New England Cancer Specialists announces Dr. Dan Rausch has joined its cancer treatment team. New England Cancer Specialists is the region’s largest community oncology practice and affiliate member of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Rausch was born in Lewiston and grew up in Auburn where he lives. He is accepting new patients at the practice’s Scarborough office. […]
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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Lisbon native elected leader of Kora Shriners
LEWISTON — Kora Shriners elected James ‘Jim’ A. Bennett of Biddeford to serve as potentate, or chief executive officer. Bennett announced the theme for the year, Miracles & Memories, to more than 250 people at a semi-public event. “We all know the main reason we proudly wear the Fez of a Shriner,” he said. “It is […]
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Poland Spring Brand donates more than $35,000 to heating assistance programs to Maine communities
POLAND — The associates from the Poland Spring Brand bottling facilities in Poland, Hollis and Kingfield are helping keep Mainers warm at a time when heating bills for many are spiking. Poland Spring is donating $35,000 in heating assistance to Maine communities, including $10,000 to the towns of Fryeburg and Denmark. Other communities also receiving […]
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WillowsAwake Winery welcomes Lindsay Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager
WELLS — WillowsAwake Winery announces the appointment of Lindsay Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager to the WillowsAwake Winery team. Her appointment coincides with WillowsAwake’s expansion and purchase of new winemaking and vineyard equipment to position it to take full advantage of the winery’s eight acres of cold hardy vineyards as they reach maturity and […]
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Hebert Construction celebrates 80 years as a multigenerational, family-run business
LEWISTON — Hebert Construction, a family-owned commercial construction contractor, us celebrating its 80th anniversary. As a new generation takes the helm, the company remains focused on the values and expertise that got it here, while keeping the door open for fresh perspectives. Hebert Construction started as a small carpentry company based in Lewiston, and over […]
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DuBois Realty Group donates to local charities
AUBURN — The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty presented a check in the amount of $2,100 to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society as part of the company’s “Give Where You Live” community support campaign. Under the program, $100 from each real estate closing is designated to one of five local charity partners as […]
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Sunday River Resort recognized with safety award
NEWRY — Sunday River Resort has been received an award for excellence in injury management for 2022 from the Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Co. The ski resort was considered the best among more than 20,000 policyholders insured by MEMIC when it comes to caring for injured workers. The award recognizes that the employer uses the […]
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Estonian partner of Livermore Falls chaga farmers visits Maine
CEO of Chaga OÜ visits Just Niks Mycosilva owners in Livermore Falls to discuss benefits and potential of farming mushroom products in Maine.
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Pinky D’s to leave neighbor partnership with Side By Each Brewing in Auburn
Mt. Auburn Avenue apartment complex breaks ground; J&H Variety coming to Auburn.