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Published
February 28, 2025

Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way

Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
Published
January 12, 2025

Pandemic lesson we should take into 2025: eat local
Published
December 13, 2024

Portland Print Crawl connects artists throughout the city

Print studios across the city open their doors Dec. 13-15 for the annual Portland Print Crawl, encouraging residents to support local printmakers with their holiday shopping and showcasing Portland's robust printmaking community.
Published
December 9, 2024

Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to host third annual holiday pop-up shop
Published
November 16, 2023

Bowdoinham farm to host new holiday market in collaboration with local artisan

Published
October 31, 2023

From the Chamber: Start with a step — 5 ways to ease back in
Published
May 18, 2021

Pop-up market coming to Portland’s Congress Square Park
Published
December 7, 2020

Portland Buy Local launches city-wide gift exchange
Published
January 14, 2020

Refreshed mission in store for Portland Buy Local

The 13-year-old organization launches a campaign better meet the needs of its members and could include advocacy work and additional events.
Published
July 15, 2019

Portland Buy Local seeks louder voice in public policy

The organization wants to be an advocate for the city's independent businesses on issues like parking and land use.