Mason’s new brewery initially was projected to be completed and ready to open by last summer.
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 inBusiness, Nation / World, The Buzz
Poland Spring rolling out water in aluminum bottles
Poland Spring parent company BlueTriton announced the aluminum bottles are part of a long-term sustainability plan.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Brazilian steakhouse ‘Food Point’ almost ready to open in Lewiston
The Buzz: Mason’s Brewing Company suspends plans to build brewery in Auburn; Poland Spring switching to aluminum bottles; Auburn law firm closing after 93 years.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Nutty Netties Cafe adding a second location in Auburn
The Buzz: Popular purveyor of chocolates and breakfast and lunch spot will phase in a new location on Main Street.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district moves forward with proposed budget
RSU 4 faces uphill battle to secure the funding it says it needs to ensure quality education for district students.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Afrotaste closing its doors in Lewiston after just one year
The Main Street venue offered lunch and dinner and turned into a music and dance club in the evening.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Chinburg Properties ready to develop the rest of Continental Mill in Lewiston
Developer plans 377 market rate apartments, commercial spaces and restaurant space for the massive mill complex.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Working: Springworks Farm’s Brady Sinclair is growing produce and the aquaponics operation
The three greenhouses put out over 2 million heads of organic lettuce a year, and the farm raises about 150,000 pounds of tilapia
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‘Unseen Hands: The Hidden Elements of Labor’ reveals the people behind the Lewiston-Auburn’s labor legacy
An exhibit at Maine MILL offers images of the many workers who formed the backbone of the cities’ thriving business and industrial communities.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Little libraries offer convenience at your fingertips in new locations in Lewiston
Friends of Lewiston Public Library installs three new Little Free Libraries to encourage reading with the help of Lewiston High School honors students.