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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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Anti-mask-mandate commissioner told to work his day job from home
Isaiah Lary, who has hammered against the legality of Gov. Janet Mills’ mask-wearing mandate, said Friday the move was “an attempt to distract from the main issue.”
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Auburn’s FutureGuard expands, again; California cannabis company grows to Lewiston, South Portland
• Mainers report being ripped off by nearly $6 million in scams last year
• Hospitality official tells chamber: Twin Cities need more lodging, restaurants
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Auburn’s Strainrite expanding and hiring
• An Auburn Dunkin’ on the move?
• New Lewiston company ready to respond ‘whenever havoc strikes’
• How much are we cleaning our homes in Maine these days compared to the rest of the country? So much.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
St. Mary’s hires four nurses for leadership team
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, recently hired four seasoned veterans to its nursing leadership team. Lisa Burrell joins as the director of clinical education and professional practice. Most recently, she was the director of education at Doctors Community Hospital in Laurel, Maryland. Burrell earned her doctorate from Capella University […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Farmington police name Karen Kidd as Employee of the Year
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Police Department selected Office Manager Karen E. Kidd as its 2020 Employee of the Year. The annual award is given to any full-time employee who stands well above their peers in the performance of their duties and contributes to the mission of the department. Kidd was recognized by interim Chief of […]
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Norway Savings Bank receives FDIC ‘Outstanding’ rating
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank achieved an “outstanding” rating on its latest Community Reinvestment Act examination, administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. This is the second consecutive examination cycle that Norway Savings has achieved this rating. It is the result of its strong record of helping to meet the credit needs of the communities […]
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Amy Hebert
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the promotion of Amy Hebert to vice president, commercial credit risk officer. Since joining the bank in 2020, Hebert has consistently demonstrated a significant command of commercial credit risk management and the most fundamental principles of what it means to be a community banker: understanding, professionalism and the […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
DuBois Realty Group donates to Dempsey Center
AUBURN — The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty recently presented the Dempsey Center with a $2,550 donation as part of its Give Where You Live campaign. The Dempsey Center, with locations in South Portland and Lewiston, as well as the virtual Dempsey Connects, helps individuals and families maintain physical and emotional wellness as […]
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Schooner Estates earns Caring.com award
AUBURN — Schooner Estates Senior Living Community has been selected as a “Caring Super Star of 2021” by Caring.com for service excellence in senior living. Because its community earned the Caring Star award for 2021 and the two years prior, it is honored in an elite group of winners called Super Stars. Schooner Estates largely […]