LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women’s board of directors announced that Sue Kingsland has retired as executive director, effective April 21. Kingsland has been with the center since March 2020. Despite most of her tenure happening during the pandemic, Kingsland was able to nurture important connections with sister agencies and make important strides in […]
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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Blue Sky looks to expand cannabis operations in Farmington
Owners look to vertical integration in the very competitive cannabis business in Maine.
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Groundbreaking set for Raise-Op Housing Cooperative
LEWISTON — A groundbreaking ceremony of the Raise-Op Housing Cooperative will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at 198 Blake St. “I am thrilled to see the Blake and Walnut buildings start to rise in this neighborhood, which is rich in history and tradition,” Shaad Masood, president of Raise-Op, said. “The buildings carry the grit […]
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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Healthy Community Coalition is hosting a COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic at the University of Maine at Farmington on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at 274 Front St. Individuals ages 18 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome. Those attending will be administered […]
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Mike Bourget joins Fontaine Family Group
AUBURN — The Fontaine Family Real Estate Group has added Michael Bourget to the team at their Auburn location. Bourget grew up in Lewiston and attended Lewiston High School. Bourget comes from a military family involved in the shoe shop industry and the textile industry in the Twin Cities. Although he was not in the […]
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St. Mary’s Health System career fair set for Tuesday
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System is planning a career fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Event Center at 711 Webster St. in Lewiston. If you are looking for a new career and interested in working for a health system, you can learn more about career opportunities and meet with […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber luncheon at McLaughlin Garden
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Garden Clean Up & Luncheon at 9 a.m. Thursday at McLaughlin Garden at 97 E. Main St. in South Paris. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite work gloves to help clean up the garden, barn and plant sale area. Once the […]
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Chamber hosting annual regional legislative breakfast
LEWISTON — The Maine State Chamber’s annual Regional Legislative Breakfasts will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. April 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch at 14 Great Falls Plaza. It’s an opportunity for the chamber’s to hear first-hand about the concerns of each region’s local business, as well as provide an […]
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Founder of Healthy Homeworks Amy Smith speaks at Great Falls Forum
Amy Smith was the guest speaker at Thursday’s Great Falls Forum to talk about her work to improve affordable housing opportunities in Lewiston’s Tree Street neighborhood.
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Cheesy Skillet ready to open
“Our menu is all about cheese, from appetizers to desserts,” says founding chef Dan Caron.