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.
Hometown Nutrition and Energy opens on Lisbon Street
The smoothie shop specializes in ice tea-based, sugar-free energy drinks.
Le Mu Eats plans to open second location in Auburn
The “charming blue shanty” will stay in Bethel but Mu Noi Eats will be moving into a Center Street location.
Gould Academy hires David F. Willis Jr.
BETHEL — Gould Academy has hired David F. Willis Jr. as assistant head of school for finances beginning July 1. An experienced senior manager, Willis has worked in education, manufacturing, technology, advertising, retail and travel. He has developed expertise in financial operations, business operations, project management, strategy, branding, marketing and sales, customer service and retention. […]
Geiger promotes Lisa Johnson
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Lisa Johnson to key customer specialist. Johnson has been with Geiger for over 17 years, from 1995-2000 and from 2007 to now. She has held various positions, most recently as a customer relations specialist in Total Care. In her new role, she will create and maintain solid business partner relationships […]
Two Auburn UPS drivers honored for 25 accident-free years
PORTLAND — Mark Clark of Lewiston and Randy Stevens of Monmouth were among eight Maine drivers newly inducted into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. Clark and Stevens are based at the UPS Auburn office. Maine boasts 67 Circle of Honor […]
Valley Beverage plans $3.7 million expansion on Lisbon Street
* New nutritional shake shop opens on Lisbon Street
* New eatery coming to Center Street
Lisbon seeking facade grant proposals
LISBON — The Town of Lisbon has put out a call for projects after being invited to apply for Community Development Block Grant matching funds for private property and business owners to improve the visual appearance of commercial buildings in town. The town is inviting property and business owners to submit potential projects by March […]
UMA’s Lewiston Center to host financial support workshop for parents in school
LEWISTON — The University of Maine at Augusta’s Lewiston Center will host an information session on March 27 on Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment, a program that provides immediate financial support to eligible parents so they may complete education programs. The session is from noon to 1 p.m. at 51 Westminster St. Help is […]
Maine businesses prep and plan as coronavirus spreads in US
“We’re preparing for everything and hoping for the best,” says Geiger President and CEO Jo-an Lantz.