Face Time: Despite his busy schedule, the father of four always finds time to give back to his community . . . and keeps the florist’s phone number in his back pocket.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is the Auburn city reporter for the Sun Journal. After graduating from the University of Maine in 2019, she got her start in journalism at The Republican Journal in Belfast. She started working at the Sun Journal in 2023 writing about health and education. She has a passion for community reporting and keeping people informed on important happenings in their town.
What does Prime Healthcare have in store for CMMC? Financial viability, they hope
Though Prime Healthcare Foundation is a nonprofit, it is operated by for-profit parent Prime Healthcare.
St. Mary’s appears to have federal health care reimbursements reinstated for 30 days amid lawsuit
The hospital system filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services last Friday.
Lisbon middle school construction slated to begin next year
An addition and renovations at Phillip W. Sugg school is expected to take about 18 months.
St. Mary’s hospital system sues federal government over withheld Medicare payments
With Medicare payments being withheld, the health system has less than 10 days of cash on hand, according to the complaint filed with the United States District Court Friday.
Lisbon passes first reading of proposed road ordinance
The road ordinance would stipulate how property owners and contractors must construct roads based on how many dwellings are served by the road.
Central Maine Healthcare to be acquired by California-based nonprofit
Leaders of Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, have struggled with funding deficits and have been looking for ways to inject new capital into its hospitals.
Maine winter recreation faces uncertain future
As climate change has gradually warmed Maine winters, symptoms of the issue have become more visible.
Lisbon Water Department plant prepares to tackle issues as customer concerns persist
Some customers have voiced concerns about water quality after arsenic concerns led to a do-not-drink order in late August.
Lisbon councilors agree to pay increase for town manager
Some councilors believed the pay increase was overdue.