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Chamber congratulates Rousseau Insurance

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The Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce congratulates Rousseau Insurance Agency on the recent purchase of the home, auto, and business insurance book of business from Maine Insurance Benefits Group, following the retirement of agency principal Rand Clark.

As part of this transition, Rousseau Insurance has welcomed the clients of Maine Insurance Benefits Group and will continue providing the same personalized service and professional guidance they have come to expect.

Matt Rousseau, Principal (Photo | Rousseau Insurance Agency

Rousseau Insurance was selected to assume responsibility for these clients because of its shared values as a local, independent insurance agency and its strong commitment to client advocacy and service. The transition also includes the addition of Michele Coffin Tobias, who has long served these clients and will continue working with them as part of the Rousseau Insurance team, helping ensure a smooth and familiar experience moving forward.

This transition reflects Rousseau Insurance’s continued growth and investment in serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the York & Cumberland County regions, while maintaining the relationship-driven approach that defines local independent agencies.

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Dupuis Hardware: A local staple trying to survive

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One of Biddeford’s most beloved local businesses is also located in the epicenter of the so-called ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’, the six-month-long sewer upgrade project that has significantly interrupted traffic flow on Elm Street.

Dupuis Hardware is an old-fashioned hardware store, where knowledgeable employees can help you figure out what parts you need to repair a toilet or help you select the perfect grass seed for your lawn.

In an age of big-box stores, Dupuis Hardware remains as a community staple, and their customers are willing to put up with traffic in order to purchase a garden hose or get a new house key made.

Stewart Dupuis stands ready to help you with your next project (Seaver photo)

“I think people really appreciate our friendly service,” said manager Stewart Dupuis. “We’re able to offer personalized service and can really focus on each customer’s particular needs.”

Dupuis Hardware has been in business since 1957, and they have a loyal and dedicated customer base.

But they have also been hit very hard by the ongoing construction project taking place just outside their front door.

Dupuis said the family-owned business had to let go of two employees because of plunging sales likely connected to the massive construction project.

“It’s certainly been challenging, that’s for sure,” Dupuis said. “We just have to keep pushing forward. You do what you gotta do to survive.”

Dupuis says his store is best known for its expert locksmith department that provides resources for people with missing keys or malfunctioning electronic key fobs and many other services.

“We just have to keep pushing
forward. You do what you
gotta do to survive.”

— Stewart Dupuis

In addition to their professional locksmith services, customers can roam the store’s aisles and find everything from power tools to cleaning supplies; and from paint to gas grills.

If you have DIY project happening at home, a visit to Dupuis Hardware would be a good idea.

Dupuis Hardware is open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

For more information, you visit their website at dupuishardware.com.

Bringing a bit of southeast Asia to Biddeford

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Almost two years ago, Sima and Breese Reagle opened their sandwich store on Main Street in Biddeford with a simple mission: to bring the flavors of Cambodia to southern Maine.

In just a short amount of time, the BiddoBanh shop has built a loyal fan and customer base.

Breese and Sima Reagle help a customer inside their shop at 299 Main Street (Seaver photo)

But like many other downtown merchants, Breese and Sima also say their business has been adversely impacted by an ongoing sewer upgrade project that sometimes snarls traffic but is often exaggerated on social media.

“On the positive side, we have seen a significant uptick in people using DoorDash and other delivery options,” Breese explains. “But overall, our business is down.”

When asked what people should know about their business, Sima smiles and says “We’re just two people who like to cook and share our food.”

In addition to running their shop, Breese and Simi both enjoy being part of the larger community and collaborating with other merchants.

BiddoBanh participated in last month’s Juneteenth celebration and were also at the most recent Confetti Bazaar in downtown Biddeford.

“We’re just two people who like
to cook and share our food.”

–Sima Reagle

“We really like being part of this community,” Sima says. “We’re not Portland, and we’re conscious of that. We’re part of the working class, and while we always strive to offer the highest quality food, we also work really hard to keep our prices affordable.”

So, what can you expect to find at BiddoBanh? Their summer menu features Cha lobster, a lemongrass falafel and Cambodian-style shaved ice.

Other menu items include a wide array of rice bowls, such as a ginger soy-glazed chicken bowl that is served with pickled vegetables and fresh cucumber.

“If there’s one thing that brings people together, it’s food,” Sima laughed.

BiddoBanh is closed on Tuesdays, but open every other day from 11.a.m. to 6 p.m.

You can learn more about BiddoBanh by visiting their website at https://biddobanh.com/

Randy Seaver is the editor and founder of the Biddeford Gazette. He may be contacted by email: randy@randyseaver.com

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