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Traveling hot dog cart offers affordable lunch option for Oxford Hills communities
Andrew Lutwin and Margaux Babineau operate The DogHaüs at the North Waterford Food Truck Park and Main Street in Norway.
Auburn woman named National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses 2024 fellow
AUBURN — Elizabeth Turcotte of Auburn, vice president of Health System Integration, has been inducted as a National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses 2024 fellow. Turcotte has worked at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co., or HOPCo, the national leader in musculoskeletal physician practice management and value-based care solutions, since 2022. She was hired on as associate vice […]
Auburn-Lewiston’s Saint Dominic Academy has new head of school
The Diocese of Portland has named Kathy Martin head of school for all of Saint Dominic Academy (pre-K through grade 12) in addition to her role as principal of the Auburn campus. Martin will oversee both campuses’ development, enrollment, budget management and facilities functions. Dawn Theriault will continue to serve as Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston […]
Lisbon councilors change Zoning Ordinance for manufactured homes, discuss local EMS situation
Manufactured homes will now be allowed in three more areas.
High-flying chipmakers see worst plunge since 2020
The Biden administration told allies it’s considering severe curbs if companies like Tokyo Electron and ASML keep giving China access to advanced semiconductor technology.
Neighbors voice concerns around proposed Norway co-op housing
Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative is planning a three-story, 17-unit apartment building on Whitman Street.
Jennifer Cross buys Root Cellar Beauty Salon in Bethel
Cross bought the salon from previous owner Debbie Brown.
L.L.Bean tied up in lawsuit claiming it copied ‘graceful’ design of Skechers sneakers
The Freeport-based retailer is accused of intentionally and willfully plagiarizing a patented ‘heel cup’ that is featured on millions of Skechers shoes.
Mobile home park proposed for site of former Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
The town’s Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.