The Buzz: Family Dollar South Paris closing; Cyndi’s Dockside in Poland is now Nonesuch River Brewing.
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 inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills, The Buzz
South Paris Family Dollar to close
Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of this year and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
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 inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Mother India restaurant in downtown Lewiston marks 15 years in business
Despite disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, the only Indian restaurant in Lewiston is not just surviving, but thriving.
Posted inOxford Hills, The Buzz
The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant in Fryeburg has new owners
The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant at 548 Main St. in Fryeburg has been sold to Lillian Chalifour and Michael Clukey. The sale was closed Feb. 28, according to broker Swan Agency Real Estate for an undisclosed price. The inn and restaurant is listed on the brokerage’s website for $849,000. The 111-year-old building was built […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Northeast Bank moving to new location in Auburn
The new bank location will offer a larger facility with state-of-the-art technology, a larger service area and improved customer parking, according to the company.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, The Buzz
The Buzz: Orange Circuit Fitness in Auburn permanently closed
Northeast Bank moving to new location in Auburn; Oxford House Inn & Restaurant in Fryeburg sold.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district assesses possible closure of Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools
Any move to consolidate could be affected by the town of Litchfield’s decision on whether or not to separate from RSU 4.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Creative use of grant funding helps area businesses provide workforce transportation option
Auburn manufacturer Panolam Surface Systems offers help to all employees; WorxLink is just one of the programs that helps new Mainers and others get to and from work.
Posted inBusiness
Four businesses in Oxford and Androscoggin counties receive grants from governor’s jobs and recovery plan
Money will help sales of Maine-made products for Oxford, Norway, Lisbon and Fryeburg companies.