With a growing need for health care sector workers in the state, the state looks to the immigrant community for help.
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, 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.
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
New owners take over Dube’s Flower Shop in Lewiston
New owners Amy Griswold and Abigail Jones-Skrabak said customers can expect a blend of the familiar and fresh.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Walgreens to close Union Street store in Auburn
The store’s last day open is Monday, and prescriptions will be transferred to its Minot Avenue store.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Fish Bones Grill resumes lunch service
Walgreens closing Union Street location in Auburn; Dube’s Flower Shop has new owners; Hertz locations in Auburn temporarily closed.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Residents of Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales reject school budget a third time
Wales-based RSU 4 school district held a third referendum on the FY24 budget.