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Looking for all-natural, handcrafted soaps and skincare products made in small batches and with materials found in nature? Look no further than Westbrook, ME! Bare Naturals Soap Company produces ultra-clean products to keep you (and your conscience) spotless.
Eric Ziner and Missy (Melissa) Green moved to Deer Isle, ME, in 1991. At the time, they were both deeply absorbed in their art careers—Eric is an artist blacksmith and
In May 2024, Mathias Kamin and Anne Bryant opened the doors of Bon Vent Cider in Hancock, ME. Their cozy, inviting tasting room is located in a former antique shop
These tea blends are all designed with wintertime in mind, leaning towards warming herbs to enliven the mind and body. These blends make excellent gifts or daily support. These recipes can even be combined to form a winter superblend. Play with the ratios as you see fit!
The passion of local vendors is my favorite part of this job. This week, from Radiant Garden Alchemy and Forest Flush Mushrooms, we introduced some beautiful local options for immune and respiratory health. Montana and Sarah from Radiant Garden, and Matt from Forest Flush, all share a passion for plants and fungi, with a strong focus on quality ingredients going into their small batch tinctures.
Compiled by Torsten Peterson for our November Medicinal Mushroom Workshop. You can also listen to an audio recording of the workshop here. I am not a doctor. No federal
Only three days to go! Now’s the time to start planning out your big cooking day. Here are a few tips to ensure everything in the kitchen runs smoothly.
We’re closing in on the big day, and it’s time to consider the big grocery shop. That can be an intimidating prospect, especially when the store gets busy, when not
Many people are gathering next week for the holidays and for a lot of us that means both digestive and emotional troubles. Holiday events could mean eating foods you usually avoid, but you might let it slide because it’s the holidays. It also might mean seeing people you usually avoid, but you are going to let it slide because it’s the holidays. Good news for us, a lot of our “brain” lives in our guts, so we can actually tackle these issues with many of the same herbs! Let’s start with gut-specific options, since a happy gut will help us better process stress hormones too.
Two integral parts of the holiday feast, drinkies and dessert, need lots of consideration ahead of time. Luckily, our Co-op Wine Guy, John McClement, is ready with his 2025 Thanksgiving
Meet Jill Miller, owner and founder of The Maine Pie Company in Biddeford, ME. Jill has decades of baking experience under her apron. She owned The Runcible Spoon in Nyack,
Our big food holiday is quickly approaching and it’s time to make some plans! This year, the Co-op will be sending out our Annual Strive and Thrive Guide in four
This time of year we are seeing so many people coming in with bronchial support needs! As it gets colder and even drier, our fluids thicken and it can become difficult to expectorate mucus.
A small, diversified farm, Rainbow Farm specializes in MOFGA-certified organic vegetables, as well as pasture-based chicken, pork, beef, and lamb, and is owned and operated by Noah and Lorelei Cimeno. Rainbow Farm is located on a fertile ridge in Orland, Maine, adjacent to Penobscot’s town line.
Rachel Budde is a clinical herbalist and artist, who brought those ideas together to create herbal self care brand Fat and the Moon. These formulas are born out of her
The Grafton Cooperative Cheese Company was founded in 1892 by dairy farmers who gathered together in a cooperative to make their surplus raw milk into cheese. In the days before refrigeration, there were many such cooperatives in rural agricultural communities in order to turn an abundance of fresh milk into a food that could be stored for a longer period of time.
