How three very different local roasters are honing their trade and offering you the best possible cup of coffee.
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, Bethel, Business, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Small business grants offer financial assistance to cover losses from COVID-19 pandemic
AVCOG Recovery Hub Grant Program focuses on businesses that received little or no government assistance.
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Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
LA Metro Chamber Small Business Relief Fund requests surpass $1.6 million
Chamber officials say they expect to distribute more than $500,000 in grants.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Sam’s Italian Foods to reopen Main Street shop as a bakery store
The new concept will start with limited operating hours next week.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Anchour grows its marketing workforce in Lewiston; named among the best places to work in Maine in 2023
From a core of four people in its first year, Anchour has grown to 30, 10 of whom were brought on in 2023.
Posted inBusiness
Elmet Technologies expansion comes with statewide recognition
Specialty manufacturer wins governor’s Heritage Industry Award for business excellence.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Walgreens to close Main Street store in Lewiston
The store will close Feb. 27, and a new store planned for next door will not be built.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lost Valley Ski Area operations manager Adam Meserve doesn’t get to ski as much as you might think
Working: Meserve works seven days a week in ski season, tending to whatever needs to be done. And there’s always something that needs to be fixed.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, The Buzz
Mill House Pub in Mechanic Falls closes permanently
Owner Steve Perry apologized for the suddenness of the closure, adding, ‘My lease didn’t run out, my money did.’