I don't normally review stores like TJ Maxx but with the limited shopping options in Ellsworth, I…read morebelieve this giant chain shopping outlet deserves a review. This particular location is very clean and organized, which is greatly appreciated when you are perusing their aisles for random things. Without fail, I always walk in not expecting to find anything worth buying but walk out with a hundred dollars worth of purchases. This location is great for buying kitchenware, glassware, home decor, and pet supplies at a steal. My most recent visit I was able to score four giant made in Italy wine glasses for $12 that I would normally spend $40+ back in LA.

Well stocked. But…read moredidn't offer senior discount despite me coming there on Monday. So I will be calling corporate to complain.

It's very clean, organized, and stocked now. They definitely did some work to make it a nice quick…read moreshopping experience in a small town.

I mean it's a dollar general. There is big metal carts parked at the end of isles that are hard to…read moremove around. The shelves are usually not stocked because the product is in the metal carts. They are having a sale from July 2nd to the July 8th on towels. It's the 5th and I was told they don't have it set up yet they are working on it. That's a great way to run a sale 3 days in and it's not even set up for sales yet. But it's a dollar general they haven't set the bar very high. Hopefully they can get their shit together.

Associate Terry went out of his way on the phone, by checking on an item. This item seems to be…read morepopular and sells out quickly, which is the Victor Allen's Colombian coffee. They seem to be busy this day and by calling the store to see if it was in stock Terry was able to confirm that it was. Thank you, Terry.

Just a quick update a year later.... After several more visits to Ocean State, I was quickly…read morereminded of their rolling stock in the food section, meaning that some items they carry all the time but they also have special purchases or items that show up and are gone again. Some of them are pleasant surprises, such as something I had years ago and haven't thought about, or something seasonal or stocked temporarily that I would never have thought to look for. It makes the trips more fun than your average store. Recently I also found a winter hat the same style but much better than one I had passed over at twice the police at Reny's (another great store). So I will obviously keep going to Ocean State when we are in my home town.

I have been to this branch of the chain a few times and have no complaints. The last time I was…read morethere about a week ago they were limiting the number of people in the store. Someone outside was joking about possible reasons they were doing it, but I assume it is the recent surge in Covid. At least I think he was joking. Because of the success of vaccines and Paxlovid in slowing down the spread and reducing its impacts, I think some people believe Covid is finished rather than that it is now like flu strains. Anyway, the wait outside the store was short. I tend to shop more closely in the Home Goods section rather then in the clothing, unless there is something in particular I am looking for. They sometimes have surprising items for sale, such as the time we found our brand of decaf coffee at a great price. The variety of decaf available at warehouse stores can be pretty limited, but if you have a Kurig you are made in the shade. They must sell a lot more of it and make more profit. So i don't shop at TJ Maxx regularly but I like stopping in occasionally to see what they have at that particular moment. It helps me miss Zayre's less from when I went to the Broadway Shopping Center decades ago now.

Love prices on product good bargains for upscale items; excellent choices in variety of items,…read moreexcellent service, personnel very nice

I've been coming to Renys for over 20 years now. I always went to the location in Wells. It used to…read morebe an Ames department store years ago. Then we went to Saco and found one there. Every time we stayed in Saco, we went there. I had just finished my wonderful trip in Bar Harbor and we found Renys coming home . It's in Ellsworth and we saw it on the way in. It's a good 30 minutes from Bar Harbor. We wanted to come before but when you are doing Acadia National Park and downtown Bar Harbor, you don't have much time. I am glad I came to see it. It is a big store, clean, and they have a great assortment of shoes, clothes, accessories. Always good prices. I wish I had more time, they were closing in 30 minutes. But I got to look around and remember the good old days of shopping in Renys. When in Maine, you have to come. It's a local store, only found in this state and it's truly fun to shop.

We love Reny's. It's a discount store but it carries Carhardtt, Columbia, Merrill boots, Teva…read moresandals and other name brands. The selection is always good at Reny's. You might be able to get items for cheaper if you follow sales, but when you can't find items at other stores, Reny's usually has it. When you're there, go to the spices and seasonings area and buy the Camp Mix. Camp Mix is a salt/Garlic/pepper seasoning that is great for meats, eggs, pasta and Bloody Mary's. The honey/cinnamon is perfect for oatmeal and toast. The Spud flavor is wonderful on pork and chicken. The staff is always helpful and pleasant.

Mardens is a must go to store whenever we visit from CT. The fabric selection is the best part of…read morethe store. The women that work in the fabric area are knowledgeable and very helpful. The rest of the store is hit or miss. A lot of junk, but lots a gems too. We always come away with something. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth the stop.

Of the various Marden's locations, this is not the best. BUT if you are looking for flooring, this…read moreis the better when compared to Calais and Brewer. This is a HUGE location and it's filled to the rafters with stuff. Not all of it is good stuff. Some of it is junk. It is the very antithesis of organized. They make some effort to try to be organized, in that there is a row of sporting goods, one of kitchen goods, and another with other stuff. the goods are basically tossed in each aisle leaving the shopper to fend for themselves. the only aisles that offer some form of organization are the hardware, fabric, and flooring section. the rest? Not so much. The fabric section should be mentioned. It's awesome. Last season's (or the season before) fabric at low prices. If you quilt or do any sort of fabric craft AT all you can find some amazing deals in Marden's on fabric. It is also the only area of the store that looks as though it's cleanish. Where you might unload $200 on the same amount of fabric at Joanne's at mardens you'll spend a fraction of that. For $100 you can get enough fabric to make a good sized quilt. This location is also beginning to lose it's shine. After they took over the walmart building it was shiny and new and looked great. The exterior could use a paint job, but I guess they haven't salvaged the red paint yet... The once well maintained lot is heaved and has pits. The interior could do with the floor being washed and a solid dusting. It's not filthy just getting there. Where clothing you'd do yard work in, because you'll be digging around looking for things and it's not clean.

Nice sales lady and have nice assortment of things. My daughter loved that they have jelly cats.read more

About as unique as it…read moregets What a strange place! Not quite an antique store but it certainly has a lot of old things. Not a general store or department store either. I'm not sure what this place is. The place is absolutely packed with rugs, jewelery, lights, stationary and endless little weird things. In fact everything in this place is weird. Sometimes just a little strange but still not quite right. The store smells strange although not in a bad way and even the people that work there are strange but in a extremely nice and friendly way. They sure love to talk. It's almost as if they don't really care if you buy anything they just want you to appreciate the strangeness of it all. My wife end up talking to a woman who works there about all types of strange and bizarre things for quite a while. I've never seen a store quite like this. Everything is strange, bizarre and not quite right but all in a very friendly and attractive way.

A gem of a boutique in the heart of Belfast ME, with a wonderful array of comfortable, stylish, fun…read morewomen's clothing, jewelry and accessories. The staff is super helpful and friendly. They are clearly intent on creating a nice, warm vibe, where each shopper gets personal attention, but no big sales pressure. They want customers to find styles that work for/flatter them, and it's such a nice place to browse and shop. Recommend stopping by, if you're looking to freshen up your wardrobe with some new separates!

Wonderful store/collection/karma/crew. Cards! Clothing like work tops and party dresses and fun…read morepants and hats! Books! Jewelry you will wear forever! Our family's made a tradition of the brightly/colored coin banks; once filled you break open, do something fun with the cash, use the shards in your garden, and start with a new one. We have each walked in, said Oh I Don't Know... and walked out with a treasure. Guys welcome. And don't miss their summer sale.