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Easterncedar

(6,668 posts)
7. I hope my experiences were not typical
Tue Mar 31, 2026, 03:52 PM
Mar 2026

We don't have Wegman's here in the northernmost east coast. The rural area in Central New York where some of my family lives has lost so many stores. It feels like a food desert to me now. Their Price Chopper is massively depressing.

There are 3 decent chain grocery stores in my small Maine city, population 22,000, with two in the next town. Hannaford dominates, with one Shaw's and an IGA for the competition. An Aldi's just opened in Portland, an hour away, to great excitement. (Not mine.) I generally go to Trader Joe's when I make the trip to the big city, but that's for treats.

I still get most of my produce from the local farmer's market - year round. It's such a luxury.

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Enjoy! IrishAfricanAmerican Mar 2026 #1
We got a Wegmans on Long Island last year Danmel Mar 2026 #2
U of R, RIT, Eastman, or one of the many others? 3catwoman3 Mar 2026 #8
RIT Danmel Mar 2026 #9
Wegman's was so good at first Easterncedar Mar 2026 #3
I love Wegmans - best grocery store on the east coast. Marie Marie Mar 2026 #4
I hope my experiences were not typical Easterncedar Mar 2026 #7
I think some of the stores are privately owned FakeNoose Mar 2026 #5
Lucky you! Color me green with envy. 3catwoman3 Mar 2026 #6
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