FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces it has been recognized for its quality and affordability by the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. It is ranked a top 10 college in four categories within its Carnegie classification. The recently released national rankings named Farmington No. 5 in Top Public Colleges, No. […]
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.
Rinck earns four Golden Arrow awards from Maine Public Relations Council
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently won four Golden Arrow awards from the Maine Public Relations Council. The annual awards recognize the best work of communications, public relations, and marketing professionals, in addition to student practitioners, based in Maine. Entries were scored by the Public Relations Society of America chapter in Phoenix, Arizona. Rinck earned a gold […]
Bountiful: Somali Bantu farm in Wales reaping a harvest
80% of the commercial operation crop helps feed hungry Mainers.
Auburn businessman facing millions in fines for alleged shoreline violations at Sebago Lake
A Raymond official says changes made to the property by the owner are ‘by far the most egregious’ he has ever seen. Donald Buteau claims the town is biased against him because he’s wealthy.
ConvenientMD Urgent Care is coming to Auburn
Construction for the new health care center is ongoing in the Shaw’s parking lot on Center Street.
Brenzels Caribbean Cuisine in Lewiston closes
The Park Street restaurant has been closed since last week.
ConvenientMD Urgent Care coming to Auburn
Construction for the new health care center is ongoing in the Shaw’s parking lot on Center Street.
Jersey Mike’s opens in Auburn
ConvenientMD Urgent Care is coming to Auburn; Brenzels Caribbean Cuisine closes.
Dustin Allard Joins Fontaine Family real estate group
AUBURN — Fontaine Family announces Dustin Allard has joined the team at its Auburn location. Allard grew up as an only child in Monmouth and attended Gardiner Area High School. He continued his education at Thomas College, graduating with a degree in business administration. He has previously worked as a security guard and a lifeguard, […]
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice adds two directors
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice is proud to announce the appointment of Phillip Harriman and Heather Printup to its board of directors. A lifelong resident of Yarmouth and four-term Maine senator, Harriman is a founding partner of Lebel & Harriman, a financial advisory firm established in 1978, board chairman of Make A Wish […]