POLAND — Logan Landry, a teacher at Bruce M. Whittier Middle School, was one of only 98 teachers selected for a National History Day summer professional development program. This new course focuses on using online Library of Congress resources to develop and support historical arguments and is a feature of NHD’s membership in the Library […]
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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OTELCO hires several new employees
NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired a number of new employees in Maine. Marc Vanderwood joins OTELCO as director of IT in the company’s New Gloucester office. Vanderwood has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and has been in IT management for over 20 years. He is a resident […]
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Patriot Insurance recognizes Bilodeau Insurance Agency
YARMOUTH — Bilodeau Insurance Agency Inc. of Lewiston and Brunswick has been named Diamond Achiever for the state of Maine by Patriot Insurance. The award is presented to the state agency that attained the highest overall percentage rating in profitability, growth and policy retention during the past year. The results achieved by the team at […]
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Scott Nile receives flight paramedic certification
FARMINGTON — NorthStar paramedic Scott Nile, a wilderness national registry paramedic, recently received certification as a flight paramedic. The certification is focused on the knowledge level of accomplished, experienced master-level paramedics working with a flight, or in Nile’s case, a critical care transport team. To become certified, Nile completed a 40-hour course over four days […]
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St. Mary’s Health System hires Dr. William Nash
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, has hired foot and ankle surgeon Dr. William Nash to its orthopedic practice. Nash recently completed his foot and ankle fellowship under the tutorship of Dr. Greg Pomeroy. Nash will see patients at St. Mary’s Orthopedic offices in Auburn and Portland.
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Jeff’s Jamaican Cuisine opens in Lewiston
• Who’s moving in to the former Pepper & Spice restaurant?
• Four entrepreneurs pitch-off next month
• After a scenic, $1M+ house lot? Sunday River has two
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Advertising Specialty Institute recognizes Jo-an Lantz
LEWISTON — Jo-an Lantz, president and CEO of Geiger, has been named 2020 Counselor Person of the Year by the Advertising Specialty Institute, a leading promotional products industry trade organization. She was recognized for transparency during the pandemic with weekly employee videos, a strategic business thinker and strong leader. Lantz began working at Geiger directly […]
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Franklin Savings Bank promotes Heidi Lee
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Heidi Lee to mortgage underwriting officer. Lee has been an integral part of the back-office residential lending team, balancing her time between loan processing and assisting existing underwriters. Lee has demonstrated commitment to learning the underwriting function, supporting the lending team in various roles. These factors as well […]
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Maine Music Society board adds new officers
LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society board of directors has named new officers who will lead the nonprofit organization through its 30th and 31st seasons. Board member Richard O’Brien was elected chair, replacing retiring Connie Hitchcock, and board member David Blocher was elected vice chair, replacing retiring Sandy MacDonald. Reelected for another two-year term: Treasurer […]
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Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition adds seven board members
LISBON — The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition, headed by Joseph Jackson of Lisbon, recently appointed of seven members to its new board of directors. MPAC works to make positive changes in Maine prisons and helps families reintegrate into society. It is also the liaison for the Maine State Prison Chapter of NAACP. Newly appointed to […]