A catnip commemoration; Olive Garden prep; housing sales decline
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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Auburn Olive Garden construction has begun
The plan is for the 6,600-square-foot restaurant to be ready in early 2023.
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Maine’s largest RV & camping show to keep returning to Auburn
The 18th annual show was hosted by the arena back in April, after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic. Prior to 2018, the show had always been held in Portland.
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Sam’s Italian Foods is now employee-owned
All 13 shops in Maine have transitioned from private ownership.
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Poly Labs hits the ground running
Facing permanent closure in the midst of a pandemic, a company is reborn.
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City of Lewiston hires 8 new employees
LEWISTON — The city has announced the hiring of another group of new employees, highlighting the many opportunities of municipal hometown careers. Lewiston Public Works and the Lewiston Police Department have many new faces. Faith Thomas has been hired as a project engineer by the public works department. Thomas was born and raised in Penobscot […]
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Lewiston resident named national director for Center for Search and Investigations
LEWISTON — The Center for Search and Investigations has named Robert V. Hutter of Lewiston as its national director of investigations. Hutter has been a volunteer investigator with the organization in the New England region since 2013 and holds a Master of Science degree in investigations from the University of New Haven. Since 2013, Hutter […]
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The Center for Wisdom’s Women hires new executive director
LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women announces Tricia Tomlinson is its new executive director. She has been in the social work field for nearly 20 years. Tomlinson obtained her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Southern Maine, including an internship through Catholic Charities Refugee and Resettlement Program. From there she was hired […]
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OTIS Federal Credit Union appoints Chris Bouchard new chief executive officer
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union announces Chris Bouchard is the new president and chief executive officer as June 13. He succeeds Roland Poirier, who has been serving as interim president and chief executive officer since December 2021. Bouchard will lead OTIS Federal Credit Union in its continuing objective to provide its membership with excellent, […]
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‘A sign lets you know you’ve arrived’: Phil Bolduc has mastered signs
Neokraft celebrates 75 years of making business signs in Lewiston.