The Keep It Local Maine Podcast

Want to learn more about what's happening in real estate? How about some tips of what to do and what NOT to do when listing your home? Want to be inspired? Then you should listen to our conversation with Maine real estate agent Lisa Andrade of North Point Realty!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lisa Andrade of North Point Realty is one of the top performing agents in Southern Maine.  She specializes in residential family listings and has some amazing community connections that have helped her to grow her business to a whole new level.  People looking to invest, buy or sell - listen up! To set up an appointment with Lisa, call (207) 239-2220 or visit www.lisalistsmaine.com for more information. Be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn as well.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

If you've been around Southern Maine for a few years, you've probably seen the transformation happening in downtown Biddeford. We had a chance to talk with Delilah Poupore about how Heart of Biddeford has been helping in revitalizing the city, how her experiences in different parts of the country have prepared her for her current role, what's coming up, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Delilah has been the Executive Director of Heart of Biddeford since January of 2011 -- engaging the community in an effort to foster a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable downtown. Delilah grew up in the post-industrial city of Duluth Minnesota, attended college and grad school in Vermont, and worked in higher education primarily in Southern California for 16 years before moving to Maine with her husband. Heart of Biddeford recently received the Great American Main Street Award, which is Main Street America's highest award for historic preservation, community engagement, and inclusive development. Learn more about what Heart Of Biddeford is doing at www.heartofbiddeford.org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Also, be sure to save August 19 & 20 for RiverJam Festival in Mechanics Park! Check out the full line-up of bands and activities at www.riverjamfest.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

If you're looking for fun things to do in Maine for every season, have we got a guest for you! We chatted with Maine travel and food writer Jennifer Hazard about the second edition of her book - The Maine Play Book: A Four-Season Guide to Family Fun and Adventure - as well as how she started in travel writing, her go-to spots in Maine, how she defines success, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jennifer Hazard is the author of The Maine Play Book: A Four-Season Guide to Family Fun and Adventure. She's written about food, travel, and family for Food Network Magazine, Maine Magazine, and Down East Magazine and created content for Martha Stewart Living and L.L.Bean. Jennifer lives in Maine with her husband and two children.   Learn more about Jennifer at her website, www.jenhazard.com and look for her book on Amazon, Islandport Press, or local bookstores throughout Maine. Be sure to follow her on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

We learned a lot in this episode talking with Doctor Jess and Irina about Freedom MD! We talked about how their concierge urgent care service provides care in the comfort of people's homes, their aesthetics services provided in their clinic, how they deal with burnout, what inspires them, and more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Doctor Jess has worked as physician for over 20 years and has experience in primary care, walk-in and urgent care, hospital medicine, aesthetics, and substance use disorder treatment. Irina has worked in healthcare for 12 years. She obtained certification with a Leadership Development Institute in 2016, and is passionate about growing small businesses. At FreedomMD, they are committed to providing elite care, with a personalized touch through their concierge medical service as well as their in-clinic aesthetics services. Learn more about Freedom MD concierge urgent care and schedule an appointment at www.freedommd.us. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about Freedom MD Lux aesthetics services and schedule an appointment at www.freedommd.us. You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram as well.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

We had a great time talking with Maine singer, songwriter, and bandleader Gina Alibrio. We discussed how she found her way to Maine, the process of recording her new album Atlas, her favorite singers, what inspires her, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gina Alibrio currently resides in Portland, Maine where in addition to being a session vocalist, she is the front-woman for the locally popular band The Red Eye Flight Crew. The band features members of nationally acclaimed acts such as Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds as well as Jaw Gems. She recently released her first full-length solo album entitled Atlas. Download Atlas from Gina's Bandcamp page in a variety of formats and be sure to catch her and The Red Eye Flight Crew every Monday night through the Summer at Portland House Of Music & Events. