Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town s downtown to visit local shops.
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Nick Shelton talks about his family s new business, The Art Walk Shop & Studio, before Saturday s ribbon-cutting in downtown Winthrop. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
WINTHROP Downtown Winthrop was a destination for shoppers on Saturday, showcasing a community’s commitment to buying local that downtown shop owners said has allowed them to flourish through the pandemic.
The Art Walk Shop & Studio, owned by 19-year-old Winslow potter Nick Shelton, celebrated its grand opening as dozens of shoppers stopped into a number of businesses on Main Street. Owners of downtown businesses have reported strong support during the pandemic, even as some sections of the country and state struggle.
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LACONIA â Gildaâs Club New Hampshire has named Scott Kalicki as its Executive Director. Scott will head the development and overall operations of Gildaâs Club New Hampshire. The club, the first in the New England area, is getting close to opening its doors in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
Kalicki, a Laconia resident, recently retired as the President of Lakes Region Community College. Throughout his life he has been involved in many volunteer opportunities, such as being on boards including Special Olympics New Hampshire, Belknap County Economic Development Council, Lakes Region Child Care Service, Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, and much more.