North by East: Farewell to a Lewiston Pawnshop

Jaed Coffin

Source

Down East

Date

10-2021

Pages

30-32

Abstract

An account of Marcel Morin and his pawnshop, Pine Tree Trading Company, set to close after 33 years. Recounts the ebb and flow of Morin's business over the years; his commitment to fair business practices; and his compassion and respect for his customers, often extremely poor people in need of cash to survive. Describes the extended bout of COVID-19 that led to his physical decline and eventually necessitated the closing of his shop.

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