TURNER — announces board-certified physician assistant Rachel Samardak has joined its team. She attended the Le Moyne physician assistant program where she became certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Samardak practices health care […]
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.
Malayka Harriman joins Maine Source Homes & Realty
AUBURN — Malayka Harriman, a native of Auburn, has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as a sales agent/Realtor. “We are delighted to bring on board someone of Malayka’s drive and commitment to client service,” Jon Mercier, designated broker and owner at Maine Source Homes & Realty, said. “We proudly support Malayka in her […]
RSU 4 voters approve corrective budget validation referendum
Residents of Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield vote yes on corrected warrant article for additional local funds.
Twitchell Airport property in Turner under contract to be sold
Maine’s last privately owned, commercially operated airport will cease operations at the end of the month.
Joseph R. Manning appointed as Fryeburg Academy’s next head of school
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy’s board of trustees has appointed Joseph R. Manning as the academy’s next head of school. The trustees’ unanimous decision resulted from a rigorous search process by the board’s search committee. The committee and consultants conducted a stakeholder survey, met on campus with over 60 stakeholder groups, authored a report on the […]
Elmet Technologies: Poised for new growth
Known for decades as the maker of light bulb filament, Elmet is now key to the defense, aerospace and medical industries.
Ingrid Zelenyanszky named among top pharmacy technicians in the nation
HIRAM — Ingrid Zelenyanszky of Hiram was named among the top pharmacy technicians in the nation, earning the “most dedicated technician” award for her service to the community. Zelenyanszky works at Walgreens on White Mountain Highway in North Conway, New Hampshire. She was one of 25 to be recognized out of thousands of nominations received in […]
Coming Sunday: How Elmet Technologies adapted and thrived
Watch a quick video of workers removing a molybdenum plate from an oven at Elmet Technologies in Lewiston.
Components made at Lewiston’s Elmet Technologies headed to the moon on Orion capsule
Tungsten alloy products used by NASA in spacecraft heat shield are locally made.