LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]
Christopher Wheelock
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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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ConvenientMD Opens Auburn urgent care clinic
AUBURN — ConvenientMD opened its newest clinic at 590 Center St. on April 3. The clinic will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to serve the community’s immediate medical needs. No appointment is necessary. ConvenientMD’s Auburn clinic treats a broad range of illnesses and injuries – from colds, coughs and flu, to […]
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Auburn’s Olive Garden to open May 22
The Auburn City Council approved its liquor license last week.
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CMCC welding student drawn to help others get out and ride a bike
Amber Hodgkins’ love of biking and years in a wheelchair motivated her desire to help others.
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Maine Celebration of Cooperatives: People powered solutions at 9th annual P6 Conference
LEWISTON — The Cooperative Maine Business Alliance will hold its 9th annual Principle Six Conference on Saturday at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Campus, at 51 Webster St. The conference provides space for Maine cooperatives to join forces in building a strong and more equitable economy in Maine. This year’s theme is Cooperatives: People […]
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Job seekers invited to Lisbon Career Expo April 14
LISBON — The public is invited to a Career Expo to be held at Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Dr., on Friday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This free event will feature dozens of local employers in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, direct care, and retail, and is open to all job seekers. […]
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Proposed homelessness bill supported at state hearing
The bill would establish a funding source for supportive services, develop housing for state’s chronically homeless.
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Leaders hustle as deadlines approach for Lewiston’s first low-barrier, emergency homeless shelter
A detailed plan must be submitted in May and, if approved, the new shelter needs to be up and running by October.
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Lewiston native elected to ACHCA board of directors
LEWISTON — Piper Shores Chief Executive Officer Philip D. Jean, a Lewiston native, has been elected to the American College of Health Care Administrators board of directors. The nonprofit professional membership association is dedicated to administrative leadership and excellence in post-acute and aging services care across the spectrum of health care services. Jean has over […]
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Lewiston native Paul Coulombe receives Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence
AUGUSTA — Lewiston native Paul Coulombe recently received the Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence. The 2023 honor recognizes Coulombe for his impact on tourism in the Boothbay region, his commitment to his employees’ well-being, and his generous philanthropy. In presenting the award at this year’s Governor’s Conference, Gov. Janet Mills said, “Paul Coulombe is a […]