AUBURN — Dr. Paul Morin was recently chosen as the Chiropractor of the Year by his peers of the Maine Chiropractic Association. Morin was selected for his leadership and work as a member of the State of Maine Chiropractic Licensing Board and the National Chiropractic Licensing Board, and for his continued efforts to help his […]
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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Lewiston-Auburn chamber adds six board members
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed six new members to the board of directors and appointed John Rice, director of operations at Schooner Estates Senior Living, as chairman. New directors include: • Mark Adams, president and CEO of Sebago Technics Inc. • Betsy Sibley, vice president of marketing at Community […]
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New 2022 officers for Oxford chamber
OXFORD — Tina Christophersen has been named chairman of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2022 and Jennifer Fogg the chairman-elect for 2023. Regina Wilson is the 2022 chamber treasurer and Jim Hamper the past chairman.
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Schooner Estates Senior Living Community earns Caring.com ‘Super Star’ award
AUBURN — Schooner Estates Senior Living Community has been named by Caring.com as a 2022 Caring Super Star for service excellence in senior living. This year, out of 158 Caring Star communities across the country, Schooner Estates represents the state of Maine with one other facility, Atria Senior Living in Kennebunk. With millions of visitors, […]
Posted inBethel, Business
Gemini Cafe & Bakery, a new Bethel bake shop, has 309 backers
A successful Kickstarter campaign is helping two former Cafe DiCocoa employees open Gemini Cafe & Bakery on Main Street.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Norway Savings Bank donates to Western Foothills Land Trust
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has given the Western Foothills Land Trust a $15,000 grant, payable over three years, to help purchase a state-of-the art Pisten Bully snow groomer for the Roberts Farm Preserve. The trust has signed a lease-to-own arrangement with Kassaboher of Auburn. With its tiller capacity and ability to gather snow onto […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston building permits reveal expansion around the city
Plans for a new car wash on Sabattus Street and an expanded subdivision off Old Greene Road were approved.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston FedEx distribution facility plans $1.6 million parking lot expansion
The parking area will grow by 4.3 acres, adding 166 employee parking spots and additional room for 40 long trailers and 81 vans.
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Lewiston disc golf course expands pro shop
An all-Lewiston Buzz:
• New $1.6 million parking lot expansion for FedEx distribution facility
• New car wash for Sabattus Street
• Expanded subdivision off Old Greene Road
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Looking to add dozens of new jobs, Auburn’s Tambrands raises starting wages by $6 an hour
It’s an all-Auburn Buzz:
• A new beauty department for Kohl’s; fire damage repairs for Walgreens
• Startup Auburn application deadline moved to Jan. 31
• And where’s the new Aroma Joe’s going?