Superintendent Kimberly Brandt plans to pick one, based on parent feedback, between Aug. 7 and 10.
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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Daniel Kagan receives national award
LEWISTON — Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Justice, the preeminent national organization for trial lawyers. The award recognizes members of the American Association for Justice Board of Governors who during the past year have been of special assistance to the association […]
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School officials considering ‘hybrid’ model for Turner, Leeds, Greene
SAD 52 directors will take up the proposal Thursday
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Dale Denham named to Business Transformation 150
LEWISTON — Constellation Research recognized Geiger Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Dale Denham in its 2021 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe. Denham was recognized for his continuous success in leading digital transformation efforts with significant business outcomes. Nominations from peers, industry influencers, technology […]
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Community Health Options donates to Tree Street Youth
LEWISTON — In a second round of COVID-19-related grant allocations, Lewiston-based Community Health Options, the state’s only nonprofit, member-led health insurance plan, donated $10,000 to Tree Street Youth. Tree Street Youth helps elementary, middle and high school students get learning enrichment, academic tutoring, college preparation, and offers internships or mentoring opportunities for 18- to 24-year-olds. […]
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Modern Woodmen donates to CLT
AUBURN — The L-A Community Little Theatre received $2,500 this month from the Modern Woodmen of America Matching Funds Campaign. The donation was made in support of the successful online silent auction that CLT held in June.
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Maine Real Estate & Development Association honors Auburn project
AUBURN — The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recently released its list of 2019 Notable Project Recipients and included 62 Spring Street by Anew Development in partnership with the Auburn Housing Development Corp. The project was recognized for its diversity and vibrancy, epitomizing the Smart Growth concept, “which successfully connects the dots between […]
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Downeast couple buy first investment property in downtown Lewiston
• Valley Beverage’s expansion plans in Lewiston
• New high school project greenlit in Auburn
• And . . . a tease to stay tuned?
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OTELCO hires David Pollock
NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired David Pollock as a senior GIS engineer in New Gloucester. Pollock has a master’s degree in surveying engineering from University of Maine. He previously worked at SGC Engineering as a project manager/senior GIS analyst. Pollock lives in Gorham.
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Salvation Army stores reopen
PORTLAND — The Salvation Army stores have reopened in Portland, Lewiston, Raymond and Brunswick. Closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they welcome shoppers with bargain-priced clothing, household items, electronics, books, toys, furniture and collectables. Revenues support the Salvation Army’s Rehabilitation Center, which offers services free of charge. The rehabilitation center has remained open throughout the […]