A downtown revitalization organization in Skowhegan is expanding its designated focus area to include all of Skowhegan, shifting its focus to economic development throughout the community.
The Morning Sentinel reported that Skowhegan Main Street’s new district map closely matches the town’s downtown tax increment financing district, but it also includes areas that traditionally have not been served by the nonprofit organization.
Main Street Skowhegan Executive Director Kristina Cannon told the paper that it means more businesses will be included in the organization’s service area.
“Skowhegan is on the verge of something big right now, and Main Street wants to be involved with others to raise Skowhegan up,” Cannon said.
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