Check out our local business profiles!
Holland’s Variety Drug
For owner Kevin Holland and his staff at Holland’s Variety Drug, it isn’t about the bottom line—it’s all about health care and helping their patients in the community.
Skowhegan AmeriCorps Outdoor Recreation Program
Led by Main Street Skowhegan, this program offers free outdoor recreation activities, trainings, and gear to borrow for local community members.
Crooked Face Creamery
After a childhood on a farm, Amy Rowbottom had a strong connection to agriculture but never quite knew where her place was—until she started making cheese. Now she’s an artisan cheesemaker with a growing business that recently moved into the Somerset Grist Mill in downtown Skowhegan.
Somerset Sports and Fitness
From “wicked fun” spinning classes and gentle yoga to weights, medicine balls, treadmills, and more, SSF offers something for everyone. Manager of Operations Kelly Coughlin and her team keep things fun and accessible at “the friendliest gym around.”
Tessier Farm
Back in 1999 Jason and Carrie Tessier started raising meat for their own family, but they soon realized there was a need they could fill in their community as well. Today Tessier Farm offers everything from meats and dairy products to handmade soaps and lotions, honey, maple syrup, jams, eggs, fresh roasted coffees, and teas.
Ginny’s Natural Corner
Virginia “Ginny” Jewell never intended to start her own health food shop, but in October 2019 she not only celebrated her store’s seventh anniversary, but also a new, much larger location on North Avenue.
Skowhegan History House
From an 1892 Regina music box to 1960s yearbooks and everything in between and beyond, the History House has something for everyone. Visit for a tour, research, or just to browse the collection and take in the heirloom gardens.
Shelley’s Toy Box
This secondhand children’s toy and clothing shop offers everything from the popular Melissa & Doug toys to traditional wood toys, kids’ bedroom decor, clothes, sports balls, Legos, and much, much more.
Island Dairy Treat
Longtime customers-turned-owners Jason and Shannon Curtis are working hard to ensure quality is at the heart of everything they do at Island Dairy Treat—one of the oldest ice cream shops in the state.
Al’s Pizza
For 50 years Al’s Pizza has been a local landmark. From award-winning whoopie pies to specialty pizzas, owners Marsha Toth and Chad Partridge have a winning recipe as well as plenty of loyal customers and employees who help make Al’s a success.
Alice & Company Salon and Spa
Learn about memories made during Alice & Company’s 30 years in business and owner Veronica Wright’s pay-it-forward anniversary celebrations.
Boynton’s Greenhouses
This family-owned business has been around since 1952 and offers a variety of fresh flowers, plants, vegetables, gifts, and more—including some of the best sunflowers around, grown right at Boynton’s.
Franklin Savings Bank
Franklin Savings is a place where you can find tailor-made services, a culture of volunteerism, and a community focus that makes many customers want to do their banking in person.
Whittemore’s Real Estate
Whittemore’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and for owners Van Ames and Chris Perkins, the real estate business is all about the people.
Redington Memorial Home
Founded 80 years ago as a place for “the little old ladies of Skowhegan,” Redington Memorial Home is now a community of both men and women enjoying the next journey of their lives.
Eaton Mountain
Owner Dave Beers says skiing and tubing at Eaton Mountain is an authentic Maine experience. Learn about that experience and more in our profile of this small mountain with big potential.
The Strand Cinema
With historic charm, low prices, and plenty of ghost stories, there’s a lot to love about the Strand. Find out how movies are selected and more in our profile.
Skowhegan Farmers’ Market
The Skowhegan Farmers’ Market offers much more than vegetables—in addition to fresh local veggies, fruits, cheeses, soaps, honey, syrup, and lots of other products, you’ll also find the heart and soul of a community.
Pure Hairstyling
From cuts and colors to massages and makeup, Pure Hairstyling owner Amy Jewell and her team keep busy helping clientele look good—and forming meaningful relationships with their clients and each other.
