For the second year in a row Hammond Lumber Co. has recently been recognized as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Maine, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The 2022 […]
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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Nine Berman & Simmons lawyers named to 2023 Best Lawyers list
LEWISTON — Berman & Simmons announces that nine lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, four attorneys are included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and attorneys Daniel Kagan and James O’Connell are named 2023 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year. This is the […]
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Food as Medicine: MaineHealth offering free program
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth is offering a free one-year Food as Medicine program to support individuals with one or more chronic health conditions who have limited access to healthy food. Eligibility requirements include: person has limited access to affordable healthy food, is at least 18 years old, has a chronic health condition, wants to make healthy lifestyle […]
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At Prime360, BJ Grondin more than just a ‘coach’
The founder of Prime360 heeds his inner calling to help athletes and everyday people achieve healthier lifestyle.
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More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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Coming Sunday: State’s food banks stretched as more Mainers seek food
A disturbing trend has been emerging in the past few months that is seeing more Mainers on the precipice of food insecurity, living paycheck to paycheck and being forced to decide between eating or pay bills. The trend has the Maine food bank community worried about how to meet demand and what the future looks […]
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Real estate broker’s dream or nightmare: no inventory here either
Thousands of acres of land, but few houses or condos available for sale.
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Housing squeeze remains a challenge for Sunday River Ski Resort
How to house and transport 1,200 employees in an already tight housing market.
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3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
Improvements to Kansas trail among upgrades for 2022-2023 season.
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Kaylynn Linck joins Fontaine Family real estate group
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family real estate group announcess the addition of Kaylynn Linck to the team at its Auburn location. Linck grew up in Minot and attended St. Dominic Academy in Auburn. Over the past eight years she has acquired helpful experience and knowledge with direct marketing, restaurant management, sales and overall customer loyalty. […]