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PublishedJanuary 9, 2019
The Buzz: Famous Footwear closed, Lighting Concepts closing
This week the Buzz has a little less spring in its step. RIP Famous Footwear in Auburn. The national shoe store chain, which opened several years ago beside Kohl’s, has shut its doors. A company spokeswoman didn’t return a call Wednesday for comment about the closure. However, among the Auburn building permit applications in late […]
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2019
Lewiston mom: From welfare to a million-dollar business in three years
LEWISTON — Three years ago, Laura Catevenis’ daughter was a year old, they were living on $367 a month in welfare benefits and Catevenis told state workers she didn’t want to go back to work. She wanted to be the boss. “They looked at me like, ‘You’re out of your mind,’” said Catevenis, 27. “I […]
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2019
Five who meant business in 2018
Five Maine entrepreneurs tell their stories of growth and learning from 2018 and their hopes for 2019.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Waffles, apps, bubble tea: Top Gun LA announces newest class of entrepreneurs
LEWISTON — From waffles to apps to a Hawaiian-themed spa, the third class of Top Gun LA entrepreneurs is the largest and most diverse yet. Scott Benson, director of economic development at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the local Top Gun organizer, said on Friday that five of the eight participating companies […]
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2019
New Sharon natives ready to indie rock Friday’s inaugural celebration
AUGUSTA — When they take the stage at the inaugural celebration Friday night, brother and sister Zak and Lena Kendall, New Sharon natives who front the indie folk band GoldenOak, will have at least one friendly face in the crowd — new Gov. Janet Mills. “Her late husband, Stan, was actually the coach of my tennis […]
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PublishedDecember 30, 2018
People You Know: Chris Silsbee takes over Bradbury Mountain State Park
POWNAL — At his last post, in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Caribou native Chris Silsbee had a four-hour commute to work, left his family for nine days at a time to live in the woods and might see more deer than people on any given day. Two years ago, deciding his family was ready for […]
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PublishedDecember 30, 2018
Side By Each Brewing, Poutine Factory nearly ready to serve in Auburn
AUBURN — A winding, 87-foot, wooden bar top is installed. There is room for a dozen 275-gallon tanks. And one-quarter of an actual food truck is mounted on a wall. Side By Each Brewing Co. and The Poutine Factory are nearly ready to open. The new businesses, announced last summer, are in the former, 10,480-square-foot […]
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PublishedDecember 23, 2018
From a brief life, a mom’s faith tested and faith restored
There are stories about life-changing events, about people who got through dark times and about people who discovered unexpected light in their lives. They are stories about the power of faith.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2018
Origin USA buys Wilton buildings, plans to add 25 jobs
FARMINGTON — Origin USA is expanding into the former Hammond Lumber Co. site in Wilton and adding 25 or more jobs, President Pete Roberts told Mainebiz on Friday. He said the current 20,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 125 High St. in Farmington will expand to add denim and leather products, while “the new Wilton facility is […]
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PublishedDecember 19, 2018
Leavitt Area High School surprises chemistry teacher with $5,000 award
TURNER — Eight years ago, Leavitt Area High School chemistry teacher Julie Schmidt pitched the idea of an after-school program to help students struggling to finish classes and graduate on time. This week, students heaped on praise — she “makes you feel like your opinion matters,” she’s “funny and a good listener,” she “taught me […]
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