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This was a great conversation that we had with Maine writer Gary Rainford. We talked about his newest book of poems called Adrift, how he came to writing poetry, how his surroundings on Swan Island influence him and his writing, his creative process, how he defines success, some of his favorite poets, and more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Gary Rainford lives on Swan’s Island year-round,and is the author of three poetry collections: Adrift … Salty Liquor … and Liner Notes. Gary's poems, shaped by tides, saltwater, music, and experience, are published in a wide range of literary magazines, university journals, and newspapers. His most recent book, Adrift, is a love story, and his poems tell the story of his mother’s Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more about Gary and where to buy his books, visit www.garyrainford.com. Also be sure to follow him on Instagram as well.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

We had the chance to chat with Van and Sumit Sharma, the founders of Rupee Beer - a craft beer specially designed to be paired with Indian and other spice-rich foods. We talked about their inspiration for the brew, their history growing up in the restaurant industry, how they've brought more diversity to the craft beer space, how they define success, and more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Sumit and Van Sharma always found it frustrating that Indian beer giants never distributed to states like Maine in the early 90’s. Both of them grew up in the Indian restaurant trade which their family has been in for over 45 years, but it wasn’t until COVID that they both ended up living in Maine after being overseas in the UK and Australia. During that time, they set out to change the food and beverage arena in a bold, diverse, and innovative way. After partnering with global brewing legend Alan Pugsley, co-founder of Shipyard Brewing Company, they have taken what started as an idea to solve a problem of sourcing Indian beer in Maine and grown it into a dialogue of increasing ethnic diversity within the craft brewing scene. To learn more about Rupee Beer, visit www.rupeebeer.com to find out where to get a cold can and news about new releases. Be sure to follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we had a lot of fun talking with Maine painter and muralist Ryan Adams. He told us about his beginnings in art, his favorite projects, advice to aspiring artists and business owners, how he defines success, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Ryan Adams is a painter and muralist residing in his hometown of Portland, Maine with his wife, Rachel Gloria and their two daughters. His background in traditional graffiti led him to creating large-scale mural work and hand lettered design and signage. His signature ‘gem’ style of work is a geometric breakdown of letterforms with shadows and highlights included to create depth and movement throughout the pieces. His pieces tend to be bold, colorful and clever; often including statements within. Currently, Ryan co-owns and operates a hand painted signage business, designs for a brewery, paints murals any and everywhere and exhibits his work as often as possible. To learn more about Ryan, visit his website at www.ryanwritesonthings.com where you can view his artwork and contact him about commissions and projects. Be sure to follow him on Instagram (@ryanwritesonthings).   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we sat down with Ethan and Bud from Aquaboggan Waterpark. We talked with Bud about his time getting the park off the ground over 40 years ago, how Ethan has stepped in as general manager, the exciting addition of the Saco Drive-In for this coming Summer, what inspires them, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Aquaboggan has been a Southern Maine institution for over 40 years. From waterslides to mini golf, it is the coolest place around to splash, slide, and play all summer long. They have a giant wave pool, go karts, bumpin boats, eight water slides, as well as a kids splash area and the aquasaucer for the little ones. This year, they’re excited to be adding the Saco Drive-In to the park and will be opening for the season June 25th. To learn more about Aquaboggan and purchase passes for this Summer, visit www.aquaboggan.com. They are located at 980 Portland Road in Saco, Maine. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, had a chance to sit down with Khaled Habash who owns multiple businesses with his wife Jen. We talked about how they became "serial entrepreneurs", what it's like running a seasonal business, advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, how he defines success, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Khaled and his wife Jen are serial entrepreneurs and the owners of The Blue Lobster, Maine Duck Tours, and Scenic Route Maine Tours. After years of learning the ropes in business in other parts of the country, they brought their experience home back to Maine. As extensive world travels, they enjoy and have firsthand insight about how to host tourists in Vacationland. For some great Maine apparel and souvenirs, visit their online store at www.thebluelobster.com or stop by 177 Commercial Street in Portland. Follow The Blue Lobster on Facebook and Instagram. Want to get a unique tour around Portland this Summer or Fall? Visit www.maineducktours.com to book your tickets now. Follow Maine Duck Tours on Facebook and Instagram. To view all the ways you can see the state with The Scenic Route Maine Tours, visit www.thescenicroutemainetours.com to book and follow them on Facebook.