FARMINGTON — Kary Franchetti has been appointed senior director of practice operations at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She is responsible for providing leadership and direction in planning, guiding and coordinating Franklin Health practice operations. As a member of Franklin Memorial Hospital senior leadership team she will contribute to and assist with implementation of strategic planning and […]
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.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
LeeAnna Lavoie named director of Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County
FARMINGTON — LeeAnna Lavoie has been appointed director of Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County. Lavoie will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the coalition’s operations, including program planning, grant development, personnel management, financial stewardship, policy advocacy and community collaboration and partnerships. Most recently, Lavoie was the program director of the Maine Center […]
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Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Northeast Bank donates to Good Shepherd Food Bank
LEWISTON — Northeast Bank donated $10,000 to support Good Shepherd Food Bank, providing about 30,000 meals to help eliminate hunger in Maine. Bank employees raised $8,812 in a virtual food drive and the bank added additional funds. The donation makes Northeast Bank a Guiding Partner corporate donor and illustrates the bank’s commitment to improving the […]
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Norway Savings Bank donates to 10 local nonprofits
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank made 24 surprise donations in December to nonprofits providing much-needed resources in Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland, York and Sagadahoc counties. The organizations provide a wide range of services, from nutrition support, domestic violence prevention services, housing, education, health care, environmental protection and more. Among the nonprofit organizations receiving donations were: • […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Data and tech company moving 3,800 servers to Maine, plans new Lewiston headquarters
Dynamics’ corporate manager said the company is looking to hire its first 25 employees by the end of March.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Uncle and nephew start a family mushroom farm in Auburn
They’ve turned a former beauty salon into retail space with four mushroom-growing rooms.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Lewiston Planning Board asks City Council to consider ‘possible cap’ on marijuana businesses
• More art space for Lisbon Street with a new coworking studio
• More regional guidebooks showcasing the area planned for 2022
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston’s Rancourt & Co. makes third Olympic appearance
The Lewiston shoemakers are part of Ralph Lauren’s official Team USA ceremony uniform for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, this time with red and white leather boots.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Looking for a workout? Lewiston instructor brings on the burlesque
‘It gives you the opportunity to express yourself in different ways, and with a group of like-minded humans. You welcome the giggles and the naughty PG-13 comments.’ — Kelli Gilzow, owner of SPRQ Burlesque Chair & Fitness
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston-Auburn 2022 real estate forecast: Expect more housing, high-end developments
Plus, a potential rezoning on Main Street in Lewiston to allow for marijuana business use.