Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
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
Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston reopens for the season
LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]
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CMCC welding student drawn to help others get out and ride a bike
Amber Hodgkins’ love of biking and years in a wheelchair motivated her desire to help others.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Leaders hustle as deadlines approach for Lewiston’s first low-barrier, emergency homeless shelter
A detailed plan must be submitted in May and, if approved, the new shelter needs to be up and running by October.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn pilot project looks to bring back corner markets in neighborhoods
Zoned out in the 1950s and 1960s, these hyper-local stores offered walkable, convenient food sources to communities.
Posted inNews
Alfond Scholarship Foundation launches awareness campaign
Ten years after every child born in Maine became included in the fund, many are not aware it can help their children.
Posted inBusiness
Maine Revenue Services rolls out latest online tax system services
New portal replaces most current online services for business taxpayers; complete rollout dates announced.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Public Library to host entrepreneurial Start Summit
One-day event open to anyone older than 18 who wants to collaborate with start-up experts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Heating fuel prices and supply stabilize as winter weather sets in
Warmer weather across the region allowed suppliers to catch up, stock up.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Digitization project of Franco newspapers in Maine seeks help
Maine State Library wants to find old copies of French newspapers published in Maine.