Prices have jumped 50-100% in the past three years.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn notches another banner year for growth
Fiscal year 2022 construction permitting surpasses estimated $74 million.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Tambrands to expand again to meet demand
Procter & Gamble said the expansion is the result of an assessment process that began last year and is part of the company’s broader supply chain strategy.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
TD Bank workers go hybrid
A company spokeswoman said the company is using a variety of working models for TD Bank employees in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Medical marijuana dispensary Urban Farms opens in Lewiston
Tambrands to expand again; TD Bank workers go hybrid;
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
UPDATED: Tri-Valley United Way appoints Kendra Baker as executive director
FARMINGTON — The board of directors of the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area announces the appointment of Kendra Baker as executive director. Baker, who lives in Jay with her husband, Kenneth, has a depth of experience with the organization and passion for the mission, making her a perfect fit for the role. “I am […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s marijuana industry booming no thanks to banks
Owners must use cash and other workarounds as a reluctant financial industry worries about federal retribution
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Coming Sunday: Business without banking; the cannabis industry conundrum
LEWISTON — The cannabis industry in Maine is a big moneymaker. In 2020, Maine’s medical marijuana industry generated $266 million in sales, according to Maine Revenue Services, surpassing sales in the state’s traditional leading cash crops of blueberries and potatoes. “Maine’s adult-use cannabis industry continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Litchfield residents challenge RSU 4 board plans for school addition
‘I think $31 million right now added to the taxpayer base that we have to pay is just a bad idea,’ said the final resident to speak at a public hearing Wednesday night, a comment that drew a round of applause.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn Savings employees donate to local organizations
LEWISTON — Auburn Savings bank employees Sherri Vaughan and Julia Rathbun each chose to donate $500 from the bank’s “U Make Us Better” employee recognition program to the Canton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. The “U Make Us Better” program honors employees who go above and beyond in their work […]