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PHOTO: Shane Savage, Central Maine Growth Council 2020 Developer of the Year. (Submitted photo)
WATERVILLE – Shane Savage, co-owner of Savages’s Drug, has been named Central Maine Growth Council 2020 Developer of the Year.
The award was presented at Central Maine Growth Council’s annual meeting.
Savage has always had a passion for serving his community, CMGC said in a news release. He began his career as a pharmacy technician at the age of 16 at LaVerdiere’s drug, and worked for LaVerdiere’s through both college and high school. He is a graduate of Lawrence High School in Fairfield and Northeastern University’s College of Pharmacy, where he earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy. In 2012 he completed the Comprehensive Compounding Course at the Professional Compounding Centers of America in Texas.
Savage has opened pharmacies in Fairfield, Oakland, Winslow and Unity. Beginning in 2004, he and his father bought Unity Pharmacy and opened Fairfield Pharmacy later that same year. In 2005, Savage’s Drug opened their Oakland location, formerly True’s pharmacy, which followed with the Winslow location being built in 2009.
Savage’s Drug recently has acquired Buddie’s Grocery, 43 Main St., in Oakland. The downtown district welcomes heightened interest and investment, including undergoing a revitalization process that necklaces Main Street. In turn, Savage’s newest business operation is already making contributions to the downtown and will serve an additional draw for residences, visitors, and businesses, the growth council said.
A second-generation pharmacist, Savage works alongside his father, John Savage in the Fairfield store. Savage’s Drug employs more than 40 employees and provides a variety of local services, including vaccinations and on-site flu clinics, online prescription refill services, and local prescription delivery. In their Fairfield pharmacy, Savage’s Drug is home to a state-of-the-art compounding lab, where it has the ability to produce custom medications and doses for both pets and people.
Savage’s Drug services Colby College through its Winslow location, including over-the-counter medications and prescription medication. His commitment to his community and customer service earned him the title of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year in 2014. His dedication to helping those in need is exemplified through his passion for expanding his service locations and consistently working to improve the lives of those around him.
“We are delighted to acknowledge Shane’s business expansion, impact on local and regional public health and recent investments in Oakland’s downtown,” said Garvan Donegan, CMCG director of planning, innovation, and economic development. “Shane’s tireless work has proven to be a powerful engine for community health and revitalization by continuing to spark the importance of healthy and vibrant communities while preserving the character of an iconic downtown Oakland location. During these challenging times, Shane’s operation is a model for the dual commitments of community and economic health, which will be key to sustaining economic vitality in our commercial districts and improving quality of life during the pandemic recovery process.”