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we spoke with the founder of Fight Coffee, Anthony McKeown about how he's raising awareness and funds in the fight against human trafficking. We talked about the launching of his online coffee company, how they're making an impact on multiple levels, what is inspiring to him, and how others can join the fight as well!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Anthony’s launched Fight Coffee in 2021 at the height of the COVID pandemic. They are a family owned and operated business that donates 100% of their profits to fight against human trafficking both in Maine and worldwide by enabling people to shop for quality coffee online and choose which anti-trafficking organization they want to contribute to. One of Anthony’s favorite things about Fight Coffee is that it makes it super easy for everyone everywhere to join the fight simply by drinking delicious coffee. To learn more about Fight Coffee, their mission, order coffee and merchandise, visit www.fightcoffee.org today. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for news and updates.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we had the chance to speak with Barry and Stacy Miller from Sea Love. We talked about how Stacy began making her own candles and scents, how that turned into a thriving business, how they work with other local businesses and makers, what success looks like for them, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Barry and Stacy are a husband-and-wife team who love making & creating, and adore the lifestyle of coastal living. Their small batch candles are in 500+ retail stores across the United States - all inspired by a feeling, a moment, a place, and the list goes on. In Summer 2020, they opened Maine’s first DIY custom fragrance experience in Kennebunkport. Their candle bar and boutique is meant to inspire, and designed to help you bring memories to live with the art of scent blending and 'pouring your own'. They are passionate about fragrance and helping you create a space you love and feel alive - and reflect a life well lived! To learn more about Sea Love and purchase from their online shop, go to www.sealove.com or stop by Dock Square at 2 Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport, Maine. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode, we had the chance to speak with Ellen and Amanda from Woodfords Family Services. With May being National Foster Care Month, we talked about what Woodfords does to help support foster parents and foster children, the different types of foster care, how to learn more about becoming a foster parent, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that has served the greater Portland and larger Maine community for 55 years. Founded by five families who wanted better educational opportunities for their children with special needs, Woodfords has stayed true to its roots, while growing to provide thousands of individuals and their families with compassionate support throughout their lives. Woodfords offers a variety of clinical, educational, family support, residential, and training programs to individuals with special needs. One signature program, and especially important this month, is Woodfords’ Therapeutic Foster Care program, which trains foster parents and places children in foster care with loving and safe families. Every child deserves a safe and loving home, and Woodfords is committed to helping all children find their way in this world with love and support. To learn more about Woodfords Family Services, go to www.woodfords.org or call (207) 878-9663. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This episode, we the chance to speak with teacher-turned-designer Alice Yardley! We asked her about the transition from teaching to designing her own line of handbags, how she got involved with New York Fashion Week during COVID, sustainability in fashion, advice for young designers, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Alice is a contemporary handbag designer based in Portland, Maine. While working as a high school art teacher for about eight years in Atlanta and New York City, she developed her love for leather-working, color theory, and design. When starting her company in 2018, Alice utilized her relationships with local upholstery and leather shops to repurpose leather pieces into unique bags. A portion of her work continues to be made with repurposed leather, and she is extremely passionate about contributing to the sustainable and zero-waste movement in the world of fashion. Each handbag is thoughtfully created into a one-of-a-kind design handmade, by Alice herself, in her studio/shop in the Washington Avenue Black Box shipping containers! To learn more about Alice and to view her store, go to www.aliceyardleymaine.com and check out her shop. Visit her at 93 Washington Avenue in Portland, Maine. Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about Fish Bones Grill, visit www.fishbonesgrill.com, stop by 70 Lincoln Street in Lewiston, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This episode, chatted with the husband and wife team of Paul and Kate Landry, the owners of Pine Point Grill in Scarborough and Fish Bones Grill in Lewiston. We talked about how they got started in restaurants, their desert island menu items, how they define success, and more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kate and Paul have owned and operated restaurants in Maine for 28 years, starting in 1994 with their first, Mac’s Grill, an Auburn icon that continues to flourish under new ownership. In 2005, they opened Fish Bones Grill in the Bates Mill Complex in Lewiston, Maine as the first tenant in Mill No. 6 and was credited with helping to revitalize Lewiston’s downtown area. In 2019, the Landry’s opened their newest establishment, Pine Point Grill located on the Pine Point Road in Scarborough, Maine.  Considered a neighborhood bar and grill, it offers casual upscale dining as well as Artisan pizzas to eat in or take out. The Landry’s currently live in Wales, ME and have continued to be active in both of their restaurants. To learn more about Pine Point Grill, visit www.pinepointgrill.com, stop by 240 Pine Point Road in Scarborough, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about Fish Bones Grill, visit www.fishbonesgrill.com, stop by 70 Lincoln Street in Lewiston, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This episode, we had a chance to sit down with rapper and writer turned photographer and videographer, Sarah Violette. We talked about how she transitioned from performing to media, her passion for birdwatching and nature photography, how she maintains her passion for what she does, what inspires her, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sarah is a photographer, videographer, and former music artist from southern Maine. After years of performing music in Portland, she began creating music videos for other artists in the area and is now a full-time media freelancer based in Lewiston. The list of artists she’s worked with includes Dave Gutter, Sydneythesinger, Spose, Kristina Kentigian (ken-tee-gee-en), Shane Reis (rise), Bensbeendead, and many more. To learn more about Sarah and her media projects, go to www.violettemedia.com where you can contact her about projects, see her portfolio, and learn how to get prints of her photography. Be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This episode, we talked with Maine singer and songwriter Mehuman. We chatted about her latest album, Beautiful Ashes, as well as her songwriting process, how she grew up in a musical household, her joy in collaboration with other musicians, her new podcast I Wish I Wrote It, inspiration, and how she defines success!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Folk hop for hip folk is the signature sound coined by singer/songwriter Mehuman, and it resonates with authenticity and integrity throughout her music. Her most recent album, Beautiful Ashes, carries her personal narrative fraught with love, joy, loss, and sorrow into redemption and restoration. She is a former Arista Records artist and multiple award-winning SESAC songwriter who has shared the stage with the likes of Norah Jones, Sheila E, Ani DiFranco, The Verve, KoKo Taylor, and a previous guest of ours, Laurie Jones. To learn more Mehuman's music and to get her latest album Beautiful Ashes, go to www.mehumanmusic.com. Be sure to follow her on Facebook to catch all the latest episodes of I Wish I Wrote It.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This episode, we sat down with Deirdre Frey - a Maine veterinarian and the owner of Vet At Your Door. We talked about her journey from engineering to becoming a vet, how she still uses those experiences in her daily work, how Vet At Your Door helps her both patients and doctors, what inspires her, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: iDeirdre earned a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University.  After working for a few years as a computer programmer, she decided to fulfill her life-long dream of becoming a veterinarian.  She obtained her doctorate in veterinary medicine from University of Pennsylvania and in 2011, she achieved her other life-long dream of living in Maine. She started Vet At Your Door in 2015 in order to create a low-stress, high-quality veterinary experience for pets and their parents in the comfort of home, while also providing a top-notch work experience for her incredible staff. Dr. Frey lives in Carrabassett Valley, ME with her husband, three children, and standard poodle, Greta. To learn more about Vet At Your Door, visit www.vetatyourdoor.com or call (207) 536-8387 to make an appointment - they're now accepting new patients! Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Weather is getting warmer and it’s project planning season - which means you should call Maine Commercial Contracting - your locally owned choice for residential and commercial services in Southern Maine. They’ll be there for that new driveway, walkway, or excavation for your home and for your business with parking lot paving, road milling, heavy hauling, and competitive commercial pricing. So when you need your project done right on your timeline, get ahold of the company with an appetite for excellence and the skills to see it through. Call Maine Commercial Contracting at 207-391-0540 for a free estimate or find them online at mainecommercialcontracting.com.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

