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Carter Light, Chef/Owner
Carter Light makes delicious sausage with the freshest ingredients using old world techniques. Carter learned how to make sausages in culinary school at Southern New Hampshire University and has been fascinated by the process of transforming throwaway products into something delicious ever since. His love of food started at a young age when he was growing up in a bed and breakfast operated by his mother. Carter has worked for Chef Paul O’Connor at a fine dining restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where became executive chef. Carter then moved to Park City, Utah and ran Silver Restaurant. After several years at Silver and looking to move back to the east coast, Carter partnered with James Mitchell to open Coda restaurant in Southwest Harbor in the winter of 2015. Carter created Colvard and Company, LLC two years later and ran simultaneously with the restaurant. In 2020 the pandemic forced the restaurant to close and Carter shifted his focus to making sausages fulltime. When Carter is not making sausages he enjoys camping, hiking and playing frisbee with his dogs Buddy and Montana.
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Sperry General Store is a woman owned décor and gift-focused shop specializing in vintage style travel posters, prints and handcrafted artisan. The style is inspired by graphic Art Deco, specifically the Swiss poster design of the 1920s and 1930s. Liza graduated magna cum laude from Maine College of Art & Design and works outside her home studio in South Portland, Maine. She grew up in the Borestone mountain region roaming around 500 acres of family owned land, her work is deeply inspired from the natural beauty of this area.
Acadia, Casco Bay, Katahdin, Moosehead Lake and Onawa are just a few of the locations highlighted in their work. Through her love of Maine and it’s natural beauty, she donates 1% of all sales to environmentally focused organizations throughout the state—including the Natural Resources Council of Maine and the Nature Conservancy of Maine.
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In the heart of Maine, where rugged coastlines meet lush forests, ISLES was born from a simple yet profound desire: to create a moment of pure comfort and indulgence in every cup. Our small batch Latte Blends are more than just beverages; they’re crafted with care, using only the finest, all-natural, organic, and plant-based ingredients.
At ISLES, we believe that less is more. That’s why we’ve carefully curated our blends to be free from any additives or artificial flavors – just pure, unadulterated goodness in every sip. Each blend is a celebration of simplicity, inspired by the beauty and bounty of nature that surrounds us.
Our recipes are a labor of love, perfected over years of personal enjoyment. Now, we’re thrilled to share them with you, inviting you to savor the same moments of joy and relaxation that have enriched our lives.
Whether you prefer your latte hot or iced, ISLES has a blend that will envelop you in warmth and comfort, like a hug in a cup. So go ahead, take a moment for yourself, and indulge in the wholesome goodness of ISLES. After all, life is too short for anything less than the best.
Sip up, and let every cup be a reminder to slow down, savor the moment, and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
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Bevin is an artist living and working in Falmouth, Maine. She is the daughter of a woodworker and a painter. Bevin obtained a B.F.A. in Studio Art from James Madison University, with a concentration in photography, focusing specifically in alternative processes. She also holds a Master of Education in Art from the University of Minnesota, and finished the program with summer study at Säterglänten Institute for Slöjd (traditional handicrafts) in Insjön and Stockholm, Sweden. While in Minnesota, she lived and participated in the Tilsner Artist Cooperative in St. Paul, worked as a sign painter, and taught drawing lessons to elementary-age students.
“I moved to the beautiful state of Maine (2010), and as an artist, was inspired by its rustic charm. I started painting on old boards from barns that had fallen under disrepair and lost their use. I love painting on the wood because each piece is unique and adds a layer of texture and history. Their old knots and saw marks present character, and they give me a challenge to paint on. I keep my paintings relatively simple and take into account the interesting features that the wood already has.”
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I worked at the smokehouse for 6 years with my dad learning the process of the dry cure artisanal smoking methods. During that time, he was a proud recipient of 6 SOFI awards for a few of his creations. Shortly, thereafter, my dad lost his battle with cancer and I took a break from the smoking atmosphere to work in a lobster facility.
My new position allowed me the opportunity to work with some wonderful people (local and far away). HACCP, BRC and Internal Auditing Certifications gave me the opportunity to work in a world wide marketing atmosphere and I wouldn’t be where I am today without those friends.
My husband Gary, is a life time fisherman and captain of the Casey-n-Taya. Fishing on the water all his life doing a little bit of everything from urchin diving, gill netting and hauling traps.
The old smokehouse was not in operation and we thought it would be a great opportunity to bring some life back into the building. After some major renovating and ALOT of paperwork, we finally opened the doors in April 2021.
