- June 23, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) – An act of vandalism at a Skowhegan business has resulted in a wave of colorful support from the community.
“I think it was a little bit of anger a little bit of shock, and it was heartbreaking,” said Jessica Stetson, Old Soul Collective owner.
On Saturday morning, Stetson arrived to her business on Water Street in Skowhegan to find the storefront had been vandalized.
“The Pride flag along with the flag pole had been ripped from the side of the building,” Stetson said.
The flag had been hanging without incident since she opened her vintage furniture and clothing store, Old Soul Collective, on May 1.
“That flag stands for a lot more than just Pride, it’s a symbol for everyone that comes in here they’re safe, they’re loved, and they’re welcome here,” Stetson said.
A community member soon donated a replacement flag but Stetson hoped the original would be returned.
“Put a letter out there just letting someone know if…
