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 […]
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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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 […]
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Future health care workers learn about career paths at Central Maine Medical Center job fair
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare teamed up with Lewiston Regional Technical Center earlier this month to host a health care job fair at Central Maine Medical Center. For two days, Central Maine Healthcare experts staffed booths and spoke with more than 100 high school and adult education students. Team members shared their career experiences and […]
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Marc Gosselin joins Maine Sports Commission’s board of directors
AUBURN — Marc Gosselin, executive director for Sports Tourism and Community Partnerships for the city of Auburn, has been named to the Maine Sports Commission board of directors. Gosselin, who is also a part-time and adjunct professor at Central Maine Community College, has a wealth of experience in sports events management. Before joining the city staff, […]
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Norway Savings Bank recognizes employee achievements in 2022
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces its annual employee awards for outstanding achievements from the previous year. For the first time since 2020, employees gathered in person to celebrate together. President’s Award: Missy Babineau, regional vice president, retail and commercial deposit officer and cash management manager. Employee of the Year: Jamie Toohey, vice president, learning […]