LEWISTON — The cannabis industry in Maine is a big moneymaker. In 2020, Maine’s medical marijuana industry generated $266 million in sales, according to Maine Revenue Services, surpassing sales in the state’s traditional leading cash crops of blueberries and potatoes. “Maine’s adult-use cannabis industry continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the […]
Christopher Wheelock
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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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Litchfield residents challenge RSU 4 board plans for school addition
‘I think $31 million right now added to the taxpayer base that we have to pay is just a bad idea,’ said the final resident to speak at a public hearing Wednesday night, a comment that drew a round of applause.
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Auburn Savings employees donate to local organizations
LEWISTON — Auburn Savings bank employees Sherri Vaughan and Julia Rathbun each chose to donate $500 from the bank’s “U Make Us Better” employee recognition program to the Canton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. The “U Make Us Better” program honors employees who go above and beyond in their work […]
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KeyBank employees volunteer for local nonprofit organizations
LEWISTON — More than 165 Maine-based employees joined their KeyBank teammates across the nation June 7 to volunteer for local nonprofits across the state in KeyBank’s Neighbors Make the Difference Day. The day of service is a long-standing annual event that demonstrates KeyBank’s commitment to helping its neighbors and communities thrive. Nationally, KeyBank closed the […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital imaging earns nuclear medicine accreditation
FARMINGTON — The imaging department at Franklin Memorial Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in nuclear medicine after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. “Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material, ingested by or injected into the patient, to diagnose and treat a […]
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Norway Savings Bank recognized as Best Place for working parents
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently earned the 2022 Best Place for Working Parents designation.The designation recognizes organizations for their commitment to supporting working parents through their family-friendly policies and practices including: company-paid health care coverage, paid time off, parental leave, nursing benefits, child care assistance, flexible hours, and working remotely.“Since the start of the […]
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Rinck hires influencer marketing manager
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 […]
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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 […]