After a previous story paid tribute to the countless memories connected to the Lewiston bar, the owner got several offers to take it over.
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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Northern Light Health presents award to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine
AUBURN — Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine was the recipient of Northern Light Health’s True North Community Partner Award for the food bank’s work addressing food insecurity. The award recognizes a person or organization in the community that has helped Northern Light Health deliver on its goal of enhancing community health. In 2022, the […]
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Trevor Savage joins Gideon Asen law firm
AUBURN — Attorney Trevor Savage has joined the law firm of Gideon Asen LLC. Savage is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. After law school, he clerked on the Maine Law Court, and worked for a litigation-focused law firm based in Portland.Gideon Asen is based in Auburn and has offices in […]
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The final act for Lewiston’s The Cage
The legendary saloon is closing now that the building has been sold.
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Central Maine Medical Center nurse receives DAISY award
LEWISTON — Lacey Fogg, a registered nurse at Central Maine Medical Center, has been chosen to receive the DAISY Award. The international recognition program rewards and celebrates the extraordinarily compassionate and skillful care nurses give their patients every day. Fogg was nominated by Stephanie Mergenthaler, the daughter of one of Lacey’s patients. In her nomination […]
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Central Maine Medical Center stroke team earns national certification
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s stroke team has earned recertification by The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits U.S. health care organizations and programs. According to the American Heart Association, this certification “is the most demanding and designed for those hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat complex stroke cases.” Angela […]
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Museum L-A becomes Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor
A new exhibit will highlight the reopening of the museum and will open to the public Feb. 9.
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No, Olive Garden is not opening soon
There’s plenty of construction work to do before the Auburn restaurant can start serving unlimited breadsticks and salad.
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Luchador Tacos coming to Auburn
Museum L-A gets a makeover; No, Olive Garden is not opening anytime soon!
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Dr. Nicholas Perros joins Franklin Memorial Hospital as lead hospitalist
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces Dr. Nicholas Perros has joined the medical staff as a hospitalist, providing inpatient care. Perros worked as a hospitalist at Maine Medical Center from 2014-22. His professional interests include health disparities in the geriatric population. “I chose hospital medicine as I enjoy treating a wide variety of disease processes […]