AUBURN — The Fontaine Family real estate group is marking 40 years in business and held its annual awards ceremony in February to recognize the achievements of the team in 2022. Before the awards, the licensed support staff was recognized for their commitment and dependability, including Sally Christner, Megan Trundy, Crystal St. Hilaire, Dustin Larochelle […]
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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OTIS Federal Credit Union promotes three and hires two staff members
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union announces it recently promoted three of its staff members and welcomed two new hires. Jannell Pomeroy was promoted to teller supervisor, after four years as a teller. Emma Blaisdell was promoted from teller to assistant teller supervisor. Natalie Allen was promoted to to member specialist/IRAs. She previously was a […]
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Joleen Bedard recertified as fundraising executive
Joleen Bedard, executive director of United Way of Androscoggin County, has been recertified as a fundraising executive. Bedard has held the certification since 2017, having met a series of standards that include tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement. She also passed a rigorous exam testing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of […]
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Central Maine Medical Center nurse receives distinguished DAISY Award
LEWISTON — Katherine Gagnon, a registered nurse in oncology at Central Maine Medical Center, has been presented with the DAISY Award, an international recognition program. Gagnon was nominated by the wife of a cancer patient. A second nomination came from a patient being cared for at CMMC. The patient described how Katherine advocated for her, looked […]
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Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery has a new owner
Also in The Buzz: Alomakuam Gallery opens for season in Minot.
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Future owner of Governor’s Restaurant talks business and staffing
Jason Clay, a longtime employee, will take over as the new owner of the restaurant group in late May.
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Working: Chef Jason LaVerdiere, co-owner and executive chef of Flux Restaurant
“Right now, I’m just riding this wave,” the James Beard Award nominee told the Sun Journal.
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Ranchers and farmers in Maine face bottleneck getting meat products to consumers
Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
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Jeff’s Jamaican Cuisine food truck reopens for season
The truck will roll out for some festivals. The truck just returned from Sugarloaf ski resort’s Reggae Fest in Carrabassett Valley.
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Washrite Laundromat opens on Sabattus Street
The laundromat opened in March with new washers and dryers.