Featured Businesses

The independent, local businesses of Mount Desert are essential to the character of our town. From clothing and housewares to hardware and baked goods, this page is dedicated to shining a light on the people, products, and services that keep Mount Desert running all year long.

“Tied to Northeast through-and-through” – The Nor’Easter Pound & Market looks to the horizon

Ronnie Musetti and Adam Fraley go way back. “Our first time working together was selling ads for the Mount Desert Elementary School yearbook,” Adam remembers. But their friendship began before they entered kindergarten and their connections to the island run even deeper.

Who’s Open and When in Mount Desert?

Who’s Open and When in Mount Desert? Winter 2022 Acadia Outdoor Center: Closed January and February, opening sometime in March 2022 Artemis Gallery: Open by

Seal Harbor’s One-Stop Outdoor Shop

Robyn Hanson knows the trails on Mount Desert Island better than most. A fifth-generation Seal Harbor resident, she and her business partner, Jamie Whitehead, have launched the Acadia Outdoor Center to enhance local outdoor experiences while providing year-round recreation for the community.

13.8 Billion Years and Counting: Exploring the Naturalist’s Notebook

Entering the Naturalist’s Notebook in Seal Harbor is like crossing the threshold into another world –– only the world is this world, and the story it tells is the oldest story in existence. The beloved Exploratorium will reopen in 2021 as a year-round establishment.

Celebrating 10 years of Artemis Gallery

Georgia O’Keeffe once wrote that “Nothing is less real than realism. Details are confusing. It is only by selection, by elimination, by emphasis, that we get at the real meaning of things.” At Artemis Gallery in Northeast Harbor, a collection of Maine-inspired and Maine-made artworks give evidence of O’Keeffe’s words.

We Are All Entrepreneurs: Greenlight Maine’s Julene Gervais

Over its six years on air, Greenlight Maine has become a spoke in the wheel for Maine’s business community. The popular televised startup program will expand its operations to 149 Main Street in Northeast Harbor, where it will continue to help businesses to build a foundation for success.

Welcoming Global Tides to Northeast Harbor

Main Street’s newest resident is Global Tides Consulting, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in community integration services for new Mainers. Global Tides Consulting’s work includes advocacy, trusted referrals, and networking opportunities for new employees.