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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 17 A U G U S T 5 , 2 0 2 4 2. Redevelopment of the downtown riverfront into a promenade, adding river viewing areas and improved access into the gorge and con- necting our commercial district to our great- est natural asset. 3. Project management and fundraising for the future Skowhegan River Park, an initiative that will redevelop our industrial downtown river cor- ridor into an accessible outdoor recreation asset with an expanded trail network and enhanced whitewater. e river park will not only benefit community members through improved river access and free recreation opportunities. 4. We are also collaborating with several other partners on a couple of projects that will help address traffic congestion, grow the trail network, create greater connectivity between trailheads and neighborhoods and improve bike and pedestrian safety. MB: You have been described as someone who has transformed the community. How did you get started? KC: I started my career at an advertising agency in Boston but moved back home to central Maine after the market crashed in 2009. I spent a couple of years in higher ed, most recently in the com- munications office at Colby College, but my love for Maine and the place where I grew up spurred my transition to Main Street Skowhegan in 2015. Community economic development is not for the faint of heart — at minimum it requires dedica- tion, hard work and tenacity. I love my job and every day I'm thankful that I get to help revitalize Skowhegan and central Maine. We have so many exciting projects underway and I can't wait to see them all come to fruition. A l e x i s W e l l s , M a i n e b i z s t a f f w r i t e r , c a n b e r e a c h e d a t a w e l l s @ m a i n e b i z . b i z We're proud to offer a wide selection of metal roofing and siding products. Give your home or business the color and style you're looking for with the durability and quality that only metal roofing and siding can provide. NOW OFFERING Screw Down Metal Roofing WAREBUTLER.COM METALS@WAREBUTLER.COM STANDARD COLORS ONLY Visit one of our stores, or email us using the contact form on our website, for more information on these products. With more than $650 million in investment underway, the momen- tum in Skowhegan is palpable, but we've got lots more work to do. — Kristina Cannon