FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces that Dr. Anfin Erickson, a general surgeon, is providing patient care at Franklin Health Surgery and surgery at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Besides general surgery, Dr. Erickson’s specialties include thyroid/parathyroid and colon surgery. A high honors graduate of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Dr. Erickson completed his general […]
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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Poland Town Clerk Judy Akers receives Ethel N. Kelley award
POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Akers has received the prestigious 2022 Ethel N. Kelley Award during the Maine Municipal Association’s 86th annual convention Oct. 5. Akers, who has served as the community’s town clerk for 46 years, is believed to be one of the longest serving clerks in Maine. She is widely respected for her […]
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Peru logger Andy Irish named American Loggers Council president
PERU — Andy Irish, a founding member of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, was sworn in as president of the American Loggers Council on Sept. 24 at the group’s annual meeting in Branson, Missouri. Irish, an council delegate representing Maine for nearly two decades, became the second Maine president for the organization since it was […]
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Target to open Nov. 6 in Auburn
The retailer spent about $9.6 million to renovate the former Kmart store on Center Street.
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Maine Small Business Development Centers names Auburn native Raynor Large as 2022 State Star
The Maine Small Business Development Centers has selected Raynor Large as the 2022 State Star. The award, given annually, recognizes a member of the organization’s staff that has shown exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business success. Large is a business adviser at the Maine Small Business Development Centers at Coastal Enterprises Inc. […]
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Women in Small Business: Olive Pit Brewing’s Christine Cain opened the first 100% woman-owned brewery in Maine
Cain started her Lisbon business in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which created its own challenges.
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A&A Brochu Logging recognized by Maine Forest Products Council
NEWRY — The Maine Forest Products Council awarded A&A Brochu Logging with its Outstanding Logger Award at its 62nd annual meeting Sept. 19. The award, presented by board member Chris Fife, recognized the company for exemplary on-the-ground performance while conducting early commercial thinning, its commitment to the well-being of its employees, the community and Maine’s […]
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Good Shepherd Food Bank receives grant to advance food processing venture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine announced that Good Shepherd Food Bank is receiving an award of $99,999.00 to purchase a broccoli floret machine as part of a growing partnership with Maine food producers and processors. Harvesting Good, a wholly owned subsidiary of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, is on a mission […]
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice’s Ken Albert selected to serve on technical expert panel
LEWISTON — Ken Albert, president and chief executive officer of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has been appointed to serve on the National Hospice Special Focus Program Technical Expert Panel. Following the final ruling of the 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice spearheaded the creation of such […]
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Rumford’s Essential Store opens for business
The Congress Street store offers a wide variety of merchandise and food.