Cantrell Seafood dumped a big mystery on us this week posting this on their Facebook page: They clearly have quite a few fans in our area who are more than excited about the possibility they too will open a location in Lewiston-Auburn, but Cantrell’s isn’t talking either. Messages, an email and phone calls all went […]
Christopher Wheelock
Staff Writer
A long-time journalist, Christopher got his start with Armed Forces Radio & Television after college. Seventeen years at CNN International brought exposure to major national and international stories from 9/11 and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to natural disasters like the 2004 Asia tsunami and earthquake. Christopher's local news experience includes stops in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. His print and digital experience includes business writing and photography in Michigan. Business has always held a special place in his heart, as a former business owner and senior writer for one of CNNI’s top business anchors. He's proudly married to a Michigander, loves cooking, anything outdoors and two fat strays. He is excited to make Maine his new home.
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Stevie J’s Burgers and Burritos in Livermore Falls has new owners
Derek Pomeroy and Destiny Cook of Livermore plan to add a few vegan and vegetarian options to the menu.
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Kevin Mitchell rejoins Rinck Advertising as senior account manager
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising announces Kevin Mitchell is returning to the agency’s account team as a senior account manager. He worked at Rinck from 2008 to 2017 as the director of promotions and as an account executive. In his new role, Mitchell will primarily work with Dunkin’ Maine and Dunkin’ Vermont, managing their regional public […]
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Main-Land purchases Boundary Points Land Surveying
LIVERMORE FALLS — Main-Land Development Consultants has purchased Boundary Points, a land surveying company in Falmouth. Main-Land is a land consulting company, providing civil engineering, land surveying and environmental sciences throughout Maine since 1974, with offices in Livermore Falls and Falmouth. Market sectors include all landowners, private and public, and its clients include Oxford Casino, […]
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Minot Town Clerk Sara Farris receives state certification
MINOT — Town officials announce Town Clerk Sara Farris has recently become a certified clerk of Maine through the Maine Town & City Clerks’ Association. The process includes attending training and successfully passing certification testing within five years. The certification serves as formal recognition of Farris’ commitment and dedication to Minot and its residents. She […]
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New Ventures Maine announces tuition-free classes in career, business, and financial education for October
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for October, including self-paced and interactive online workshops designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule of daytime and evening classes for October and beyond is accessible […]
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Rinck Advertising hires Maya Johnston as graphic designer
LEWISTON — Maya Johnston has joined the creators department at Rinck Advertising as a graphic designer. She has several years of experience as an in-house animator, specializing in 2D vector animation and motion design, including animating over 20 logos for various brands and organizations. Johnston will provide a variety of design solutions, including video, animation, photography, […]
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University of Maine at Farmington receives highest rating yet from Campus Pride
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces it has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars — its highest rating to date — from Campus Pride, the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities.The Campus Pride score is based on eight LGBTQ-friendly […]
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Secrecy surrounds Target’s opening date
Also in The Buzz: Cantrell Seafood is teasing a Lewiston-Auburn location; Stevie J’s Burgers and Burritos in Livermore Falls has new ownership; Walmart offers more pay for drivers.
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OTIS FCU’s Darice Roy attains certified credit union executive designation
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union announces Vice President Darice Roy recently earned her certified credit union executive designation through Credit Union National Association management school. The three-year program teaches credit union professionals higher-level management and operations skills and involves yearly exams, multiple large projects, and a final presentation. Roy has worked in the credit […]