Started by Kyle DePietro and his wife, Angela Trombley, Sasanoa Brewing is an organic brewery that uses Maine farm-grown ingredients. The brewery is located at Tarbox Farm on the end
In our last article, we discussed working with members of the mint family to support mood and focus. This week, we are looking at Gotu Kola and Bacopa, two herbs
As a former bread-baker, dairy-farmer, and award-winning cheesemaker, Karen Getz has always had a deep love for food. When she learned that she needed to cut out gluten from her
Fall is a big adjustment for parents, teachers, students, and farmers. In the co-op, we are seeing many people settle into the fall rhythm. Some of us are in the
Article by Torsten Peterson, Wellness Assistant Manager This week we just passed one of the hottest heat waves of the summer so far, and we are sure to see more
Are you concerned about the impact of wild fires on your lungs? Many of us are. Smoke exposure can cause many issues in our lungs, as well as worsening existing
A family owned, 40-acre saltwater farm nestled in Dyer Harbor in Steuben, Maine, Painted Pepper Farm was started in 2005. The farm, which includes the on-site creamery Dairy Delights, is owned and operated by Lisa Reilich. Lisa keeps a herd of about 70 Nigerian dwarf dairy goats and utilizes silvopasture, which is a practice of grazing livestock with trees.
This time of year, I see so many people coming in to discuss stagnant, bloating type digestion, swelling in the joints, puffiness in the face and other tissues, worsenened mastitis
This week, we held a fantastic Trust Your Gut – Herbs to Regulate, Nourish, and Heal Your Digestive System with Clinical Herbalist and Community Educator Mo-Katz-Christy. If you missed it
For four generations – and over 100 years – Carrie Whitcomb’s family has milked Jersey and Guernsey cows on Springdale Farm in Waldo. The Whitcomb family had always produced quality,
Caitlin Frame and Andy Smith started The Milkhouse Dairy Farm and Creamery in Monmouth, Maine, in 2015. The 280 acres of land they acquired in Monmouth was an ideal setting
Barbara Brooks established Seal Cove Farm and started handcrafting goat cheeses in the French tradition in 1976. At the time, she worked as a part-time lifeguard, swim teacher and a waitress and had two clear goals: to work independently and to make cheese. Though goat cheese would not catch on throughout the United States for a number of years, a handful of Maine farmers (including Brooks) started milking goats in the late 70s and early 80s and were pioneers in introducing goat cheese into the market. Soft chevre made from goat milk was already very popular abroad, but it took time to gain momentum in Maine. Goat milking and cheese has come a long way over the past few decades; with their cheeky personalities and tasty cheese, dairy goats have since captured the hearts of farmers and consumers across the country.
Sunshine marmalade, Mexican street corn, a pineapple and ginger cocktail and limoncello tiramisu are just some of the ways peninsula diners can brighten their taste buds and also the lives
Juneteenth is the oldest internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865 – two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
Charley and Carol Baer have operated Baer’s Best Beans in Maine for over three decades. They specialize in producing heirloom bean varieties that have grown here in the Northeast since colonial days.
Article by Torsten Peterson, Wellness Assistant Manager We are deep into tick season, deep enough for many of us to be wary of them or to be facing complications from
Don’t forget a fresh fruit salad for your Memorial Day celebrations! We have ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as grapes and mini watermelons, back in Produce 🍉 A Memorial
This time of year is unique because many of us find ourselves especially damp in the respiratory system, even if we are not prone to it at other times in
Ian Jerolmack’s passion for farming started when he was just a sprout. His childhood was spent living in the suburbs and both of his parents were from the city, but he constantly gravitated towards the farms that existed beyond the sphere of this residential world.
Bees are to thank for an impressive variety of products in our store! In our general merchandise department, you can find locally made beeswax wraps, locally crafted Goat’s milk
Originally from Europe, Angelo Popolare has always had a passion for baking and captures the essence of traditional European bread-making in his sourdough loaves. Trained at Italy’s prestigious Alma Culinary School and seasoned in various Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe and the US, he is bringing a slice of artisan dedication to midcoast Maine.
Paul and Karen Volkhausen have been running Happytown Farm in Orland, Maine – selling meat, vegetables, maple syrup, flowers and eggs – for 46 years. Over the years, they’ve built a house, a barn, 5 hoophouses, a greenhouse, and a legacy, as well as raised a family and countless animals.
