As farmers’ markets close, vendors share how they spend time off [Video]

LEWISTON, Maine — Many farmers’ markets around the state are nearing the end of the selling season. For vendors and people alike, the markets are usually a regular Sunday stop.

Frequent shoppers, like Paulette Dingley, are already looking forward to next year. From the sweaters she wears to the food she keeps in her fridge, Dingley loves to support small businesses.

“I shop local as much as I can,” Dingley said. 

“It’s just a nice, friendly, like laid-back atmosphere and everybody’s just really nice,” she said. 

Dingley has been a regular for so many years that she has made friends. Both Carol Segal and Debra Mongeau are vendors she has built relationships with through supporting their businesses. 

On Sunday, Dingley was saying goodbye to them, as it was the second …