LEWISTON — Dr. Paul Vinsel of West Bath has joined Tri-County Mental Health Services as a physician prescriber for its Opioid Health Home Service in Lewiston. In addition to his work at TCMHS, Vinsel practices as an emergency department staff physician at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and as the physician lead for the […]
Kathryn Skelton
Kathryn Skelton is a business reporter at the Sun Journal covering local industries large and small. She writes features and deep-dive analysis, keeps up with local happenings, closings and rumors in a regular business Buzz column, and at least once a month, writes about Bigfoot, ghosts or something equally intriguing in the "Weird, Wicked Weird" series. She's a proud Maine native, grew up in the Gardiner area and also proudly graduated from the University of Maine's journalism program. She's been a reporter at the paper for 20 years. When not working, she enjoys traveling, reading, corgi-walking and adventuring with her husband and two boys.
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‘Hope’ coming to Bates Mill No. 5?
Charlie Hewitt is pitching the Lewiston City Council on Tuesday on a hanging a 30-foot lit sign that reads “Hopeful” on the side of the building, facing Main Street.
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Posted inBusiness, Oxford Hills
Working: When your annual church yard sale is too awesome? Open a thrift shop.
The Second Chance Thrift Shop opened inside Norway’s Second Congressional Church in October, a spin-off of its wildly popular annual yard sale that’s sold everything from books to boats.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Dirigo Federal Credit Union donates to local charities
LEWISTON — Dirigo Federal Credit Union partnered with the Maine Credit Union League’s Campaign for Ending Hunger and donated $24,272 for 2019. The money was distributed to hunger organizations and food pantries in Androscoggin & Oxford counties on Nov. 18, when leaders from the local organizations were invited to the credit union to receive donations. […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Safeco Insurance recognizes Rebecca Dolloff
RUMFORD — Safeco Insurance recently honored Rebecca Dolloff of the Advantage Ins./Weber Agency with the Award of Distinction for Outstanding Performance. The award recognizes outstanding independent insurance agents who are among the top producers in the country. Only 150 agents across the country that sell Safeco personal lines policies are selected.
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Maine Public Relations Council hosts workshops, awards Dec. 11
PORTLAND — The Maine Public Relations Council is combining two of its annual events into one jam-packed night full of networking, education and celebration on Wednesday from 4-7:30 p.m. Taking elements of the council’s yearly conference and awards, the event will include a workshop, refreshments and recognition of industry talent. Attendees will get the opportunity […]
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Give some Maine for Christmas
Call it Maine mystique. Pine Tree State popular. Vacationland vogue. With its irresistible symbols (the humble moose, the cheery lobster, the healthy blueberry, the towering pine), its mountain-to-sea beauty, and its Down East common sense — let’s face it — the state of Maine is a desirable brand. During this holiday season, anyone getting Maine-made […]
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Camden National Bank donates to New Beginnings
CAMDEN — Camden National Bank celebrated its Customer Appreciation Week this fall, highlighted by a $10,000 donation to five homeless shelters in Maine. New Beginnings Inc. in Lewiston received $2,000 and 125 pounds of toiletries such as toothbrushes, shampoo, tissues donated by bank employees. The unrestricted funding and in-kind donations are part of the bank’s […]
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Chris Bicknell, Misty Parker complete 2019 John T. Gorman Fellowship
PORTLAND – Chris Bicknell, executive director of New Beginnings, and Misty Parker, economic development manager for Lewiston, recently completed the 2019 John T. Gorman Fellowship. The intensive program is designed to strengthen their ability to make a measurable difference in the lives of disadvantaged Mainers. This is the third cohort for the program, which was […]
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CMCC offers CompTIA A+ certification course
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce & Professional Development at Central Maine Community College will offer a CompTIA A+ certification course starting Jan. 6. It will run Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Feb. 19. The course aims to give students the confidence to pass the certification tests to add ‘A+ […]