AUBURN — YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has promoted two staff to executive leadership. Nicole Oberlander has been named executive director of fitness, health and wellness. In this role, she will oversee the Y’s current fitness locations, as well as facilitate the merger of the Y’s newest center in Lewiston. In addition, Oberlander will supervise indoor and […]
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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New cafe and refurbished furniture shop for Auburn
• Auburn resale shop moves to Lisbon
• Live and Work in Maine event at Gritty’s Tuesday night
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AVCOG hosts free social media marketing webinar
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments is presenting the free webinar Social Media Marketing, with Rich Brooks from flyte new media from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 30. The session will focus entirely on the most powerful social media platforms for businesses today: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest. It will also […]
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UScellular promotes Joel Parlin
AUBURN — UScellular has promoted Joel Parlin to sales manager at the store at 730 Center St. In this role, Parlin is responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Parlin brings more than six years of wireless experience […]
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Lewiston macaron maker cheerfully buys Sabattus bakery
The former owner of Front Porch Bakery promised they ‘will NOT sell to a grouchy person.’ The new place opens Friday.
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In full bloom for Small Business Saturday in Auburn, new owner for Sabattus bakery
• Dirigo Federal Credit Union expands back-office space in Auburn.
• Freeport company leases room for book storage in Lewiston
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City of Lewiston swears in new finance director
LEWISTON — Ralph Lenfestey, Lewiston’s new finance director, was appointed at the Nov. 16 City Council meeting and sworn in by City Clerk Kathy Montejo. Lenfestey was lauded by City Administrator Heather Hunter, whom he is replacing, as her “right-hand man for the last 24 years.” Since being hired as senior staff accountant in 1997, […]
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Get your skis on: Sunday River opens for season Thursday
The resort announced Wednesday that if the cold holds, it will open a limited number of trails to season passholders and multi-day ticket holders at 9 a.m. Thursday.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital hires Dr. Kristen H. Mazoki
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has hired Dr. Kristen H. Mazoki as a doctor at Franklin Health Behavioral Services. Her clinical interests include women’s mental health and integrating psychiatry with primary care. Mazoki received her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford followed by a psychiatric residency at […]
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Two new marijuana cultivation buildings for Auburn: $1 million and $1.5 million projects
Both projects are being constructed by B & M Developers.