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 […]
Christopher Wheelock
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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, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district board approves $23.37 million proposed budget
The referendum on the budget will be held June 11.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Three chosen for Top Gun entrepreneurial competition in Lewiston
Regional winners will compete in the final round in Portland with a chance to win $25,000.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn apartments, restaurant building on Main Street moving forward
Developer Great Falls Construction expects to break ground in July with a targeted timeline for completion of 18 months.
Posted inBusiness
Blanchette moving company packing up and moving on after 77 years in Lewiston
Blanchette Moving & Storage Co. owners make their final deliveries after decades of packing, lifting, driving and delivering around the country.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Auburn law firm closing after 93 years
A law firm that was founded in Auburn in 1931 will close May 31 after 93 years practicing law in Maine. The three remaining partners at Linnell, Choate and Webber — John S. Oxman, Richard J. O’Brien and John W. Conway — are all retiring. The firm was founded by Frank W. Linnell in 1931 […]