The South Paris location will be unaffected by the closure in Jay.
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 inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Place Saint Marie building sold to New York investors
New owners plan multi-million dollar renovation and upgrades.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
F.W. Webb building new warehouse, showroom in Lewiston
Also in The Buzz: Walgreens plans new store on Main Street; Yianni’s House of Pizza in Jay closes.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Norway Savings Bank donates nearly $1.1M to nonprofit organizations in 2022
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank awarded nearly $1.1 million to 358 nonprofits in 2022. A total of $750,000 was granted, while another $339,916 will be distributed in the form of multiyear grants. In December, the bank made 27 surprise “Helping Hands gifts” to deserving organizations, totaling $100,000. These nonprofits provide much-needed resources in Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland, […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Primary contractor in Sebago Lake shoreland zoning violations case files for bankruptcy
Auburn businessman and contractors still facing millions of dollars in fines, remediation costs.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Central Maine Motors Auto Group receives 2022 Governor’s Award for business excellence
WATERVILLE — Central Maine Motors Auto Group was recognized Dec. 12 by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development for its contributions throughout Waterville and the surrounding municipalities. Central Maine Motors owns and operates three locations: Central Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT, Central Maine Chevy Buick and Central Maine Toyota. The 2022 Governor’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
CMCC offers free boiler operator and refrigerant certificate training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is offering free high pressure boiler operator and EPA 608 refrigerant certificate trainings. The first cohort is Mondays, Jan. 24 to April 7, 2023, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at ND Paper in Rumford. Registration is required and 10 open seats […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital appoints chief nursing officer
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces that Deanna Orfanidis has begun her new role as chief nursing officerm responsible for advancing quality initiatives, creating a culture of safety and improving nursing engagement. Most recently, Orfanidis served in the same capacity for Northwestern Medical Center, a community hospital in St. Albans, Vermont. Before that, she spent […]
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Lewiston director receives Quality Housing Coalition recognition
LEWISTON — Elaine Brackett, Lewiston’s Social Services director since November 2019, was recently named Quality Housing Coalition Housing Champion of 2022, and touted as a “tireless advocate” by Victoria Morales, executive director and founder of the coalition. “We hope that (this recognition) provides you with meaningful acknowledgement of our appreciation for the hard work you […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Fire Department promotes 4 firefighters, hires 2 more
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Fire Department has promoted four members and hired two new firefighters, bringing the force to its full complement. “We are currently fully staffed with 70 firefighters,” Chief Mark Caron said Thursday. “As retirements happen we try to fill them as quickly as possible. We have been fortunate to receive qualified applications […]