With the snow gone, Maine’s ski resorts transition to summer fun with hiking, biking, live music and more.
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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
New owners of Luiggi’s in Lewiston find change is needed
The restaurant’s new owners say embracing tradition is good, but it doesn’t pay the bills in today’s economy. ‘Luiggi’s new era needs to happen,’ said Zach Pratt.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Blue Ox Malthouse in Lisbon Falls helped unite Maine brewers and farmers
The company, a key partner in the Maine craft beer market, has grown to become the largest floor-malting operation in North America.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Central Maine Healthcare’s future depends on its acquisition, CEO says
Speaking at a chamber breakfast Thursday, Central Maine Healthcare CEO and President Steve Littleson did not comment on the hospital system’s ongoing system outage.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, The Buzz
Auburn developer taps the brakes on new apartment plans
At Kittyhawk Apartments, 24 more units are on pause as developer watches the economy, tariffs and construction costs.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Mount Auburn apartments to get first tenants soon
Significant progress has been made on the second building, which is being rebuilt after a fire last year.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Lewiston Popeyes hiring for June opening
Construction has been underway at 841 Lisbon St. since August.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston’s Obscura Cafe to close, citing ‘ongoing challenges’ with city
In response, the city said it worked with owners ‘to help make their vision viable.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Longtime educator in Auburn, Litchfield to retire after 39 years
Katy Grondin says students have always been important to her, even choosing an abbreviated version of ‘I love kids’ for her license plate.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine has a thriving industry of home bakers
The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.