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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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Fraud prevention seminar for seniors set in Paris
PARIS — Norway Savings Bank and SeniorsPlus will offer two fraud prevention training sessions for seniors Thursday, May 19, at the First Congregational Church of South Paris, 17 E. Main St.Sarah Porter, the supervisor at the bank’s South Paris branch, and other volunteers from the bank, will provide a one-hour presentation called “Safe Banking for […]
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Lewiston businessman joins Maine Business Advisors
LEWISTON — Shivam Kumar, the former owner of Break coffee shop in Lewiston, has joined Maine Business Advisors as a business broker. Maine Business Advisors is a full-service business consulting and brokerage firm, assisting business owners in business valuations, growing and expanding their operations, selling their business, preparing for retirement, and planning for their future. […]
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Safety watchdog group gives Central Maine Medical Center top marks.
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center announced it has received its eighth consecutive A grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction recognizes CMMC’s success with protecting patients from harm and errors in the hospital. “This is a remarkable achievement for CMMC, but should come as no surprise,” said Steve Littleson, president […]
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Rusty Bus Brewing hopes to get rolling by July 4
The Lisbon Street brew pub won the business incubator contest called JumpstartME last year.
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Five Guys plans to open in Auburn after Memorial Day
Five Guys about ready to turn up the heat; Kings and Queens Hair Stylists ready to do you up in Lewiston; Rusty Bus Brewing fermenting along.
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Custom Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness opens in Auburn
AUBURN — Custom Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness has opened at 10 W. Bates St. The business was the winner of Startup Auburn in February, a contest to attract small businesses and encourage their growth within the community. The business provides hands-on physical therapy care with private sessions with Jennifer Frazier, who holds a doctorate […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital offers health careers exploration camp for students
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from June 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students who will be entering grades 8 to 12. […]
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Freedom Academy appoints new owner and chief administrator
WILTON — Freedom Academy announced the appointment of Rebecca Richard as the new owner and chief administrator. An entrepreneur and longtime home-school parent, Richard succeeds the founder of Freedom Academy, according to a release from the school. Freedom Academy is a private school for home-schoolers. In Maine, this is called “option 2.” This allows parents to […]
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Two employees share Delle Peterson award at Promise Early Education Center.
LEWISTON — The Promise Early Education Center announced the 2022 award winners of the Fridelle “Delle” Peterson Award. Kristyn Stebbins and Stephani Hebert received the award in a virtual ceremony April 6, 2022. The award has been given since 2000 to Promise Early Education Center direct service personnel who are dedicated, team players with a […]