RANGELEY — Jim Quimby, general manager of Saddleback Mountain, was inducted into the Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame at a ceremony Nov. 5 at the Sugarloaf base lodge in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who bring dedication and distinction to […]
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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KeyBank appoints Anthony DiSotto to market president for Maine
KeyBank recently announced that Tony DiSotto, a Jay native, has been appointed market president, overseeing and coordinating KeyBank’s go-to market strategy across its various lines of business and serve as the face and voice of Key in Maine. A Key private bank market leader, he succeeds Chip Kelley, who will retire at the end of […]
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Geiger acquires Brandam as part of strategic growth plan
LEWISTON — Geiger has recently acquired Brandam LLP, a Hertfordshire-based promotional merchandise provider, the promotional products company announced. Geiger will take care of Brandam’s extensive client base and continue to support its branded merchandise needs as part of Geiger’s strategic plan for local and global expansion. Brandam, owned by Paul & Gail Copping, has operated […]
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DFD Russell Medical Centers welcomes new physician assistant
TURNER — announces board-certified physician assistant Rachel Samardak has joined its team. She attended the Le Moyne physician assistant program where she became certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Samardak practices health care […]
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Malayka Harriman joins Maine Source Homes & Realty
AUBURN — Malayka Harriman, a native of Auburn, has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as a sales agent/Realtor. “We are delighted to bring on board someone of Malayka’s drive and commitment to client service,” Jon Mercier, designated broker and owner at Maine Source Homes & Realty, said. “We proudly support Malayka in her […]
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RSU 4 voters approve corrective budget validation referendum
Residents of Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield vote yes on corrected warrant article for additional local funds.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Twitchell Airport property in Turner under contract to be sold
Maine’s last privately owned, commercially operated airport will cease operations at the end of the month.
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Joseph R. Manning appointed as Fryeburg Academy’s next head of school
FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy’s board of trustees has appointed Joseph R. Manning as the academy’s next head of school. The trustees’ unanimous decision resulted from a rigorous search process by the board’s search committee. The committee and consultants conducted a stakeholder survey, met on campus with over 60 stakeholder groups, authored a report on the […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Elmet Technologies: Poised for new growth
Known for decades as the maker of light bulb filament, Elmet is now key to the defense, aerospace and medical industries.
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Ingrid Zelenyanszky named among top pharmacy technicians in the nation
HIRAM — Ingrid Zelenyanszky of Hiram was named among the top pharmacy technicians in the nation, earning the “most dedicated technician” award for her service to the community. Zelenyanszky works at Walgreens on White Mountain Highway in North Conway, New Hampshire. She was one of 25 to be recognized out of thousands of nominations received in […]