LEWISTON — Katherine Gagnon, a registered nurse in oncology at Central Maine Medical Center, has been presented with the DAISY Award, an international recognition program. Gagnon was nominated by the wife of a cancer patient. A second nomination came from a patient being cared for at CMMC. The patient described how Katherine advocated for her, looked […]
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, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery has a new owner
Also in The Buzz: Alomakuam Gallery opens for season in Minot.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Future owner of Governor’s Restaurant talks business and staffing
Jason Clay, a longtime employee, will take over as the new owner of the restaurant group in late May.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Working: Chef Jason LaVerdiere, co-owner and executive chef of Flux Restaurant
“Right now, I’m just riding this wave,” the James Beard Award nominee told the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Ranchers and farmers in Maine face bottleneck getting meat products to consumers
Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Jeff’s Jamaican Cuisine food truck reopens for season
The truck will roll out for some festivals. The truck just returned from Sugarloaf ski resort’s Reggae Fest in Carrabassett Valley.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Washrite Laundromat opens on Sabattus Street
The laundromat opened in March with new washers and dryers.
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Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston reopens for the season
LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
ConvenientMD Opens Auburn urgent care clinic
AUBURN — ConvenientMD opened its newest clinic at 590 Center St. on April 3. The clinic will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to serve the community’s immediate medical needs. No appointment is necessary. ConvenientMD’s Auburn clinic treats a broad range of illnesses and injuries – from colds, coughs and flu, to […]
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Auburn’s Olive Garden to open May 22
The Auburn City Council approved its liquor license last week.