Freshly dipped plywood

Truffle maker Dean's Sweets plans to move in to the empty storefront between Rabelais and the Pepperclub – with a retail store and small chocolate production kitchen.

Also on Middle Street, Duckfat, a so-called hole-in-the-wall, underwent a deep cleaning. And across India Street, Micucci's sign got some fresh orange paint.

Elsewhere, Rockland planned a sustainable market basket Farmer's Fare. And rumor has it the Port Clyde Dip Net isn't just done for the season: It may close for good.