Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
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 inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, Oxford Hills
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Armand Couillard: Oak Hill High School graduate dedicates 32 years to the school, students and teachers
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
The next generation of Roopers redemption is well underway
The beverage retailer and wholesaler started as a small redemption station on Sabattus Street and has grown into one of the largest in the state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
How Maine’s bottle bill works
Under Maine’s beverage container redemption program, when a manufacturer, bottling company or distributor sells a beverage that falls under the redemption law, it collects from the retailer 5 cents for each beverage or 15 cents on spirits and wine. The retailer then charges the consumer the appropriate deposit at the time of purchase. When the […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district board approves $23.37 million proposed budget
The referendum on the budget will be held June 11.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Miller Fitness opening this weekend in Auburn Mall
New fitness center at Auburn Mall will offer 24-hour access in a renovated space.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, The Buzz
Bobcat Tractor dealership planned in Turner
The 6,200-square-foot building is planned on a 15.6-acre lot at 6 Pit Road.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Bourgeois Guitars plans expansion on North Lisbon Road in Lewiston
The 7,300-square-foot building on the former Thompson Equipment site is being gutted and rebuilt to house a small sawmill.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Mancini’s Italian micro deli and sandwich shop to open in downtown Lewiston
The Buzz: Bourgeois Guitars purchases two lots on North Lisbon Road as part of long-term, long planned expansion; Bobcat dealership to be built in Turner.