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.
• More banks and credit unions look at closing lobbies
• Fodder for Turkey Day: What’s the most popular side dish in Maine? (Hint: Oddly, it’s crisp and green.)
HALLOWELL — Attorney Faye Luppi of Poland has been honored with the Peter J. DeTroy III Award by the Campaign for Justice for her work to reduce domestic violence. Luppi has led the Violence Intervention Partnership of Cumberland County Government for 20 years. The Hon. Leigh I. Saufley, dean of the University of Maine School […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital earned the Go Clear Award, which recognizes commitment to patient and health care worker safety.
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has appointed seven new members to the Board of Visitors for 2020-2021. The UMF Board of Visitors is a distinguished body of community and regional leaders that advises the president regarding the university’s role and mission and its relationship with the people of Maine. Members of this […]
• A slew of spirited stats
• A new business for Main Street in Lewiston
• A new $5 million upgrade for St. Mary’s
Plus, a new building for Cote Corp. and Jones & Vining gets a new name and new owners.
Lumbermen have taken a massive hit this year after COVID-19 and the Jay mill explosion, with business down as much as 40% industrywide.
The Lewiston woman has been busier than ever during the pandemic: “If anything, they are needing more support.”
LEWISTON — Five Geiger associates have earned Promotional Products Association International Certification, demonstrating a commitment to business excellence and continual professional growth. Laura Levine and Nikki Craig have earned the certification of certified advertising specialist, requiring 50 hours from a structured industry approved curriculum. Jennifer Haupt, Ronald Seguin and Kathy Timms have earned the certification […]
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