AUBURN — Molly Ray has joined the Fontaine Family real estate firm at their Auburn location. Ray grew up in Gardiner where she attended Gardiner Area High School. She has 13 years of experience in customer service and sales, primarily working in network marketing while being a stay-at-home mom. Her favorite jobs involve meeting the […]
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.
Tambrands running full speed in face of tampon shortage
While supply chain problems are being blamed for empty shelves, Procter & Gamble says it’s Auburn facility is running 24/7 to try to meet demand.
Goin’ Postal is a quirky business with a personality focused on customers
Authorized shipping outlet for UPS in Auburn recognized as among top 100 shippers out of 4,500 nationwide — what makes its owner tick?
Former Auburn superintendent of schools to lead Wales-based district
A public meeting on an addition to Oak Hill Middle School is set for June 22.
Auburn mayor sees the potential for strong population growth
Jason Levesque tells chamber city’s future depends on education and employment.
Calvin Willette Joins Fontaine Family Team
AUBURN — Calvin Willette has joined the Fontaine Family real estate team at their Auburn location. Willette grew up in Auburn and attended Edward Little High School. He graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He previously a paralegal at Berman & Simmons, P.A., where he learned how […]
Lewiston welcomes new finance director
LEWISTON — Tracy Roy was sworn in June 2 as Lewiston finance director. Roy most recently served as finance director and treasurer for Augusta since October 2020. Before that she was Augusta’s deputy finance director, treasurer and tax collector from 2013-20; York’s finance director from 2011-13; Auburn’s finance director from 2009-11; South Portland ‘s controller […]
Online workshop for small business owners June 22
New Ventures Maine — a statewide community economic development program of the University of Maine at Augusta — will offer an online, tuition-free website development class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 22. “Grow your own business, keep my customers,” will cover two main topics: Offering exceptional sales and services experiences Protecting your website: Learn […]
MRI service at Franklin Memorial Hospital gains accreditation
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. MRI is a noninvasive medical test that uses magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts, to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. The gold seal of […]
Auburn guardsman awarded Meritorious Service Medal
BANGOR — Lt. Col. Jonathan Bausman of Auburn was recently presented the Meritorious Service Medal for his command of the Maine Army National Guard Medical Readiness Unit. The honor was conferred during a change of command ceremony May 7 at the 240th Regional Training Institute in Bangor. Bausman handed over command of the detachment to […]