🗺️ Maine 🗺️ All of my past jobs in social media required me to be “on” every evening, weekend, and trip (in some way or another) to ensure our online communities were supported and thriving no matter the hour or day. So, for the first time in 15 years, I did *not* bring my laptop with me on vacation this week. It was blissful. Not using Slack for two years also helped. I put some of my favorite finds in the towns visited but feel free to comment with any I missed. 📍 Boothbay Harbor Mung Bean (town-specific gifties by local artists) @seawicksmaine (I regret missing this candle store) @coastalmainepopcornco (who doesn’t love popcorn) 📍 Kennebunk & Kennebunkport @theclamshack (yes to everything) @smokebbq.me (order the burnt ends) @theboathouserestaurant (get the clam chowder) 📍Ogunquit @aylas_sweet_wonder (A+ ice cream) @finestkindsceniccruises (solid boat tours) @maineoriginals (town-specific hoodies & tees) @nothingbetterlife (Life is Good™️ but better) 📍Portland @victoriamansion (Gilded Age summer home with the loveliest docents in each room + 2 perfect cats) @maxwellspottery (huge range of pottery) @themainesouvenirshop (tees by local artists) @thedriftcollective (town-specific surfwear & tees) @brickyardhollow (brewery, great pizza & vibes) @gorgeousgelato (amazing geloto) 📍 Rockland @farnsworthmuseum (Maine-focused art) @grasshoppershop (little gifties) @clanmaclaren (v delicious sandwiches) 📍Wells @bitter_end_restaurant (get the bolognese or burger) @brewed awakenings wells (cute caffeine spot) @scoopdeckmaine (7,352 flavors of ice cream)