The concept is quite simple. Inmates learn a marketable skill while serving time, a skill they will be able to use when they re-enter society. Maine inmates have had a long tradition of creating beautiful pieces from wood native to the state, and Woods to Goods is an authorized retail dealership for these works.

Inmates have also created heirloom-quality furniture which we proudly carry in our store. Here you will find cabinets, benches, tables and more, made with pride and care -- a perfect addition to your home.

And because we are located on the coast of Maine, it is only fitting that we specialize in the nautical. Inside you will find finely-detailed ship's models and decorative anchors and ship wheels reminiscent of a time when sailors spent long ocean-going hours crafting enduring works from wood. You'll even find sea chests that any sailor would be happy to call their own.

We are also proud to carry the "Prison Blues" line of clothing made by inmates from Oregon. We think you will be pleased with the quality and durability of the jeans, sweatshirts, T-shirts, work shirts and more that we offer in our store. As they say in their catch slogan, these clothes are "Made on the Inside to be Worn on the Outside."

We supplement the inmates' goods with nautical and Maine-inspired work by many local artisans. Among the hundreds of items we carry, you will find handmade jewelry, a fine selection of bird houses (including one made from a lobster buoy!), children's toys, kitchenware, cedar jewelry boxes, scrimshaw and much, much more.