BANGOR — Lt. Col. Jonathan Bausman of Auburn was recently presented the Meritorious Service Medal for his command of the Maine Army National Guard Medical Readiness Unit. The honor was conferred during a change of command ceremony May 7 at the 240th Regional Training Institute in Bangor. Bausman handed over command of the detachment 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.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Livermore Falls postmaster sworn in by postal chief
LIVERMORE FALLS — Postmaster Erikka A. Brann was among 140 area postmasters sworn into office May 25 by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in a ceremony held in Manchester, New Hampshire. Brann was sworn in as postmaster of Livermore Falls and will bring a focused approach on improving service reliability, consistency, affordability, dependability and sound financial management. […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin
Five local projects among 20 picked for Land for Maine’s Future conservation program
Sabattus, Lovell, Fryeburg, Oxford and Porter sites identified.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
From bottle collection shack to beverage chain behemoth: Roopers at 30
Steve Roop has built a giant beverage retailer, wholesaler and redemption center enterprise in central Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
State Farm agents host virtual 5K to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs in Maine
LEWISTON — In celebration of State Farm’s 100th anniversary, agents in Maine hosted a virtual 5K to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Agents and employees were encouraged to participate in the event, which they completed virtually between April 18 and May 1. Lewiston-based agent Lisa Laliberte was among the 20 agents who set a […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Gov. Janet Mills announces $12.3 million expansion of statewide apprenticeship programs
Young adults are offered the opportunity to learn a skill or trade through paid, on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Season of uncertainty for seasonal jobs and employers
While lifeguards are in short supply, local ice cream stands and mini golf centers are fully staffed.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, The Buzz
Sephora moving into Auburn Kohl’s
Sephora switch-up coming; New Balance is hiring; Five Guys opening Monday.
Posted inBusiness, Oxford Hills, The Buzz
New Balance aims to hire 35 positions at its Norway facility
The footwear maker also is hiring 50 plus positions for the Norridgewock and Skowhegan plants.