FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has announced the return of Dr. Abhishekh Govind as a full-time provider and assistant medical director of the Emergency Department. Govind initially joined the FMH medical staff in July 2011 providing inpatient care for several years. He received his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine […]
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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Fontaine Family hires Deb Brackett
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Deb Brackett to work out of its Auburn location. Brackett grew up in Auburn and graduated from Hebron Academy. She attended the University of Southern Maine, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and then working in clinical settings for six years. After her […]
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Auburn Planning Board to take up new high school plans
Voters approved the new $122 million Edward Little High School last year.
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Consolidated Communications donates to Good Shepherd Food Bank
AUBURN — Consolidated Communications, a leading broadband and business communications provider, donated $10,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Record numbers of people are experiencing hunger due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. With many unemployed as businesses closed and schools curtailed feeding programs, the demand on food banks and food pantries has grown exponentially. […]
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Bates economist: Androscoggin County recovering faster than state average
Julieta Yung, one of five members of the governor’s Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, spoke Thursday morning at the LA chamber’s second virtual breakfast.
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YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston promotes two employees
AUBURN — The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has promoted two employees with over two decades of service and whose knowledge and experience will be called upon to lead the Y’s “new and better normal” as it prepares to fully reopen. Christopher Shea has been named executive director of youth development. This new position will provide oversight […]
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A new marina to dock on Sabattus Pond
After having a lakeside view to all of the activity happening on the water at Sabattus Pond, Chad Sylvester and his wife, Sherri, started planning a new business venture last year. They’re looking to open Sabattus Lake Marina on Cove Lane in Sabattus next month, as soon as the docks arrive. “We live close to […]
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Projects approved for an Auburn Dunkin’, the Center Street Shaw’s, the Maine National Guard and more
Renovations for Center Street Shaw’s, Minot Avenue Dunkin’ Donuts, Schooner Estates and Maine National Guard’s maintenance facility in Auburn.
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Jasmine Mobile food truck parks in Turner; a new marina to dock on Sabattus Pond
• Renovations for Center Street Shaw’s, Minot Avenue Dunkin’ Donuts, Schooner Estates and Maine National Guard’s maintenance facility in Auburn
• How much would you give up to keep working at home? Find out what other Mainers said.
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St. Mary’s opens new wing on Campus Avenue
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health, opened a new, two-story building on Campus Avenue in June. Referred to as the I-Wing, the new building will house the infusion center, as well as the health system’s oncology and rheumatology practices. It was constructed by Hebert Construction and made possible by individual […]