Palomas Gifts

09/18/2026

Today begins 3 days of nothing but Stephen King in Downtown Bangor! Grab some fun merch (like our Overlook Hotel carpet socks & koozies!) at Palomas Gifts and then go visit Derry, Maine and join in all the festivities! 30 Central St.

09/11/2026

You don’t have plans for the weekend?? I’ve a great idea for you!
Come see us at Palomas on the coast in Eastport!!!

The pirates at Palomas on the coast are ready for an amazing weekend! Come see us!! 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

08/31/2026

Jimothy is BACK!!
IYKYK!

08/23/2026

Big secret…. Bangor is FULLY restocked too!!😀😀

08/13/2026

It is not too early…… is it??😝😝😝

Come get yours while you can! These won’t last long!!!

08/11/2026

As a small business owner, receiving a three-star review that doesn’t seem to reflect who you are or what you offer can hit you right to the core.

Anyone who has ever tried to run a business—let alone three—knows that you simply cannot please everyone. We understand that. Not everyone will love every product, every style, or every experience, and that’s okay.

What was difficult about this particular review, however, were the assumptions made about our store and the products we carry.

We are a gift shop, not an art shop, so comparing us to a store that literally has “ART” in its name is perplexing when we offer completely different products and serve a completely different category of shopper.

We were also told that we offer “generic” products and AI-generated art. That part is especially hurtful—not only to us, but to the many incredibly talented Maine artists and makers whose work we are proud to carry.

Many of the designs you see on our clothing, bags, towels, mugs, and so much more are actually created by me personally. I can assure you, they are not AI-generated. They are ideas, illustrations, and designs that I have put my own time, creativity, and heart into.

So, rather than simply dismissing this review, we would genuinely like to extend an invitation:

Please come back and visit us.

Walk through our store with us. Point out what you believe is AI-generated. Show us what you feel is “generic.” We are always willing to listen, learn, and have a respectful conversation about what we do.

Because behind every small business is a person who cares deeply about what they have built. There are countless hours, creative decisions, relationships with artists and makers, and a whole lot of heart that customers may never see.

We may not be everyone’s cup of tea—and we completely understand that. But we are incredibly proud of what we offer, proud of the Maine artists we support, and proud of the work that goes into making our stores what they are.

08/03/2026

Look what we just got in!! Come get your Jimothy stickers at Palomas Gifts!! 🦝❤️

07/28/2026

You asked for the strawberry rhubarb lip treatment and the bigger Soothing Hydration Cream and we just love to spoil you!!

Bangor is fully restocked and Eastport will be getting there in the next few days!! Come get yours before they are gone!!

07/23/2026

We got a very nice surprise at our Eastport shop yesterday! It sure made our day!

07/19/2026

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