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The park is viewed as a central location in a business-friendly city. “It’s time to take the next step and deliver to the state of Maine from a Maine location,” said the Massachusetts franchise owner.
Gardiner Food Co-op charts path through pandemic
With the help of an anonymous gift and federal stimulus money, the community-owned cooperative seeks to rebuild toward long-term sustainability.
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Brooke Andre studies a window display of flowers and produce Thursday at the Gardiner Food Co-op & Cafe at 269 Water St.
Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal
GARDINER Even before the spread of a new, highly contagious virus shuttered economies around Maine and the world about 14 months ago, the Gardiner Food Co-op & Cafe had hit a rough patch.
In the way of disguised blessings, the COVID-19 pandemic may be the vehicle that keeps the co-op at 269 Water St. in business.