The money will be used to create an emergency shelter on Park Street in the downtown area.
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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Lewiston’s The Cage reopens under new ownership
The new owners are planning a grand opening Saturday, getting back into the rhythm of things with live music by the band Whiskey Dan.
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Tractor Supply store coming to Turner
A new Tractor Supply store is planned at 1600 Auburn Road in Turner, once permits are secured with state and local officials. The matter has yet to go before the Planning Board. The description provided by developer Primax Properties of Charlotte, North Carolina, indicates the store would be 21,930 square feet, with a 19,870 square […]
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Future health care workers learn about career paths at Central Maine Medical Center job fair
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare teamed up with Lewiston Regional Technical Center earlier this month to host a health care job fair at Central Maine Medical Center. For two days, Central Maine Healthcare experts staffed booths and spoke with more than 100 high school and adult education students. Team members shared their career experiences and […]
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Marc Gosselin joins Maine Sports Commission’s board of directors
AUBURN — Marc Gosselin, executive director for Sports Tourism and Community Partnerships for the city of Auburn, has been named to the Maine Sports Commission board of directors. Gosselin, who is also a part-time and adjunct professor at Central Maine Community College, has a wealth of experience in sports events management. Before joining the city staff, […]
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Norway Savings Bank recognizes employee achievements in 2022
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces its annual employee awards for outstanding achievements from the previous year. For the first time since 2020, employees gathered in person to celebrate together. President’s Award: Missy Babineau, regional vice president, retail and commercial deposit officer and cash management manager. Employee of the Year: Jamie Toohey, vice president, learning […]
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Farmers’ Gate Market opens retail butcher shops in Leeds and Durham
Tractor Supply store coming to Turner; The Cage has reopened under new owners.
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Publisher of popular local magazines turning the page as new owner
Uncle Andy’s Digest, LA Metro Magazine in the process of being sold to long-time employee.
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Central Maine Healthcare announces new senior vice president, president of Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital
RUMFORD — Central Maine Healthcare recently announced that Lucretia Stargell has been hired as senior vice president at Central Maine Healthcare and president of Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital. She will assume this role on March 29. Stargell brings years of experience in executive-level hospital administration, most notably in leadership positions at rural hospitals and a […]