LEWISTON — The Lewiston Recreation Department is celebrating its recreation coordinator, Alyssa Clark, the 2023 recipient of the Maine Recreation and Park Association’s Dr. Bill Eckart Young Professional of the Year Award. The annual award is given to a Maine rising parks and recreation professional who has displayed an outstanding community performance level through innovative […]
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, River Valley, The Buzz
Sam’s Italian Foods closes Lewiston and Rumford locations
The Sam’s location at 583 Prospect Ave. in Rumford has also closed.
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Aroma Joe’s breaks ground in Turner
Franchise owners plan to open the Auburn Road location late this summer.
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New Starbucks coming to Lewiston
Also in The Buzz: Aroma Joe’s breaks ground in Turner; Sam’s Italian Foods shutters Lewiston restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Central Maine Family Medicine Residency earns key accreditation
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency program recently received reaccreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Taking care of more than 20,000 patients a year, the residency team is required to submit extensive data on patient encounters, procedures, research and more. In order to pass the accreditation criteria, they have […]
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Central Maine Accountable Care Organization makes national honor roll
LEWISTON — Central Maine Accountable Care Organization has been named to the Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Physician Group Honor Roll. The organization Central Maine Healthcare providers and facilities and a number of external physician groups. The honor roll highlights physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of […]
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Aaren James joins Fontaine Family real estate group
AUBURN — Fontaine Family real estate group announces the addition of Aaren James of North Yarmouth to the team at the Auburn location. James grew up in Lyndonville, Vermont, and attended Lyndon Institute. He graduated from Lyndon State College with a degree in radio communications/marketing. After college, James umpired professional baseball, then returned for a […]
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MaineHousing announces $3.7 million grant for 25-bed shelter in Lewiston
The money will be used to create an emergency shelter on Park Street in the downtown area.
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Lewiston’s The Cage reopens under new ownership
The new owners are planning a grand opening Saturday, getting back into the rhythm of things with live music by the band Whiskey Dan.
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Tractor Supply store coming to Turner
A new Tractor Supply store is planned at 1600 Auburn Road in Turner, once permits are secured with state and local officials. The matter has yet to go before the Planning Board. The description provided by developer Primax Properties of Charlotte, North Carolina, indicates the store would be 21,930 square feet, with a 19,870 square […]