NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has announced it will renew a three-year agreement to provide free financial literacy education to students in 10 middle and high schools in Maine and New Hampshire, including five in Paris, Naples, Bethel and Lewiston. “We are pleased to renew our agreement with our financial literacy partner, Banzai,” Dan Walsh, […]
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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UScellular surprises Kaydenz Kitchen with food donation
LEWISTON — In a surprise visit Dec. 2, UScellular donated food to Kaydenz Kitchen’s pantry for their mission to help those in need. “Kaydenz Kitchen does so much for our community, so we wanted to fulfill their wish list and help them deliver the much-needed support they provide throughout the Lewiston area,” said Tabatha McKay, area […]
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YWCA announces new professional development program
LEWISTON — YWCA Central Maine recently announced a new workforce development program beginning in 2023. YW Strive is a free, 11-week professional certificate course aimed at serving the unemployed and underemployed in Maine. YW Strive is designed to provide participants with critical digital literacy and workforce skills while also helping them explore and refine personal […]
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Community Dental announces sale of Rumford Center to Bangor Children’s Dentistry
Sale preserves access to pediatric dental care in the Rumford area.
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Afro Taste plans to open in former Pedro O’Hara’s
The cuisine will focus on East African foods, according to Owner Gael Karomba.
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Lynch family of companies announces Chris Haynes as vice president of operations
The Lynch family of companies, an integrated group of logistics businesses headquartered in Maine, announces Christopher Haynes has been hired as vice president of operations. Haynes will be responsible for the leadership, management, accountability, and safe operations of the Lynch business lines: Lynch Logistics, Freight Central, Records Management Center, Shredding On Site, Central Maine Moving […]
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Central Maine Medical Center lauded as “high performing hospital” for maternity
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center has again been recognized as high performing in maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. The publication began listing “Best Hospitals for Maternity” last year. CMMC is one of only two in Maine to garner the distinction this year. To achieve a high performing rating, a hospital had […]
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Dawn Lopez joins Maine Source Homes & Realty
AUBURN — Dawn Lopez, a native of Long Beach, California, who has lived in Maine for 20 years, has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as a sales agent. She will work with the internal team led by broker/realtor Toni Ferraro, assisting clients in buying and selling. “Dawn’s two decades of excelling in the […]
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Bon Vivant is coming to Lewiston
Owners of Sonder & Dram plan to open casual fine dining restaurant Bon Vivant. Rusty Bus Brewing has finally opened its doors on Lisbon Street after months of delays. Afro Taste Restaurant and Lounge is taking over the former Pedro O’Hara’s space on Main Street.
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Auburn Housing Authority still investigating why heating failed in power outage
The 111-unit Barker Mill Arms housing complex in New Auburn was without heat for an entire night.