As a result, Mather said, the Wine Shop is selling organic wine – such as a Southern American chenin blanc, an Italian prosecco and a California pinot noir – because some wine lovers are allergic to sulfites, a natural preservative used in wine making. The Wine Shop, located on Main Street, is also trying to sell more locally grown food because food items that Americans use in their meals generally travel from more than three states away. At The Hitching Post, a gift store located on Haven Street, owner Leslie Leahy has been selling bean-pod candles that have been made from natural soy beans and greeting cards that have been made from 100-percent recycled paper. Debbie Rio, owner of Goodhearts, a children’s shop on Main Street, has been selling organic clothing with “beautiful prints” for babies after she received numerous inquiries from costumers asking whether the store sells organic clothing. read more

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