Article: Dedicated artisans keep Stone Soup simmering

Kim Clifford Staff Columnist
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
04-13-2005
Dedicated artisans keep Stone Soup simmering
Byline: Kim Clifford Staff Columnist
Edition: FINAL
Section: Local & State

Tucked into Saco's cozy Main Street is a venerable cooperative celebrating its 15th birthday this year.

In the front window swings a little girl's jumper in bright spring colors, a hint of what else is inside.
The store is Stone Soup Artisans, the last of four Stone Soup cooperatives; the others were in Bridgton, Auburn and Brunswick. Its members believe it is the only craft co-op store in southern Maine.

What keeps its nonprofit artistic heart beating?

Definitely the people who work there. And the ...

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