LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising was recently honored as a Davey Award silver winner for its work on the Intermodal Association of North America’s membership campaign. The 18th Annual Davey Awards honor outstanding creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies in the world. The association represents the combined interests of the intermodal freight […]
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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Rumford Hospital earns performance leadership award
RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital, a part of Central Maine Healthcare, has earned a 2022 performance leadership award from the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. The index is considered the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States. The leadership award recognizes the performance of the top 25% of rural […]
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St. Mary’s Health System receives advanced hip and knee replacement certification
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System announces it has received advanced hip and knee replacement certification from hospital accreditation organization DNV. This certification affirms an organization’s excellence in orthopedic surgery within the scope of hip and knee arthroplasty and related procedures inclusive of initial diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to hip and knee […]
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YWCA Central Maine participates in Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine Chief Executive Officer Melanie LaMore Gagnon, board Chairwoman Karen Hayden and board secretary Jennifer Hogan were nominated this past year to participate in the recent Maine Community Foundation’s Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity. The experience involved a series of powerful conversations among white Maine leaders reflecting on racism, whiteness and […]
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Oxford Federal Credit Union to provide financial literacy resources to local students
Oxford Federal Credit Union has partnered with a national financial literacy program to provide online financial literacy curriculum to students in six local schools, free of charge. The curriculum can also be used by students who are engaged in remote learning. Working with Banzai, the effort will provide educational resources to teachers. The program incorporates […]
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Auburn Planning Board denies proposed Phase 2 of Stable Ridge Apartments
Developer says they are ‘exploring options.’
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Maine Revenue Services rolls out latest online tax system services
New portal replaces most current online services for business taxpayers; complete rollout dates announced.
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Auburn Manufacturing prevails against Chinese on silica fabric dumping
It’s the second legal victory for the local manufacturer trying to protect its products from unfair competition.
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Androscoggin Bank welcomes two new board members
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces Kierston Van Soest, L.L. Bean chief financial officer, and Cheryl Bascomb, Dartmouth College head of alumni relations, are new members of the board of directors. They will join the directors and business executives who guide the vision and trajectory of Androscoggin Bank’s business banking model. Paul H. Andersen, chairman of […]
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Community Health Options names Dr. Lori Tishler chief medical officer
LEWISTON — Dr. Lori Tishler has joined Community Health Options as its chief medical officer, responsible for overseeing all of Health Options’ clinical strategies and medical management initiatives. Her appointment was effective Jan. 23. She reports to president and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lewis. “Dr. Tishler brings a commitment to mission-driven care that fits perfectly […]