Small Town America vs Big Box Stores

In Washington, Maine, a small-town store owner is fighting to protect more than just his business — he’s defending a way of life. Across the country, communities like his are pushing back against Dollar General, not just because of what these stores sell, but because of what they take. Local grocers and hardware stores close. Dollars leave town. Tax revenues stagnate. And the promised “jobs and growth” rarely last. The real issue isn’t change — it’s whether that change builds local wealth or drains it away. Towns are starting to choose carefully.

Asia Mieleszko

Strong Towns

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