NECESSITIES, in Castine

  • T&C Market

    – MARKET –
    MONDAY – SUNDAY, 6a–7p
    12 Water Street / Castine, Maine
    207.326.4818

    Light groceries, a range of beer & wine, and general household supplies. Also offers takeout sandwiches.

  • Windmill Hill Provisions

    – MARKET –
    5 Castine Road / Castine, Maine
    207.326.0781
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    Features fresh produce, Maine–made gourmet food items, and hydroponics. Also offers MMA student parking.

NECESSITIES, in Blue Hill

  • Blue Hill Co-op

    – GROCERY –
    store hours
    MONDAY – SATURDAY, 8a–8p
    SUNDAY, 8a–6p
    cafe hours
    SATURDAY – TUESDAY, 8a–3p
    WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY, 8a–5p
    70 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
    207.374.2165 store
    207.374.3516 cafe direct
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    A community–owned grocery store, serving local & organic since 1974, with online shopping and curbside service available. Also features a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating.

  • Hannaford

    – SUPERMARKET + PHARMACY –
    MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7a–9p
    SUNDAY, 7a–8p
    15 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
    note that pharmacy hours are different than store hours; see website for details
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    The closest full grocery store to Castine, offering fresh produce, specialty Maine items, a broad organic selection, kind staff, and a range of household items. Also includes a pharmacy.

  • Hammond Lumber Company

    – HARDWARE STORE –
    MONDAY – FRIDAY, 6.30a–5.30p
    SATURDAY, 7a–4p
    112 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
    (207) 374-2814
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    Carries a full range of general hardware items, featuring Benjamin Moore paint and a great team. Also delivers next day directly to your home in Castine, with no order too small for the service.

  • Walgreens

    – STORE + PHARMACY –
    store MONDAY – SUNDAY, 7a-10p
    pharmacy MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10a–6p,
    pharmacyclosed 1.30–2p for lunch
    17 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
    207.374.3565
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    With early and late hours, this large and clean location features a broad range of necessity items. Also prints very nice photos, often for near–immediate pickup.