Dig Maine Gems

05/09/2026

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04/27/2026

Hello everyone! Despite the potentially dreary and chilly week, we are still going to be open from Thursday to Sunday, 10:30am - 2:00pm. We have a canopy up to be able to get out of the rain, so you can still come have some fun!

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04/19/2026

Come join us for school vacation week! We will be open from Thursday the 23rd to Sunday the 26th, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. And as for tomorrow's Mt Mica trip, we unfortunately do not have the truck back from the shop yet, so bring your tools!

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04/10/2026

RED ALERT! We are having our first trip of the season to Mt Mica this Sunday, April 12th!
Meet at 9:00am at Dig Maine Gems, 110 Bethel Rd, West Paris. IMPORTANT NOTE: For this first surprise trip, we will not be bringing supplies! The dump truck is in the shop. It is highly recommended to bring your own tools, such as a shovel, bucket, and sifter. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

04/05/2026

Come join us at Dig Maine Gems for our opening weekend of the 2026 season!

April 11th and 12th, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Trips to Mt Mica will begin soon. Keep an eye out for more details.

03/17/2026

For those who need something to do while we wait for Spring, check out our new product!

The limited edition Mount Mica Specialty Box - Available now

https://www.digmainegems.com/shop

See you soon for our 2026 opening weekend. We will post with more details soon!

The Mt. Mica Straight Run dirt is collected directly from the Mt. Mica quarry in South Paris, Maine, USA. Nothing is added. Potential minerals and gems include but are not limited to: Apatite, Aquamarine, Beryl, Garnet, Lepidolite, Mica, Pollucite, Pyrite, Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Schorl (black tourma...

11/17/2025

Looking to have a trip this Saturday at BB #7!!
WHO WANTS TO GO???

11/07/2025

BB #7 mine trip this Saturday!! Meet at Dmg.,.110 Bethel rd. West paris at 9 am to sign up

10/21/2025

Announcing another BB #7 TRIP THIS SAT. 10/25.
Meet in west paris @9 am..to sign up..
Fmi, text 207-890-9753 or send us a message

10/07/2025

We are hosting a mineral collecting trip to BB #7 , this Saturday. 10/11/25. Meet at Dig Maine Gems gems @ 9:00 to sign up. If needed, for more info send us a message.