane Jewelry started her journey of creating her own business over a decade ago
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