AUBURN — VIP Tires & Service employees and customers in Maine raised $39,723.71 for the Maine chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation in 2020. VIP Chairman John Quirk matched it for a total of $79,447.42. The company’s total regional donation, $117,096.96, was its largest to Make-A-Wish since 2007. Funds were raised by the company’s 62 locations […]
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 owners for Allied Physical Therapy
FARMINGTON — Justin and Kathryn Longhurst purchased Allied Physical Therapy clinic from Dennis and Stephanie Flanagan on Jan. 4. The Flanagans will continue to be a part of the company, working on a per diem basis. Founded in 1986 in Portland, Allied Physical Therapy is the oldest physical therapy private practice in Maine. The clinic […]
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Bethel approves $10 million Residences at Bethel Station project
The 38-unit condominium project will emphasize access to village
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Spencer Emerson: ‘Part of Dr. King’s words are coming to life’
L-A native, teacher and football coach says, however, the American Dream in King’s speech will be difficult to attain until the great disparity in each American’s “starting point” is addressed.
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Face Time: Ciana Godin — mountainside chef, restaurateur, cheese fan
Tired of big cities, she headed to Carrabassett Valley and hasn’t looked back.
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Central Maine Credit Union donates to local homeless shelters, food banks
LEWISTON — Central Maine Credit Union donated $7,000 to local homeless shelters and food banks right before the holidays. Central Maine Credit Union recognized St. Martin De Porres, Safe Voices, New Beginnings, Salvation Army and Lisbon Area Christian Outreach. These organizations were selected because of their deep network and services they offer directly impacting food […]
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DuBois Realty Group donates to GAHS
AUBURN — The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty recently presented Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with a donation for $2,300 as it wrapped up its “Give Where You Live” campaign for 2020. Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is a safe space for animals in need and a resource for community members and their animal companions.
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John L. Painter attains professional certification
LEWISTON — John L. Painter of Lewiston has passed the professional certification exam offered through a collaboration between the American Association of Service Coordinators and The Ohio State University Office of Geriatrics and Interprofessional Aging Studies for the title of “Professional Service Coordinator.” Service coordinators play a critical role to support Housing and Urban Development-assisted […]
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Rumford Hospital promotes Becky Hall
RUMFORD — Becky Hall has been promoted to vice president of nursing and patient care services at Rumford Hospital, where she oversees all clinical operations. Hall was previously the hospital’s director of patient care services. She joined Rumford Hospital in 1985 as a staff nurse in perioperative services. She has held numerous leadership positions at […]
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Christopher & Banks closing five Maine stores, including Auburn
The company cited financial distress from the ongoing pandemic.