Most of the new businesses in town in recent years are owned by women. They say it’s about improving the community, not gender.
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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Maine company stocks drop in wake of tariffs, but less than the average
Last week was the stock market’s worst since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and stocks continued to bounce around wildly Monday.
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Wolf Cove Inn is a smaller wedding venue experiencing growth
Demand for micro weddings is growing, especially among the budget-conscious.
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Is the honeymoon over for owners of Maine wedding venues?
Hustling since the pandemic, Maine wedding industry veterans now fear the state has reached a saturation point.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine
TikTok’s viral Dubai fruit cup craze in Sabattus
It started Feb. 15, when Jennisha J. Warner posted her visit to Marvelous Macarons on TikTok, describing how the Dubai cup tasted. It went viral — viewed by some 8 million people.
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Lost your ring at the beach or lake? Ring Finders of Maine can help you find it
‘It’s really clear that they just love to help people,’ said a Sabattus woman whose engagement ring was recovered by the group.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Local farmers anxious amid growing concerns over federal funding freeze
Old Crow Ranch in Durham could be forced to abandon solar project to power their farm.
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Why you might be waiting on your heating fuel delivery in Maine
Extended cold snap, not enough drivers contribute to waits up to a week or longer for fuel.
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Looking for an alternative source for eggs? Try your local farm.
At farm stands across Maine, you’ll pay less than half of what you would in a grocery store, if you go early.
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Auburn native wins Grammy for engineering Beyonce’s album
Colin Leonard, son of Auburn Manufacturing exec Kathie Leonard, is the master engineer Album of the Year, ‘Cowboy Carter.’