There’s a new pharmacy not far from the village center of Greene that’s sure to have the area buzzing. Jon and Jackie Schomaker have recently opened the Greene Village Pharmacy on Patten Road, next door to the Monmouth Federal Credit Union.

Open for less than two months, this independently owned and operated pharmacy is a welcomed addition to the growing town of Greene.

“I’ve lived here for 17 years and I’ve seen the town grow during that time,” said Jackie, who is a registered pharmacist. Originally from Perry, Maine, Schomaker is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. “The town has a grocery store as well as a hardware

store and a restaurant. Now, it will have its own pharmacy.”

Schomaker’s husband, Jon, is co-owner and a part-time pharmacy tech. She and Jon are the proud parents of a 16-year-old daughter, and two sons, ages 10 and 7. Joining the Schomakers at the

Greene Village Pharmacy is Kayla Adams as a full-time pharmacy technician.

Having worked in many different chain store pharmacies, Jackie believes that an independent pharmacy can offer a more personalized shopping experience. “Chain stores stock everything and customers have to sort through so much stuff simply to get to the pharmacy,” said Schomaker. “We can offer more personalized and quicker service and we are the only pharmacy located between Winthrop and Lewiston, which is nice considering the cost of gas.”

And if the convenient location doesn’t gain your attention, the free delivery service will. That’s right.

The Green Village Pharmacy offers free delivery in about a 15-mile radius from the store. “If you give us an order by 5 p.m.,

we provide free delivery by 7 p.m.,”

said Schomaker.

Schomaker notes that the pharmacy accepts credit cards, personal checks and flex benefit debit cards. The pharmacy is also ready to match the same prescription discount programs offered by some of the bigger chain store pharmacies. “Our goal is to keep our prices low and affordable,” Schomaker said.

Though the pharmacy has just opened, Schomaker is already planning for the future. “A year from now, I’d like to see us in a larger space and offering more home health products,” said Schomaker, who is content at the moment with getting the pharmacy known in the community.

“We also want to add to the community spirit of being located here in Greene,” added Schomaker. “I want to set up a section of the store to sell handmade items brought in from local non-profit organizations.”

One Greene resident was overheard in the pharmacy parking lot saying, “I do my banking here (pointing to the adjacent credit union) and now I’ll be able to get my medications next door. I feel this is a great addition to our area.”

The Greene Village Pharmacy is located at 19 Patten Road in Greene, immediately off the highway on Route 202. Business hours

are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to

6 p.m. They can be reached at 946-2425.

Greene Village Pharmacy

19 Patten Rd., Greene, ME

946-2425

Jackie & Jon Schomaker, owners