Skills Inc. Thrift Store Manager Donna Grant prepares to stock clothing at the Skowhagan organization on Wednesday. Grant said the popular store will close in March 13.

Linda Thebarge shops at the Skills Inc. Thrift store in Skowhegan on Wednesday that is slated to close March 13. Thebarge said she shops for other people like fire victims and women from the shelter regularly at the store. “This will be devastating for people when the store closes,” Thebarge said. “It is very important place for this area.”

Annie Wentworth, left, and Danyel Stewart shop at the Skills Inc. Thrift store in Skowhegan on Wednesday.

Patty LeClair and Dale Weymouth sort clothing as part of their work at the L.C. Dill Center in Skowhegan on Thursday.