LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Scott Smith to program manager. Smith has been an assistant program manager in Corporate Programs since 2016. In his new role, he will be creating and maintaining solid business partner relationships with assigned sales partners and their clients. Smith lives in Lewiston and graduated from Thomas College with his masters […]
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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Restaurants weigh how long they can survive on takeout, grateful for customers still coming out
“You’ve just got to try to get through the day and you can’t plan ahead, you can’t plan staffing for next week.” — Governor’s Restaurant General Manager Carlene Barnies
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Joshua Hartley joins Lepage Bakeries
LEWISTON — Joshua Hartley of Lewiston has been hired by Lepage Bakeries for its maintenance team. Hartley recently completed a 16-week HVAC-R training at Maine Energy and Marketers Association, earning his certification in refrigeration, and license in propane and natural gas. He received training help from the Maine Department of Labor and Western Maine Community […]
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Benjamin Gideon named trial lawyers fellow
LEWISTON — Berman & Simmons attorney Benjamin Gideon has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Founded in 1950, the college is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, […]
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SAD 52 directors put three major projects before voters
The superintendent extended the school shutdown until at least April 26.
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Chamber offers short-term relief on LAEGC loans
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is offering a 90-day forbearance on all loans held with the chamber through the Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The funds originate with Norway Savings Bank, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Finance Authority of Maine and are intended to support […]
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Six Questions for Maine Small Business Development Centers leader
Practical advice for businesses already closed and those hoping not to.
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Who wants to move into Auburn’s former Kmart?
* New fast food spot proposed for Fireside Inn’s former restaurant space
* Kindness on the menu in Lewiston
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Teachers connecting to students through online video
Teachers around Lewiston-Auburn are recording themselves reading to students, hoping to project a little calm and familiarity.
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Coronavirus hasn’t closed everything, but it’s not business as usual for those still on the job
Grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, water officials, police all report being prepared to stay open and on the job.