PARIS — The Oxford Hills Rotary Club recently presented Joe Galletta, who is celebrating 10 years as owner of Ripley & Fletcher Ford in Paris, with the Paul Harris Fellow award. The award comes with a $1,000 donation made to the Rotary Foundation, the charitable arm of the organization. It’s named after the founding Rotarian […]
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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Isaac’s Place finds a new home in Auburn
Joshua Desmarais and his daughter, Hannah Olcott, bought and refurbished the mobile food trailer.
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Lucky Cat Coffee brings Hong Kong treat to Lewiston streets
The food truck serves fresh coffees, teas, fruit-filled brioche buns and bubble waffles primarily on Lisbon Street.
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Black Diamond Detailing moves into Sabattus Street shop
Also in The Buzz: Lucky Cat truck of deliciousness; Isaac’s Place calling it home.
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Olive Garden or local Italian restaurants: Which do you prefer?
The results of our unscientific online poll might surprise you.
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James R. Martin appointed chief executive officer of Community Concepts
LEWISTON — The board of directors of Community Concepts Inc. has appointed James R. Martin as its next chief executive officer. He will assume the role no later than Jan. 3, 2023. Martin is chief program officer at Sweetser, an agency with 600 employees that provides a statewide comprehensive network of behavioral health services for […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce announces dates for Festival of Trees
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its 11th annual Festival of Trees on Nov. 25-27 at the historic McLaughlin Garden & Homestead Barn at 97 Main St., South Paris. Tree set-up dates are Nov. 21 from noon to 7 p.m.; Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. […]
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Saddleback Maine ski report’s Jim Quimby inducted into Maine Ski Hall of Fame
RANGELEY — Jim Quimby, general manager of Saddleback Mountain, was inducted into the Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame at a ceremony Nov. 5 at the Sugarloaf base lodge in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who bring dedication and distinction to […]
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KeyBank appoints Anthony DiSotto to market president for Maine
KeyBank recently announced that Tony DiSotto, a Jay native, has been appointed market president, overseeing and coordinating KeyBank’s go-to market strategy across its various lines of business and serve as the face and voice of Key in Maine. A Key private bank market leader, he succeeds Chip Kelley, who will retire at the end of […]
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Geiger acquires Brandam as part of strategic growth plan
LEWISTON — Geiger has recently acquired Brandam LLP, a Hertfordshire-based promotional merchandise provider, the promotional products company announced. Geiger will take care of Brandam’s extensive client base and continue to support its branded merchandise needs as part of Geiger’s strategic plan for local and global expansion. Brandam, owned by Paul & Gail Copping, has operated […]