The legislation gives enforcement authority on new permits, restoration of shoreland and allows municipalities and Land Use Planning Commission the right to place a lien on property with unresolved violations.
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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About 100 employees affected as Rumford paper mill makes ‘key operational changes’
ND Paper issues ‘temporary layoffs’ to some workers as a papermaking machine is shutdown due to ‘market-related downtime.’
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Town of Raymond reaches settlement with Donald Buteau over shoreland zoning violations on Sebago Lake
Details of the settlement will not be fully revealed until a Select Board meeting April 4.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Anchour grows its marketing workforce in Lewiston; named among the best places to work in Maine in 2023
From a core of four people in its first year, Anchour has grown to 30, 10 of whom were brought on in 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Lewiston-Auburn
DaVinci’s Eatery in Lewiston to reopen Monday for lunch service
The popular Italian restaurant at 150 Mill St. is scheduled to reopen nine days after closing its doors following a formal complaint to the state about a cockroach in the kitchen.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
DaVinci’s Eatery says a complaint of a cockroach in the kitchen prompted temporary closing
Popular restaurant in Lewiston says it hopes to reopen ‘within the week.’
Posted inMaine, News
Water levels in check at Tripp Pond in Poland, despite recent heavy rains
A group of residents have formed the Friends of Tripp Lake group to discuss the best ways to manage water levels and protect the lake.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Auburn-area airport signs lease for two new tenants
Airport making strides to increase income, reduce expenses and grow general aviation business.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund administrators to gather public input at Wednesday town hall
Draft protocol will be finalized after public comment period ends; payout of funds expected early 2024.