HooSkow Radio
Learn about Skowhegan’s own community radio station, including how it got its name and why you should be listening.
Key Appliance, Maja’s, and Oak Pond
Correspondent Susan Varney recently profiled three Skowhegan businesses for local newspaper the Morning Sentinel.
Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
What do the Skowhegan Drive-In, Sports Illustrated, and Elvis’s music career have in common? They all began in 1954! Learn more about Skowhegan’s iconic outdoor theater and why it’s an experience not to be missed.
Maine Cedar Hot Tubs
Crafting high-end cedar hot tubs right here in Skowhegan, Maine Cedar Hot Tubs had a brush with fame in February 2018 when one of their tubs was featured on popular TV spinoff The Bachelor Winter Games.
Skowhegan Savings Bank
This iconic Skowhegan-based institution has been around for 150 years and remains committed its customers and the community.
Russakoff Jewelers
This downtown gem (pun intended!) is Maine’s oldest continuously owned and operated jewelry store. Learn how it started and why you can trust them with your memories.
The Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriste and Formalwear
With a focus on local ingredients, local products, and even local flowers, these two downtown landmarks are all about community and the common good.
Cayford Orchards
Cayford Orchards has been part of the Skowhegan landscape for more than 100 years. The sixth generation to run the farm, Jason Davis manages it along with his wife, Heather, growing an astounding 75 different varieties.
Happyknits
Happyknits is a cozy yarn shop in the Somerset Grist Mill downtown that’s just as much a gathering place as a store.
The Maine Meal
Skowhegan native Mark LaCasse and his wife, Kelly, run a growing Skowhegan-based business, the Maine Meal. Learn about their gourmet boil-in-bag meals, their local connections, and the exciting plans they have in store.
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream
With 100 years of ice-cream-making history and 100 unique flavors, Gifford’s has grown from its roots as a home-delivery dairy business to selling 2.2 million gallons of ice cream in 2016—all while remaining a family business and still having fun.
Lake George Regional Park
Find out how, in 1992, Canaan resident Louise Townsend’s vision for 280 acres on pristine Lake George became a successful reality that persists 25 years later.
SKILLS Inc.
Learn about SKILLS’ day program at the L.C. Dill Center in downtown Skowhegan, the SKILLS Thrift Store, and the developmentally disabled adults who attend the Dill Center’s program—and who thrive on working, giving, and helping others.
Collision Plus 2
Learn how a family business that started in Fairfield in 1967 has expanded to Skowhegan—and how owners Mike and Michelle Bard find satisfaction in helping customers who’ve had a bad day.
Butler’s Touchless Automatic Car Wash
In business since age 19, Ed Goff now owns three Central Maine car washes with his wife, Jennifer. Find out how the Goffs have seized opportunities to expand their business and better their community.
Crafty Creations
Offering a range of items and services from customization to consignment, Tina White’s shop is a hub of all things handmade—and her focus is always on helping customers.
Hight Family of Dealerships
Find out how the family-owned Hight auto company has beaten the odds and lasted four generations and more than 100 years.
Maine Wood Heat Company
Learn about Maine Wood Heat’s focus on quality and community and owner-vice president Scott Barden’s thoughts on the company’s future.
River Roads Artisans Gallery
This downtown co-op features an array of artworks for sale—from pottery and paintings to tea towels and woodwork—crafted by Maine artisans.
Maine Fire Equipment Company
Learn how owner Todd Smith and his team have grown and diversified Maine Fire Equipment by putting customer requests into action.
Heritage House Restaurant
Owner Cheri Savage reminisces about life in the restaurant business as the Heritage House prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
West Front Market
Find out why owning the market isn’t just a job to Louann Barnes and how she puts her mantra of doing “anything to help people” into action.
Computer Improvements
From offering in-home customer support to providing learning opportunities for special-needs kids, Mark LeBlanc and his team are all about service.