We had the chance to talk with Julie Viola from Gorham Savings Bank about LaunchPad - Maine's premier small business competition. We chatted about this year's contest, how business owners and entrepreneurs can apply to be part of it throughout March, some tips on applying, past winners, why Maine is a great place to start a business, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gorham Savings Bank’s LaunchPad is Maine’s premier small business competition and a showcase for the state’s dynamic entrepreneurial community. Innovative early-stage and established small businesses are invited to apply online March 1 through March 31, 2022. An independent panel of judges will select five finalists to pitch live and compete for the Bank’s $50,000 LaunchPad Grant. Five additional finalists will be selected to compete for the Emerging Business Award. All applicants will be considered for both prize levels. Julie Viola is VP, Commercial Banker and Manager of Small Business Banking at Gorham Savings Bank. With her solid background and over 20 years of experience, she’s helped establish the Bank as a leader in the marketplace with a robust small business portfolio, a large commercial portfolio, along with corporate credit cards, and accounts receivable financing. As small business banking manager, she’s responsible for a lending team as well as her own customer relationships. To learn more about LaunchPad and submit your application, go to gorhamsavings.bank/launchpad now. Be sure to follow Gorham Savings Bank on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Headquartered in Gorham, Maine since its founding in 1868, Gorham Savings Bank is a depositor-owned community bank delivering a full suite of financial services tailored to the needs of Southern Maine's businesses and consumers. As the only bank headquartered in Cumberland County, GSB serves and supports businesses that value local management, know-how and accountability. The bank offers consumer savings accounts, personal loans, mortgages, HELOCs, CDs, IRAs and financial planning services through its 12 branches and growing network of ATMs, video teller machines, and mobile services. Gorham Savings Bank is a tireless advocate for the wellbeing of the communities it serves, donating thousands of volunteer hours to dozens of community-based initiatives annually. Learn more at gorhamsavings.bank. Member FDIC.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

This week, we had the unique opportunity to talk with the CEO and founder of Maine's rocket company, Sascha Deri of bluShift Aerospace. They are the first company to commercially launch a rocket using bio-derived fuel and did it right here in Maine! We talked about what makes Maine a great place for a rocket company, nanosatellites, challenges he's faced, how previous experiences have helped him, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: In 1999 Sascha co-founded the altE Store, a national renewable energy product distribution and light manufacturing company, where as CEO he is responsible for setting the company’s market and product development strategy for the $29M/year organization. In 2014 Mr. Deri founded bluShift Aerospace. The company made history on January 31, 2021 with the first commercial rocket launch powered by bio-derived fuel in the world, using a proprietary modular hybrid rocket engine that is also unique to the aerospace industry. Mr. Deri grew up in Maine,  earning a degree in physics from Earlham College and a second degree in electrical engineering from University of Southern Maine. He lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife and two daughters. To learn more about bluShift Aerospace, visit www.blushiftaerospace.com or check out investment opportunities in their company. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: Headquartered in Gorham, Maine since its founding in 1868, Gorham Savings Bank is a depositor-owned community bank delivering a full suite of financial services tailored to the needs of Southern Maine's businesses and consumers. As the only bank headquartered in Cumberland County, GSB serves and supports businesses that value local management, know-how and accountability. The bank offers consumer savings accounts, personal loans, mortgages, HELOCs, CDs, IRAs and financial planning services through its 12 branches and growing network of ATMs, video teller machines, and mobile services. Gorham Savings Bank is a tireless advocate for the wellbeing of the communities it serves, donating thousands of volunteer hours to dozens of community-based initiatives annually. Learn more at gorhamsavings.bank. Member FDIC.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.