NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces the second annual Patricia Weigel Pay It Forward Award has been given to Safe Voices. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting and empowering those affected by domestic violence, human sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, and engaging the community in creating social change in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. […]
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 7-Eleven gets its gas pumps back
An equipment malfunction in the older pumps ended gas sales in March 2022.
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Springworks Farm raises $22 million for next expansion
The Cage: No longer a final act, but an encore; Main Street 7-Eleven gas pumps return.
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New owners plan to reopen The Cage after reading about the Lewiston bar’s closing
After a previous story paid tribute to the countless memories connected to the Lewiston bar, the owner got several offers to take it over.
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Northern Light Health presents award to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine was the recipient of Northern Light Health’s True North Community Partner Award for the food bank’s work addressing food insecurity. The award recognizes a person or organization in the community that has helped Northern Light Health deliver on its goal of enhancing community health. In 2022, the […]
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Trevor Savage joins Gideon Asen law firm
AUBURN — Attorney Trevor Savage has joined the law firm of Gideon Asen LLC. Savage is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. After law school, he clerked on the Maine Law Court, and worked for a litigation-focused law firm based in Portland.Gideon Asen is based in Auburn and has offices in […]
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The final act for Lewiston’s The Cage
The legendary saloon is closing now that the building has been sold.
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Central Maine Medical Center nurse receives DAISY award
LEWISTON — Lacey Fogg, a registered nurse at Central Maine Medical Center, has been chosen to receive the DAISY Award. The international recognition program rewards and celebrates the extraordinarily compassionate and skillful care nurses give their patients every day. Fogg was nominated by Stephanie Mergenthaler, the daughter of one of Lacey’s patients. In her nomination […]
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Central Maine Medical Center stroke team earns national certification
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s stroke team has earned recertification by The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits U.S. health care organizations and programs. According to the American Heart Association, this certification “is the most demanding and designed for those hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat complex stroke cases.” Angela […]
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Museum L-A becomes Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor
A new exhibit will highlight the reopening of the museum and will open to the public Feb. 9.