Hilary Crowell is the owner of The Cultivated Thread, a small batch weaving company based in Wiscasset that produces high-quality, handwoven textiles. After more than a decade of farming, she transitioned her weaving hobby into a full-time business in 2020, drawn by the chance to work independently and apply her practical skills in a new… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Waterville Food Truck Park & Jay’s Dumpling Truck
Zhanpo (“Popo”) Lu wanted to bring more food variety to Waterville, and in May 2025, she did just that by opening the region’s first dedicated food truck park. The Waterville Food Truck Park features six rotating food trucks and operates seven days a week. It’s home to more than 20 vendors offering everything from Thai… Read more »
Tailz ‘er Waggin’ Barkery – Albion
Mary and Allen Blank launched Tailz ‘er Waggin’ Barkery to blend their passion for pets with their dream of a meaningful retirement. After years of corporate work at Deere & Company, the couple had already run a pet shop in the Midwest before taking a six-year journey across the U.S. in a motorhome with their… Read more »