LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, announces the new officers and the election of three new members to its board of directors. Dennis Gray of Norway, the former vice chairman of the board, assumed the role of chairman from Patricia Vampatella of New Gloucester, who will […]
Christopher Wheelock
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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.
Mason’s Brewing reveals plans to occupy Main Street development in Auburn
Brewery, distillery and upscale eatery planned for Androscoggin riverfront.
Target says it’s on target in Auburn
The last reported date for the opening on Center Street was “by Black Friday.”
91% of Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales voters say ‘no’ to proposed RSU 4 middle school addition
District’s plan to build an addition at Oak Hill Middle School rejected by residents, 2,209 to 219.
Gifford’s Ice Cream in Auburn closes early
Poland general store makes progress; Target says it’s on target
CMCC includes welding in free training program
Funding is from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Good ol’ days live on at Val’s Drive-In
Lewiston business has been serving up root beer and drive-in fare for more than 60 years.
Good Shepherd Food Bank ready to launch new venture
Harvesting Good has goal of extending locally grown produce year-round into food bank’s network.
Androscoggin Home Healthcare employees earn nursing scholarships
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice employees Laura Bachelder and Trisha Dubois are the 2022 recipients for the Julie Shackley Memorial Scholarship for Nursing Education. This scholarship is available to Androscoggin employees wishing to pursue or advance their professional education in nursing. Chosen for their exemplary demonstration of Androscoggin’s values of integrity, compassion, excellence […]
Gerald Walsh hired as manager of L/A Arts
LEWISTON — The board of directors of L/A Arts announces that Gerald Walsh is the new arts agency manager. Walsh, a visual artist, received his Master of Fine Arts degree from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and has exhibited his work across the Northeast for the past two decades. He has taught at several […]