‘Given the current climate, their prospects (of getting a job) are near 100%.’
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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Tri-County Mental Health Services welcomes Ernestine Perreault
LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services welcomes Ernestine Perreault as substance use disorder program manager. She joins the organization with extensive experience providing substance misuse and behavioral health care services to veterans and Mainers struggling with addiction. She began her career as a mental health and substance abuse specialist with the U.S. Air Force. She […]
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Wicked Fast Chicken gets cooking in Lewiston
The eatery has been creating a social media buzz since its Oct. 1 opening.
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Alexander Mihalov joins Skelton Taintor & Abbott
LEWISTON — The law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott announced that Alexander Mihalov has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mihalov graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 2020 and Virginia Tech in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in geology. He was admitted to practice in all Maine state courts […]
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Move over Holy Donut, make room for Subway
A third Fresenius dialysis clinic is coming to Lewiston; Wicked Fast Chicken is cooking.
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UScellular donates wireless hot spots and service to youths at YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston
LEWISTON — UScellular has donated 56 wireless hot spots and two years of service to the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston as part of its After School Access Project with a value of more than $63,000. More than 40 million people in the United States lack reliable access to high-speed internet. This leads to an issue known […]
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Wallingford’s Fruit House in prime season: The business of family fun
With 4,000 to 6,000 people a day on weekends, apples are just part of the equation at Wallingford’s in Auburn as Peter Ricker keeps ahead of an ever-changing landscape.
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Auburn Savings Bank donates to help children with critical illness
AUBURN — Auburn Savings Bank employees selected Make-A-Wish Maine to receive a $500 donation as part of the bank’s quarterly giving program. The donation will help support Make-A-Wish Maine’s mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. On average, the Maine chapter grants one wish every five days to children with critical illnesses, […]
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Bernie Ouellette joins Payroll Management Inc. team
AUBURN — Payroll Management Inc. welcomes Bernie Ouellette to the leadership team as vice president of operations. Throughout his 30 years of experience in operations management, Ouellette has guided strategic development for several prominent organizations, most recently Hannaford Supermarkets and Thomas College. Ouellette will provide the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure Payroll Management […]
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Cost of eating out is rising while staffing shortages persist
Here’s what you can expect to pay at select area fast-food restaurants for a meal.