Renovations are expected to last until May.
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.
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closing its Auburn store
The Auburn, Topsham and Waterville stores are considered underperforming locations.
Extra Space Storage ready to open in Auburn
The Center Street facility offers about 750 storage units.
Mancini’s Italian microdeli opens Wednesday in Lewiston
Expect big flavors from the small space on Park Street where the focus is on fresh, traditional Italian food.
Auburn Manufacturing CEO to speak at national conference on US manufacturing
Kathie Leonard has accepted an invitation to discuss the state of U.S. manufacturing and what the future holds at the South by Southwest Festival and Conference in Austin, Texas, next month.
Historic buildings at Lewiston’s Place Saint Marie getting upgrades
The subsidized housing units on Oxford Street are overdue for major renovations and update, the developer says.
Looking for an alternative source for eggs? Try your local farm.
At farm stands across Maine, you’ll pay less than half of what you would in a grocery store, if you go early.
Auburn native wins Grammy for engineering Beyonce’s album
Colin Leonard, son of Auburn Manufacturing exec Kathie Leonard, is the master engineer Album of the Year, ‘Cowboy Carter.’
Fish Bones Grill in Lewiston is changing hands
New owners have no major changes planned while the current owners are winding down.
Lost Valley in Auburn launches third chairlift in a season of firsts
The ski area last installed a lift in 1972.