NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announceS Linette Dehetre has recently been promoted to vice president, market manager and mortgage loan officer of the Auburn and Gray offices.In her new position, she is responsible for developing and enhancing new and existing banking relationships for business and personal customers in the Androscoggin County and Gray, New Gloucester […]
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.
Former Lewiston Raceway announcer new Maine Harness Racing Commission director
Shane Bacon recently joined the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry as the new executive director of the Maine Harness Racing Commission. He was previously a New York State Gaming Commission steward, responsible for implementing the commission rules and the presiding judge at Yonkers Raceway. He also presided at Monticello, Vernon Downs, Saratoga Harness, and […]
Fryeburg Academy’s Head of School to leave after 10 years
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy announces the departure of Head of School Erin P. Mayo at the close of the 2022-23 academic year. Mayo is the first female head of school in the academy’s 231-year history and will complete her 10th and final year of service to the school. “As I reflect on the last nine […]
Fate of RSU 4’s plan for a new building rests with voters
Polls open all day Aug. 9 as residents decide whether to build a costly addition at Oak Hill Middle School.
First Payroll Management Inc. employee retires after 19 years
AUBURN — Payroll Management’s first ever employee, Paul Morlock, is retiring in 2022 after 19 years at the family-owned and operated payroll processing, time and attendance, and tax support services provider. Morlock is credited with writing the software that Payroll Management initially used to manage client’s payroll needs. The software has since been changed and […]
Local SERVPRO awarded as a top franchise at convention
AUBURN — SERVPRO of Lewiston-Auburn received the chairman’s bronze award at a gala award ceremony that was a highlight of the gathering of SERVPRO professionals.James & Alison Brigham, owners of SERVPRO of Lewiston-Auburn, joined a group of more than 1,050 franchise owners in attendance. The event also recognized 58 SERVPRO entrepreneurs who surpassed a million […]
Shannon White joins Maine Source Homes & Realty
AUBURN — Shannon White has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as a sales agent/realtor. She previously was administrator of the Section 8 department in the Lewiston Housing Authority, where she also served as a backup inspector. “As Maine Source continues to grow, we are very excited to be hiring one of the most […]
Skowhegan Savings breaks ground on new Farmington location
FARMINGTON — Skowhegan Savings broke ground this week on what will be its future home in Farmington. The new branch, on Wilton Road next to Hannaford Drive, will replace their current location next door. “We have been in our current location for the past 10 years,” said David Cyr, president and chief executive officer of […]
Linnell, Choate & Webber hires Andrew Matulis
AUBURN — The law firm of Linnell, Choate & Webber announces that Andrew P. Matulis has joined the firm as an associate. Matulis is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine, Portland, summa cum laude, and a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, magna cum laude. He brings more than 12 […]
Maine Music Society elects 2022-24 officers
Reelected for another two-year term: Chair Richard O’Brien, Treasurer Gilbert J. LaPointe and Secretary Susan Trask. Board member Sheryl Whitmore was elected vice chair, succeeding David Blocher, who is retiring.