The statue commemorates Ali’s victory over Sonny Liston 60 years ago this week and will be unveiled Saturday at Bates Mill.
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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What will tourist season in Maine look like? Three towns weigh in
We went to Old Orchard Beach, Bar Harbor and Belgrade to see how business owners and local leaders are preparing for a summer of uncertainty.
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Auburn-Lewiston airport gets greenlight for new hangars
Federal funding has been released to build long-awaited T-hangars to expand general aviation at the airport.
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Central Maine Eye Care in Lewiston closing both locations
Owner and longtime physician John Lonsdale is retiring. According to a company notice, Dr. Troy Avery will resume the practice “after a short break.”
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Sisters to open restaurant in former Cowbell space in downtown Lewiston
Casey and Ali Peacock have signed a lease to take over 49 Lisbon St., and hope to open The Blue Feather in early summer.
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North Shore style roast beef to be served up at former El Pochos in Lewiston
Owners of Bene’s Beef say they plan to open in June at 990 Lisbon St.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Books-A-Million relocating in Auburn
The book store will move into the former Sports Authority space at 730 Center St.
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Key manufacturing resource in Maine could lose all federal funding
The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership is one of 10 nationwide that had its funding cut, then restored temporarily by the Trump administration.
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Meet the Mainers behind Renys’ ubiquitous, 4-word jingle
The ad tune, created by David Melville, has been heard in Maine every day since 2011.
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Mt. Auburn Apartments accepting applications for leases
The first building at 138 Mt. Auburn Road is looking for tenants for one and two-bedroom units.