Residents of Skowhegan gather during a public forum to hear ideas about the future of Skowhegan at the Skowhegan Municipal Building Council Room Thursday.

Kristina Cannan, center, runs a small group brainstorming ideas for economic development options during a public forum about the future of Skowhegan at the Skowhegan Municipal Building Council Room on Thursday.

Shanna Cox, a consultant from Project Tipping Point, discusses economic options during a public forum about the future of Skowhegan at the Skowhegan Municipal Building Council Room on Thursday.

Katie Ouliette, right center, and her husband, Lew, left center, discuss economic options and ideas in small groups during a public forum about the future of Skowhegan at the Skowhegan Municipal Building Council Room on Thursday.

Lisa Landry runs a brainstorming session during a public forum about the future of Skowhegan at the Skowhegan Municipal Building Council Room Thursday.