# Maine’s Local Heroes Build Community | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-09-17T09:34:04+00:00
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Maine’s local heroes are turning heads with goat milk soap and maple spirits—Ledgeway Farm’s 17 scented soaps for sensitive skin, and Chadwick’s Craft Spirits’ farm-to-bottle booze made from local syrup and stream water. Both family-run gems are ditching the sidelines: Ledgeway hits fairs and Boston’s SoWa Festival, while Chadwick’s invites locals in for open mic nights. It’s not just about selling products—it’s building community through authenticity, proving that real flavor and real connection win big in today’s market. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wcvb.com/article/family-run-businesses-thrive-pittston-maine-1789576367/73761576 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7423a1ad09acd83a Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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