Ames

While Maine is home to several old malls throughout the state, the oldest standing and functional mall is surprisingly still thriving 65 years later

I have no idea where this is going, but I love the ride.

"Ames" officially came back. And then immediately went away.

It looks like the chain is set to make its big comeback. At first glance...

The beloved department chain's listed president offered up some more details on its return (but also raised more questions).

From national chains to local department stores, take a trip down memory lane with these stores you used to shop at that your kids have probably never heard of.

Take a trip down memory with these 15 stores you shopped at but your kids have probably never heard of

May we never forget the joy of getting a new L.L. Bean backpack or scoring a shiny new pencil case.

Department store shopping was once all the rage in Maine, and here are the five long-lost department stores that we all miss the most.

One of my go-to stores is closing, and I'm really bummed. Family Dollar in Millcreek will be closing on June 2nd. Joe, a long time employee and all around cool guy, gave me the low-down. The entire 323 store chain was bought out by Dollar General...

It's three word most parents can't wait to hear, 'back to school'! When, I was shopping with my mom for back to school in the 1970's and 80's I remember going to stores that are no longer around.

Growing up in Saco, Zayre was the center of my small universe. It's where I got everything. Halloween costumes, pajamas, my Bobby Sherman lunch box that came with a Thermos, and yarn and poster board for school projects. I'm pretty sure that Zayre is where Santa got the Captain and Tennille album, "Love Will Keep Us Together" that he left for me in 1975. Als...