LEWISTON — Maya Johnston has joined the creators department at Rinck Advertising as a graphic designer. She has several years of experience as an in-house animator, specializing in 2D vector animation and motion design, including animating over 20 logos for various brands and organizations. Johnston will provide a variety of design solutions, including video, animation, photography, […]
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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University of Maine at Farmington receives highest rating yet from Campus Pride
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces it has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars — its highest rating to date — from Campus Pride, the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities.The Campus Pride score is based on eight LGBTQ-friendly […]
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Secrecy surrounds Target’s opening date
Also in The Buzz: Cantrell Seafood is teasing a Lewiston-Auburn location; Stevie J’s Burgers and Burritos in Livermore Falls has new ownership; Walmart offers more pay for drivers.
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OTIS FCU’s Darice Roy attains certified credit union executive designation
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union announces Vice President Darice Roy recently earned her certified credit union executive designation through Credit Union National Association management school. The three-year program teaches credit union professionals higher-level management and operations skills and involves yearly exams, multiple large projects, and a final presentation. Roy has worked in the credit […]
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Democracy Brewing is coming to Lewiston in 2023
Boston brewery and restaurant to open in the former St. Joseph’s Church on Main Street.
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Fidium Fiber expansion in Maine includes Lewiston, Auburn in 2023
Broadband internet service provider with gigabit speeds expected to change online experience for residential customers.
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Gideon Asen law firm moves to Auburn
AUBURN — Gideon Asen, a law firm specializing in medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases, has moved to Auburn from New Gloucester. The firm is on the fourth floor of 95 Main St., in the offices formerly occupied by Skelton Taintor & Abbott. The firm’s founding partner, Ben Gideon, is widely considered the premier plaintiff’s […]
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Hancock Lumber named a Best Place to Work for 9th consecutive year
Hancock Lumber announced it’s been named a Best Place to Work in Maine for the ninth consecutive year. “This is such exciting news — number nine is just as rewarding, if not more so, than number one,” chief executive officer Kevin Hancock said in a companywide email. “To be able to sustain this employee experience […]
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Lisa Ardia promoted to associate director of media at Rinck Advertising
LEWISTON — Lisa Ardia has been promoted to associate director of media at Rinck Advertising in recognition of her continued efforts to expand Rinck’s media capabilities and bring exceptional innovative solutions to clients. Ardia first joined Rinck in 2012 as a member of the digital development department and made the transition to the media team […]
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Sierra Lemieux joins Fontaine Family real estate group
AUBURN — Fontaine Family real estate announces the addition of Sierra Lemieux to its team in Auburn. Lemieux grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School and Central Maine Community College. She holds an associate brokers license and has been a highly successful realtor since 2017 by developing strong, lasting relationships with her clients. […]