arts and crafts
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PublishedNovember 12, 2024
Midcoast craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2024
There are a lot of holiday craft fairs. Here are 13 that offer something extra.
As the busy craft fair season gets underway, we're highlighting events with added appeal – from food and drink to vintage wares – to help you narrow down your options.
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PublishedJune 12, 2024
Fishin’ for Fashion makes a splash in ninth year
Past and present organizers explain why the annual Boothbay catwalk holds a special place in locals' hearts.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies
Joann's bankruptcy filing arrives amid both a slowdown in discretionary spending overall and during a time consumers are taking a step back from at-home crafts, at least relative to a boom seen at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.