The Buzz: Work is underway at 1675 Lisbon St. to build up to 450 self-serve storage units.
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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Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
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In Maine’s tight real estate market, some look to home staging to stand out
As competition grows, home sellers are looking for every advantage.
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Portland software firm ranks 3rd in growth among New England businesses
HighByte, which focuses on turning complex and diverse industrial data into useful information, is 1 of 5 Maine companies on the Boston Globe and Statista’s annual top 50 list.
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Snowmobiling as an economic driver in Maine faces a bumpy future
Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
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How Scott Shanaman gave Auburn’s Lost Valley Ski Area the lift everyone hoped for
10 years ago this season, Scott and his wife, April, brought the ski area back from the brink of closing. They have big plans for the future.
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Nutty Netties Cafe moves from mall to Center Street in Auburn
The Buzz: Owners ready to open a new storefront on Center Street.
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Bates College seeks city approval for $45M fitness center
The project envisions a state-of-the-art facility incorporating 2 existing athletic buildings along Central Avenue.
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2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains
The state’s largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon’s Blue Ox Malthouse.
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Androscoggin Bank to close downtown Lewiston branch
The headquarters building was put up for sale in 2024 as part of a move to consolidate operations, though the branch there remained open.