LEWISTON — Mackenzie Fritz has joined Rinck Advertising’s public relations and influencer marketing department. She joined the agency as an influencer marketing manager, managing influencer marketing and affiliate marketing campaigns for multiple clients, including Dove, Vaseline, VetriScience, and E-Cloth, among others. “I am excited to continue my career in influencer marketing with Rinck,” Fritz said. “I […]
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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Taylor Harris earns speech pathology certifications
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces that Taylor Harris, a speech language pathologist, recently earned three certifications: one as a modified barium swallow impairment profile clinician, another as a certified dementia practitioner and as a Speak Out! clinician through the Parkinson’s Voice Project. Speech language pathology is the evaluation and treatment of speech fluency, expressive […]
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Shauna Martin promoted at The Progress Center
NORWAY — Shauna Martin was recently promoted to agency scheduling specialist at The Progress Center. For the past five years, she has been a direct support professional. “It was fun and adventurous,” Martin said. “Working side-by-side with the individuals for five years was a humbling experience.” She started out in home supports for a brief […]
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Rinck Advertising promotes four employees
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising of Lewiston has announced the promotion of four employees. Jake MacGillivary has been elevated to associate creative director, Vicky Ayer to senior media manager, Cathy Brezinski to senior traffic manager and Nate Perkins to senior systems and technology manager. MacGillivary was promoted from senior art director and creative services manager to associate […]
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Tri-County Mental Health Services announces new senior staff
LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services announced the addition of Leslie Ogilvie, Colin O’Neill and Katherine Morissette to its leadership team. Ogilvie was named the new grants and communication manager. She previously worked as a project manager and senior research associate for a small research firm that conducted program evaluation, needs assessment and strategic planning […]
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Somali farm stand opens in Wales
The new stand is open Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Obscura Cafe plans June 21 opening in Lewiston
The new restaurant has moved into a Lisbon Street location.
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Little River Coffee opens Friday in Lisbon Falls
Coffee shop a longtime coming; Somali farm stand now open; Obscura Cafe opening update
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Bethel bakery awarded New Ventures Maine mini-grant
BETHEL — Gamut Goods of Bethel has been selected as New Ventures Maine’s Spring 2022 western Maine marketing mini-grant recipient. The business was selected from a strong group of small business applicants from Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Gamut Goods was founded in 2021 by Sammy Sirois and Sydney Hagenbuch, who come from culinary backgrounds […]
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Central Maine Community College welcomes new dean of academic affairs
AUBURN — Central Maine Community College announces that Jennifer Jefferson has joined the college as the new dean of academic affairs. She serves as the chief academic officer overseeing all academic programs. Jefferson comes to CMCC with nearly 20 years of higher education experience. She recently served as interim vice president of academic affairs for […]