If you are a coffee connoisseur or a chocoholic, you may have noticed a logo or the designation of “Fair Trade” indicated on product packaging. In the United States, there
As the 2025 celebration of Maine Seaweed Week (4/25-5/4) concludes, it seems like a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the unique and versatile natural resource that is seaweed. Seaweeds have
May is upon us and the volume of local flowers continues to astonish! Plus sales on Woodstock, Seaweed, Co-op Merch and more. On Sale This Week BIG SALE on Woodstock
Farmer direct, open-pollinated, open source and regionally adapted, Bhoomi Devi Seeds is a no-till seed farm operated by Olivia O’Dwyer, Noah Dest and Bhoomi Devi (Mother Nature) and is based in Lincolnville, Maine.
From seaweed to Tikka Masala to bath tissues. The Co-op this week. Seaweed on Sale! It’s Maine Seaweed Week and we’re celebrating with a Splash Sale on seaweed products in
In 2018, Matt Horwitz-Lee and his family left their life in Baltimore, Maryland, to be closer to his ailing father and were thankfully able to be there for him when he passed. Afterwards, it became a question of where to go and what to do next with their lives. The pandemic arrived soonafter and, with his wife’s family already living in Maine, they chose to take a chance on Stockton Springs.
There’s a new supplement in town and it’s here to help make your post alcohol-embellished celebration days more enjoyable. It’s PartySmart by Himalaya Drug Company, a well-trusted and beloved ayurvedic herbal company with a bevy of scientific research behind it. Those of us who like to imbibe from time to time know all too well the unfortunate state that can follow the highs of the night with the nausea, headaches, and ghastly woes of regret come morning.
In April we celebrate Earth Month, a time to strive to reduce our carbon footprints. Slash Your Trash is underway now and the Roadside Clean Up is on Saturday, April 19 (we’e taking registrations now). A great way to reduce your footprint is to find eco-friendly products for your household and for yourself. With that in mind, we’d like to showcase some of our favorite earth-friendly brands (which are on sale now).
Every March we celebrate women-owned local businesses carried at the Co-op. Here are three more awesome small businesses owned and operated by savvy Maine women and one woman-founded business (now a cooperative).
This April 21-26 we’re having a sale in the Bulk Department for all items purchased in the customer’s own reusable containers! There’s never been a better time to get into
This sentiment is exciting for many, but living in Maine, we know all too well the change of pace coming towards us as the season heats up and so do our workloads. Many of us are taking stock of the year ahead of us, planning, and trying not to get overwhelmed.
Pledge to SLASH YOUR TRASH this April! Not only will you be helping the planet, but you could win prizes!
Every March we celebrate women-owned local businesses carried at the Co-op. Here are three more awesome small businesses owned and operated by savvy Maine women.
As the season changes over, so to do the shelves at the Co-op. Check out some new items, restocks, and deals at the Co-op this week.
This week we’re featuring some of the new items in the Wellness Department. The Equinox Sale Week is a great time to try out something new!
Every March we celebrate women-owned local businesses carried at the Co-op. Here are three more awesome small businesses owned and operated by savvy Maine women, one from outside Maine doing great work for women, and one local woman-founded (now family-run) business.
Check out this week’s new arrivals, sales, and more!
Every March we celebrate women-owned local businesses carried at the Co-op. Here are two more awesome small businesses owned and operated by savvy Maine women.
Plan ahead for Saint Patrick’s Day! We have all the fixings to make a great Irish meal that would make a Seanmháthair proud! Potatoes, carrots, rutabagas, cabbage, bangers, stouts, and more. We have several options for beef briskets (local and from away). Why not corn your own brisket? It’s easy and very satisfying.
Every March we celebrate women-owned local businesses carried at the Co-op. Here are four awesome small businesses owned and operated by savvy Maine women.
Many of us living in Maine are familiar with the heaviness of spirit that is colloquially known as “the winter blues.” For some, these seasonal shifts in mood begin to creep in as early as September or October – when day length first begins to ebb in our Northern Hemisphere – and don’t fully lift until the light has returned in earnest in April or May.
