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These Two Items At Maine's Only Costco Are Worth The Membership

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12 months ago

March 7, 2025

These Two Items At Maine's Only Costco Are Worth The Membership

Maine is not new to warehouse shopping, but no other one offers these two amazing deals.

I’m a new member of Maine’s first and only Costco in Scarborough, Maine. I was very excited to swipe my newly acquired membership card and start my adventure. I had two very specific things in mind: Get that chicken and hot dog deal.

How can Costco in Scarborough, Maine sell chickens and hotdogs so darn cheap?

It’s called a ‘loss leader’. It’s a product that is sold well below the market price to get you into the store. It works like a champ. When I worked my way through the aisles and aisles of items that ‘maybe I DO need‘ – I found the chickens. But wait, where are they?

Costco chicken

Lori Voornas

There was a lady also waiting for the famed chickens. We had a nice chat about how it was worth the wait. Why? It’s because their rotisserie chickens are huge, only $4.99, and they have been that price since 2009. It’s easily worth twice that much. But you can’t (well you shouldn’t) sit and start munching on a huge chicken – I suggest you get a hotdog. But definitely wait for that chicken, it’s delicious.

Costco chicken

Lori Voornas

Now let’s talk about that hotdog. As I was waiting for my chicken to be done, I strolled around the ginormous store resisting pretty much everything I didn’t need but definitely wanted. Then I saw a sign. Was it a sign from above? Well, yes – it was above the shoppers screaming out BARGAIN AHEAD!

READ MORE: 15 Best Hot Dogs in Maine

Let me get this straight. You get a huge dog and a 20oz soda…you can REFILL for only a buck fifty!? You sure do and it’s delicious. I had mine with mustard, relish, and a free side of chopped onions.

This is a damn tasty dog from Scarborough, Maine’s Costco

Costco hotdog

Lori Voornas

Was that all I bought? I wish. I ended up with anti-aging cream and some kind of salad with quinoa! It’s like going to Disney but for a whole lot less!

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2026 Southern Maine Athletes of the Week: Winter Week 12

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8 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine

Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Sunday all season long!

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We Are the Watershed call for art

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20 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.

Submissions sought:
Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.

Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.

The Eastport Arts Center

Every week through Apr 01, 2026.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Event Supported By

Eastport Arts Center

(207) 853-4650

info@eastportartscenter.org

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NEWS CENTER Maine

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1 day ago

February 26, 2026

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Through in-depth storytelling, through direct contact on digital on social platforms, through long-standing community service programs like Coats & Toys for Kids, Project Heat and Buddy to Buddy, NEWS CENTER Maine is dedicated to keeping Mainers connected. We can’t do it alone, though. Only by listening and interacting with YOU can we continue to connect ALL Mainers.

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