LEWISTON — The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce and Uplift LA remind all businesses that the deadline for kickball 2022 team registration is Friday. Businesses can register a full team of nine to 12 players or register as an individual and be placed on a team. Players must be 12 years of age or older […]
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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Women Leaders recognized, promoted at Rinck Advertising
LEWISTON — Kathleen de Silva and Amanda Frost of Rinck Advertising were promoted to vice president, account services in March. “For over a decade, Kathleen and Amanda have each strategically built their industry silos including finance, health care, transportation, retail and CPG to drive growth at the agency,” President Laura Rinck said. “I consider them […]
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Equal pay for comparable work webinar
LEWISTON — The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion of Maine’s Equal Pay Law and what it requires under recent case law and what employers can be doing to make sure they are in compliance with the law. Under Maine’s equal pay law, the sexes must be paid the same for “comparable […]
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Bingman joins Fontaine Family real estate group
Bingman to work out of the Scarborough location and can be reached at 207-303-2395 or [email protected].
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Norway Savings Bank recognizes Lin Dehetre with award
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently held its annual employee awards banquet to celebrate the outstanding employee achievements from the previous year. For the second year in a row the event was held virtually. The bank announced that Lin Dehetre, VP, Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Officer of the Auburn branch, was among the recipients who […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce networking events
OXFORD HILLS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce has released its schedule for upcoming networking events in western Maine. Business After Hours events: Paris Hill Country Club, May 19th Celebration Barn Theater, June 16th 420 Pharma, July 21st Inside Scoop, August 18th Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, September 15th Call the Chamber today […]
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Androscoggin Bank’s B Corp status makes it unique in Maine
The Lewiston-based bank is among an elite group of businesses, recognized for meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency.
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Expansion plans back on track at Sonder & Dram
Owner Peter Flanders and partner chef Michael Gosselin are moving ahead with plans to open a 40 to 50 seat restaurant upstairs from the bar, in the former Subway space.
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Sherman Oaks California Kitchen plans fast-casual eating on Lisbon Street
Owner Aaron Fanjoy says the restaurant will be themed California fresh with a menu offering gourmet sandwiches, soups and more.
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Local entrepreneurs set to face off in LA Metro Chamber Top Gun competition.
LEWISTON — It’s not just bragging rights that are at stake, but also a shot at winning $25,000. Five local businesses have been honing their Top Gun skills ahead of judgment day, Thursday, May 12, in front of members of the Lewiston Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s regional pitch-off breakfast. All the […]