Torsten Peterson, Wellness Assistant Manager One of my favorite ways to support my mood and whole body vitality this late winter is Ayurvedic restorative formula Chyavanprash which addresses mood and
Check out some awesome new products now available at the co-op. From Shoyu Ramen to frozen broccoli that gives all its profits to family’s in need, check out the most interesting additions to our shelves.
Ray Schofield’s first motivational spark to bake bread came as a result from attending the Kneading Conference in 2007/2008. At that time, he was living in Rhode Island where he
Owned and operated by Rodney Boyington and Vanessa Rancourt since 2012, Jackman Maple Syrup is a 3,000 acre sugarbush located on the north side of Bald Mountain
New Products! Have you tried Three Trees unsweetened Pistachio Milk? Organic, non-dairy milk with simple ingredients: Pistachios, Almonds, and Himalayan sea salt. Look for it in the dairy cooler! New
Cut flowers are a heartfelt gift, but what about a bouquet that will last all the way to spring? Maine-made rose creams are an excellent way to show love to our community and your loved ones at the same time.
Ready for the growing season? We’ve got seeds from several quality companies in stock now. Herbs, flowers, veggies and more! Also, it’s the last few days to take advantage of the Jan B Co-op Deals.
As January enters its final week and the countdown to Valentine’s Day begins, the Co-op has some new products and restocks that you may want to check out!
The bird population in the United States and Canada has declined by almost 30% — a total loss of 3 billion birds — worldwide since 1970, with habitat loss as a driving force. 75% of the world’s coffee is farmed with practices that actively destroy forest habitat and when forests disappear, migratory songbirds disappear, too.
This January in produce, we’re starting a new tradition of celebrating our local farmers. You might think January is a weird time of year to celebrate farmers, but it’s the
Why are we talking about Indigenous Food Sovereignty so much this month at the Blue Hill Co-op? Firstly, because the story of the first Thanksgiving perpetuates an inaccurate and harmful
This November, get ready for gatherings with friends and family with big savings on all Field Day products at your co-op. Save on more than 270 Field Day items — from maple syrup to wild-caught tuna to paper towels — from Oct. 30 through Dec. 3. Field Day is our value brand that offers high-quality, delicious food and household products at more affordable prices every day through Co+op Basics, making this savings event even more spectacular. Our lowest prices will be even lower!
October is Seafood Month and we’d like to take a moment to highlight some of our star suppliers! Living in coastal Maine, we are lucky enough to have some of
Autumn is such a poignant time of year, as the vibrant life energy of summer begins to fade into the darker and more contemplative cool-weather seasons. For many, autumn evokes a feeling of grief and foreboding and is barely more than a signifier of the long and imminent winter beginning to close in. Fall happens to be my favorite season for a number of reasons. I do begin to grieve the warmth and vibrancy of summer as it slips away, but am also made all the more conscious of its value and the ephemeral beauty of the natural world around us by its dramatic retreat.
The people who work with wild blueberries are referred to as stewards, and they use best practices handed down through generations of caretaking to tend to the barrens. Maine is the leading producer of wild blueberries in the United States, with approximately 47,600 acres of blueberry barrens being managed on 512 farms statewide. The Passamaquoddy and Wabanki people were some of the first to harvest wild blueberries thousands of years ago and these fruits are of great cultural significance to the Tribes.
Summer in Maine has arrived in all her glory. On the heels of a mild winter (thanks in part to the El Niño weather phenomena) climate experts predict that the country has begun to transition into a different weather phenomena: La Niña. Typically, when these two weather phenomena begin a transition from one to another, it can put an entire region into a holding pattern of atmospheric conditions. Unfortunately for Mainers, this holding pattern means an unusually humid, hot summer, with temperatures predicted to stay between 60-80% higher than average and precipitation expected to be between 40-50% higher. In the words of the Farmers’ Almanac, we’re in for a “sultry and soggy” one. In an effort to stay safe and comfortable while also prioritizing energy efficiency, we’ve put together some useful tips for making the most of the (practically tropical) cards we’ve been dealt this year.
The terms “biodegradable” and “compostable” are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences worth noting. While everything that is compostable is technically biodegradable, not everything that is