We put in a lot of time and energy to get a product that was comparable to the superior quality product that was smoked by my dad back in the day. Our first priority is FRESH. All Natural Organic certified hard and fruit woods are used in the facility allowing us to offer Organic smoking service to local businesses.
Stop by our retail room and try a sample of our smoked seafood items or look around at some of the other small Maine businesses that we support and help promote their products.
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Organically Grown and Sustainably Harvested Seaweed from the Pristine Waters of Maine
Seaweed is one of the greatest super foods on the planet! A virtual apothecary for the planet and for those who inhabit it. Seaweed is not only a superfood for humans, it has healing and nutritional applications through many uses. Animal supplements, Soil Amendments for home gardens to large scale agricultural crops, spa products such as body wraps and soaks, hair and skin care, equine and livestock feed and supplements.
Vitamin Sea Seaweed is a family-owned company that have been involved in the marine industry for more than 25 years. We live and work on the ocean, harvesting and creating healthy, nutritious products from seaweed. Our seaweed is harvested from the pristine waters of Maine. We sustainably harvest all our seaweeds per our own regulations and state regulations.
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I was born and raised in Caribou, Maine. After college, I moved to Nashville, TN, to work in the country music business. While there, I volunteered through my church to help provide a church service in The Tennessee Prison for Women. A fellow volunteer was a carpenter and asked me to help him with a few jobs. I really enjoyed working those jobs, and started buying tools and taking jobs of my own. It wasn’t long before I was doing more carpentry/woodwork and less in the music field.
Realizing I didn’t need to be in Nashville anymore to do the work I was doing, I decided to make the move back home and start a business. At first I was working out of my brother’s garage, but soon expanded to a building I bought in downtown Caribou, which has been my workshop for the last 5 years.
My wife, Kelsie, and I got married in July of this year. I also gained a stepdaughter, Gabby. Kelsie is the inspiration for a lot of the designs, and we are working together on adding. a retail storefront to our workshop.
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I want Mom’s to bring you back to your childhood memories of the treats you enjoyed but with better for you ingredients that everyone can enjoy! A memory, a sense of belonging, a happy moment in a busy world.
I created Mom’s when I was having some health issues which later was diagnosed as Celiac Disease. I needed a snack I could digest that would give me the energy and nutrients my body craved. They also had to be Gluten Free, Low in natural sugar, and Dairy Free with clean ingredients to sustain me throughout the day. When I couldn’t find it at the stores, I decided to go into the kitchen and create it! I decided to make it my mission to start a company that could make a difference in people’s lives by giving them a healthy and delicious alternative snack.
Mom’s Munchies has grown from a small, at-home kitchen to a production kitchen, with my son Craig joining me in Mom’s Munchies’ mission to make healthy snacks. We still make everything from scratch with many munchie makers who put a dash of love into every batch of cookies, bars or dessert cakes.
We will always be a company that strives to be the very best we can be creating snacks with the highest quality organic and natural ingredients for everyone to enjoy! I hope we create a happy moment in your busy lives that puts a SMILE on your face!
Kids are a passion for Mom’s Munchies — we give back by donating to the backpack program in our community so that no child goes home for the weekend without food and snacks. Also, we donate to other childhood hunger programs.
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At Harpswell House, we’ve been crafting timeless, one-of-a-kind gifts from natural slate since 1960. Nestled in Brunswick, Maine, our workshop is where tradition meets creativity—each piece handcrafted with care and character.
Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, graduation, housewarming, or hosting a large event, we offer everything from meaningful personal gifts to beautifully branded pieces for donor events or open houses. Looking for something unique? We specialize in personalized items that make every occasion unforgettable.
Browse our online shop for thoughtful gifts for loved ones—or a treat for yourself. For custom or bulk orders, feel free to give us a call or drop us a line. We’re passionate about our craftsmanship and committed to providing top-notch service. We’d love to create something special for you.
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Michelle Lee Provencal is a graduate of Pratt Institute with a degree in Industrial Design. For over 20 years, she has worked as a product designer for well-known brands including Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, and Coach. In 2017, she launched Thirdlee & Co. as a home for her own newly developed needle-felted designs. Her original designs are directly inspired by a deep connection to the tidal landscapes and coastal waterways of Southern Maine’s Biddeford Pool and Saco Bay where her family has made memories for generations. Thirdlee & Co. continues to grow and now encompasses a range of original handcrafted designs as well as a curated vintage & found décor collection. Michelle divides her time between Southern and Mid-Coast Maine and continues to provide freelance design services from her home studio.
