Total of $29 million in forgivable small-business loans ranging from $10K to $500K will be available.
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, Giving Back
Subaru donates $50K to United Way of Androscoggin County
AUBURN — Evergreen Subaru and Subaru of America donated a collective $50,000 to United Way following the Subaru Share the Love campaign this past year. “We were so excited to be named the local charity for the Share the Love Program,” said Joleen Bedard, executive director of United Way of Androscoggin County. “United Way of […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston, Auburn city councils to consider changes to airport board
The councils will meet Monday to discuss a proposal to downsize the airport’s board of directors.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Noblin named president of Western Maine Health
NORWAY — Jeff Noblin, an experienced health care leader with more than 20 years in hospital and ambulatory leadership positions, has been selected as president of Western Maine Health/Stephens Memorial Hospital. Noblin, who most recently served as the chief executive officer of Pleasant Valley Hospital in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, replaces Andrea Patstone, who was […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
LA Metro Chamber Top Gun contest draws competitive field
Nurses, a commercial fishing captain and a serial entrepreneur were among the competitors vying for chance to win $25,000.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Androscoggin Bank appoints 5 new corporators
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces five new corporators were appointed at its 2023 annual meeting. They are Ray DeBlois, Adilah Muhammad, Sharon Reishus, Josh Soley and John Wipfler. As active leaders in their communities and areas of expertise, they bring valuable perspectives to the bank’s economic and community initiatives. “We are excited to welcome such […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
See inside the Auburn Olive Garden as it gets ready to open
Rumored to be coming for years and nearly two years in the making, the national Italian-themed restaurant comes to life.
Posted inMaine, News
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
Posted inMaine, News
Meeting the needs of the fastest growing homeless population: seniors
People age 65 and older represent the fastest growing group of homeless. ‘We’ve had people in their late 80s, early 90s who are living in their car.’
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
New Ventures Maine announces self-paced, online and in-person free classes
New Ventures Maine has announced free classes this month, including self-paced, online, and in-person workshops designed to help people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career and manage money. Self-paced classes include: My Next Career Move: Assess your skills, interests, and experiences and relate them to career options. Identify high-growth job […]