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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YWCA Central Maine participates in Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity 

LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine Chief Executive Officer Melanie LaMore Gagnon, board Chairwoman Karen Hayden and board secretary Jennifer Hogan were nominated this past year to participate in the recent Maine Community Foundation’s Leadership Learning Exchange for Equity. The experience involved a series of powerful conversations among white Maine leaders reflecting on racism, whiteness and […]

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Oxford Federal Credit Union to provide financial literacy resources to local students

Oxford Federal Credit Union has partnered with a national financial literacy program to provide online financial literacy curriculum to students in six local schools, free of charge. The curriculum can also be used by students who are engaged in remote learning. Working with Banzai, the effort will provide educational resources to teachers. The program incorporates […]

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Androscoggin Bank welcomes two new board members

LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces Kierston Van Soest, L.L. Bean chief financial officer, and Cheryl Bascomb, Dartmouth College head of alumni relations, are new members of the board of directors. They will join the directors and business executives who guide the vision and trajectory of Androscoggin Bank’s business banking model. Paul H. Andersen, chairman of […]

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Community Health Options names Dr. Lori Tishler chief medical officer

LEWISTON — Dr. Lori Tishler has joined Community Health Options as its chief medical officer, responsible for overseeing all of Health Options’ clinical strategies and medical management initiatives. Her appointment was effective Jan. 23. She reports to president and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lewis. “Dr. Tishler brings a commitment to mission-driven care that fits perfectly […]

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Norway Savings Bank employees award $10,000 to Safe Voices

NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces the second annual Patricia Weigel Pay It Forward Award has been given to Safe Voices. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting and empowering those affected by domestic violence, human sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, and engaging the community in creating social change in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. […]

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