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Sights & Scenes: Maine

Having completed our (relatively brief) trip through the southern part of Maine, let's check out some of the absolutely gorgeous area that we've seen supermarkets in. You can browse all of the stores here . Lincolnville, ME  - Where the forest meets the coast, or at least one of many places here in Maine where those two come together, is Lincolnville. Lush greenery inland and rocky beaches make up the scenery here in Lincolnville, which is about five miles east of Lincolnville Center . Belfast, ME  - Belfast's quaint coastal downtown is home to several old-fashioned businesses (or, perhaps in the spirit of the storefront above, old-school). Here's a look at the very pastel Colonial theater in town, along with Colburn, the oldest shoe store in America. The sloped main street goes down towards the water, and a long faded Coca-Cola advertisement facing the water is still faintly visible on one of the old brick buildings. Main Street ends at a picturesque marina on the Belf...
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Goggin's IGA - Randolph, ME

Goggin's IGA Opened: 1946 originally; 2001 in current location Owner:  Jack and Kathy Jo Goggin Previous Tenants:  none Cooperative:  IGA Location:  268 Water St, Randolph, ME Photographed:  June 11, 2022 It's time to round out our Maine coverage with a tour here at Goggin's IGA in Randolph! The independent supermarket has been in business since 1946, but here in this 27,000 square foot building since 2001. Produce is in the front-right corner along with the pharmacy, and deli-bakery line the rest of the first aisle. Meat and seafood are on the back wall, with dairy and frozen on the left side of the store. The store is smaller than the nearby Hannaford, for instance, but is without a doubt a full-line supermarket. This decor package bears some similarities to other IGA decor we've seen, and it's possible there's some coordination between IGA and the design firm to use similar decor. It's also entirely possible that's just a coincidence. A look across ...