Two Skowhegan women start community refrigerator to help those in need
Maureen Davis and Patsy Miller got permission to put a community refrigerator next to the town s chamber of commerce via a 4 to 1 Skowhegan board of selectmen vote. Author: Chloe Teboe (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:32 AM EST January 28, 2021 Updated: 9:24 AM EST January 28, 2021
SKOWHEGAN, Maine If you re driving through downtown Skowhegan, you may notice an unusual sight. On the side of Commercial Street, a refrigerator stands outside next to the town s chamber of commerce building, rather than in a kitchen. The out-of-place appliance is serving a special purpose, though.
Maureen Davis of Skowhegan says weeks ago, she was listening to an NPR podcast about community refrigerator efforts in New York City. She says she had an extra refrigerator in her basement, so she called her friend Patsy Miller to brainstorm implementing the initiative in their town.