LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women announces Tricia Tomlinson is its new executive director. She has been in the social work field for nearly 20 years. Tomlinson obtained her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Southern Maine, including an internship through Catholic Charities Refugee and Resettlement Program. From there she was hired […]
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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OTIS Federal Credit Union appoints Chris Bouchard new chief executive officer
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union announces Chris Bouchard is the new president and chief executive officer as June 13. He succeeds Roland Poirier, who has been serving as interim president and chief executive officer since December 2021. Bouchard will lead OTIS Federal Credit Union in its continuing objective to provide its membership with excellent, […]
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‘A sign lets you know you’ve arrived’: Phil Bolduc has mastered signs
Neokraft celebrates 75 years of making business signs in Lewiston.
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Mackenna Murtagh joins Goodwill NeuroRehab as clinical director
LEWISTON — Mackenna Murtagh has joined Goodwill NeuroRehab as its clinical director, replacing Tom Miller, who will remain on staff as a consultant. Murtagh was Goodwill’s neuropsychology post-doctoral resident, and said he is excited to lead Goodwill’s two brain injury clinics in Lewiston and Scarborough where staff help people get back to life after a […]
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Rinck Advertising hires human resources director
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has hired Blair Doran, who joined the full-service agency as a human resources director in May. “I love being a part of small business and watching as it grows,” Doran said. “A creative agency is a new industry for me, and there’s a different makeup of the workforce; it is a challenge […]
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Remote worker habits that might make you cringe
Nearly a third admit to being drunk or high at work
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FBI warns of spike in rental and real estate scams
The FBI Boston office issued a warning Tuesday about a jump in scams connected to the rental and real estate markets.
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Niche salon serving the market for multi-textured hair in Lewiston and beyond
Luxury in the Hood specializes in multi-textured hair — transcends ethnic lines.
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Maine Source Homes & Realty donates $2,150 to ACADIA Academy
AUBURN — Maine Source Homes & Realty is celebrating 50 years of service to Maine homeowners by giving back to the Lewiston-Auburn community. The company’s “Helping Our Neighbors Campaign” has identified six local nonprofits and charities it will support throughout 2022. In June, owner Jon Mercier donated a check for $2,150 to ACADIA Academy, the […]
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Fontaine Family realty raises $26,486 in eighth annual virtual auction
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader recently held its eighth annual Bid for Wishes auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine, with team members from the Auburn and Scarborough locations collecting 316 items and raising $26,486 — their best turnout yet. Half the money raised this year went to Lewiston teenager Johnathan Morin and […]