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Auction Ends: Mar 27, 2014 05:30 PM EDT

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1 Lb. of Homemade Fudge from Orne's Candy Store

Item Number
14087
Estimated Value
15 USD
Sold
14 USD to gbester
Number of Bids
10  -  Bid History

Item Description

Orne's Candy Store is located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Their fudge has been famous for over 40 years, a creamy and old-fashioned blend of butter & cream, offered in traditional flavors and the not-so-traditional.

Choose from one of the many flavors, including:

  • Chocolate Fudge
  • Chocolate Walnut Fudge
  • Penuche (brown sugar, Plain & with walnuts)
  • Maple Pecan Fudge
  • Divinity (Old-fashioned favorite made with white sugar, walnuts and egg whites)
  • Peanut Butter Fudge

It was on July 4, 1885 that Addie Orne first opened the doors of Orne's Candy Store in downtown Boothbay Harbor on the coast of Maine. On that first day her shop was supplied with ice cream, bananas and a variety of candies. Over the next 75 years, the woman who became known as Aunt Addie expanded her stock to include many fine quality chocolates and other traditional candies.

In 1960 Wolcott Webster purchased the store, with the promise that he would preserve the atmosphere of an old-fashioned 19th century candy shop. While doing so, he also made improvements. First he worked with a candy maker to perfect a recipe for Maine, make fudge that he liked, and that, he knew, would lure people back again and again. And he succeeded. Orne's fudge - smooth and creamy - has been the shop's most popular item for more than 40 years. Then, he added to the shop's selection of chocolates displayed in the fancy dishes in the antique glass and wooden cases.

In 1978, John and Jean Webster assumed operation of the store. The store still looks very much the way it did in 1885. Many people who bought penny candy from Aunt Addie or her clerk, bring their grandchildren back to see one of their favorite places in Boothbay Harbor.

 This item was donated in honor of Faith Foster.

Item Special Note

Certificate Valid for 1 Lb. of fudge during summer 2014. Store open April 30th - October 25th, 2014. Shipping of item, if needed, is not included in bid price.

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