AUBURN — Shannon White has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as a sales agent/realtor. She previously was administrator of the Section 8 department in the Lewiston Housing Authority, where she also served as a backup inspector. “As Maine Source continues to grow, we are very excited to be hiring one of the most […]
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.
Skowhegan Savings breaks ground on new Farmington location
FARMINGTON — Skowhegan Savings broke ground this week on what will be its future home in Farmington. The new branch, on Wilton Road next to Hannaford Drive, will replace their current location next door. “We have been in our current location for the past 10 years,” said David Cyr, president and chief executive officer of […]
Linnell, Choate & Webber hires Andrew Matulis
AUBURN — The law firm of Linnell, Choate & Webber announces that Andrew P. Matulis has joined the firm as an associate. Matulis is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine, Portland, summa cum laude, and a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, magna cum laude. He brings more than 12 […]
Maine Music Society elects 2022-24 officers
Reelected for another two-year term: Chair Richard O’Brien, Treasurer Gilbert J. LaPointe and Secretary Susan Trask. Board member Sheryl Whitmore was elected vice chair, succeeding David Blocher, who is retiring.
Central Maine Medical Center nurses receive international award
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center recently awarded two nurses, Jacqueline Schmitz and Kara Shufeldt with the DAISY Award. It’s an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day. Among the determining factors for both Schmitz and Shufeldt was the praise they received from former patients […]
Residents express concerns to RSU 4 board ahead of referendum
Cost of new school addition and alternatives top list of taxpayer concerns.
Health Care Golf Classic raises $22,000 for public health programming
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Health Care Golf Classic was held July 11 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club. The tournament raised $22,000 for the Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Thirteen teams from throughout Maine took part in the event. The TAC Architectural team […]
David Blocher Honored for 16 years of service to Maine Music Society
LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society board of directors presented outgoing board member and past chair David Blocher with a certificate of appreciation and personal gift for his distinctive contributions to the organization from 2006 to 2022. Blocher served as vice president from 2008 to 2009 and president from 2009 to 2014. He set up […]
Central Maine Medical Center congratulates family medicine residency graduates
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency recognized seven third-year family medicine residents at their recent graduation program on June 23, 2022. Program director Dr. Bethany Picker gave the welcome address. In attendance were Family Medicine Residency faculty, residents, residency staff, as well as graduating residents’ families and special invited guests. “This graduating […]
Delegates from U.S. Department of Commerce visit Auburn Manufacturing
A creton crisis is averted at Hannaford; The Lewiston Ramada hotel is sold to a New York hospitality group.