Direct fundraiser donations exceeds $1.3 million, with local and regional businesses donating mental health services.
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.
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Lockdown in Lewiston and Androscoggin County creates backlog at Walmart distribution center
Dozens of trucks lined up outside Lewiston distribution center waiting to offload their cargo.
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Lewiston businesses where shootings occurred well-known to community
The two Lewiston businesses are both popular entertainment spots and were filled with customers when the shooter arrived.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Fourth school budget approved with cuts in Wales-based RSU 4
Residents in Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales will take a second vote on the school budget Nov. 7.
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Maine Department of Labor chief tells Lewiston immigrant community they’re needed to work in health care
With a growing need for health care sector workers in the state, the state looks to the immigrant community for help.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district schedules fourth budget meeting, vote
Questions about tax bills, absentee voting amid a fourth attempt to pass a budget for the current school year.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
What to do about pesky beavers at Tripp Pond?
Beavers are still active in Mud Pond, which is adjacent to Tripp Pond, and it’s only a matter of time before they return to Tripp.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Bugs: It’s what’s for dinner
Selling everywhere from online to giant Iowa truck stops, a Lewiston company is helping to change consumer tastes about crickets, mealworms, scorpions, ants and other crawling and flying edibles.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Frustrations overflow after lake group tries to keep Tripp Pond water levels high
Amid allegations of trespassing, trickery and a lake association gone rogue, long-time residents say their trust and the lake’s health have been compromised.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Peck Center rollout offers new choices for office, workspace in Lewiston
The former department store and L.L. Bean call center now offered as a flexible workspace for one or 100.