Upcycle Maine, located on 18 South Street in Gorham’s village center closed their doors Monday, March 16 to customers. 

“Each morning I tell myself one hour at a time. Being a small business owner, I feel the strain of this closure period in every aspect of my life. I have to keep my head high and keep coming up with new ways to provide for myself and my local vendors who have families and have been relying on the shop income for so long now. I’m so grateful for each and every customer who supports my business and cannot wait to celebrate with you all soon!” 

Owner Stephanie Sands has been finding creative solutions to keep her business running and overhead paid for during this time of physical distancing. Stephanie has taken to social media to sell her handmade items along with her local vendor’s items. She has been hosting Facebook live sale videos to sell home decor items, furniture and gifts. Stephanie is offering payment processing via email transactions and free local deliveries on applicable purchases as well as doorstep pick up from the shop to adhere to a contact free buying experience. Be sure to like Upcycle Maine on Facebook and watch for sale posts along with the live videos. Facebook live videos air Mondays at 8 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m.